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Sam (228 KP) rated Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017) in Movies
Mar 3, 2019
Elegantly Filmed (4 more)
Interesting American Twist
Action Packed
Creative Characters
Wonderful Acting
Gimmicky Jokes (2 more)
Trying to Hard in Some Scenes
A Little too Predictable
A wonderful Sequel... For a Sequel
Although i appreciate the film as a whole i was sadly expecting more. Although it isnt a terrible film and still holds to the elegance and spy classics presented in the original film, it still lacked a slight originality of its own and relied on many gimmicks to deliver good jokes. Much of the interesting scenes seemed to be cut short or have awkward interludes stuck between the action. The acting was fantastic and I love a good spy movie but I can only really appreciate this film in terms of the sequel to the original rather than a stand alone film of its own.
Andy Walker (4885 KP) rated Avengers: Endgame (2019) in Movies
Apr 26, 2019 (Updated Apr 26, 2019)
Well now. End Game. This may not be popular with some people, but it is my honest opinion. It is a brilliantly made film, but I would expect nothing less from Marvel. It has a fantastic cast and the idea and story are excellent. With all that and all that has come before it, my expectations were high. It has a great mix of humour, drama and action; it has amazing effects; a few good twists and some interesting things for future development. Unfortunately I was a little disappointed, it was really good but it wasn't great. Maybe the fault lays with me and my expectations were too high. I can honestly say that IMHO Avengers Assemble (the first full Avengers film) is still the best Marvel film.
Movie Metropolis (309 KP) rated The Abyss (1989) in Movies
Jun 10, 2019
James Cameron makes his second appearance on this list with 1989’s The Abyss. This terrifying film that gave countless children nightmares for months follows a civilian diving team as they are enlisted to search for a lost nuclear submarine. Unbeknownst to them, danger lurks in the deep when they encounter an alien aquatic species.
The special effects may look dated by today’s standards, but The Abyss is over 25 years old and still looks pretty darn good, even in 2019 when CGI has come on so far. Ed Harris puts in a fantastic performance and the eerie depths of the ocean are only matched by the blankness of space in modern-day sci-fi movies. Truly horrifying.
https://moviemetropolis.net/2019/06/08/films-set-at-sea-top-5/
The special effects may look dated by today’s standards, but The Abyss is over 25 years old and still looks pretty darn good, even in 2019 when CGI has come on so far. Ed Harris puts in a fantastic performance and the eerie depths of the ocean are only matched by the blankness of space in modern-day sci-fi movies. Truly horrifying.
https://moviemetropolis.net/2019/06/08/films-set-at-sea-top-5/
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor in Books
Mar 2, 2018
A fantastic and bittersweet insight into the NHS
Adam Kay's memoir of his time as a junior doctor is hilarious, stomach churning and tragic at the same time. In this, he discusses the inhumane conditions health professionals are faced with working ridiculously long hours for minimal pay. All the while celebrating the importance of accessible treatment for everyone, as well as the rather disconcerting cases that arise on a day to day basis.
However, while there are many funny moments of things being stuck in unusual places, it's his last case where a mother dies that strikes me most. Watching life and death is traumatic and there are no support systems for doctors to deal with these issues. But Kay does a wonderful job of bringing his experiences alive.
However, while there are many funny moments of things being stuck in unusual places, it's his last case where a mother dies that strikes me most. Watching life and death is traumatic and there are no support systems for doctors to deal with these issues. But Kay does a wonderful job of bringing his experiences alive.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2379 KP) rated Kermit the Hermit in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Kermit is a hermit crab who spends his day trying to defend the treasures he has collected. But when a boy saves his life one day, he suddenly finds himself wanting to do something to help the boy. Where will this new focus take him?
This is a delightful tale, told in verse, something Bill Peet didn’t always do. The moral of the story is very obvious; in fact, at times this seems a bit more of a parable. But that’s not an issue because the story is very entertaining the entire way through. The pictures are fantastic as always and will help keep kid’s interest as well.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2017/12/book-review-kermit-hermit-by-bill-peet.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
This is a delightful tale, told in verse, something Bill Peet didn’t always do. The moral of the story is very obvious; in fact, at times this seems a bit more of a parable. But that’s not an issue because the story is very entertaining the entire way through. The pictures are fantastic as always and will help keep kid’s interest as well.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2017/12/book-review-kermit-hermit-by-bill-peet.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Sarah (7800 KP) rated Bridget Jones's Baby: The Diaries in Books
Feb 16, 2018 (Updated Feb 16, 2018)
Tired and unoriginal
The first two Bridget Jones books were fantastic and so much fun. Sadly this doesn't quite meet up to it's predecessors.
