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Dean (6927 KP) rated Black Swan (2010) in Movies

Sep 2, 2017

Black Swan (2010)

2010 | Horror, Thriller

7.7

(47 Ratings)

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A great psychological thriller

From all the hype and bits I heard about the film I wasn't sure it would be one I would like that much. I finally gave it ago and I did really enjoy it. It's nothing like what I expected really. Although about a ballerina in Swan Lake there are many deep layers to the meaning of the film. Quite dark, disturbing at times and raunchy as well, many will be surprised at what they see. A great performance from Natalie Portman as the perfection driven dancer who has problems coping with what is expected of her. A great psychological thriller with some surreal scenes. If you thought you'd skip it, think again!

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Sarah (7800 KP) rated The Woods in Books

May 22, 2018

The Woods

Harlan Coben | 2007 | Fiction & Poetry, Thriller

7.3

(4 Ratings)

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Interesting & fast paced

This is a fairly interesting and fast paced thriller that really gets you hooked from the very start. The plot has an intriguing premise and is an entertaining whodunit. It's well written and the characters are well developed, my issue is that I can't say many of the characters are hugely likeable. The story itself takes a while to get going, but then the ending comes round far too quickly and is very much an anti climax. It's a little disappointing and some of the intended surprises aren't really as shocking as the author would like us think.

It's a good thriller and worth it just for a quick read.

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Sarah (7800 KP) rated I Let You Go in Books

Feb 2, 2018

I Let You Go

Clare Mackintosh | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry

8.3

(11 Ratings)

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A great crime thriller

Clare Mackintosh really knows how to write a good crime thriller. Her background in policing comes across so obviously and it makes for a very detailed and realistic story. With a background on policing myself it's refreshing to read a crime story that isn't completely hollywood-ised. Embellished a little maybe, but still a very good representation of policing today.

The plot itself is good and interesting, although potentially not entirely unique. The characters are well developed and I like the twists, some are definitely surprising whereas others may be a little more predictable.

In all a very good, well written crime story that is definitely not run of the mill.

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Chloe (778 KP) May 8, 2020

Couldnt have put it better myself. It was nice to actually read about budgeting etc. Which we all know is a factor of police work

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Dean (6927 KP) rated The Eye (2008) in Movies

Jul 7, 2018

The Eye (2008)

2008 | Drama, Horror, Mystery

5.9

(7 Ratings)

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have to say I have not seen any of the Asian originals of The Eye....yet. So I can't really compare it to that as yet. It seemed to have mixed reviews when it came out, but on here it seems to have got mainly good reviews.
I would say it is definitely more of a thriller than a horror. If you are expecting it to be like The Ring, The Grudge you might be a bit disappointed. It has more in common with the likes of The Return, The Mothman prophecies. Overall it's a good thriller, a little slow to start with, but with some cool imagery and a good conclusion.