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BookInspector (124 KP) rated Perfect Remains (D.I. Callanach #1) in Books

Sep 24, 2020  
Perfect Remains (D.I. Callanach #1)
Perfect Remains (D.I. Callanach #1)
Helen Sarah Fields | 2020 | Contemporary, Crime, Fiction & Poetry
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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The protagonist of this story was Luc, a french ex-Interpol detective, that was transferred to Edinburgh. I really, really liked this guy, he is intelligent and kind to the people who are nice to him. I really liked his managerial skills, he knew how to deal with other colleagues, and I respect him for that. This story is told from multiple perspectives, but my most favourite ones were of the killer. I like reading their perspectives, and what kind of insanity drives them to do what they do. The book was narrated by Robin Laing, and he has done an incredible job! I would never read a book in accents, and his use of French and Scottish accents sounded amazing! Just like listening to a play, just close your eyes and you can actually “see” what is going on.
  
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David McK (3576 KP) rated The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) in Movies

Jan 23, 2021  
The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
2002 | Action, Drama
6
8.0 (11 Ratings)
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Kevin Reynolds - who also directed Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves - take on the classic Alexandre Dumas (probably more famous for The Three Musketeers) tale of love, loss and revenge, starring Jim Caviezel as Edmond Dantes, who is wrongly imprisoned for treason and who - 13 odd years or so later - finally escapes with the aid of another Prisoner, who vouch safes to Dumas the location of a vast treasure that Dumas then spends to gain his revenge on those who betrayed him (including his former best friend).

Since I've never read (or listened to) the book, I cannot speak to how accurate this is to the source.

I can say, however, that it is an enjoyable enough watch, that reminds me (somewhat) of the likes of 'The Man In The Iron Mask' as well as 'The Three Musketeers' - no surprise there!
  
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Bostonian916 (449 KP) rated Aladdin (2019) in Movies

Aug 17, 2020  
Aladdin (2019)
Aladdin (2019)
2019 | Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Musical
8
7.2 (157 Ratings)
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To say that I was nervous to watch this adaptation would be a huge understatement. I was concerned that Disney was going to attempt to remake the magic of the animated original, and the last thing I wanted to watch was that failed attempt.

I was pleasantly surprised to find out that there was no effort made to recreate the original in live action form. While the story remained primarily intact, the execution and performances were both great in their own rite without attempting to ride the coat tails of the original. All the while, Disney was actually able to pay tasteful homage to the original without doing so distastefully.

Nice little movie. Will Smith actually did very well as the genie, which he found a way to make completely separate and original from the Robin Williams adaptation.
  
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Mike Carlson (115 KP) rated Batman & Robin: Volume 4 in Books

Apr 7, 2018  
Batman & Robin: Volume 4
Batman & Robin: Volume 4
Mick Gray, Patrick Gleason | 2014 | Children
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
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This six-issue arc is the aftermath of an event that occurs in another title. Yet it is impressive all on its own, without having read the other. Taken individually, each issue might not seem like much. But together they form a compelling analysis of Bruce Wayne's obsessiveness.

The first issue, "Undone", is a wonderful dialogue-free one. It gets the message across without anyone saying a single word. The next five are named after stages of grief, pairing each one to Batman's interactions with his extended family. Thus we have Red Robin/Denial, Red Hood/Rage, Batgirl/Barginning, Catwoman/Despair and, finally, Nightwing/Acceptance. Such a stylized crafting of story should not go unrewarded.


Each chapter of this series increases my respect for Tomasi. I'm only halfway through, yet I already think this is an equal of Snyder's New 52 run of Batman. Definitely a must-read for fans.