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BookwormLea (3034 KP) rated Ratched in TV

Nov 12, 2020  
Ratched
Ratched
2020 | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Not AHS but watchable.
Contains spoilers, click to show
So it wasn't American Horror Story, but it was still in the ballpark. Grusome, gory and glorious. Where AHS was at times, scary or possibly jumpy, Ratched was more, do I feel bad for these deranged orphans or not? The answer is. No. You don't. She's a psychopath who seems to gets off on pain but disguises it as health care, and he is a literal killer, who despite his good looks, is the devil incarnate. This is by no means a bad thing. I actually really enjoyed it. Especially the backstories and seeing the different illnesses be 'cured. Very good, would recommend to fans of AHS.
  
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Dean (6927 KP) rated The Informer (2019) in Movies

Sep 14, 2020 (Updated Sep 14, 2020)  
The Informer (2019)
The Informer (2019)
2019 | Crime, Drama
Some good plotlines (0 more)
Not as intelligent as it thinks (0 more)
Average Thriller
Missed this at the cinema so caught it on Sky cinema. Pretty average Thriller featuring an undercover informant. Events make him not sure who to trust and put him and his family at risk.
The main problem is this feels like a lot of other undercover plot type films but no where near as good. Some of the decisions made and actions taken didn't make much sense. It has quite a low budget feel to it overall. Lots of twists and turns to a predictable ending. It's all a bit clichéd by the end. An ok thriller but nothing special.
  
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Kimmic (814 KP) rated Sour Candy in Books

Sep 3, 2021  
Sour Candy
Sour Candy
Kealan Patrick Burke | 2015 | Horror
8
8.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
A short 74 pages but a good story (if you like short novella types), it's a twisted horror that I randomly came across on Amazon and thought it looked good so I popped it in my wish list and received as an anonymous swap which makes me feel a little better... mainly because if I personally had paid over £5 for a book to then have it arrive as less than 100 pages, I wouldn't have been impressed at all. I understand costs need to be covered but had I noticed the page count initially this would not have made it to my list.
  
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
2017 | Action, Adventure
great script (3 more)
very good main villain
fits so well into the mcu
back on form for spidey
suit a bit of a gimmick (0 more)
spidey back on form
spiderman homecoming, a return to form for the webslinger after a series of disapointing movies. Not since spiderman 2 has there been such a good version of the character. Is it as good as those films know but in terms of the 3rd rami film and the mark webb films this movies is head and shoulder above them. Tom holland is perfectly cast as the hero. He balances the awkwardness and geeky charm of peter parker mixed with the wisecracking and heroism of spidey perfectly. Michael Keaton plays a rare beast a good mcu villian. He plays it so well you hate what he is doing but you can feel for the guy because of what he has been through. all other characters fit there purpose even a small role from iron man brings more connection with the wider mcu and helps further the story. I like the fact they went with the more john hughs feel with this movie. Its good there keeping the character in high school because in my opinion they skipped over that two fast in previous films.

my only criticism is that i found the spiderman suit too gimmicky. he is spiderman not iron spiderman.


in all this is a great film. with a fantastic cast and a great entry into the mcu. I look forward to more spidey in the future.
  
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Dean (6927 KP) rated Hardcore Henry (2016) in Movies

Oct 24, 2017 (Updated Jul 27, 2019)  
Hardcore Henry (2016)
Hardcore Henry (2016)
2016 | Action
Original idea (1 more)
Good effects for the budget
Full throttle action
A decent indie film experienced entirely in first person view point of the main character. It does feel a bit like a call of duty video game but cranked up to maximum action and speed. The action scenes are crazy as is plot. Along with the thumping sound track this film feels like a roller coaster for the eyes and ears. Definitely worth checking out!
  
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)
1984 | Horror
3
6.0 (4 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Santa Slasher
Hard to see what all the fuss was about by today's standards but suppose it was a bit shocking for '84. The film does look really dated now and is just unintentionally funny rather than scary or gruesome. A very poor film with cheap effects, bad acting and little plot. The good things are the typical 80's slasher feel to it, a few inventive kills. Hard to think it got 4 sequels!
  
This book is what I call a good old-fashioned crime caper with loads of action, thrills and violence which is fast paced and well written and I thank the publisher, Random House UK Cornerstone, for providing me with a copy via NetGalley in return for an honest review which can be found on my blog - http://readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/the-slaughter-man-by-tony-parsons.html - feel free to stop by, thank you.
  
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Erika (17789 KP) rated All the Money in the World (2017) in Movies

Jan 14, 2018 (Updated Jan 15, 2018)  
All the Money in the World (2017)
All the Money in the World (2017)
2017 | Crime, Drama, Thriller
AKA that movie that they deleted Kevin Spacey from.
This was a 2+hour movie about the kidnapping of J Paul Getty II. It dragged on, I actually checked my watch during the movie, which I rarely do. They could have probably cut out a good hour to actually make it exciting. There was very little tension. However, maybe the reason I didn't feel any tension was because I knew how it would end.
  
TT
Talk to Me (Protector, #1)
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This was a very sweet and lovely story. I enjoyed the characters and everything they went through. For me it was a more typical romance, but I enjoy those so no issues there. I enjoyed the romance involved... loved the main characters and loved watching them get together. I also enjoyed the issues they had too, made it feel more "real life". Very good story and I look forward to more from this author.
  
This is the greatest show...
Still singing the songs many months later! Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron both give outstanding performances, while the supporting cast of singers will make you laugh, sigh and weep. A feel good family musical with an uplifting message of acceptance and love - heard in every song on the OST. Powerful chords, moving lyrics and strong voices give these tracks the motivational sound I look for in a modern musical!