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Megan BG (108 KP) rated Searching for Sylvie Lee in Books

May 31, 2019 (Updated May 31, 2019)  
Searching for Sylvie Lee
Searching for Sylvie Lee
Jean Kwok | 2019 | Mystery, Thriller
9
9.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Keeps you guessing
There were a lot of possibilities with this one and they didn't feel like false leads. It was really hard to figure out how it was going to end. Told from 3 points of view in present time and a month earlier.


Very good! I highly recommend this one when it comes out on June 4th!
  
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Dean (6926 KP) rated Cars (2006) in Movies

Mar 17, 2018 (Updated Mar 17, 2018)  
Cars (2006)
Cars (2006)
2006 | Action, Animation, Comedy
A decent entry to the Pixar garage of films. This did feel aimed a lot more at a younger audience, where their other films have something for all ages. A good voice cast and shiny motors with some impressive animation again. I loved the "Cars" versions of Toy Story, Monsters Inc at the end when the credits roll!
  
The Snowman (2017)
The Snowman (2017)
2017 | Crime, Drama, Horror
What a disappointment
I was so looking forward to watching this, although reading poor reviews I still had high hopes. I was very disappointed, it was a slow burner, but a slow burner without much substance. I didn't feel connected to the characters or really care about what happened. I was so disappointed because the book was really good.
  
Sharp Objects
Sharp Objects
Gillian Flynn | 2007 | Fiction & Poetry
9
8.3 (29 Ratings)
Book Rating
Plot, writing, characters (0 more)
Emotional, intriguing and twisty
Well written, smooth story lines, didnt seem unrealistic or cheesy, could not put down. Literally read it in 1 day while hosting a yard sale. The plot is good and keeps you on edge of seat but makes you really feel for the characters. Now I really want to watch the show.
  
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Dean (6926 KP) rated Abduction (2011) in Movies

Sep 10, 2018  
Abduction (2011)
Abduction (2011)
2011 | Action, Mystery
5
5.4 (5 Ratings)
Movie Rating
A very average action/thriller, more of a teenage Bourne identity. It obviously had plenty of money to be spent on it, but from the very experienced cast none of the performances were that good. It does feel like a collection of ideas from other films, but sadly doesn't do them as well. Ok if nothing else is on.
  
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Merissa (12069 KP) created a post

Nov 3, 2020  
"The author has written this so well that you feel you are a character involved in the events that are unfolding."

TOUR, REVIEW & #GIVEAWAY - Winter Witness (Batavia-on-Hudson #1) by Tina deBellegarde - @Archaeolibrary, @partnersincr1me​​, @tdbwrites, #Traditional #Mystery, 4 out of 5 (very good)

https://archaeolibrarian.wixsite.com/website/post/winter-witness-batavia-on-hudson-1-by-tina-debellegarde
     
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Cee-Lo Green recommended Snatch (2001) in Movies (curated)

 
Snatch (2001)
Snatch (2001)
2001 | Comedy, Crime

"“I like a good Brit gangster flick, so I like all of Guy Ritchie’s stuff. I like American gangster movies too, but for me, as an American, I feel like the British ones have an added quality to them. Because the culture is unfamiliar you get away from a lot of the clichés. They’re more gritty, less stylised.”"

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Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
2021 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
The dark look, the score and the darker feel work better. (0 more)
Some of the CGI is too jerky and the fact that they seem to have tried to tell, what is, a very similar story to the Avengers film arc in one film. (0 more)
Better than the original cut but not as good as as the Avengers films.
  
Good Will Hunting (1997)
Good Will Hunting (1997)
1997 | Drama
Oh, look… 4 years later and a different Robin Williams. What is the difference? Well, Matt Damon for one thing. This is perhaps the most serious of the feel good films, riding that boundary boldly and without apology. I was obsessed with this film when it hit its Oscar vibe. I wanted it to win everything, such was its impact on me, and still is. No moment in cinema is more likely to break me than “It’s not your fault“. I am not sure I have ever seen it outside of the cinema without taking a pause there… Minnie Driver made two good films, this and Grosse Point Blank. And in this she is perfectly cast. The feel good factor comes from enduring the pain and seeing it to its conclusion, as Damon rides into the gloom to chase his girl. Perhaps the most satisfying end credits of all time! Just watch him drive towards happiness…
  
How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
2019 | Animation
Not just for kids!
I'm not interested in the first 2 films, but having kids I've been subjected to watch them. So when they realised the 3rd film was out, obviously we had to go and watch it instantly. But OMG how good?! From start to finish it had such an easy story line to follow. Its got so many life lessons in, such as losing a parent, people having limbs missing, forming friendships and relationships. It's got such a lovely ending. I cried. But then I love a good ending so?‍♀️ but honestly if you like I feel good cartoon it's worth the wTch