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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2165 KP) rated The 17th Suspect in Books

May 15, 2018

I Suspect You’ll Enjoy This Book

Yuki has taken on a potentially explosive assault case in which a man is accusing his female boss of assault. Is it as straightforward as it seems? Meanwhile, Lindsay has been given a tip about someone killing the homeless in the city. Unfortunately, the killings are outside of her jurisdiction, and her efforts to investigate start an inner department skirmish. Can she figure out who is killing these people?

Fans of the series will be pleased with the latest outing. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep them reading, and the cases are both compelling. Of course, the usual weaknesses are there, including Cindy and Claire being under used and all the characters being thin. Additionally, I thought the discussion of Yuki’s case was much more graphic than it truly needed to be.

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Andy K (10821 KP) rated The Fisher King (1991) in Movies

Aug 9, 2018

The Fisher King (1991)

1991 | Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi

8.2

(10 Ratings)

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I miss him every day!

It's truly astonishing that on August 11th, 4 years ago already, we lost this genius. Taken before his time was up. He brought all of us so much joy. His comic and dramatic ranges were amazing. He could have us crying with laughter or tears at any moment. He was that good.

His range in The Fisher King is right up there with his best performances. He plays the tormented homeless man with such raw emotion. You are not sure what to make of him at first, but eventually you fall in love with Parry and want him to triumph over his extreme adversity in every way.

Jeff Bridges is also fantastic as both the straight man and the knight in shining armor (literally) who wants to rescue his new friend.

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Josh Huitt (29 KP) rated A Clockwork Orange (1971) in Movies

Jun 23, 2019

A Clockwork Orange (1971)

1971 | Crime, Sci-Fi

7.8

(59 Ratings)

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I learned new words!!! (0 more)

Did it end? Was that the ending? (1 more)

Why did they have to use Singing in the Rain..... now it's never gonna be the same

Contains spoilers, click to show

So, I thought for this review i would make up some new words to expand your vocabulary.... but let's be serious, I'm a lazy reviewer. So, plot.... Alex and his friends get drunk on milk and go on an escapade. They befriend a homeless man and a couple. Alex gets chastised for being a bit naughty and has a eye widening television experience. He meets up with some old friends and...... oh wait, that was the end of the movie? Well.... ok then. Why does Stanley Kubrick just... I don't think he finishes movies. He just gets to a point and goes 'yeah, I'm done now'. Overall, interesting watch. One to show your friends.

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Lee (2222 KP) rated Seoul Station (2016) in Movies

Jan 21, 2019

Seoul Station (2016)

2016 | Animation, Horror, International

6.2

(5 Ratings)

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Nowhere near as good as it's live action companion

Seoul Station is an animated prequel to 'Train to Busan', one of my favourite movies in recent years. It is written and directed by the director of that movie too. Set in and around Seoul Station at night, the movie begins with an elderly homeless man who staggers towards the station, weak and bleeding from a wound. The beginning of the zombie apocalypse, which then unfolds throughout the night.

I found this movie to be nowhere near as interesting or as intense as Train to Busan. No characters of note to get behind and I didn't really like the animation style either. To be honest, it took me two or three sittings to complete it, I just found it a real struggle. Stick with the far superior Train to Busan.