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Sam (228 KP) rated Titans - Season 1 in TV

Aug 17, 2019  
Titans - Season 1
Titans - Season 1
2018 | Action, Crime, Drama
Well Developed Characters (4 more)
Captivating Plot
Wonderful Backstories
Gorgeous Soundtrack
Surprisingly Dark
Everything I Could Hope For
As someone who grew up watching the beloved cartoon, Teen Titans, as well as an avid reader of the comic series, Titans and Teen Titans, a lot was riding against this TV show. However, I was truly surprised by how much I loved this series from the first episode. I've always adored the DC universe for their dark plotlines and backstories they give to the characters. I was thankful to see that they carried this same darkness into this television show. This paired with the talented way they showed the growth of the characters throughout the season was all done beautifully. I could not have possibly asked for more and look forward to the second season!
  
Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (2018)
Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (2018)
2018 | Action, Animation, Comedy
I love Teen Titan's Go! The TV series is so fun to watch, it feel like it's the Deadpool of the DC Universe, happy to take the piss out of itself and doesn't take itself massively seriously either. It was going to be a fairly safe bet that I'd enjoy this one.

It felt a little Robin heavy to me though, and a lot less Teen Titans than I'd hoped for. During their musical numbers I found it a little loud and hard to hear compared to the rest of the film, but you could still follow everything. The credit scene also felt a little odd, unless you know the other version of Teen Titans it would make absolutely no sense.

Even with that is was very enjoyable. Toe tapping, funny with humour across the range, including the classic fart joke and a series in-joke about waffles. I enjoyed the extended universe references, and the MCU references... with an amusing Stan Lee cameo which does leave you going "There's the Stan Lee cameo! ... Wait... this is DC!?" Apart from the regular voice actors you've got some great cameos in there too which, to the older generation in the audience, added some bonus amusement
  
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
2019 | Action, Sci-Fi
John Hughes Film Inside a Superhero Cartoon
Spider-Man: Far From Home is the prototypical teen film from the eighties that was not written with the keen insight of John Hughes or one of his proteges. There is the teen girl who kind of likes this boy, but they are friends and she is afraid of losing him as a friend if they start to date. She doesn't flirt with embarrassingly tossed off factoids that only attract him more. There is also a dorky guy who is in love with a girl in his school so instead of directly asking her out he comes up with an elaborate plot to win her over. But at least the plan doesn't end in rape where the sex causes the dream girl to fall head over heels in love. In addition to our lovers, there is a romantic rival who blackmails the guy so he can't attempt wooing the girl. There is a horndog best friend who tries to convince the guy to give up a monogamous relationship for casual sex with multiple partners on an European vacation. There is the bully who hates the dorky guy, but is smitten with the hero who is the dorky guy in disguise, i.e., Teen Wolf. There is a second milquetoast girl who makes occasional appearances in the film so it is not some sausage fest with one female character in search of love. Then, there are a lot of ineffectual adults in the film except for one sympathetic adult who serves as a mentor. The mentor tries to help out teen to win the love of his life and figure out his path in life. And, there is also a heartless boss the teen has to work with who rides his ass and makes him want to quit, but he needs the money. Against all odds, the dorky guy succeeds and transitions into a functional adult male of some character.
Overall, the movie is extremely satisfactory and sets up a whole new set of Marvel movies. But it leaves several huge questions due to the credit cookies, one of which is Where is Maria Hill? (not really a spoiler)
  
Twilight (2008)
Twilight (2008)
2008 | Fantasy, Romance
Vampires (0 more)
The only good one in the series
A good film well done on a big budget. A teen romance film with a Vampire twist. It didn't have as much action as I was expecting but the special effects are pretty good. It has some good scenes underling what a Vampire can do. Unfortunately the rest of the films weren't as good.
  
The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries
2009 | Drama
As a lover of everything vampires, I loved this show. I thought that it had a nice pace and great character development. I fell in love with Damon the second he came on my screen. As the season went on, I fell more in love with the characters. I would recommend this show to anyone who loves vampires, drama and teen shows.
  
Buffy The Vampire Slayer
Buffy The Vampire Slayer
1997 | Drama, Horror
Buffy was a huge part of my preteen and teen years. She taught me how to be strong and that it was okay to be different. I loved it then and I love it now. I often wonder where she would be today, if the show were still on. I miss these characters and wish that it would come back someday.
  
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Charlie (19 KP) rated Six of Crows in Books

May 14, 2019  
Six of Crows
Six of Crows
Leigh Bardugo | 2016 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
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9.2 (45 Ratings)
Book Rating
Couldn't put it down!
Absolutely loved it, it's like a fantasy teen version of Oceans 11 (a film I love). The character were well rounded and you couldn't help but root for these people who were seen a trash and throw aways. Inej is so strong and jasper was brilliant with the one liners. Would definitely recommend this to ..... well, to everyone!
  
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SummerLynn (2 KP) rated Riverdale in TV

Jan 26, 2018  
Riverdale
Riverdale
2017 | Drama, Mystery
I normally don't go for these teen shows but I was intrigued by the whole Archie thing. I love how it's SO different and dark! The HS stereotypes are funny and sometimes makes it more comedic than dramatic, which is great. It's not for everyone, but it's fun to watch and isn't a show you have to take super seriously.