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Death Wish (2018)
Death Wish (2018)
2018 | Action, Crime, Drama
Good cast (0 more)
This is a decent enough revenge action film. It's not really a remake as such as the story is different to the old Death wish film. There's a bit of a gore, expected as Eli Roth is the director. The story is good and the violent encounters feel raw and not glamourised. A entertaining film but if you fancy something more indepth try @The Brave One (2007) or @Death Sentence (2007) both slightly better I felt.
  
Kidulthood (2006)
Kidulthood (2006)
2006 | Crime, Drama
7
6.8 (6 Ratings)
Movie Rating
A very good film with some young English actors. I'm not sure if this was a film made for TV but it has that feel to it. It's raw, gritty and brutal showing the life of a group of teenagers in West London. Unfortunately some scenes are quite true to what is going on with inner city teenagers today and the gang culture. Fades a little towards the end but still a good watch.......now to see the sequel Adulthood.
  
The Grudge (2020)
The Grudge (2020)
2020 | Horror
Decent cast (1 more)
Good cinematography
Not scary (2 more)
Predictable jump scares
Poor direction
Another Grudge
We really don't need yet another film in the Grudge series. Another re-boot that offers nothing new. The usual predictable jump scares mixed with an odd feel. At times it felt more like a detective drama than a Horror film, but it just doesn't fit. It does look nice at times, the detective film vibe sections at least, but it's a waste of a good cast.
  
Harold and Maude (1971)
Harold and Maude (1971)
1971 | Comedy, Drama, Romance
8.6 (5 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"I also love Harold and Maude. That’s another probably equal favorite. I just love the Ruth Gordon character in that. I feel like she is so inspiring to me, how she lives her life. I love the Cat Stevens music. I just remember watching it as a kid, and just some part of me thought, “I want to be like her.” I wanted to be this person who lives life and enjoys life, and no matter what happens, she is finding the positive, beautiful aspects of life. She’s kind of this unconventional woman who’s just enjoying her life. I thought she was super inspiring. I love Harold’s character too, but I think it’s just, as a woman, it’s very inspiring to see that kind of a character in a movie because you don’t often see a movie about an 82-year-old woman who you just really want to be because she’s so cool, you know? I also kind of like a movie to kind of inspire me and make me feel hopeful in a way, and I feel like that movie does that. There are so many good movies, but they just leave you totally depressed. But I feel like, with that movie, you’re like, “That’s a good movie that makes me feel excited about life.”

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Auburn (57 KP) rated Just Friends in Books

Apr 10, 2019  
JF
Just Friends
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Just friends focuses on what happens when you have so much self doubt and feel invisible. Josh doesn't really believe in himself and knows he isn't good enough for new girl Jena. When they become friends and she relys on him his situation becomes more screwed up. A should he/shouldn't he starts. Add in an old friendship that takes a backseat and it's a lot to read.
For me the inner monologue was just a tad annoying. I felt the ending was suitable but the way it comes around just doesn't feel complete.
  
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Auburn (57 KP) rated Just Friends in Books

Apr 10, 2019  
JF
Just Friends
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Just friends focuses on what happens when you have so much self doubt and feel invisible. Josh doesn't really believe in himself and knows he isn't good enough for new girl Jena. When they become friends and she relys on him his situation becomes more screwed up. A should he/shouldn't he starts. Add in an old friendship that takes a backseat and it's a lot to read.
For me the inner monologue was just a tad annoying. I felt the ending was suitable but the way it comes around just doesn't feel complete.
  
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Dean (6927 KP) rated Unsane (2018) in Movies

Mar 27, 2018 (Updated Mar 27, 2018)  
Unsane (2018)
Unsane (2018)
2018 | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Claire Foy (0 more)
A decent Thriller
A very entertaining thriller which is slightly weird and very creepy. Apparently entirely filmed on an iPhone. This does make the visuals look a little less polished but also enhances the overall feel of the film. I wouldn't say it's scary but it does have a slight claustrophobic feel as the main character seems unable to do much about her situation. There are a couple of plot holes you might need to ignore. Overall though a good thriller and something different to the norm.
  
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Eleanor (1463 KP) rated Cinder in Books

Apr 21, 2020  
Cinder
Cinder
Marissa Meyer | 2012 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
7
8.5 (96 Ratings)
Book Rating
Well, this was kinda fun, it really pushed to get the Cinderella tribute feel that didn't quite jibe for me but I have all the love for the robot Iko in this.

We have Cinder the cyborg battling adversity and a mysterious past. I had some strong Atila vibes through this including the rather open ending just building for the next book, it's a good set up and I'm looking forward to reading the next book but this did feel like just an intro and lacked some satisfaction in of itself.
  
xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017)
xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017)
2017 | Action, Drama
Good action scenes & stunts (0 more)
Been there done that (0 more)
OTT brainless action flick
I was a fan of the original, it had a totally OTT action feel to it. Like a Bond film on steroids. This is better than the 2nd offering, but it's still very predictable and silly at times. One to switch the brain off to.