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Dean (6926 KP) rated End of Watch (2012) in Movies
Oct 14, 2017
Great cast (1 more)
Raw and gritty action
Brilliant cop drama
A great buddy cop drama that has a real dramatic level of realism. It's largely the story of a pair of cops on duty in a tough part of L.A as seen through their bodycams, squad car dashboard and other cctv footage. The acting is spot on and the finale will have you on the edge of your seat. One of the best of it's genre I've seen in years!
Dean (6926 KP) rated Quantum of Solace (2008) in Movies
Aug 25, 2017
One of the weaker Bond films
A very good action film continuing right on from Casino Royale. Plenty of action, chases and explosions. Has a certain Bourne Trilogy feel to a lot of the stunts and fights. The Bond films now are more gritty, raw without the tongue in cheek humour of the past films. One for all out action entertainment but not the best story for a Bond film.
Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated Luca (Ruin & Revenge, #2) in Books
May 7, 2019
This is the second book in this series by this author. This story is full of angst, action, drama and hot steamy scenes. fantastic characters, you will fall in love with as you read. I was hooked from the first page. This is a gritty romance read you will be reading long into the night. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.
Highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed and advance reader copy of this book
Highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed and advance reader copy of this book
Dean (6926 KP) rated Slumdog Millionaire (2008) in Movies
Feb 24, 2018
Not quite the sugar coated feel good film I was expecting. It's quite dramatic and gritty in places but I think that makes the harshness of the situations the characters find themselves in and what they go though in their life time more realistic. This makes the film better overall. Very well directed, a great story some great child actors and a fine soundtrack produce a film everyone will enjoy and be drawn into! Jai ho!!!
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated The Raid 2 (2014) in Movies
Nov 17, 2018 (Updated Nov 17, 2018)
Intense
This Indonesian action movie on Netflix is a non-stop martial arts bloodfest. The acting was decent enough and the cinematography was done really well. The premise is simple - a raid on a drug lord's tenement building goes south fast, leaving most of the team dead and the rest simply trying to survive. If you're into gritty action flicks with plenty of gory fight scenes, this one is definitely worth a watch. (Unless you don't like subtitles).
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Melany Van Every (1738 KP) rated The Thursday Murder Club in Books
Apr 21, 2021
An entertaining and quick read
I'm not much into cozy mysteries as I prefer hard and gritty mysteries, but this book charmed me. The characters drew me in pretty quickly and the writing style didn't annoy me or make me want to toss it on my DNF pile. I was able to relate to the older characters as I live in a nursing home and their quirks and personalities made me wish we had a murder club here!
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Dean (6926 KP) rated The Party's Just Beginning (2018) in Movies
Jun 27, 2023
Tough subject
A film written, directed and starring Karen Gillan. Set in Inverness where she was born and raised. Her character is in a downward spiral after her best friend commits suicide.
Quite raw and gritty, definitely not a comedy. It can be quite slow and repetitive for a short film. However Gillian's acting is great and very different from her normal roles. So admire it for that even if it is quite a sad film.
Quite raw and gritty, definitely not a comedy. It can be quite slow and repetitive for a short film. However Gillian's acting is great and very different from her normal roles. So admire it for that even if it is quite a sad film.