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Li Hughes (285 KP) rated Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) in Movies
Aug 5, 2017
Characterization (2 more)
Plot
Sets/CGI
Great, but not as good as the first
Don't get me wrong, I love this film. And Baby Groot, can't forget him. But as good as this film was on it's own, it doesn't quite live up to the original.
The first had such an easy, unself-conscious joy to it. The jokes flowed and felt organic. And that's still mostly the case here. But there are several spots, especially with Drax and Nebula, where the humor feels forced. Drax and Nebula's characters both feel a touch 'off', overall.
On the other hand, Peter and his relationships are written very well. Yondu's arc and character growth are amazing. The rest of the plot is strong and the stunts and CGI are awesome.
Personally, my favorite part was the resolution at the end and Peter's realization. So emotional, heart-warming and in-character, without being sappy or weird.
The first had such an easy, unself-conscious joy to it. The jokes flowed and felt organic. And that's still mostly the case here. But there are several spots, especially with Drax and Nebula, where the humor feels forced. Drax and Nebula's characters both feel a touch 'off', overall.
On the other hand, Peter and his relationships are written very well. Yondu's arc and character growth are amazing. The rest of the plot is strong and the stunts and CGI are awesome.
Personally, my favorite part was the resolution at the end and Peter's realization. So emotional, heart-warming and in-character, without being sappy or weird.
Cyn Armistead (14 KP) rated Spider Bones (Temperance Brennan, #13) in Books
Mar 1, 2018
Definitely not one of the best of the series. The science plot twist was a bit of a surprise, but the "who is this guy?" was telegraphed (for me, at least) pretty early on. I'm fairly tired of the on again, off again love thing with Ryan, but the depiction of Brennan's relationship with her young adult daughter is very accurate to this mother of a 20-year-old. Bringing in the "gangsta" angle seemed ridiculous to me, but I suppose there had to be some immediate danger somewhere to keep the publisher interested.
I still enjoy the television show <i>Bones</i> far more than the novels, which is unusual - but the show has more humor. I don't think I'd read novelizations based on the show, however, because a lot of the humor requires the chemistry between the actors as well as good scriptwriting. There are few authors who can translate that from screen to text.
I still enjoy the television show <i>Bones</i> far more than the novels, which is unusual - but the show has more humor. I don't think I'd read novelizations based on the show, however, because a lot of the humor requires the chemistry between the actors as well as good scriptwriting. There are few authors who can translate that from screen to text.
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Lenard (726 KP) rated Sausage Party (2016) in Movies
Oct 16, 2017
Food looks to humanity as gods who will release them from the mundanity and oppression of their shelf life. But, it was a lie created by the original settlers to disguise the horrors of life outside. Lots of racial and ethnic humor influenced by Mel Brooks ensues. I would have felt a little better if Lavosh was not the Middle Eastern bread since Armenia is neither Muslim or Middle Eastern, but creative license
Shaun Collins (3 KP) rated The Umbrella Academy, Vol. 1: The Apocalypse Suite in Books
Jan 12, 2018
I have read, (and reread) this TPB many times. Each time I find it amazing. It's full of odd humor, tragically flawed heroes, a fun subversion of the superhero genre, time travel, a smattering of steampunk, and chock full of some amazing characters. It's well written, with artwork to match. I don't know that I can describe what its about, you just have to experience it. Top marks across the board...again!
Patric Esh (4 KP) rated Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend in Podcasts
May 28, 2019
The personal stories and experiences. (2 more)
People really open up.
You see another side of Conan.
You need to listen to this
So many celebrities show a different side of themselves. It's amazing, amazingly funny, and real as Conan asks some targeted and intimate questions. Of course it gets weird, but that's Conan O'Brien. We should expect anything less from him.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2206 KP) rated Owls Well That Ends Well (Meg Langslow, #6) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
The large garage sale Meg and Michael are throwing to clean up their new home is drawing huge crowds. Sorry, the body in that trunk isn't included. The humor had me laughing the entire way through, and I thought this was the best mystery of the series. Very well done.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-owls-well-that-ends-well-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-owls-well-that-ends-well-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2206 KP) rated For Whom the Minivan Rolls (Aaron Tucker Mystery #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Aaron is surprised when he is asked to find a missing housewife. He gets frustrated when everyone seems to block his attempts to get answers. But when he stumbles on a dead body, things really get interesting.
I loved this book. Great characters and funny humor kept me turning pages until the end.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-for-whom-minivan-rolls-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
I loved this book. Great characters and funny humor kept me turning pages until the end.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-for-whom-minivan-rolls-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Lumos (380 KP) rated Family Plot in Tabletop Games
Mar 18, 2018
I like this game. It is fun and unique. The dark humor makes my friends and I laugh every time we play. It can be a bit "attack heavy" (the goal is to create a family but other players are killing off your family members- or entire families) so be aware of that. My game group doesn't tend to do well with more attack-y games so it doesn't get played much.