Amy Norman (1042 KP) rated Captive State (2019) in Movies
Jul 23, 2022
It's not all over glorified action, instead it is a slow burn, centering around a small rebellion, with the feel of a government espionage/spy thriller.
Overall it felt slightly predictable but I wasn't hugely invested, so was happy to go along for the ride, and just enjoy it for what it was.
There are some acting giants here, that deliver as usual, but were given such short screen time for it to have much impact.
A couple of newbies, that I hadn't encountered, held up the leads, but unfortunately for them they weren't given much to work with, or build on for you too truly feel for them.
It certainly wasn't a bad film, it had some interesting moments but it will likely have faded from my purview within a week or two.
Don't watch if you're into all out battles with humans vs aliens going toe-to-toe, and trying to outsmart each other.
Do watch if you enjoy the slow unfolding of a spy thriller, with small doses of peril peppered throughout (and aliens just to spice it up a little).
City of the Dead
Book
In this fourth installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2165 KP) rated Danger on the Atlantic in Books
Apr 1, 2022 (Updated Apr 1, 2022)
There is plenty going on here, which is why it surprises me to find the pacing is slightly off. It was a bit slow at the beginning and it felt rushed at the end. Overall, there was still a good mystery here with plenty of twists. I didn’t have everything worked out by the end. I loved the setting, and felt like I was traveling in style with Jane. Well, style for 1926. Jane and Redvers are the only returning characters, but I didn’t mind since I loved watching them interacting. The new characters are strong and helped pull me into the book. If you are looking for a charming historical mystery, this series is for you.
Alison Pink (7 KP) rated Performance Anomalies in Books
Jan 15, 2018
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Bridge of Spies (2015) in Movies
Aug 14, 2017
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2165 KP) rated Mrs. Pollifax and the Hong Kong Buddha (Mrs Pollifax #7) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/06/book-review-mrs-pollifax-and-hong-kong.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Irresistibly Yours (The Durand Chronicles, #2)
Book
Adrien Durand, one of the most powerful telepaths in the world, was born for a life of action and...
Treachery
Book
Summer, 1585: As English ships are held captive in Spain, fear mounts of an Invincible Armada, built...
Historical Fiction
Hapgood
Book
I can't remember which side I'm supposed to be working for, and it is not in fact necessary for me...
Archer - Season 1
TV Season
Suave, sophisticated spy Archer may have the coolest gadgets, but he still has issues when it comes...