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Kate (355 KP) rated Passengers (2016) in Movies
Apr 2, 2019
Watched it again last night as had not seen it for a while, still enjoyed it. I have questions though - when the rest of the crew woke up 88 years later, yes they found a changed ship but were there descendants of the main characters on the ship or would they have found two decomposed bodies (sorry about that). Sometimes it is good to watch a film where there are only a couple of people in it because you can then get to know them whereas if you watch a fully cast film some of the characters get lost.
Awix (3310 KP) rated Out of Blue (2019) in Movies
Apr 10, 2019 (Updated Apr 10, 2019)
Bafflingly impenetrable crime drama. A young woman is found dead from a gunshot wound; assigned to the case is veteran homicide detective Mike Hoolihan (Clarkson) who finds it opens up many unanswered questions from her own past, raising many demons.
Sounds fairly straightforward, but film's many strange pretensions - discussion of quantum theory, astrophysics - and dourly humourless tone make it intensely hard work. Why does title not include word 'the'? It's a mystery. Why does this review not include word 'the'? Well, you've got to do something for entertainment, and this film certainly doesn't fit bill. Feels weirdly incompetent on many levels.
Sounds fairly straightforward, but film's many strange pretensions - discussion of quantum theory, astrophysics - and dourly humourless tone make it intensely hard work. Why does title not include word 'the'? It's a mystery. Why does this review not include word 'the'? Well, you've got to do something for entertainment, and this film certainly doesn't fit bill. Feels weirdly incompetent on many levels.
Dean (6927 KP) rated I Am Legend (2007) in Movies
Feb 10, 2018
This is a pretty good film, although saying that there is not really a lot of "story" to make a film of here. Especially When Will Smith is the last man on Earth, but despite this he gives a great performance and the film holds your interest even with the majority of it having just one character. There are some cool scenes of a deserted New York city (Where else!) but some of the other effects are so-so. Unfortunately there are a lot plot holes in the story and many questions that won't be answered. Good viewing but not groundbreaking.
CBorden (67 KP) rated Seekers Notes in Apps
Feb 1, 2018
Never ending challenging fun
I've tried other hidden object games before, but after just a couple times of logging in, I found I was easily bored, or confused by the flow of the game. With Seeker's Notes, I find myself challenged and motivated to play. The levels get progressively harder, but not so drastically that you give up or have to spend a fortune to simply play. The graphics are phenomenal and the game runs with very few glitches. Plus, the support staff are quick to answer questions and help if you do run into problems.
Cori June (3033 KP) rated Cold Days (The Dresden Files, #14) in Books
Jan 26, 2019
Why did I wait so long to read this book?
Why did I wait so long to read this book? Maybe I was afraid taking up the mantel of the winter knight would ruin a great character. Oh me of little faith. Butcher did a fantastic job. Humorous and heavy he actually answers some questions while he teases you over more. He even does some wonderful world building of the nevernever (14 books in and he still surprises) I found out more about the Fae in this book than any of his others.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Black Lake in TV
Dec 29, 2018 (Updated Dec 29, 2018)
Decent Scandi Thriller
I saw this got recommended when it was shown on TV in 2016. It's a good thriller with a supernatural element to it. Similar in style to the likes of @And Then There Were None - Season 1 as a group of friends at a remote closed ski lodge slowly reduce in number. It was a bit slow to begin with but it picked up. The only real problem it still seemed to leave a few questions unanswered. If you like Scandinavian thrillers set in pretty locations you should enjoy this. A second series, a prequel, starts soon.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Big Little Lies - Season 2 in TV
Jul 22, 2019 (Updated Jul 23, 2019)
A very good 2nd series
I breezed through the 2nd series very quickly, again only 7 episodes long. Perry's Mum, the excellent Meryl Streep, turns up and has many questions about her sons death. Will the Monterey 5 be able to keep it together or will many things start to unravel for them? It's maybe not as dramatic as the first series storyline or have as many big reveals. However the writing is just as good and the story is gripping. If you liked the first series you should like this as well.
RavenclawPrincess913 (253 KP) rated Insurgent in Books
Jul 24, 2019
Title: Insurgent
Author: Veronica Roth
Read Dates: May 26th- July 23rd
Why did I choose to read this book?
I chose to read this book because it's the second book in the divergent series
Did I like it? Yes
Five things I liked about this book:
1. The story
2. The way Tris thinks
3. That Christina forgave her
4. The story between Tris and Tobias
5. The ending
One character I disliked: Edward
Do I recommend this book? Yes
Questions for you:
1. Do you like the Divergent Series?
2. If you haven't read it do you plan to?
3. Favorite Character?
Author: Veronica Roth
Read Dates: May 26th- July 23rd
Why did I choose to read this book?
I chose to read this book because it's the second book in the divergent series
Did I like it? Yes
Five things I liked about this book:
1. The story
2. The way Tris thinks
3. That Christina forgave her
4. The story between Tris and Tobias
5. The ending
One character I disliked: Edward
Do I recommend this book? Yes
Questions for you:
1. Do you like the Divergent Series?
2. If you haven't read it do you plan to?
3. Favorite Character?
Jewels (684 KP) rated Google Home in Tech
Jul 7, 2019
Great way to get morning news (3 more)
Check weather anytime
Understands a lot, even most of the mumblings of the 4 year old.
Can work as an intercom system for large homes.
We love our google- use it for everything from checking weather, to asking stumped homework questions. Also a great tool for those random useless facts you are interesting in. It will tell jokes if you ask, and even lets you ask what Santa is doing, which the kids love doing closer to Christmas.
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