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Dean (6927 KP) rated REC (2007) in Movies

Jan 7, 2018

REC (2007)

2007 | Horror

7.5

(13 Ratings)

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One of the best found footage films (1 more)

Genuinely scary

Scary

A great little Spanish horror film that has a realism about it you just don't get in many horror films. This did so well the Western remake was done just a few months later and also got good reviews @Quarantine (2008) . It's very short at 70mins but brutal and shocking after a slow opening. Filmed from the point of view of a local TV camera man, it's a found footage film like Blairwitch and Cloverfield, making a documentary about the local fire service. They go out on a call to a local apartment block, beginning a series of shocking events.
There are 2 sequels that are worth checking out and a sequel to the American version as well.

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Mark Halpern (153 KP) rated The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) in Movies

Jan 10, 2018

Start of a brilliant trilogy

One of my favorite book series of all time. This is the sequel to the hobbit books. It tells thr story of how the magic ring was found and that yet again a young hobbit who is destined to bring it back to the famous mountain where it it was found. We learn of it's power and the fellowship who chooses to help the young halfling to bring it back and keep him unharmed. The book is so much better because of the detail in it but the acting is great and tries to keep up with the book. The best way to view these movies is to watch the hobbit movies and then start this series as it helps answer many questions.

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tonidavis (353 KP) rated The Incredibles 2 (2018) in Movies

Jul 17, 2018

The Incredibles 2 (2018)

2018 | Action, Animation, Comedy

8.2

(178 Ratings)

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Jack Jack and Edna (0 more)

Not so incredible

I'm usually a huge fan of Disney pixar but honestly this film fell short for me. The first two thirds of the film I found rather slow. The plot was predictable. The only relationship or interest I found was Jack Jack powers and then later Edna interactions with Jack Jack and his powers I was also disappointed with Disney not putting strobe warning in the state for the first week and a half of the films release. I have several friend who suffer from epilepsy and had UK got the same time as us and not had warning I dread to think what would of happens. For me this was safe I fly middle of the road nothing to write home about.

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Tami (7 KP) rated Roomies in Books

Jul 10, 2018 (Updated Jul 10, 2018)

Roomies

Christina Lauren | 2017 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry, Romance

7.3

(3 Ratings)

Book Rating

I just found Christina Lauren by reading Love and Other Words and had to find another of her books, I'm glad I found this one.

I loved the dynamic between Holland and Collin. It's a crush, it's a ruse, it's love. The characters are easy to relate to and you root for them the entire book. There are some VERY steamy parts in the book that make the book just that perfect segway from sweet to sultry. As a woman, I'd love to rumple some sheets with Collin myself. :)

As with any romance, the storyline runs on a formula:

*girl meets boy
*insert positive storyline
*insert insurmountable problem
*insert resolution
*insert HEA

Luckily the storyline, writing style, character dynamic, and steam give the formula the kick it needs to be a good book.

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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Non-Heir (The Black Mage #0.5) in Books

Feb 7, 2020

Non-Heir (The Black Mage #0.5)

Rachel E Carter | 2020 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

9.0

(1 Ratings)

Book Rating

Prince. Prodigy. Mage. Perfect for fans of Throne of Glass, Falling Kingdoms, and Tamora Pierce.

This prequel novella is set before the events of The Black Mage series. Novella follows Prince Darren as a child through adolescence and his first run-in with Ryiah at the Academy of Magic. Readers discover the dark backstory between the two princes and their father, as well as the ensuing events that shaped Darren into the Academy’s most illustrious mage.

I found this just in time I was about to start First year. I found the king's treatment of his boys so awful I struggled with the violence of it (think it's the mum in me lol). I'm excited to see where this story goes as a prequel it was pretty good. Think I'm going to like this series.