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Lenard (726 KP) rated The Auschwitz Report (2021) in Movies
Jan 27, 2021
People would say there are enough movies about the Holocaust, but this film is different. In 1944, two Slovak Jewish scribes escaped from Auschwitz to safety. They "worked" for the Nazis keeping careful records for the camp. When they met with the Resistance and with the Red Cross, neither organization could believe that the stories they told were true. Meanwhile, back in Auschwitz, the inmates at Barrack 9 withstood months of torture protecting the escapees.
A great movie overall. Two things stood out. One scene at the camp: After spending the night standing outside in the cold, Nazis force the captures to perform their daily work. As the captures walk off, three bodies are seen: one leaning against the wall of the barrack, one in a fetal position on the ground, and the last knelt over, a powerful image of torture. The second happens during the credits when voices from the modern day propagate hate against "the others" showing how the Holocaust continues even as some deny it.
A great movie overall. Two things stood out. One scene at the camp: After spending the night standing outside in the cold, Nazis force the captures to perform their daily work. As the captures walk off, three bodies are seen: one leaning against the wall of the barrack, one in a fetal position on the ground, and the last knelt over, a powerful image of torture. The second happens during the credits when voices from the modern day propagate hate against "the others" showing how the Holocaust continues even as some deny it.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Fifty Shades Darker (2017) in Movies
Nov 3, 2017
No idea why I did that to myself
I just wasted two hours of my life watching this tripe. Despite hating the first film, and the entire franchise, I put myself through it again - a bit like main character Anna. I guess we're both masochists.
In spite of the red room and all of the instruments of torture, Anna goes back to Christian. And that's the entire film with a few fireworks. Don't strap yourself in for this one believe me.
In spite of the red room and all of the instruments of torture, Anna goes back to Christian. And that's the entire film with a few fireworks. Don't strap yourself in for this one believe me.
Autumn (430 KP) rated Avengers: Infinity War (2018) in Movies
May 4, 2018 (Updated May 4, 2018)
What isn’t good about this epic movie? (2 more)
So cool to see the whole of marvel come together to fight one mother of a villain.
Funny, action packed, suspenseful, and emotional.
That ending...why?!?!? (1 more)
I left the theater feeling personally victimized by Marvel.
I’m still upset about that ending, but it was a great movie. I already want to torture myself again by going to see it a second time. Thanos really lived up to all the hype, in my opinion.
Scott McGuinness (6 KP) rated Suicide Squad (2016) in Movies
May 3, 2019
Absolutely nailed the whole feel of the suicide squad and adding Jared Leto's Joker on the side, put the final cherry on the cake. The only let down for DC, was casting Ben Affleck as Batman, though we are saved the torture of his presence, as his appearance in this movie is relatively small. It's not often DC make a good live action movie, but this one does hold the ranks.
JasonKeenan (9 KP) rated American Assassin (2017) in Movies
Sep 21, 2017
Good, but....
This film was a good watch
It had a good story, good action, good acting, but there was a torture scene which could have been better acted in my opinion
But the only problem with it was it was called American Assassin, and I don't think there was an assassination in the film, there was a lot of killing, but not what I call an assassination
But it was enjoyable, but I've seen better
I would probably wait till it's on Netflix or something
It had a good story, good action, good acting, but there was a torture scene which could have been better acted in my opinion
But the only problem with it was it was called American Assassin, and I don't think there was an assassination in the film, there was a lot of killing, but not what I call an assassination
But it was enjoyable, but I've seen better
I would probably wait till it's on Netflix or something
Leah (: (569 KP) rated Dollars (Dollar book 2) in Books
Jul 29, 2018
I actually enjoyed his book more than the first. I think this is because Pim is “free” so we get to see her start to live instead of survive. Also we get to see more of Elder and discover some of his secrets.
I am still very curious about this series so am about to start book 3.
I believe the books very realistically deal with Pim’s recovery from her torture especially the mental effects and the struggles she then faced to acclimatise to living with Elder.
I am still very curious about this series so am about to start book 3.
I believe the books very realistically deal with Pim’s recovery from her torture especially the mental effects and the struggles she then faced to acclimatise to living with Elder.
Kristina (502 KP) rated The Fallen: Genesis (Deadly Virtues, #0.5) in Books
Dec 7, 2020
I tried to read Raphael and was instructed to read this book first, so like a good little Bookworm, I did. I understand reading this novella would help me understand the back story and help me sympathize with the Fallen - which I do, as crazy as that sounds, but how can one not after all the things these boys have been through? Though I kind of trudged through it, despite the heartache and anger at their torture, I'm looking forward to seeing what Raphael has in store.
Rache (174 KP) rated Darkest Night in Podcasts
Dec 2, 2018
Storyline (2 more)
Voice actors
Utterly absorbing
Amazingly, Disturbingly, Darkly Delightful
A fabulously dark audio play, with brilliant actors and sound effects. Absorbing you in a disturbing series of 'recovered memories', which is married to a great storyline, all of which intertwine into an amazing tale of insane corporate malice, murder, satanism, anthropophagy, torture, sadism, and greed.
Dark, twisted, and in some places, truly disturbing, it's probably best not to listen to this right before bed. It is, however, pretty much a must listen for those who enjoy the darkest of dark fantasies.
Dark, twisted, and in some places, truly disturbing, it's probably best not to listen to this right before bed. It is, however, pretty much a must listen for those who enjoy the darkest of dark fantasies.
Kimmic (814 KP) rated A Man Called Ove in Books
Jan 22, 2019
I don't get what all the fuss is about? I tried so hard to force myself to read this and I got about halfway and I found myself avoiding reading all together just because I couldn't face the boredom of it? I skipped to the end and read the last chapter and was so glad that I didn't torture myself any further by reading the whole thing.
I realise that I seem to be the minority of this opinion, maybe there is a secret chapter to the book that mine didn't contain??? Who knows.
I realise that I seem to be the minority of this opinion, maybe there is a secret chapter to the book that mine didn't contain??? Who knows.
Nickg24 (492 KP) rated Doom: Annihilation (2019) in Movies
Sep 27, 2019
Giving this film a rating of 1 is much more than it deserves.An absolute mess of a film from minute one,dialogue that was probably written by a 4 year old..ridiculous unscary monsters and actors with as much charisma and personality as a broken teapot.
The previous Doom movie they did was pretty bad but compared to this it's an oscar winning masterpiece.I dont know what possessed me to watch this but hope this review will make sure others avoid the torture of this film.
The previous Doom movie they did was pretty bad but compared to this it's an oscar winning masterpiece.I dont know what possessed me to watch this but hope this review will make sure others avoid the torture of this film.