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Chelsea (166 KP) rated An Absolutely Remarkable Thing in Books

Oct 31, 2018

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing

Hank Green | 2018 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy

9.2

(5 Ratings)

Book Rating

I honestly got this book because it kept popping up everywhere. It sounded interesting enough but I wasn’t even sure I’d like it. But man, am I glad I did! April May stumbles into fame after recording herself with a statue that has popped up in Manhattan...and 63 other places around the world. Learning about these things, which she named Carl, supporting their goodness, and and figuring out what they want basically becomes her job. There are many who support her and many who oppose her, and some that even try to hurt her. We see how she deals with fame in her relationships and how she becomes obsessed with keeping up her image. We also learn about the Carls and the Dream that everyone has and how it all comes together. I seriously did not expect to like this book as much as I did. I definitely recommend!

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Awix (3310 KP) rated Monos (2019) in Movies

Oct 31, 2019

Monos (2019)

2019 | Drama, Thriller

6.7

(3 Ratings)

Movie Rating

Colombian drama (with thriller elements) is strong on visual style and raw cinematic power. Eight child soldiers guard a hostage and a cow in the remote wilderness, but excitable teenagers and high-powered semi-automatic weapons are never an advisable mix, and the relationships within the group begin to deteriorate...

Don't get too hung up on the thriller angle, for while there is a degree of running around with guns and some shooting, this is much stronger on atmosphere and understated characterisation. The film obviously owes a debt to Lord of the Flies (the appearance of a pig's head on a stick at one point is an acknowledgement of this) but the movie is more oblique and less focused than that. Clearly heartfelt, with a striking soundtrack and some breathtaking moments of visual style; a memorable experience even if it's not a particularly comfortable one.

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Sarah (7800 KP) rated The Holiday (2006) in Movies

Dec 14, 2019

The Holiday (2006)

2006 | Comedy, Romance

7.6

(30 Ratings)

Movie Rating

Would've been better without Cameron Diaz...

I really wish Cameron Diaz hadn't been in this world. Theres something about her in this that is just so grating, she really overacts and just seems completely out of place.

It's a shame really, because everything else in this film is quite likeable. The plot is straightforward (I'm currently googling how to do a house exchange with a stranger from LA) and the rest of the cast are great. Jude Law is a loveable English gent - maybe a little too OTT at times but he's still adorable. Jack Black and Kate Winsley are by far the best things about this film though. Their interactions and relationships both together and with others (her neighbour) are just so damn cute and fun to watch. This definitely isn't no Love Actually, but if it hadn't have been for Cameron Diaz this would actually be pretty good.