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David McK (3547 KP) rated Predator: Big Game in Books
Jan 30, 2019
A collection of essays written by tie in writers that cover everything you'd want to know about those books based on your favorite movie or TV series. Since I read the occasional tie in, I found this book fascinating.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-tied-in-business-history.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-tied-in-business-history.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Dave P. (9 KP) rated Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) in Movies
Jul 20, 2017
It's Star Wars enough said
Great movie that depicts the time just before Episode 4 A New Hope. Tells an in depth tale of The Death Star and how the rebels were able to get the plans. Great background story of the Erso family and other characters to help explain that tie in.
Christina Ricci recommended 12 Monkeys (1995) in Movies (curated)
Bostonian916 (449 KP) rated Captain Marvel (2019) in Movies
Jun 29, 2020
Exactly what you would expect from an MCU movie in this day and age. Great effects, good acting, several tie ins to the overarching franchise, and plenty of doors left open for a continuation if the studio sees fit.
I thoroughly enjoyed the timeline setting of the movie. That was actually one of my favorite things.
It was also nice to see Fury's eye patch explained on film.
I thoroughly enjoyed the timeline setting of the movie. That was actually one of my favorite things.
It was also nice to see Fury's eye patch explained on film.
Gillian (3 KP) rated Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) in Movies
Jan 27, 2018
Survival of the Fittest
Oh my goodness. This movie was a riot. I have never laughed so hard in my life. It was awesome from beginning to end. I was always curious on how they will tie the original Jumanji to the Sequel, but the execution was perfect. I recommend everyone to watch it.
David McK (3547 KP) rated Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) in Movies
Feb 22, 2025
Most people pick Episode V, Empire Strike back as their favourite Star Wars move.
While it is a close call, for me, the original *just* pips it to the post.
This is the movie that re-defined science fiction, with a young Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher all being launched to superstardom on its back (Ford in particular), and that is - as has oft been said - in many ways a modern fairy-tale, taking its form and structure from such.
It's also the movie that introduces the iconic Darth Vader, X-Wings and TIE fighters, with the final assault on the first Death Star one of the best action scenes in any movie I have ever seen, period.
While it is a close call, for me, the original *just* pips it to the post.
This is the movie that re-defined science fiction, with a young Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher all being launched to superstardom on its back (Ford in particular), and that is - as has oft been said - in many ways a modern fairy-tale, taking its form and structure from such.
It's also the movie that introduces the iconic Darth Vader, X-Wings and TIE fighters, with the final assault on the first Death Star one of the best action scenes in any movie I have ever seen, period.
bradsuth (1 KP) rated Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) in Movies
Jan 7, 2018
Entertaining continuation of the original.
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I feel that there will never be a replacement for the original with Robin Williams, but this was a fitting continuation and I loved that they added in the tie in from "Alan's Cabin". I had many laugh out loud moments and have even went twice to see this movie. I don't do that often.
Brittany N. Staley (35 KP) rated Joker (2019) in Movies
Jan 12, 2020
Bostonian916 (449 KP) rated Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) in Movies
Aug 19, 2020
Another movie that I feel gets quite a bit of undeserved negative attention.
An origin story of how Han Solo became the Han that we have come and known to love in the Star Wars universe. Some underdeveloped characters, as I think the makers literally just ran out of time and energy. Overall a fun movie with significant tie ins to the SW universe as a whole. Seeing the introduction of Chewy to Han was a personal highlight, as well was the performance of the great Woody Harrelson.
An origin story of how Han Solo became the Han that we have come and known to love in the Star Wars universe. Some underdeveloped characters, as I think the makers literally just ran out of time and energy. Overall a fun movie with significant tie ins to the SW universe as a whole. Seeing the introduction of Chewy to Han was a personal highlight, as well was the performance of the great Woody Harrelson.