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Amethyst Rose Atkinson (6 KP) rated Triple Frontier (2019) in Movies

Nov 1, 2019

Triple Frontier (2019)

2019 | Action, Adventure, Crime

6.2

(21 Ratings)

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Action and adventure

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Wasn't the strongest of stories that are like this

Good but had it's down sides

The film was adequate to what other films are out there in this general style, I loved the cast and the filming was good. However the film took a while to kick in and i found myself gorming at my phone more so than watching the film. I really enjoyed some of the story and the action scenes were okay, they could have done a lot more with the film, I feel as though it wasnt thought through as much as it could have been, but overall is a good thing to watch casually if you have the time, or even put it on in the background while you're doing something else.

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Awix (3310 KP) rated The Wild Bunch (1969) in Movies

Jan 23, 2019 (Updated Jan 23, 2019)

The Wild Bunch (1969)

1969 | Action, Drama, Western

8.3

(6 Ratings)

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Brutal, downbeat western, notorious for its violence. In the 1910s a gang of outlaws takes refuge from bounty hunters in Mexico and enter into a shaky alliance with a corrupt general. Basically another film about the death of the old west, but less romanticised than (say) Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid; these are hard men in a harsh world.

Quite apart from the volcanic spasm of violence that makes up the climax, the film is notable for its careful ambiguity - the gang eventually earn your respect and sympathy despite their flaws, while the question of who, if anyone, is the good guy in this story is left wide open. A tough film about tough men, but great performances and intelligent film-making make it well worth watching.

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Andy K (10823 KP) Jan 23, 2019

A classic!

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Jos (39 KP) rated Lie with Me in Books

Apr 17, 2020 (Updated Apr 17, 2020)

Lie with Me

Sabine Durrant | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry

8.0

(4 Ratings)

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Dramatic ending (1 more)

Plot easy to follow

Not long enough! (0 more)

Brilliant poolside material!

As soon as the book began I was interested in the main character. Charming, somewhat reserved and very knowledgeable with a bit of an ego. As other important characters are introduced a general sense of unease clouds over the story. Author did this brilliantly without making it too much of an uncomfortable read. Tension builds from a healthy point in the book and it leaves you just enough time to mull over your own theories of what's really going on. The shock value of the ending aligned nicely with the climax felt from about midway of the story. Would have liked a bit more character depth but it's a great if you want an easy-read thriller that leaves you satisfied!