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Wrongerahippie (66 KP) rated The Martian in Books

Aug 20, 2017  
The Martian
The Martian
Andy Weir | 2014 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
9
8.9 (50 Ratings)
Book Rating
Hilarious
I totally loved this book. I was entirely wrapped up in what would happen and hoping for the best. The story line was excellent following a man who is left for dead on Mars and what he has to do to survive until his crew could come back to get him. There were some absolutely hilarious moments and his reactions are exactly what you would expect...being left on a foreign planet. I highly recommend this book.
  
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Ross (3284 KP) rated Welcome to Collinwood (2002) in Movies

Sep 2, 2020  
Welcome to Collinwood (2002)
Welcome to Collinwood (2002)
2002 | Comedy, Drama
10
6.0 (3 Ratings)
Movie Rating
One of my favourite films of all time
I haven't watched this film for a long time but I absolutely love it. A crew of desperate complete idiots decide to commit what they think is a genius heist, and the whole thing is just so wonderfully touching and funny as they blunder their way through their crime. Each of the main characters is so well realised and work together so well, it really is a joy to watch.
  
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Merissa (12704 KP) rated Abroad in the Stars (Galaxia Pirates #1) in Books

Jan 18, 2018  
Abroad in the Stars (Galaxia Pirates #1)
Abroad in the Stars (Galaxia Pirates #1)
A.M. Halford | 2016 | Erotica, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Abroad in the Stars (Galaxia Pirates #1) by A.M. Halford
Abroad in the Stars is the first book in the Galaxia Pirates series, and we get a very thorough look at just what being a Galaxia pirate involves. Tony is their navigator, and has done a magnificent job of it so far, earning his place among the crew. Only a select few know of his 'real' identity of Antonio Santiago. Personally, I would say that Tony is more real than Antonio, but there you go. When the Captain's brother returns to the ship, sparks fly between him and Tony. Actually it was more than sparks that flew when they first met in a dark alley, but you'll read that bit for yourself. When Tony's parents decide they want him back, the crew of the Galaxia will do all they can to get their crewman back. And Craig will stop at nothing until he gets his lover back.

This is a brilliant story, HOWEVER if you are looking for rainbows and unicorns, then you're probably going to be disappointed! Personally, I loved the rough and tumble of it. Tony wanted exactly what Craig wanted to give. Both of them understood each other with no miscommunication. The steamy scenes are intense and brilliantly written. The world-building is mostly about the ship and Tony's family, but really, that is all you need for this story. You get an exceedingly good idea of the troubles the pirates face, and how much being a crew member means to them, and just what they will do if one of them is in danger.

Well written, with no editing or grammatical errors to disrupt my reading flow, this story grabbed me from the beginning. Fantastic start to the series, fantastic story, can't wait for more. Absolutely recommended by me.

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and my comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
  
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LeftSideCut (3776 KP) rated Alien (1979) in Movies

Nov 16, 2019  
Alien (1979)
Alien (1979)
1979 | Horror, Sci-Fi
10
9.0 (89 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
A masterpiece through and through
Alien is simply put is on of the most perfect horror movies ever committed to film. Decades worth of sequels, prequels, and spin offs don't match it (although Aliens comes pretty damn close) and that is a true testament to the quality of Alien.

The plot is straightforward, and immediately gripping, as a merchant space vessel called The Nostromo, and it's crew, pick up an unidentified distress signal from a nearby moon.
Upon arrival, one of the Crue is attacked by an alien lifeform, and accidentally smuggles something back onto the ship with him, resulting in the infamous chest bursting scene, and a crew trapped floating through space, whilst being hunted one by one.
Said chest bursting scene is one of the single most disturbing scenes in horror, with genuine reactions of surprise by the cast, and horrific practical effects.

Once the plot kicks in, we're presented with a master class of tension. The shadowy setting hides the Xenomorph alien for most of the runtime, offering fleeting glimpses, and occasional bursts of violence.
H. R. Gigers design of the creature is of course iconic, abrasive, and terrifying.

Sigourney Weaver offers a strong female lead in Ellen Ripley, a character that remains a highlight, even throughout the later underwhelming sequels.
Even though Ripley is thrown front and centre in the aftermath of Alien, during this film, she is part of a crew that don't boast any heroes. Everyone aboard feels like real people, way out of their depth in what they're dealing with, and it just adds to the already unsettled surroundings.

Ridley Scott's directing and camera work in Alien manages to be claustrophobic, atmospheric and isolating all at, combining uneasy sound cues with amazing visuals to create a sci-fi horror like no other.

Alien is a film I never tire of watching. As far as this genre goes, it's near perfect.