Very similar to Mad About the Boy, this book brings us back the Bridget we know and love, but it all seems a little bit tired and been there, done that. Bridget never seems to learn from her mistakes, and she's getting to be a little bit predictable. This isn't a bad book, it's well written and entertaining enough to keep you reading. It plods along at too quick a pace though and is far too short. More would have been so much better. Or it may have been better not to write this at all and instead leave us with the fond memories of Bridget from the Edge of Reason.
Very similar to Mad About the Boy, this book brings us back the Bridget we know and love, but it all seems a little bit tired and been there, done that. Bridget never seems to learn from her mistakes, and she's getting to be a little bit predictable. This isn't a bad book, it's well written and entertaining enough to keep you reading. It plods along at too quick a pace though and is far too short. More would have been so much better. Or it may have been better not to write this at all and instead leave us with the fond memories of Bridget from the Edge of Reason.
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated The Seven Deaths Of Evelyn Hardcastle in Books
Mar 28, 2018
Convoluted murder mystery
I would love to watch this as a TV series because as a book it seems rather all over the place. Following Aiden Bishop, who seems to be appear in a new host body every day in order to solve a Gosford Park-style murder, he's also stacked against competitors desperate to flee this entrapment.
The premise is fantastic - it's Inception mixed with Agatha Christie- but I feel the author Stuart Turton may have overstretched himself because by the end it's a tangle of a mess, and finishes rather abruptly, trying to tackle loose ends. I may be in the minority, but I found myself drifting away quite a bit, actually forgetting characters. There's far too many murders and body swapping, and I don't think it reached its potential.
The premise is fantastic - it's Inception mixed with Agatha Christie- but I feel the author Stuart Turton may have overstretched himself because by the end it's a tangle of a mess, and finishes rather abruptly, trying to tackle loose ends. I may be in the minority, but I found myself drifting away quite a bit, actually forgetting characters. There's far too many murders and body swapping, and I don't think it reached its potential.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2379 KP) rated Fatal Brushstroke (Aurora Anderson Mystery #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Rory Anderson is shocked when the body of a well-respected tole painter, Hester Bouquet, is found buried in her backyard. With a police chief who hates her, Rory knows if she wants to avoid going to jail, she needs to find the killer. But who might it be?
This is a strong debut. The plot was steady with interesting suspects and shifting clues and motives. I thought I had it figured out a couple of times, but it turned out I was wrong. The characters are fantastic as well, and I can hardly wait to visit the series regulars again. Plus I loved the fictional coast town setting.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2016/06/book-review-fatal-brushstroke-by-sybil.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
This is a strong debut. The plot was steady with interesting suspects and shifting clues and motives. I thought I had it figured out a couple of times, but it turned out I was wrong. The characters are fantastic as well, and I can hardly wait to visit the series regulars again. Plus I loved the fictional coast town setting.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2016/06/book-review-fatal-brushstroke-by-sybil.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Sarah (7800 KP) rated LEGO Harry Potter Collection in Video Games
Mar 10, 2018
Lots of fun and very entertaining
You can't really beat the Lego games. They're so much fun and it's hilarious to watch your favourite films immortalised in brick form. The Lego Harry Potter collection is no different.
Visually it looks fantastic and there's lots to keep you busy during each level. To the point where there's almost too much to do. It's fun to play alone and with someone else, a game where you don't want to kill the other person who's playing with you - instead cooperation is the key! My only criticism is that it gets a bit frustrating that you can't do everything in a level until you've completed the entire game and gone back to play with all of your unlocked characters. A little time consuming!
Visually it looks fantastic and there's lots to keep you busy during each level. To the point where there's almost too much to do. It's fun to play alone and with someone else, a game where you don't want to kill the other person who's playing with you - instead cooperation is the key! My only criticism is that it gets a bit frustrating that you can't do everything in a level until you've completed the entire game and gone back to play with all of your unlocked characters. A little time consuming!
Heather Cranmer (2721 KP) rated Farmer Fisher in Books
Jun 7, 2018
(This review will be on my blog <a href="http://themisadventuresofatwentysomething.blogspot.com/">The (Mis)Adventures of a Twenty-Year Old Girl</a> at the beginning of July).
I thought this was such a cute book! I enjoyed the rhyming, and even the story is interesting. We're left wondering if Farmer Fisher is ever going to make it to market! The story gets longer with almost every page. The illustrations are absolutely fantastic! You can tell the illustrator really took his time when it came to them.
This is a short story that will keep the little ones' attention. It is a cute story, well written, and the illustrations are beautiful! I'd say this is a book for all ages.
(I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review).
I thought this was such a cute book! I enjoyed the rhyming, and even the story is interesting. We're left wondering if Farmer Fisher is ever going to make it to market! The story gets longer with almost every page. The illustrations are absolutely fantastic! You can tell the illustrator really took his time when it came to them.
This is a short story that will keep the little ones' attention. It is a cute story, well written, and the illustrations are beautiful! I'd say this is a book for all ages.
(I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review).