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Rickstrong23 (216 KP) rated The Punisher - Season 1 in TV

Nov 18, 2017 (Updated Nov 18, 2017)  
The Punisher - Season 1
The Punisher - Season 1
2017 | Action
Story acting and verry violent (0 more)
I dont like the actor who plays frank castle but thats just me (0 more)
Another marvel netflix show
I actually have seen all 6 marvel netflix shows .this one rocks verry violent gory .but holds true to the comic book from the marines to the streets.i thought they would water the character down like they did with the others .but no verry much like the comic a bloodthirsty insane vigilante .kudos to them they musta learned from iron fist.love it
  
The Wizard of Lies (2017)
The Wizard of Lies (2017)
2017 | Drama
DeNiro's performance is subtle but intense (3 more)
Brilliantly captures the subsequent decimation of Madoff's family
Well written - keeps you wondering how he got away with it for so long
A relatively dry subject is made to feel accessible and encapsulating
Unnecessary focus on scenes that added very little to the movie (it's already over 2 hours long) (1 more)
Maybe more insight required into Madoff's mental inadequacies?
Fascinating true story of a charming sociopath and how he exploited the mega-rich for billions
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Michelle (114 KP) rated Room in Books

May 22, 2018  
Room
Room
Emma Donoghue | 2011 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.6 (24 Ratings)
Book Rating
I was very impressed with this book when I read it the first time round and again when we did it with the book group. I think it is based on a true story about a boy and his mother being trapped in one room in a bunker with no means of escape or so they think at the time. with a lot of cunning and effort they eventually manage to escape the room and return to a normal lifestyle or as normal as possible.
  
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Heather Morris | 2018 | Biography, History & Politics, Religion
9
8.7 (74 Ratings)
Book Rating
Descriptive (2 more)
Easy to read
Eye opener
Hard to read at times (emotional) (1 more)
Not entirely realistic
Heart grabbing
This book is a really good read, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story which is based on true events and real people. I like how the characters renained hopeful of a future considering their unfortunate situation. However, like others have said I feel like the author down played the intensity of everything, despite this, some parts were still get hard to read. Overall, 9/10. Would read again and recommend.
  
Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
2016 | Drama, History, War
You cry (0 more)
You cry (0 more)
My absolute favorite
Aaaahhhh this is just one of those that I just was not expecting I'm really not someone who watches loads of war movies but I'll try anything once and boy was I glad I did. The movie is amazing it really is special even in the catagory of war films. The fact that it's based of a true story makes it even better as it appeals to the history loving part of me.
❤️❤️❤️ ? recommend
  
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
2017 | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Fantastic cast, great action, and a fun story (0 more)
Not the Jumanji of My Younger Years
I typically don't like "reboots" because most of the time it seems to mean "remake". However, Jumanji is a true reboot. It took the basic premise of the original and completely updated the concept for today's audience. I was super excited to see it as I'm a fan of everyone in the cast and they did not disappoint. Their chemistry was amazing their characters kicked ass and were hilarious.
  
Very rarely do I finish a book and immediately run off to write a review about it, so this should tell you how much I loved this book. As someone who is interested in wrongful convictions, this true story is mind boggling, especially being as the victim and wrongfully convicted become friends in the end. Written in an easy to understand style, this was a book that I could follow because it was not full of legal mumbo jumbo.

I think this book is a must read!
  
The Nightingale
The Nightingale
Kristin Hannah | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.9 (61 Ratings)
Book Rating
Amazing storyline & characters (0 more)
One of the all-time best
I have read a lot of books, but this was by far one of the best ever. This book was nothing short of amazing. It's the kind of book that stays with you - I still revisit it in my mind. I have not stopped telling people about it since I read it... When it first came out!! It's a near-perfect read. And for lovers of nonfiction, this book reads like a remarkable, moving true story.
  
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MissCagey (2652 KP) rated Joy (2015) in Movies

Oct 16, 2018  
Joy (2015)
Joy (2015)
2015 | Drama
6
6.7 (9 Ratings)
Movie Rating
I recorded this off Film 4, where the description stated it was about a lady that had made a significant invention. I was intrigued and wondered what life-changing, state-of-the-art object she had created. I nearly spat my drink out when it was revealed to be a mop but I was curious to see what happened to Joy and her mop. As you can imagine this is no action and adventure movie but it's a true story and kind of interesting.