Bostonian916 (449 KP) rated The 5th Quarter (2010) in Movies
Aug 17, 2020
While the story is true and quite good, there are events in the movie that I feel were added for cinematic effect, which in and of itself isn't terrible, but in the broad scheme of the movie they were absolutely not needed.
The story is good enough when told that it didn't need some of the filler that was added and unfortunately some of the filler was never actually tied into the actual story, which I found disappointing. Also, while I understand that it was done in an effort to appeal to a larger audience, some of the language in the film was more vulgar than what I though was appropriate for a film that touted itself with religion as the underlying grace.
If you've read many of my reviews, you know that I don't necessarily have a problem with vulgarity in general, but when a movie makes a claim as one thing and then presents itself as another, that's a bit of a crux for me personally.
Beyond that, Aidan Quinn and Andie MacDowell were both brilliant in their respective roles.
The Haunting of Alma Fielding: A True Ghost Story
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Surviving Execution
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The true story of a death row inmate, awaiting execution, whose case could help kill capital...
Andy K (10827 KP) rated 9 to 5 (1980) in Movies
Jul 6, 2018
I watched again recently and the movies still has the magic.
If ever you want revenge or want to give it to your overbearing, jerkoff boss, this is the movie for you.
The teaming of Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton is so perfect as the three secretaries bent on revenge and Dabney Coleman rounds it out as the loser, backstabbing, chauvinist who everyone hates.
The three ladies imagine what it would be like to do him in, then through hilarious turns of events actually begin to do so.
A true comedy classic!
Nick Beaty (70 KP) rated Hotel Mumbai (2019) in Movies
Dec 11, 2019
As it stands I thought it was a rollercoaster 2 hour plus ride that kept me and especially my wife on the edge of our seats.
Occasionally there were a few scenes that seemed a little corny or over dramatised for the big screen but that is usually the case.
The movie itself is very intense, emotional and there are scenes of very strong violence which are definitely not for the faint hearted.
Overall Hotel Mumbai is not an easy watch at times but if you are not easily offended then I would definitely recommend giving it a go.
Tales from the Dead-House: A Collection of Macabre True Crimes
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Macabre crimes have long fascinated us as people, and our murky past ensures that we have no...
Liverpool: A Macabre Miscellany
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Liverpool has a deeply chequered past. As the second city of the Empire, she was a leading light in...
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A Child Called Hope: The True Story of a Foster Mother's Love
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A dramatic debut short story from London-based foster carer Mia Marconi. An incredible chain of...