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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.
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Jade isn’t even my real name. Jade began as my Starbucks name, because all children of immigrants...
Trigger warning: Rape
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.
BookCritics (259 KP) rated The Little French Bistro in Books
Jun 19, 2017
Nina George has done a marvelous job with this book! Her writing is enchanting! It is rich and powerful. The reader feels as if they were part of the port Kedruc company, one of them, living in that small town and spending every day and night
Critic- Chill and Read
Original Score: 5 out of 5
Read Review:https://chillandreadblog.wordpress.com/2017/06/15/the-little-french-bistro-by-nina-george-bookreview/
Original Score: 5 out of 5
Read Review:https://chillandreadblog.wordpress.com/2017/06/15/the-little-french-bistro-by-nina-george-bookreview/
Pocket (19 KP) rated War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) in Movies
Jul 16, 2017
Andy Serkis (2 more)
CGI monkeys
Woody Harrelson's Bad Guy
Emotional end to the Trilogy
A magnificent film, a thinking mans action film.
Harrelson and Serkis performances are amazing, it continues to be a shame that Serkis doesn't get any Oscar nods for his work here.
The plot moves along at what feels like a breezy pace, a step up from the previous films which felt a little plodding.
Harrelson and Serkis performances are amazing, it continues to be a shame that Serkis doesn't get any Oscar nods for his work here.
The plot moves along at what feels like a breezy pace, a step up from the previous films which felt a little plodding.
Daniel Boyd (1066 KP) rated Don't Breathe (2016) in Movies
Jul 26, 2017
Thrilling throughout. (2 more)
Good use of building tension.
Steven Lang.
A Fresh Thrill
An exciting horror movie that actually feels fresh. The tension is built well by the director and the score compliments the whole thing well. It's not the best script in Hollywood and is a bit ridiculous in places, but it's a fun thriller that will keep you engaged for its runtime.
Sarah (7800 KP) rated The Girl With All the Gifts (2017) in Movies
Aug 24, 2017
Underwhelming
The problem with this is that zombie films have been done to death. Yes it gives another take on the zombie genre and has some unique features, but ultimately it still feels lacking in originality. Paddy Considine and Glenn Close are fantastic actors but they feel a little underused in this. And the ending is just silly. Sadly this is just an average watchable zombie film that is completely forgettable.
Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated The Smell of Rain in Books
May 13, 2018
Cameron MacElvee hits all the feels with this poignant book. The emotions evoked through the two main characters are genuine. The issues that are addressed are also very important because they are what drive the two women and develop their characters. This is definately not a light beach read but a deep, well thought out novel that will hopefully leave you with lots to think about. Well worth the emotional rollercoaster.
The Craggus (360 KP) rated Eighth Grade (2018) in Movies
Apr 23, 2019
Eighth Grade (2019) will make you remember what it's like to be 14 again - and very glad you're not!
The insightful writing and direction, the virtuoso camerawork and the careful balancing act between comedy and drama is grounded by such an astonishingly authentic and natural performance from Elsie Fisher that it feels like an enormous privilege to be granted this view into Kayla’s inner life...
FULL REVIEW: http://bit.ly/CraggusEighthGrade
FULL REVIEW: http://bit.ly/CraggusEighthGrade