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BookCritics (259 KP) rated They Both Die At The End in Books
Sep 11, 2017
This is a book about LIFE if you’re willing to look past the title. There’s always a silver lining to Adam Silvera’s books, your heart will be broken by the end but you may also find yourself with a new perspective
Critic- LairOfBooks
Original Score: 5 out of 5
Read Review: https://lairofbooksblog.wordpress.com/2017/09/05/gush-review-they-both-die-at-the-end-by-adam-silvera/
Original Score: 5 out of 5
Read Review: https://lairofbooksblog.wordpress.com/2017/09/05/gush-review-they-both-die-at-the-end-by-adam-silvera/
MizzParadox (8 KP) rated Silent Child in Books
Aug 26, 2018
Movie Critics (823 KP) rated The Flash - Season 3 in TV
Aug 5, 2017
In the end, The Flash Season Three is a study in wasted potential and playing to the strengths that built the show, as opposed to pushing the story, characters and actors in new and interesting directions.
Critic- W.L. Swarts
Original Score: 3.5 out of 10
Read Review: http://wlswarts.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/rushing-ambitious-settling-into-mundane.html
Original Score: 3.5 out of 10
Read Review: http://wlswarts.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/rushing-ambitious-settling-into-mundane.html
Dean (6926 KP) rated The Matrix Resurrections (2021) in Movies
Dec 22, 2021
Good to see the Matrix again (1 more)
Some cool action scenes
Self aware, too much so (1 more)
Similar to the other 3 in a lot of ways
Chasing Rabbits
Well a film I was definitely looking forward to. The original Matrix was ground breaking and blew audiences away with so much.
This 4th installment just doesn't have that impact. A lot of similar themes to the original Trilogy resurface again. At times almost feeling like a reboot rather than anything new. The action scenes are very good especially towards the end, but the overall story of events from the last film to this one don't offer up much new content or ideas. Enjoyable for fans but still not a patch on the original.
This 4th installment just doesn't have that impact. A lot of similar themes to the original Trilogy resurface again. At times almost feeling like a reboot rather than anything new. The action scenes are very good especially towards the end, but the overall story of events from the last film to this one don't offer up much new content or ideas. Enjoyable for fans but still not a patch on the original.
Dillon Jacoby-Rankin (202 KP) rated Everdell Pearlbrook in Tabletop Games
Jan 19, 2020
Great Components (7 more)
Adds a new resource
Hand management
Resource management
Worker placement
New cards/events/locations etc
Changes the game and adds new strategies
Great Artwork
11/10 Rating!
Components are just as amazing as the original game. Wooden meeples and adds a new resource that is just as amazing in quality for the pieces. As with the original the artwork is up to par and looks fanominal. Hand management doesn't change that much but there are new cards to burn through, learn, and play. Resource management is a game changer now that they added the pearls. These are worth extra points at the end of the game as well as needed to take the new basic events that replace the original basic events. These are valuable new resources that can be expensive to obtain. Frog embassadors change the game as the add a new element to worker placement. They are the only worker you own that can go to the new water locations and you only get one per season so you have to use them wisely. The new water locations are also face down until discovered adding new strategies and luck to each game. Still no resource holders which is more of a personal thing for me but they could always add them as an upgrade pack later or you can get some pretty nice theme ones off Etsy if you're willing to pay a higher price for them.
Russ Troutt (291 KP) rated Vacation (2015) in Movies
Aug 2, 2019
I'll be honest, I went into the new Vacation movie with very low expectations, but I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed it. I was laughing from the opening credits to the end. We all know it was Uncle Eddie that made the original vacation movies so great, but he sadly isn't in the new movie. There is a character that makes the new movie hilarious though, and that's the youngest Griswold son. That foul mouthed little asshole had me rolling. If you are on the fence about seeing it, I say load the family up in the old station wagon and take a road trip to the movies to watch Vacation.
Sarah (7798 KP) rated Zombieland: Double Tap (2019) in Movies
Nov 6, 2019
Nothing new
When the first Zombieland came out in 2009, it was a wonderful and brilliant surprise and such a sleeper hit. There have been cries for a sequel for some time now and whilst 10 years is a big gap, I actually think this works in the films favour despite the fact that overall it's nothing new.
The good and bad thing about this film is that it is so similar to the original, both in style and even plot structure. Good because the original obviously worked, but bad because it just feels like we're watching more of the same. Right from the opening credits it sticks so closely to the original and I did enjoy this as it's exactly what you'd expect and it was great to see the characters back on screen again with all of their nuances. Even if some if these nuances, like the rules and bickering, did get a little bit stale towards the end. The problem is that the humour and the plot are not as good as the first film, and the new characters and ideas that have been introduced are either massively irritating (Madison) or just plain dull (Babylon). Thankfully Tallahassee, Colombus and Wichita bring this film back up to being good, even if it's not as good as the original, and there are still some pretty funny moments between them even if they're not as frequent as we'd like.
