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Dean (6927 KP) rated Chronicle (2012) in Movies
Feb 5, 2018 (Updated Feb 6, 2018)
Entertaining Sci-Fi film
A really good film that feels low budget but with blockbuster SFX. I didn't realise at first from the trailers it was a hand-held cam, POV film and this is handled very well with the kids abilities! Really good effects as they become stronger with their powers. Only downside the film is far too short at 77mins, the end felt kinda rushed and obvious as well. Still a very enjoyable film though, while it lasts.
hillarybillary (1 KP) rated The Marvelous Mrs Maisel in TV
Feb 1, 2018
Hilarious guilty pleasure! (1 more)
Binge worthy!
Mrs. Maisel lives up to her Marvelous-ness
Mrs. Maisel, with her foul mouth and vivid wardrobe, is the only reason you need for putting the kids to bed early. The show is comedic enough to lift your spirits, yet poignant when portraying the realities that women faced in her era. Definitely makes me appreciate how far we have come in reaching gender equality, and yet how far we still have to go. I can't wait for season 2!
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2352 KP) rated Riley Mack Stirs Up More Trouble in Books
Mar 9, 2018
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>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/08/book-review-riley-mack-stirs-up-more.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated The Signal (2014) in Movies
Jul 21, 2018
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!
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated Ex Machina (2015) in Movies
Jul 31, 2018 (Updated Jul 31, 2018)
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!
Claire (89 KP) rated Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) in Movies
Aug 14, 2018
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 ??
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 ??
Melanie Johnson (34 KP) rated Alice in Wonderland (1951) in Movies
Aug 14, 2018
My kids love it (1 more)
I dont mind listening
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.
The Marinated Meeple (1853 KP) rated Machi Koro in Tabletop Games
Oct 5, 2018
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.
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.
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.
Kevin Phillipson (10072 KP) rated Red Dawn (2012) in Movies
May 1, 2020
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