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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated A Christmas Carol in Books
Oct 10, 2017 (Updated Oct 10, 2017)
The only Christmas story
There have been hundreds of adaptations of this book, and yet this will be the only classic version. It is the original redemption novella. The treatment of the poor and the ability of a self-interested man absolving himself by transforming into a more sympathetic character are the key themes of the story. With A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens captured the essence of the mid-Victorian revival of the Christmas holiday.
Lenard (726 KP) rated Sausage Party (2016) in Movies
Oct 16, 2017
Food looks to humanity as gods who will release them from the mundanity and oppression of their shelf life. But, it was a lie created by the original settlers to disguise the horrors of life outside. Lots of racial and ethnic humor influenced by Mel Brooks ensues. I would have felt a little better if Lavosh was not the Middle Eastern bread since Armenia is neither Muslim or Middle Eastern, but creative license
Dean (6927 KP) rated Hardcore Henry (2016) in Movies
Oct 24, 2017 (Updated Jul 27, 2019)
Original idea (1 more)
Good effects for the budget
Full throttle action
A decent indie film experienced entirely in first person view point of the main character. It does feel a bit like a call of duty video game but cranked up to maximum action and speed. The action scenes are crazy as is plot. Along with the thumping sound track this film feels like a roller coaster for the eyes and ears. Definitely worth checking out!
GameCritics (290 KP) rated Sonic Mania Collector's Edition in Video Games
Oct 26, 2017
Sonic Mania is probably one of the best Sonic games ever made and is a very carefully and thoughtfully crafted game. It could have easily ended up a complete mess but the design of the game is such that it uses only what it needs to
Critic- Ollie Barder
Original Score: 9 out of 10
Read Review: https://www.forbes.com/sites/games/2017/08/23/sonic-mania-review-a-brilliant-and-focused-return-to-form/#1c850805505b
Original Score: 9 out of 10
Read Review: https://www.forbes.com/sites/games/2017/08/23/sonic-mania-review-a-brilliant-and-focused-return-to-form/#1c850805505b
Glittery Sawa (5 KP) rated Destiny 2 in Video Games
Jan 5, 2018
Graphics (1 more)
Storyline
Great Game
Destiny was a great game, and Destiny 2 meets and exceeds the original the continuation of the story line is great and the open world environment has been improved. The controls are similar and it's easy to just step right back into the world and start playing. Lag times have recently increased due to the influx of new players over the holiday but I know this will improve
Movie Critics (823 KP) rated Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) in Movies
Apr 25, 2017
can a second adventure starring Marvel’s most bizarre band of misfits retain the same quirky charm, sense of freshness, and overall weird and cosmically comedic tone of the first movie, while pushing the franchise forward? The answer is both yes and no.
Critic: Don Kaye - Den of Geek
Original score: 4 out of 5
Read review: http://www.denofgeek.com/us/movies/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2/264108/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-review
Original score: 4 out of 5
Read review: http://www.denofgeek.com/us/movies/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2/264108/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-review
BookCritics (259 KP) rated The Ministry of Utmost Happiness in Books
Jun 2, 2017
This book, only second from Roy's stable in the last twenty years, retains the metaphorical music that she used to fair rapture in her first book. The descriptions, spring to live with her subtle touch
Critic- Seemita Das
Original Score- 3 out of 5
Read Review: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/books/features/book-review-the-ministry-of-utmost-happiness-is-a-melancholic-wail-out-of-a-war-torn-land/articleshow/58910772.cms
Original Score- 3 out of 5
Read Review: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/books/features/book-review-the-ministry-of-utmost-happiness-is-a-melancholic-wail-out-of-a-war-torn-land/articleshow/58910772.cms
BookCritics (259 KP) rated The Lying Game in Books
Jun 5, 2017
One important note for crime readers: this book is a lighter suspense read in many ways. The story is laced with menace throughout, but it's not until the last 60 or so pages that any real action takes place. This book is not very violent..
Critic- Crime By The Book
Original Score: 4.5 out of 10
Read Review: http://crimebythebook.com/blog/2017/4/6/book-review-the-lying-game-by-ruth-ware
Original Score: 4.5 out of 10
Read Review: http://crimebythebook.com/blog/2017/4/6/book-review-the-lying-game-by-ruth-ware
BookCritics (259 KP) rated The Breakdown in Books
Jun 5, 2017
So, did this one live up to all the hype? Yes, in a way it did. Let's just say that it managed to hold its own and it was a very enjoyable read. Will it be one of my top ten of the year? No it won't be but I still really enjoyed it
Critic- Kim
Original Score: 4 out of 5
Read Review: https://www.thebuzzingbookmark.com/single-post/2017/04/02/The-Breakdown
Original Score: 4 out of 5
Read Review: https://www.thebuzzingbookmark.com/single-post/2017/04/02/The-Breakdown
Movie Critics (823 KP) rated The Handmaiden (2017) in Movies
Jun 16, 2017
An opulent and striking exploration of the oppressive nature of the male gaze, The Handmaiden does feel like it runs about 20 minutes too long, but honestly, the film’s finale is so wickedly satisfying that I didn’t mind Chan-Wook taking a bit longer
Critic- Heather Wixson
Original Score: 4.5 out of 5
Read Review: https://dailydead.com/review-the-handmaiden-is-a-sumptuous-caper-elegantly-served-up-as-only-park-chan-wook-can-do/
Original Score: 4.5 out of 5
Read Review: https://dailydead.com/review-the-handmaiden-is-a-sumptuous-caper-elegantly-served-up-as-only-park-chan-wook-can-do/