Overall a good sequel but not up to the standards of the original. It's rather sad when the best and funniest part of this film is the credits scene...
The good and bad thing about this film is that it is so similar to the original, both in style and even plot structure. Good because the original obviously worked, but bad because it just feels like we're watching more of the same. Right from the opening credits it sticks so closely to the original and I did enjoy this as it's exactly what you'd expect and it was great to see the characters back on screen again with all of their nuances. Even if some if these nuances, like the rules and bickering, did get a little bit stale towards the end. The problem is that the humour and the plot are not as good as the first film, and the new characters and ideas that have been introduced are either massively irritating (Madison) or just plain dull (Babylon). Thankfully Tallahassee, Colombus and Wichita bring this film back up to being good, even if it's not as good as the original, and there are still some pretty funny moments between them even if they're not as frequent as we'd like.
Overall a good sequel but not up to the standards of the original. It's rather sad when the best and funniest part of this film is the credits scene...
GameCritics (290 KP) rated Final Fantasy XIV Online: Stormblood in Video Games
Jul 13, 2017
Main quest story that is among the best in Final Fantasy history. (4 more)
Lovely soundtrack
Both new jobs, and updated old ones, are on point
New areas, trials and dungeons are all wonderful to look at, and play in
Zenos is an all-time great FF villain
End game will be slow to diversify yet again (1 more)
Still a bit of fetch quest overload
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood is the most polished version of the game to date. It flexes its story telling muscles and delivers a main quest that will be remembered as the gold standard for MMORPGs
Critic- Ed McGlone
Original Score: 4.5 out of 5
Read Review: http://twinfinite.net/2017/07/final-fantasy-xiv-stormblood-review/
Original Score: 4.5 out of 5
Read Review: http://twinfinite.net/2017/07/final-fantasy-xiv-stormblood-review/
Dean (6926 KP) rated Dexter: New Blood in TV
Jan 11, 2022
He's back!
I was a big fan of the original series of Dexter having only got round to watching them in the last 2 years. Definitely a show you can binge. I was a little worried this new series 8 years later was going to leave a lot of unanswered questions from the end of the last series.
Thankfully the writing and plot are just as good as ever. All the questions you'll have from the last episode are explained in this series.
Set 10 years after he disappeared Dexter has a new identity in a small town, but will his dark passenger awaken again? Will his past catch up with him? Definitely one fans will enjoy.
Thankfully the writing and plot are just as good as ever. All the questions you'll have from the last episode are explained in this series.
Set 10 years after he disappeared Dexter has a new identity in a small town, but will his dark passenger awaken again? Will his past catch up with him? Definitely one fans will enjoy.
Purple Phoenix Games (2266 KP) rated Ticket to Ride: USA 1910 in Tabletop Games
Aug 11, 2021
In the expansion review series, we take a look at a game expansion to discuss whether it is a necessary purchase/addition to one’s collection.
This breakdown is for the classic entry-level train game Ticket to Ride‘s expansion USA 1910.
This expansion fixes a giant problem that original Ticket to Ride suffered: the cards were all too small! The larger-sized cards can be seen below alongside the original tiny cards. In addition to larger train cards and destination cards, included are new destination cards and a special Globetrotter card to be earned at the end of the game. A minor rule adjustment is suggested in the USA 1910 rulebook, and a new variation of destination card mode can also be found in these rules.
I really have nothing to say here except I simply WILL NOT play Ticket to Ride without using the USA 1910 expansion. I am a big-handed man and having larger cards to handle are an absolute must for me. The new destination cards are also nice, but icing for me.
Official recommendation: Absolutely add this expansion to your game. No matter the cost.
This breakdown is for the classic entry-level train game Ticket to Ride‘s expansion USA 1910.
This expansion fixes a giant problem that original Ticket to Ride suffered: the cards were all too small! The larger-sized cards can be seen below alongside the original tiny cards. In addition to larger train cards and destination cards, included are new destination cards and a special Globetrotter card to be earned at the end of the game. A minor rule adjustment is suggested in the USA 1910 rulebook, and a new variation of destination card mode can also be found in these rules.
I really have nothing to say here except I simply WILL NOT play Ticket to Ride without using the USA 1910 expansion. I am a big-handed man and having larger cards to handle are an absolute must for me. The new destination cards are also nice, but icing for me.
Official recommendation: Absolutely add this expansion to your game. No matter the cost.
