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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
2017 | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Outstanding turns from everyone (0 more)
Nothing of note (0 more)
Didn't think this movie would amount to much and was pleasantly surprised by the story which was cleverly marketed as based on true events.
All here are amazing with stand outs from Harrelson and McDormand who are both very believable and their characters fleshed out.
A little uneven in places, but the story telling is still quite compelling.
  
The Monuments Men (2014)
The Monuments Men (2014)
2014 | Action, Drama
I can't say this is the most exciting film, I think there could have been more action, but it is based on a true story and the cast is decent. A bit confusing at times as the men are split into couples which go off separately to explore but nevertheless I was unaware of the real "Monuments Men" and found the story to be interesting.
  
Molly's Game (2017)
Molly's Game (2017)
2017 | Drama
Jessica Chastain (0 more)
Down the river
Been meaning to see for a while but can't say it particularly grabbed me. Based on a true story of a skier who got injured and begins a high stakes poker game.
I like poker but it doesn't actually feature much on the poker games. More of a biography of her. Not the most interesting story, one for Jessica Chastain fans.
  
Hotel Mumbai (2019)
Hotel Mumbai (2019)
2019 | Drama, History, Thriller
Intense true story thriller
I caught a few trailers for this Sky original production a while back and it looked very promising. Based on true events of terrorist attacks in Mumbai in 2008, largely centered around the Taj Hotel.
The film is pretty straightforward in just depicting what happend on the night, although how much of the film is dramatised or true is hard to guess. It mainly seems to follow in line with news coverage at the time. It's interesting to offer an insight into the bravery of the staff and guests there in a shocking situation. Films based on true events can be tricky as you already know the outcome. Still it does well to create tension and build up the characters a little bit.
  
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April (21 KP) rated Sherlock - Season 1 in TV

Jul 7, 2017  
Sherlock  - Season 1
Sherlock - Season 1
2010 | Mystery
well balanced (1 more)
Great Acting
True to the original stories
This new spin on Sherlock is able to make the show up to date without taking away the original heart of the story. This series modernizes Sherlock but still honors the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
  
Captain Phillips (2013)
Captain Phillips (2013)
2013 | Drama
Tom Hanks appears again in Captain Phillips, following a ship’s crew as they try to survive being boarded by pirates. Based on a true story, this is an emotionally charged film with an incredibly tense atmosphere.

https://moviemetropolis.net/2019/06/08/films-set-at-sea-top-5/
  
12 Strong (2018)
12 Strong (2018)
2018 | Drama, History, War
Chris helmsworth (0 more)
Watched it last night the true story of 12 brave men who took on the talban and surived to tell the tale chris helmsworth is always in anything the battle scenes are realistic michael shannon and michael pena are good in support deffo watch again
  
Daughter of the flames
Daughter of the flames
Zoe Marriott | 2008 | Fiction & Poetry, Young Adult (YA)
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Dark but beautiful, it never gets old (0 more)
There isn’t a sequel (0 more)
Beautiful, sad and inspirational
Contains spoilers, click to show
It is a beautiful story of a girl who’s appearance has been licked by fire. She must learn her true identity, fight against feelings and become a daughter of the flames.