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Sarah (7800 KP) rated American Made (2017) in Movies
Aug 31, 2017
Good, but the best bits are in the trailer
This is a fairly solid film for Tom Cruise, with a great script and a very interesting and fun way to tell this intriguing (and almost unbelievable) story. I feel Domnhall Gleeson is a little underused, and my main issue with this is that all of the funniest parts were in the trailer. I know this is standard for lots of films, but with American Made it felt like ALL of the humour was in the trailer, which kind of ruins that aspect of the film.
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Fargo (1996) in Movies
Aug 9, 2017
Extremely dark, black comedy based on a true story
That scene woodchipper scene will haunt me for life.
Truth is definitely stranger than fiction. This extremely dark 'comedy' is now infamous in gallows humour. Without revealing everything, a woman is kidnapped by a psychotic conman and his slightly weedy partner for ransom. Her husband is in charge of gaining this ransom from his father-in-law, only for things to go very, very wrong.
It's a classic cult film, not for everyone. But if you loved 'In Bruges', this will be right up your street.
Truth is definitely stranger than fiction. This extremely dark 'comedy' is now infamous in gallows humour. Without revealing everything, a woman is kidnapped by a psychotic conman and his slightly weedy partner for ransom. Her husband is in charge of gaining this ransom from his father-in-law, only for things to go very, very wrong.
It's a classic cult film, not for everyone. But if you loved 'In Bruges', this will be right up your street.
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Finding Dory (2016) in Movies
Sep 14, 2017
Disappointing after Finding Nemo
Finding Nemo is one my favourite Pixar films ever, hence I was looking forward to its sequel. Unfortunately it falls short by a massive margin, as it ends up gearing towards a much younger audience.
The biggest charm of FN was the fact that it was universal, however, this film was all over the place, trying too hard to be as witty and heartfelt as the first. The action sequences were not as clever and the humour wasn't as comedic as before. Disappointed to say the least.
The biggest charm of FN was the fact that it was universal, however, this film was all over the place, trying too hard to be as witty and heartfelt as the first. The action sequences were not as clever and the humour wasn't as comedic as before. Disappointed to say the least.
Lee (2222 KP) rated Sherlock Gnomes (2018) in Movies
May 6, 2018
Too many new, pointless characters (2 more)
Ridiculous, predictable plot
Sherlock Gnomes himself. Completely dull
A disappointing sequel to a great family movie
Gnomeo and Juliet is a firm favourite in the Boardman house. A clever mix of charm, humour and Elton John songs. Unfortunately this followup, Sherlock Gnomes, is the complete opposite. As the gnomes move to London, they get mixed up in some strange plot involving gnome kidnapping. And it's up to Johnny Depp as the dull Sherlock Gnomes to try and solve the mystery. Predictable, unfunny, and crammed full of unnecessary and uninteresting characters.
Sarah (7800 KP) rated Going in Style (2017) in Movies
Apr 7, 2018
Inoffensive but forgettable
With 3 huge stars and a director in Zach Braff, you'd be forgiven for expecting a lot from this film. It just sadly doesn't live up to its stars.
It's plot is a little predictable and there sadly isn't as much humour as you'd expect, although there were a few odd moments that made me laugh. The ending isn't a surprise and is almost a little too cheesy. It's not a bad film and it's pretty inoffensive, it just wasn't great either and was sadly altogether forgettable.
It's plot is a little predictable and there sadly isn't as much humour as you'd expect, although there were a few odd moments that made me laugh. The ending isn't a surprise and is almost a little too cheesy. It's not a bad film and it's pretty inoffensive, it just wasn't great either and was sadly altogether forgettable.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Dexter - Season 1 in TV
Apr 3, 2019
Well written (1 more)
A mix of humour
Sharp, witty and thrilling
I'm a little late at getting round to watching this, having heard very good reviews about it. It's a great premise a serial killer working in the Miami police dept who targets other killers. It's very witty as well and largely has a darkly comic side to it. The story running through the series though plays out like a top selling thriller novel. It's a great mix that works very well. If you missed it check it out.
Sonofdel (6291 KP) rated A Perfect Day (2015) in Movies
Apr 15, 2019
A great Insight
This film is not for those wanting an action film based in a wartorn country. This focuses on the country at the end of the war and the Aid Workers who are there to help bring normality back to a divided country. Its well acted and the situations are often dark and disturbing, but the right amount of humour has also been included. Its well worth a watch if you want a drama without the violence prevalent in most films of this genre.
Ruth Frampton (577 KP) rated Inside Out Human Body in Books
Mar 11, 2018
Inside out...
With beautiful illustrations and interesting subject matter, this book is a win-win with curious children. and although it is quite short, it fills a child with wonder and lets them take in what they want before progressing to more challenging reading material. The urine colour section will amuse children young and old, toilet humour at its best.
I am reviewing this book for Luann Columbo, Quarto Publishing, and NetGalley who gave me a copy of their book for an honest review.
I am reviewing this book for Luann Columbo, Quarto Publishing, and NetGalley who gave me a copy of their book for an honest review.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies (1999) in Movies
Jun 10, 2018
Well it's not as good as the first I'm afraid, good to see Andrew Divoff back again as I think it was a new actor for the 3rd and 4th films. He hams up the Djin rather well, but the deaths are not as inventive as the first. I didn't think it was quite as gory as the first and it didn't have the dark humour of the first either. If you liked the first you might enjoy this, it just doesn't reach the heights of the first.
Rache (174 KP) rated Small Town Murder in Podcasts
Jun 18, 2018
Hysterically funny (3 more)
Informative
Great research
Empathic toward victims/victims' families
Crime and Comedy
Two American comedians who examine the horrendous things that sometimes happen when people in small towns snap and commit murder. A hilariously funny show, which is respectful to the victims and their families, while laughing at murderers, incompetent law enforcement, and small town behaviour.
True crime and comedy can go together, and laughter and black humour are a good coping mechanism when dealing with horrific circumstances, and these two walk the tightrope between irreverence and insensitivity very well.
True crime and comedy can go together, and laughter and black humour are a good coping mechanism when dealing with horrific circumstances, and these two walk the tightrope between irreverence and insensitivity very well.