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Awix (3310 KP) rated Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla (2002) in Movies
Feb 11, 2018 (Updated Feb 11, 2018)
Rather atypical Godzilla movie with the focus very much on the human characters and a much stronger sci-fi element than usual. When a new Godzilla appears, a widowed scientist and a young pilot both find themselves working on a project to develop Mechagodzilla, a cyborg weapon built from the remains of the creature from the 1954 movie. Needless to say, Mechagodzilla turns out to be unexpectedly ornery - can our heroes turn things around in time to save Tokyo from Godzilla (again)?
Unusually well-characterised for this genre, with a plot that distinctly anticipates that of Pacific Rim. The downside of this is that Godzilla's off-screen or off in the distance for most of the movie, but you can't have everything. Not exactly profound or loaded with subtext, but it does have rather glorious widescreen scenes of indiscriminate property damage, extremely good monster suits, and bags of energy and fun - you can see why the next film in the series was a direct sequel to this one.
Unusually well-characterised for this genre, with a plot that distinctly anticipates that of Pacific Rim. The downside of this is that Godzilla's off-screen or off in the distance for most of the movie, but you can't have everything. Not exactly profound or loaded with subtext, but it does have rather glorious widescreen scenes of indiscriminate property damage, extremely good monster suits, and bags of energy and fun - you can see why the next film in the series was a direct sequel to this one.
Awix (3310 KP) rated Gorgo (1961) in Movies
Feb 12, 2018
The poster tagline 'Like nothing you've ever seen before' is really pushing it a bit considering this British suitamation movie is composed almost entirely of bits from other, better-known films. Generations of British people have grown up believing they've seen a proper Godzilla film when in fact they were just exposed to this in their childhood. On the other hand, Eugene Lourie also directed The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, one of the original Godzilla's main inspirations, so you could say he's just repeating himself rather than actually being derivative.
Soundly scripted with a decent twist and pretty good performances, and the devastation of London by Gorgo's mum in the final reel is well-staged. Persistent rumour suggests that a young John Carpenter made an unofficial sequel, Gorgo Vs Godzilla, but no-one seems to know for sure if this even exists - shame, as on the strength of this outing Gorgo and his mum had potential for their own series. Only really of interest to fans of vintage monster movies, but a distinctive and rather distinguished entry to this genre.
Soundly scripted with a decent twist and pretty good performances, and the devastation of London by Gorgo's mum in the final reel is well-staged. Persistent rumour suggests that a young John Carpenter made an unofficial sequel, Gorgo Vs Godzilla, but no-one seems to know for sure if this even exists - shame, as on the strength of this outing Gorgo and his mum had potential for their own series. Only really of interest to fans of vintage monster movies, but a distinctive and rather distinguished entry to this genre.
Awix (3310 KP) rated The Trollenberg Terror (1958) in Movies
Jun 22, 2019 (Updated Jun 22, 2019)
Independent sci-fi movie has the inevitable hokeyness of films of its period but shows flashes of intelligence, until the climax at least. Vaguely Lovecraftian alien creatures take up residence atop a Swiss mountain, rip the heads off passing mountaineers, turn other people into zombies to eliminate nosey psychics, and so on. Fearing the world supply of cuckoo clocks, cheese with holes in it, and multi-purpose knives may be in peril, a group of assorted boffins attempt to sort things out.
Well, at least it's original, if not always in the best of ways. Things proceed in a relatively effective way until the aliens decide to come down the mountain and attack in person, at which point they are revealed to be tentacled monocular blobs entirely beyond the budget of the film to convincingly realise. The same could be said of many alien invasion and monster movies of the 50s and 60s and this is neither the best nor the worst example of the genre from that period.
Well, at least it's original, if not always in the best of ways. Things proceed in a relatively effective way until the aliens decide to come down the mountain and attack in person, at which point they are revealed to be tentacled monocular blobs entirely beyond the budget of the film to convincingly realise. The same could be said of many alien invasion and monster movies of the 50s and 60s and this is neither the best nor the worst example of the genre from that period.
Melika Jeddi (1145 KP) rated Boss Monster 2: The Next Level in Tabletop Games
Nov 7, 2019
It's quick to learn (4 more)
Each round only lasts about 15 minutes
There's a good amount of skill involved as well as just luck of the draw
The artwork is cute and simple
The game mechanics work well together
Simple But Fun
Boss Monster 2 is a really fun introduction to board games for people who want to expand beyond mainstream games like Uno or Scrabble, but don't want to commit to hour long games with complicated rules.
This is an improvement on the original, in my opinion, as it allows for more interaction between cards, and the new additions to the deck are really clever.
Building your own dungeon involves having to make tactical decisions, and although you're limited by which cards you draw, the main decider of the game is the order in which you play them.
This game is as fun with 2 players as it is with 4. I'd highly recommend it.
This is an improvement on the original, in my opinion, as it allows for more interaction between cards, and the new additions to the deck are really clever.
Building your own dungeon involves having to make tactical decisions, and although you're limited by which cards you draw, the main decider of the game is the order in which you play them.
This game is as fun with 2 players as it is with 4. I'd highly recommend it.
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Before I Wake (Soul Screamers, #6) in Books
Apr 26, 2020
I died on a Thursday-killed by a monster intent on stealing my soul. The good news? He didn't get it. The bad news? Turns out not even death will get you out of high school... Covering up her own murder was one thing, but faking life is much harder than Kaylee Cavanaugh expected. After weeks spent "recovering," she's back in school, fighting to stay visible to the human world, struggling to fit in with her friends and planning time alone with her new reaper boyfriend. But to earn her keep in the human world, Kaylee must reclaim stolen souls, and when her first assignment brings her face-to-face with an old foe, she knows the game has changed. Her immortal status won't keep her safe. And this time Kaylee isn't just gambling with her own life...
It was ok! I usually devour these books but this took a little longer. I’m so bored of Nash and things were just meh. I was a little disappointed and got a little bored in places! But still gotta love a Vincent book!
It was ok! I usually devour these books but this took a little longer. I’m so bored of Nash and things were just meh. I was a little disappointed and got a little bored in places! But still gotta love a Vincent book!
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