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Awix (3310 KP) rated Mary Queen of Scots (2018) in Movies

Jan 23, 2019 (Updated Jan 23, 2019)

Mary Queen of Scots (2018)

2018 | Biography, Drama, History

6.3

(15 Ratings)

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There's Something About Mary

Yet another crack at the famous life-story of Mary Stuart. It's all a bit complicated and has to do with religious conflict and dynastic succession; if I understood it better I could probably get higher scores on Crusader Kings 2. This is a period of history that everyone sort-of knows a bit about without really understanding the details, and it would have been great if the film had really got to the heart of the politics and personalities involved, but instead the director seems more interested in giving the story more of a modern resonance than it really requires.

Still, good frocks, and many incidental pleasures to be found, especially amongst the supporting performances. Saoirse Ronan doesn't quite dominate the film as you might imagine; Margot Robbie is at least as impressive in a rather smaller part. In the end it's kind of okay if you just like costume dramas, but it doesn't really bring the story to life.

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Lee KM Pallatina (951 KP) rated The Spook's Apprentice (The Last Apprentice / Wardstone Chronicles #1) in Books

Dec 5, 2019

A great alternative for all those harry potter fans (0 more)

Magic, monsters & mystery

Contains spoilers, click to show

I first read this about 10 years ago and still have the book, I bought from a local charity shop as I wanted to do something other than watch tv and movies and play videogames (shock horror) but as a big harry potter fan this seemed to catch my attention.

The Story focuses on a young 13 yr old boy who is the seventh son of a seventh son, which is a rare and special thing in this world, which catches the attention of a spook, someone who vanquishes evil (for a price).
The spook takes the apprentice under his wing in an attempt to train him as a possible successor.

As I write this there are 10 books in total that I am aware of and I have only read this one (but own books 1,3 & 10?)

I highly recommend giving this a read.

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AJaneClark (3975 KP) rated 6 Underground (2019) in Movies

Dec 13, 2019

6 Underground (2019)

2019 | Action, Thriller

6.9

(35 Ratings)

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Ryan Reynolds (0 more)

Another Reynolds Success

Meet a new kind of action hero. Six untraceable agents, totally off the grid. They've buried their pasts so they can change the future...

Not sure where to start on this review without giving too much away...

Firstly Reynolds pulls off yet another solid performance. He is obviously still making up for his failings as Green Lantern!!! There is just something about this man and lethal weapons that leave me panting (in anticipation)!

6 unlikely people band together for the soul purpose of overthrowing a horrendously evil dictator, but there is a whole movie full of planning and action before the final scenes happen!

The opening car scene is awesome! The fighting and action scenes are also incredible, and kind of gross, hope you’re not squeamish... and of course it comes with the Reynolds humour, so expect a few giggles.

Good casting, well directed and acted. An overall rather enjoyable film!