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Riley Mack Stirs Up More Trouble
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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What do a city wide talent show and a closed off swimmer hole have in common? More than you might think in this delightful middle grade caper. The plot was always moving forward, and I loved how everything came together in the end. The characters could have used a bit more development, but that's the adult in me talking. Kids will love it.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/08/book-review-riley-mack-stirs-up-more.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
The Signal (2014)
The Signal (2014)
2014 | Mystery, Sci-Fi
7
6.6 (7 Ratings)
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Special effects (0 more)
Slow moving (0 more)
This one is on Netflix. Pretty cool sci-fi flick. The acting was decent enough. Benton Thwaites is Latin protagonists(new to me) and Lawrence Fishburne was the antagonist. Nothing in this movie is too graphic for kids, either, but it might be a confusing story for them. Not a good vs evil type story. It unfolds a bit slowly but has some cool twists and turns. Cinematography was good. I definitely recommend it to sci-fi fans. Worth a watch!
  
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Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated Ex Machina (2015) in Movies

Jul 31, 2018 (Updated Jul 31, 2018)  
Ex Machina (2015)
Ex Machina (2015)
2015 | Sci-Fi, Thriller
Found another great sci-fi drama/ thriller on Netflix called "Ex Machina"(not Netflix exclusive). The acting and cinematography were really good. The story unfolds beautifully and ends with a really good twist. This is a really thought provoking movie about technology and keeps you interested throughout. Alicia Vikander was amazing. She played her part perfectly. There is some full frontal female nudity, but not sex(deals with robots that look human). Not really for kids, but this one is really worth a watch!
  
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
2017 | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Jack black being a girl (0 more)
It ended (0 more)
This film is HILARIOUS!!
I swear i was so ready to hate this. Im not a fan of jack black or The Rock, but the kids wanted to see it and I’m a huge Dr Who fan so gave it a go in support of Karen Gillan.

I was proved so wrong!! I dont want to give away anything but it is just so funny! A modern take on a classic movie with loads if genuine LOL moments ??
  
Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Alice in Wonderland (1951)
1951 | Animation, Classics, Family
My kids love it (1 more)
I dont mind listening
Can only do this a few times a week (0 more)
Climbing out of the rabbit hole
As a mother with two small children, all of the movies we watch are on repeat. This one makes it's way into the rotation and I never mind when it does. It takes me back to my childhood. On the reverse side, there isnt much music to sing to, and there is a smoking Caterpillar to teach my daughter bad habits.
  
Machi Koro
Machi Koro
2012 | Card Game, City Building, Dice Game
fun art and theme (0 more)
Entirely luck based. (0 more)
Good Luck based gateway game...
Here is some decisions to make, but everything depends on the dice. Roll well, win the game, roll poorly = lose.... unfortunately there is very little dice manipulation to change your luck if you don't like it. This game is super simple, and probably good for kids who want to feel a little more adult building a city. But this game could use a number of improvements before being a satisfying game for more gamers.
  
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Jake (52 KP) rated Centralia in Books

Jul 25, 2019  
Centralia
Centralia
4
4.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I hate books that have the plot move forward by way of the main character remembering more and more about things.

I also hate books that do this while also making you feel like you can't trust their memories at the same time.

I don't enjoy books that are predictable knock-offs. Basically, watch a Jason Bourne movie if you want to know what this book is about.

And what is going on with the weird kids who have strange powers? Not explained, not cool.
  
Red Dawn (2012)
Red Dawn (2012)
2012 | Action
7
6.6 (9 Ratings)
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Chris Hemsworth (1 more)
Josh peck
Watched on netflix as I've never seen the original version so I can't say which version I prefer so at the moment I would say I like this version there's plenty of action scenes which I like some of the acting bit ropey and a good plot I was surprised by the acting of Josh peck who I knew from kids show drake and Josh he played his part well anyway good hour and half movie now got to watch the original
  
    Tangram Mania

    Tangram Mania

    Education and Games

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    Kids will have fun solving these 36 tangrams. While improving their motor skills by placing piece...