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Ross (3284 KP) rated Onward (2020) in Movies

Mar 9, 2020

Onward (2020)

2020 | Adventure, Animation, Comedy

8.2

(49 Ratings)

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Ticked all of my boxes - superb

I don't know if this is more of a "boys' film" in terms of themes, or just because of the main characters, but my son and I loved this film, my wife and daughter were slightly disappointed.
The film takes place in a world much like our own where magic has faded into myth and technology taken over. It sees two fatherless elf brothers suddenly in possession of a magical staff and clues to how to bring their father back from beyond the grave for a day.
The boys set off on a quest and grow to love each other again, shedding their differences and appreciating each other again.
The film is funny, touching, thought-provoking and exciting. The makers have nailed an exciting animated film with all the feels and none of the cringe. I would happily go and see this again and probably will do!

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Night Reader Reviews (683 KP) rated Joyland in Books

Mar 20, 2020

Joyland

Stephen King | 2013 | Fiction & Poetry

8.8

(8 Ratings)

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Wonderful storytelling and character-building, moves at a steady pace and keeps readers interested. (0 more)

Those expecting a horror book just because the author is Stephen King will be disappointed. (0 more)

Enjoyable coming of age book by Stephen King

A mid-range Stephen King book. Not exactly a horror if that is what you are looking for but a good read none the less.

Devin Jones takes a summer job at Joyland but it turns out to be so much more than what he was expecting. He discovers that he enjoys "Wearing The Fur" or in other words the big dog mascot costume that all employees rotate through, and that he is good at it. Like many amusement parks, Joyland has its own resident fortune teller and ghost, both of which Devin is skeptical about, to begin with, but takes an interest in any way.

I highly recommend this to all Stephen King fans, especially those who like his earlier work.

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