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Scarlett Gauthier (0 KP) rated Illuminae: The Illuminae Files: Book 1 in Books
Mar 17, 2018
EVERYONE SHOULD READ THIS BOOK!! I didn’t really know what I was getting into when I started beyond the incredible artistry of how it was written. Which was truly incredible. For the unique layout alone, everyone should read this book. Stunning graphics aside the storyline was INCREDIBLE. I felt all the feels....anger, sadness (and yes some ugly crying), excitement.... you name it. This book had my on the edge of my seat and I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. Twists upon twists. I loved the characters, Kady and Ezra and all the supporting cast. I even had feels for the crazy AI AIDAN. I can’t praise this book highly enough!!! If I could give it 10 stars I would. It has easily become one of my new favorites of all time. I seriously can’t wait to get my hands on the second one!!!!
Akward (448 KP) rated Zombicide: Black Plague in Tabletop Games
Jul 20, 2018
Excellent Coop Game
Zombicide is an excellent series of zombie survival games. Black Plague is a much better theme than the original, and in many ways feels like a replacement. The game does take a while to teach, and it is easy to miss a few rules. However, the rule book does do a great job of explaining the rules.
I will say that there are not enough items in the base game. The starting items that you get are hardly worse than the good items. And there are only two "legendary" weapons, which only fit two specific classes. I'm sure the expansions fix this, but the expansions are expensive.
Overall, the game definitely provided us with plenty of cooperative entertainment. Just know that each game typically takes us twice as log as the scenarios suggest.
I will say that there are not enough items in the base game. The starting items that you get are hardly worse than the good items. And there are only two "legendary" weapons, which only fit two specific classes. I'm sure the expansions fix this, but the expansions are expensive.
Overall, the game definitely provided us with plenty of cooperative entertainment. Just know that each game typically takes us twice as log as the scenarios suggest.
Ross (3284 KP) rated Calibre (2018) in Movies
Jul 31, 2018
This film is atmospheric. It feels like it was written as a US film, something like Wrong Turn or Deliverance, but as this would be seen as having been done it was moved to the Scottish highlands. We follow two school friends reuniting for a hunting trip (as a Scotsman who knows nobody who has ever hunted or owns a rifle I found this odd) to the highlands. On their first, hungover, trip into the woods something goes wrong and their decisions made from then on land them in trouble with the locals.
The last half hour really dragged and could have been wrapped up so much quicker.
All in all, this feels like Deliverance meets the Wicker Man but while there are moments of excellence (the cinematography is excellent, and that first hunting scene is a real hard hitter) the pacing is all wrong.
The last half hour really dragged and could have been wrapped up so much quicker.
All in all, this feels like Deliverance meets the Wicker Man but while there are moments of excellence (the cinematography is excellent, and that first hunting scene is a real hard hitter) the pacing is all wrong.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Terminator: Dark Fate (2019) in Movies
Nov 1, 2019
Great action scenes (1 more)
Very good SFX
The sequel to T2 we have been waiting for!
The trailer alone got my hopes up and seeing James Cameron involved definitely made me think this could be a good Terminator film. T2 set very high standards that sadly the following Terminator films have failed to live up to in various levels.
Finally we have a film that feels like a true sequel to T2. Some old characters are back again, there are plenty of action packed scenes and crazy stunts with a bit of humour chucked in. In many ways it feels a bit like a retread of Judgement Day in terms of the plot. Though if it's not broke why fix it?
So finally we have the Terminator sequel we have all been waiting for. Check it out as who knows if Terminator will be back again.
Finally we have a film that feels like a true sequel to T2. Some old characters are back again, there are plenty of action packed scenes and crazy stunts with a bit of humour chucked in. In many ways it feels a bit like a retread of Judgement Day in terms of the plot. Though if it's not broke why fix it?
So finally we have the Terminator sequel we have all been waiting for. Check it out as who knows if Terminator will be back again.
blueirisfox (125 KP) rated the PC version of Final Fantasy XIV Online: Heavensward in Video Games
Feb 7, 2021 (Updated Feb 7, 2021)
Amazing story (3 more)
Dragons
The music is *chefs kiss*
So many feels
Was absolutely depressing, would do it again
SPOILER FREE
I completed this expansion around five months ago, and I am still reeling over it.
I love this story so much. It really has a special place in my heart that I'm never giving up to anything else.
I even started learning Dragonsong on piano before I got to this expansion because it sounded so pretty, and now I just want to cry every time I hear it.
There are characters from this expansion that are still my favourites, and they probably always will be.
The new jobs/classes introduced in this expansion are so fun to play as well. I literally switched over to machinist as soon as I found out that I could play it.
Overall, this expansion is amazing. Please play it. Please.
I completed this expansion around five months ago, and I am still reeling over it.
