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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Not Quite Lost: Travels Without A Sense of Direction in Books

Oct 6, 2020  
Not Quite Lost: Travels Without A Sense of Direction
Not Quite Lost: Travels Without A Sense of Direction
Roz Morris | 2017
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Reading fiction is a one way to escape today's harsh reality. However, sometimes you can also do that with a non-fiction book as well. From my experience, this is particularly true of travel books, which take us to locations both known and unknown, and see them through the eyes of another. In this travel diary by Roz Morris, we get all of that, and so much more, including large doses of humor. You can read more about what I thought of this book in my review here (which includes a cliffhanger for a future blog post as well). https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2017/09/16/the-guestbook-spy/
  
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Ivana A. | Diary of Difference (1171 KP) rated Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015) in Movies

Jul 29, 2020  
Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015)
Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015)
2015 | Mystery
8
8.0 (76 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
I have to admit - it wasn't the best movie I've ever seen, but it was seriously high quality content.

Unlike any other spy movie, this one is unique and shows the same sort of storyline, just in a way better way, with more anticipation, more action, more danger and always keeps you guessing. You think all main characters will survive until the end? Guess again!

I loved how brutal it was, and how relevant it was, even though made a few years ago. Definitely will watch the second one - and very soon!

P.S. Samuel L. Jackson's noticeable lisp was done in an impeccable way.
  
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Bostonian916 (449 KP) rated Bridge of Spies (2015) in Movies

Aug 6, 2020  
Bridge of Spies (2015)
Bridge of Spies (2015)
2015 | Drama, History, Thriller
9
8.1 (17 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
This is not a traditional "war" film by any stretch.

The Cold War ran long and strenuous and many people on every side made sacrifices and gave everything they had in an effort to do what they believed was right (in many cases.)

Tom Hanks is brilliant (as usual) in demonstrating the mental gymnastics and anguish required to fill the role of a spy during that time in our world.

I won't go into detail about the story in the movie because there is an awful lot to unpack and all of it is relevant to the overall payoff, but please do yourself a favor and watch this movie.
  
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David McK (3372 KP) rated Salt (2010) in Movies

Sep 2, 2020  
Salt (2010)
Salt (2010)
2010 | Action, Mystery
8
6.5 (15 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Twist turny spy action thriller, with an initially blonde Angelina Jolie taking on the role of Evelyn Salt, a CIA operative who has to go on the run for plot reasons.

And, once she does, the film hardly pauses for breath, hurtling from one set piece to another to another...

Angelina Jolie (in full own action girl mode) capably holds her own in this, with a supporting cast that included the likes of Liev Schrieber and Chiwetel Ejiofor (and a pre Brooklyn-99 Andre Braugher popping up in a small role), in a film that doesn't outstay its welcome and was seemingly made for more (as yet unmade) sequels!