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Ameeka (131 KP) rated Lion (2016) in Movies
Aug 1, 2017
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Kathy Najimy recommended We Should All be Feminists in Books (curated)
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dougb4 (12 KP) rated Soul Surfer (2011) in Movies
Jul 6, 2017
Powerful movie
Based on a true story, this movie tells the story of Bethany Hamilton, a surfer who lost her arm to a shark and the battle she endures to come back after. A very inspiring movie on the power of faith, family, and courage.
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Kevin Phillipson (10066 KP) rated Veronica Guerin (2003) in Movies
May 14, 2023
Watched last month forgot to rate the movie its a decent true story with good performance from cate blanchett as the the reporter who took on the drug barrons which eventually got her killed powerful movie
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Heidi Griffin (24 KP) rated Hacksaw Ridge (2016) in Movies
Sep 19, 2017
Powerful story
This movie is so powerful, whether you believe in God and faith or not. To see his dedication to his faith and God, even at the risk of his own life, it is just awe-inspiring, and then at the end finding out it was based on a true story is just incredible! I am a Christian and I cannot wait to meet him when I get to heaven.
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Kate (493 KP) rated The Tattooist of Auschwitz in Books
Aug 27, 2019
This book was so powerful and sad. I would recommend it to anyone even if you aren't a book lover. It's such an insight to what really went on at Auschwitz as it is based on a true story.
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Dean (6927 KP) rated Detroit (2017) in Movies
Apr 20, 2019
Powerful Drama based on real events
A dark drama based on true events of police brutality in Detroit in the late 60's. The cast is very good. The story is fascinating, even more so based on true events. For that reason disturbing and shocking. It's a little long but well worth your time for a story that will stay with you long after the credits.
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Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) created a video about A Taxi Driver (2017) in Movies
Oct 22, 2017
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Peter G. (247 KP) rated The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) in Movies
Jun 5, 2019
Hilarious black comedy based on the true story of Jordan Belfort and his journey to riches through nefarious means.
Leo should have received the Oscar for his portrayal here as it is believable and wide ranging.
Jonah hill plays his sidekick with keen wit, but it's Matthew McConaghey's brief but powerful turn with added improvisation that stands out.
Leo should have received the Oscar for his portrayal here as it is believable and wide ranging.
Jonah hill plays his sidekick with keen wit, but it's Matthew McConaghey's brief but powerful turn with added improvisation that stands out.
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Sarah (7799 KP) rated Boy Erased (2018) in Movies
Nov 1, 2019
A powerful story
I'm a little divided about this film. On the one hand it's a very powerful and moving story with some rather brutal and shocking scenes, and a very relevant and important true story to tell. However it's also not executed to the best it could be.
It starts off fairly slowly and aside from some stand out scenes, the film very rarely picks up. The acting is good but for me there was nothing outstanding from anyone (and Nicole Kidman's unmoving face still disturbs me). And the ending whilst heartwarming in a way feels like a bit of an anti climax. This is an interesting and slightly disturbing story that is quite good, I just wish that it had been better executed.
It starts off fairly slowly and aside from some stand out scenes, the film very rarely picks up. The acting is good but for me there was nothing outstanding from anyone (and Nicole Kidman's unmoving face still disturbs me). And the ending whilst heartwarming in a way feels like a bit of an anti climax. This is an interesting and slightly disturbing story that is quite good, I just wish that it had been better executed.