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Kirsten Myra Edwards (303 KP) rated Destined to Play (Avalon Trilogy #1) in Books

Feb 2, 2020

I picked this book up by chance at a caravan site I'm staying at. I can honestly say I didn't expect masses from this book thinking it will be like all the others. It had it's moments where I almost gave up but I honestly couldn't put this book down. It's only taken me 3 days to read it and I am so glad I didn't give up.

The reviews are very mixed on this book but I believe it brought a whole new concept to the cheesy sex/romance books that are out there.

The fact the characters are actually professional people just opens up a new view on people. It shows everyone is human in their desires no matter what they do in their careers.

I loved all the little flash backs that Alex had throughout her weekend. They make you crave more from her and Jeremy's relationship.

I did always feel that bit of guilt towards Robert and her children as if I was feeling this for Alex as I was reading.

She lived somethings that some people can only dream of in real life. That is what reading is all about escaping real life just for a bit.

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JT (287 KP) rated I Love You Phillip Morris (2010) in Movies

Mar 23, 2020

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Genuine emotion

Carrey and McGregor on top form

Jim Carrey is an up and down sort of an actor, one minute he’s displaying comedic or dramatic genius and the next he’s falling flat on this face out of his depth. Thankfully this turn is one of his best and was arguably one of the funniest films of 2009.

Carrey is in his element playing con artist Steven Russell who after coming to terms with his sexuality following a freak car crash ends up in prison and in the arms of the loveable Phillip Morris.

Writer/directors Glenn Ficarra and John Requa who also penned another dark yet hilariously funny comedy Bad Santa keep the script tight. The jokes are well thought out and areas such as company fraud and anal sex are highlighted in detail, but tastefully done.

The more serious areas of the film are attacked with compassionate subtly and I don’t think anyone would be offended, no lines have been crossed at all.

Through all the humour there are definitive dramatic performances from both Carrey and McGregor which create lots of genuine emotion, let’s not forget this is a love story. It’s a great return to form from Carrey and well worth a watch.