I love this story so much. It really has a special place in my heart that I'm never giving up to anything else.
I even started learning Dragonsong on piano before I got to this expansion because it sounded so pretty, and now I just want to cry every time I hear it.
There are characters from this expansion that are still my favourites, and they probably always will be.
The new jobs/classes introduced in this expansion are so fun to play as well. I literally switched over to machinist as soon as I found out that I could play it.
Overall, this expansion is amazing. Please play it. Please.
Awix (3310 KP) rated American Ultra (2015) in Movies
Sep 3, 2020 (Updated Sep 3, 2020)
Competent but slightly underwhelming action comedy feels like one of those films which invites an 'it's .... meets ....' kind of description. My attempt would be that it's Clerks colliding with the Bourne Identity, as useless stoner Jesse Eisenberg discovers he is actually a brainwashed CIA assassin in line for termination by his employers. What will his girlfriend Kristen Stewart (yes, he's probably punching above his weight a bit) say?
The basic idea is sort of funny, but for this to work as a comedy it would need considerably better jokes, and while the action is competently staged (gory, though) it's not done with the style or scope to make the film distinctive. Not actually bad - reasonable performances and the script has a solid structure - but not accomplished or entertaining enough to really stand out. As it is, feels like an Edgar Wright pastiche, if there's such a thing, but very pedestrian.
The basic idea is sort of funny, but for this to work as a comedy it would need considerably better jokes, and while the action is competently staged (gory, though) it's not done with the style or scope to make the film distinctive. Not actually bad - reasonable performances and the script has a solid structure - but not accomplished or entertaining enough to really stand out. As it is, feels like an Edgar Wright pastiche, if there's such a thing, but very pedestrian.
Veronica Pena (690 KP) rated Hercules (1997) in Movies
May 4, 2020
I can't believe I'm saying this, but this is the first time I've ever seen Hercules. I've heard amazing things about it, I've listened to the soundtrack, but it was never one I wanted to see as a kid. I was all about the princesses and if we're being honest, that hasn't changed much. The music in this film is already top-notch, but then to see the film and watch it come to life? Incredible.
I think Meg is my favorite character. She feels the most real and the most diverse. I think she is the most rounded out character in this film. Not that the others aren't great, it just feels like you can relate to her in some way or another and that's why I love her so much.
I really enjoyed watching this film and I'm sure I'll find my way back to it again.
I think Meg is my favorite character. She feels the most real and the most diverse. I think she is the most rounded out character in this film. Not that the others aren't great, it just feels like you can relate to her in some way or another and that's why I love her so much.
I really enjoyed watching this film and I'm sure I'll find my way back to it again.
LeftSideCut (3776 KP) rated Ava (2020) in Movies
Apr 28, 2022
With the exception of a couple of half decent action scenes, Ava doesn't have much going for it. It's feels generic, it feels phoned in, and above all, it's just quite boring.
It has an engaging enough set up, but somewhere around the half hour mark, it just kind of trails off into limbo, as a pretty stacked cast are subjected to a lackluster script. Seriously, Jessica Chastain is doing the best she can with what she's been given, but considering Ava also stars the likes of John Malkovich, Geena Davis, Colin Farrell, Joan Chen, Ioan Gruffudd - all heavy hitters who don't make much impact. The whole experience is just uninspired.
It's not a complete train wreck, but since John Wick exploded into cinemas, these kind of films have been a dime a dozen, and Ava doesn't do nearly enough to rise above its peers.
It has an engaging enough set up, but somewhere around the half hour mark, it just kind of trails off into limbo, as a pretty stacked cast are subjected to a lackluster script. Seriously, Jessica Chastain is doing the best she can with what she's been given, but considering Ava also stars the likes of John Malkovich, Geena Davis, Colin Farrell, Joan Chen, Ioan Gruffudd - all heavy hitters who don't make much impact. The whole experience is just uninspired.
It's not a complete train wreck, but since John Wick exploded into cinemas, these kind of films have been a dime a dozen, and Ava doesn't do nearly enough to rise above its peers.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Charlie's Farm (2014) in Movies
Sep 23, 2017
Run of the mill Slasher
I had high hopes after hearing good reviews for this. Unfortunately it's pretty standard low budget slasher stuff. For a short film it's slow to get going and then just goes through the motions to an abrupt ending. The man playing Charlie is a beast to make Kane Hodder look small. The gore effects are pretty good. Feels very similar to the Hatchet films.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Captain America: Civil War (2016) in Movies
May 24, 2017
Amazing characters (2 more)
Brilliant Sfx
All star cast
Let's get ready to ruuuumble
What a line up of superheroes! Great film with amazing action scenes. Feels just like another Avengers film with some new characters introduced. The plot is a bit silly with the idea the team is divided over political issues and willing to fight each other. However it makes for a great superhero mash up.