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The Sloan Ranger (8 KP) rated Young Guns (1988) in Movies
Jul 11, 2017
James Koppert (2698 KP) rated Shortcomings in Books
Oct 25, 2019 (Updated Oct 25, 2019)
Shortcomings is like a psychoanalytic view of sexualities and ethnicity. It manages to do this completely subtly and non gratuitously way focusing on thoughtful dialogue rather than titillation. Completely engrossing, intelligent and still accessible. Rare to accomplish all three at once but yet again @adriantomine does so with natural ease. Genius
GameCritics (290 KP) rated Rakuen in Video Games
Jul 28, 2017
There's no denying that Rakuen has some incredibly strong components. At the same time, it's hard to shake its more basic shortcomings, be it the technical limits of its engine or the plodding exploration.
Critic- Janine Hawkins
Original Score: 70 out of 100
Read Review: https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/rakuen-review/1900-6416713/
Original Score: 70 out of 100
Read Review: https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/rakuen-review/1900-6416713/
Peter G. (247 KP) rated The Shallows (2016) in Movies
Jun 5, 2019
Hmmm, its Blake Lively and that's usually enough for me, this one however is a snappy short shark thriller that has moments that just prove to be improbable with a shark that's a bit of a stalker..who could blame him, not a great film but short enough to forgive its shortcomings and did I mention Blake...
GameCritics (290 KP) rated For Honor in Video Games
Jul 14, 2017
Its slow combat pace and narrative shortcomings might turn off those unwilling to take the time to dive into what it has to offer. But make no mistake-those who do will be rewarded with some of the most satisfying multiplayer melee fighting conceived...
Critic- Matt Espineli
Original Score: 8 out of 10
Read Review: https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/for-honor-review/1900-6416619/
Original Score: 8 out of 10
Read Review: https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/for-honor-review/1900-6416619/
Stephen (188 KP) rated Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (Soundtrack) by Various Artists (Mamma Mia) in Music
Oct 20, 2018
Not the best male vocalists
I really like a good number of the songs. Some even better than the original versions. The only things that could have made it better was if the had found male actors that could carry a tune. Lily James and Amanda Seyfried more than make up for their shortcomings though. Overall a good listen.
Leah Conner (9 KP) rated The Great British Bake Off in TV
Dec 8, 2020
Your dead inside of you don't love GBBO
How do you not live this show!? It's everything you need in a baking show. The fun of a competition without the nastiness of your typical American based shows. They're pleasant and kind while still acknowledging shortcomings in the baked goods. The outtakes happen in real-time and hilarity is classic British style perfection. And the food... beautifully delicious creations that I dream of trying. If only I was a stronger baker. Watch this show... you won't regret it.
Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) rated Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization in Tabletop Games
Mar 7, 2018
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilizaton Review
From the moment it arrived in 2006, Vlaada Chvátil’s Through the Ages: A Story of Civilization has occupied a lofty perch in BoardGameGeek’s top ten. Thus, it seems strange that the game is often characterized, even by its fans, by its flaws. The general consensus was that military was unbalanced and overpowered, several cards were either overpowered or useless, and the game was too blasted long. It seems Vlaada didn’t entirely disagree with those assessments as Czech Games Edition released Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization in late 2015 with the goal of addressing the original game’s shortcomings. To quote Meat Loaf, two out of three ain’t bad.
Critic: Dave Neumann
Read the full review here: https://opinionatedgamers.com/2016/01/19/through-the-ages-a-new-story-of-civilizaton-review/
Critic: Dave Neumann
Read the full review here: https://opinionatedgamers.com/2016/01/19/through-the-ages-a-new-story-of-civilizaton-review/
ClareR (5603 KP) rated H is for Hawk in Books
Jan 14, 2018
A surprisingly fabulous memoir!
Helen Macdonald is an Academic and a Falconer. She loses her father and decides to get a Goshawk and train it - they're notoriously difficult to train; but the connection they have is special. T H White features heavily in this, and his memoir of training his Goshawk is recounted alongside Helen's own story. His first attempt with a Goshawk was disastrous (I believe he became more successful after.).
This is a very moving story: we see Helen trying to 'become' more like a Hawk and not need people after her father's death. The descriptions of nature and the hawk are amazing, and i loved the language she used. A brave story in a lot of ways, to admit to mental health issues and her own (perceived) shortcomings. The end is particularly sad - but I'll leave it to you to read it and find out why!
This is a very moving story: we see Helen trying to 'become' more like a Hawk and not need people after her father's death. The descriptions of nature and the hawk are amazing, and i loved the language she used. A brave story in a lot of ways, to admit to mental health issues and her own (perceived) shortcomings. The end is particularly sad - but I'll leave it to you to read it and find out why!
LeftSideCut (3778 KP) rated Freddy vs. Jason (2003) in Movies
Jul 16, 2019
The guiltiest of pleasures
It's always fun and when we get something like this.- two horror icons going toe to toe, but was Freddy vs. Jason ever destined to be a good film?
No. No it was not. Freddy vs. Jason is pretty damn terrible.
The human cast are hugely unlikable - but I imagine that's the point, as when the slaughter begins, it's easy to find yourself rooting for the killers.
The effects have aged pretty badly, but for all it's shortcomings, it's definitely the kind of movie I will always watch when it's on. Its fun enough to be enjoyable.
It's hard to imagine anyone but Robert Englund in the role of Freddy, so it's nice to see him once again in a more modern film before he was recast.
In terms of horror - it's not a particularly scary film, but its pretty gory - and the kills are pretty ludicrous.
Worth a watch just for what it is.
No. No it was not. Freddy vs. Jason is pretty damn terrible.
The human cast are hugely unlikable - but I imagine that's the point, as when the slaughter begins, it's easy to find yourself rooting for the killers.
The effects have aged pretty badly, but for all it's shortcomings, it's definitely the kind of movie I will always watch when it's on. Its fun enough to be enjoyable.
It's hard to imagine anyone but Robert Englund in the role of Freddy, so it's nice to see him once again in a more modern film before he was recast.
In terms of horror - it's not a particularly scary film, but its pretty gory - and the kills are pretty ludicrous.
Worth a watch just for what it is.