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Danni (0 KP) rated Toy Story 4 (2019) in Movies
Jul 13, 2019
Woody's Story
Contains spoilers, click to show
I love the Toy Story franchise and don't get me wrong, I loved this movie but I don't believe that it fit in with the rest of them.
As a stand along film, this would be incredible but as a sequel to the other three, it somewhat lacked.
The movie sadly shows little of the other toys (being a Rex fan, I was disappointed) and mainly revolves around Woody and partly Forky. It also shows very little of Andy, I get that he's grown up and no longer requires them but it would have been much better to see Andy give Bonnie the toys.
All being said, I did enjoy the movie and even got emotional at the end... I just think it would have been better as a stand alone movie rather than part of the franchise.
As a stand along film, this would be incredible but as a sequel to the other three, it somewhat lacked.
The movie sadly shows little of the other toys (being a Rex fan, I was disappointed) and mainly revolves around Woody and partly Forky. It also shows very little of Andy, I get that he's grown up and no longer requires them but it would have been much better to see Andy give Bonnie the toys.
All being said, I did enjoy the movie and even got emotional at the end... I just think it would have been better as a stand alone movie rather than part of the franchise.
David Betteridge (327 KP) rated Deadpool (2016) in Movies
Mar 4, 2020
Ryan reynolds (3 more)
Gags
Characters
The real deadpool
Too short (1 more)
Not enough crossover
Can the real Wade Wilson please stand up!
After X-Men origins I was worried when this announced as Deadpool had already been muted by Fox. Although after seeing the test footage and reading an early draft of the script I couldn't have been more excited.
This film does a really good job of introducing the character without a straight up origin story. The film is very short but the fast pace keeps you engaged and the jokes keep coming from the first second to the last.
It's one of the best superhero movies outside the MCU and better than some that are in it.
This film does a really good job of introducing the character without a straight up origin story. The film is very short but the fast pace keeps you engaged and the jokes keep coming from the first second to the last.
It's one of the best superhero movies outside the MCU and better than some that are in it.
Bostonian916 (449 KP) rated The Goldfinch (2019) in Movies
Aug 4, 2020
I was excited to view this film when I first saw a trailer for it. The concept seemed very interesting. Sadly, the execution was a bit off the mark.
I stand by my belief that the actual story is quite good and original. But the amount of time taken between relevant scenes build a story that really doesn't need to be told and ends up mudding things up to a degree that when the movie ends there are more questions than answers.
Acting was good. Visually pleasing. VERY SLOW throughout most of the movie. Give it a go if you have unyielding curiosity, a few extra hours, and a desire to be left wanting.
I stand by my belief that the actual story is quite good and original. But the amount of time taken between relevant scenes build a story that really doesn't need to be told and ends up mudding things up to a degree that when the movie ends there are more questions than answers.
Acting was good. Visually pleasing. VERY SLOW throughout most of the movie. Give it a go if you have unyielding curiosity, a few extra hours, and a desire to be left wanting.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2357 KP) rated Murder in Miniature (Miniature Mystery, #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Geraldine "Gerry" Porter is concerned when her friend Linda disappears from a craft show. She's even more concerned when Linda turns up in the middle of the night near the scene of a murder and refuses to talk about what happened to her. I loved the characters, except for Linda. Just could not stand her. The plot was decent if slow at the beginning.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-murder-in-miniature-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-murder-in-miniature-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Happily Ever After in Books
Jan 8, 2021
DNF@60%
I shouldn't have downloaded this. I should have left this well alone and just had the first book as a stand alone because i think my tastes have changed a little since i read the first book--and gave it 5 stars.
I struggled to get into this and skimmed it from about 20% to the current 60% before giving up. I just couldn't gel with the story or characters. Maybe i just couldnt remember enough of the first book...so yeah. DNF.
I shouldn't have downloaded this. I should have left this well alone and just had the first book as a stand alone because i think my tastes have changed a little since i read the first book--and gave it 5 stars.
I struggled to get into this and skimmed it from about 20% to the current 60% before giving up. I just couldn't gel with the story or characters. Maybe i just couldnt remember enough of the first book...so yeah. DNF.
Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated The Dark Bones in Books
Aug 20, 2019
This follow up to A Dark Lure did not disappoint. Set in the same area, it revisits a few characters from the debut but is almost entirely a stand alone novel. It was exciting and thrilling, just like it’s predecessor. The characters were well rounded and had the depth and realism that make a great novel. I wish the “initial” case had been delved into a bit deeper but I was very happy with the story and all its components. Can’t wait to see what comes next!
Kevin Phillipson (10072 KP) rated Ticket to paradise (2022) in Movies
Sep 24, 2022
George Clooney (1 more)
Julia Roberts
Watched Thursday can't remember the last time I laughed so much during a film at the cinema but I did anyway the film as this a Clooney Roberts film where they play divorced couple who can't stand to be in the same room together but they decide to team up and stop there daughter from marrying someone she just met on holiday and that's where the laughs both the stars have great chemistry and it shows. Overall good afternoon viewing
Sarah (7800 KP) rated Sleeping Beauties in Books
Nov 7, 2017
Gripping read
This is a very lengthy epic read, but at least it's a very good one.
The plot itself is an intriguing one, and very similar to stories Stephen has written in the past (The Stand, Under the Dome etc). I always love these stories and the fact that they're told from the perspective of multiple characters, and Sleeping Beauties really works like this. I could barely put the book and couldn't wait to get it finished. There are a lot of themes running through this that are very similar to King's other stories and as a King fan, I loved it.
The ending itself was maybe slightly disappointing, it seems to have been wrapped up very quickly despite having spent 600+ pages leading up to it. In short, it's a very enthralling read, even if it isn't quite up the standards of King's usual epic novels.
The plot itself is an intriguing one, and very similar to stories Stephen has written in the past (The Stand, Under the Dome etc). I always love these stories and the fact that they're told from the perspective of multiple characters, and Sleeping Beauties really works like this. I could barely put the book and couldn't wait to get it finished. There are a lot of themes running through this that are very similar to King's other stories and as a King fan, I loved it.
The ending itself was maybe slightly disappointing, it seems to have been wrapped up very quickly despite having spent 600+ pages leading up to it. In short, it's a very enthralling read, even if it isn't quite up the standards of King's usual epic novels.
Erika (17789 KP) rated Limitless (2011) in Movies
Mar 23, 2019
This film is based upon the book, @The Dark Fields . It's a fairly good adaptation. The cinematography is cool, I like how it became brighter and more clear whenever the drug was in effect.
I really can't stand Abbie Cornish, but she was easy to ignore (the whole breaking up Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillipe made me dislike her). There were a few additional plot lines that were never resolved, but they weren't even pertinent to the main plot line and didn't need to be in there anyway.
I really can't stand Abbie Cornish, but she was easy to ignore (the whole breaking up Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillipe made me dislike her). There were a few additional plot lines that were never resolved, but they weren't even pertinent to the main plot line and didn't need to be in there anyway.
Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated A Beautiful Danger (Beautiful, #7) in Books
May 7, 2019
This is the seventh book in this series by this author and can be read as a stand alone read. I was hooked from the first page, what a great story. This author has a fab way of connecting with the characters so you end up doing the same. The characters chemistry was definitely hot. This story will definitely take you on an emotional roller coaster of a ride. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.
Highly recommended
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Highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this
book