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The star of JUSTIFIED returns in a stunning new novel from 'the greatest crime writer who ever...

Erika (17788 KP) rated 12 Angry Men (1957) in Movies

Feb 1, 2020

12 Angry Men (1957)

1957 | Classics, Drama

8.9

(28 Ratings)

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The hype is definitely justified for this film. It's between this film and @Witness for the Prosecution (1957) for the best courtroom dramas ever made.
The tension is perfect throughout the movie, and the decision-making process on whether or not the defendant was guilty of the crime or not.
Every courtroom drama after this film has been undoubtedly inspired by this film. If you've never seen it and are a fan of courtroom/crime genres, this is a can't-miss film.

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Barry Newman (204 KP) Feb 1, 2020

Watched this recently myself. Quality film.

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Sarah Betts (103 KP) rated Gravemaidens (Gravemaidens, #1) in Books

Dec 30, 2019

I received this copy of Gravemaidens from Delacorte Press through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a fascinating fantasy with a character who think she's a lot smarter than she really is.

I'm not sure if that's intentional or not so that may not be an actual complaint.

Kammani's bitterness about the society she lives in is justified and her anger provides most of the books fuel.

I really did like this book and I'm excited to see where the second one takes us!

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Daniel Boyd (1066 KP) rated Split (2016) in Movies

Jul 19, 2017

Split (2016)

2016 | Horror, Thriller

7.8

(124 Ratings)

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MacAvoy is incredible (1 more)

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Silly in places (0 more)

A Return To Form

This movie is a lot better than the trailers show it to be, MacAvoy’s performance is gripping, electric and believably diverse. This is Shamylan’s return to form and is up there in terms of quality with Unbreakable and The Sixth Sense. The script isn’t amazing, but the actors do well with the material that they have and the production is on point. Good sound mixing, cinematography and direction. Gets a bit silly in places but is justified by the film’s end.