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Sarah (7800 KP) rated The Mercy (2018) in Movies

Feb 13, 2018  
The Mercy (2018)
The Mercy (2018)
2018 | Biography, Drama
6
6.0 (4 Ratings)
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A little depressing
I think the problem with this film is that it's a little too depressing. It's a true story that hasn't been hollywood-ised, and it comes across as very bleak and sad.

Performance wise, Colin Firth and Rachel Weisz do well and they come across as endearing and likeable characters. The issue is that the story feels like it's missing something. It hurries along at a rather speedy pace and although it doesn't at least linger too long, I feel like there's more to Donald Crowhurst's story and life than they tell us. The score at times seems a little misplaced, seeming ominous in what should be a fairly light hearted scene. The scenes towards the end of the film that really highlight the loneliness and madness are done well and some are actually quite harrowing to watch. This is definitely not a feel good film.
  
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Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated The Perks of Being a Wallflower in Books

Jul 12, 2018  
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Stephen Chbosky | 2013 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.2 (101 Ratings)
Book Rating
This year I have challenged myself into reading novels that are not the typical novel that I would have picked up. This was one of those novels that I just never really thought I needed to read. The characters are very developed and the main character was very realistic to me. I found myself enthralled by the characters and how it is true to high school friendships.

This book deals with some mature topics and can be a trigger for anyone who has been sexually abused. I thought that this book dealt nicely with the character's faults and his significant life problems. This was nothing like I expected. By the end of the novel I felt kind of numb and on the verge of tears.

I think this is a very powerful novel. I am glad that I gave this book a chance. I would definitely recommend this book.
  
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Sarah (7800 KP) created a post in Dear Smashbomb....

Jan 18, 2019  
Fellow Smashbombers, I'm interested to get your thoughts on a few notions that have cropped up in my life recently.

Firstly, people keep telling me that everything happens for a reason and that sometimes you have to sit back and stop thinking about something and it'll happen when you least expect it. Do you think that's true?

Secondly in the last book I read the main character was advised to say yes to everything to open up any possibilities. I'm debating whether to try this myself and see where it takes me, but I'm intrigued to know if anyone else has ever followed the same advice?

And lastly, is it better to do/say something and risk a bad outcome, rather than regret never doing it at all?

I'm interested to know everyone's different views on these areas, as my own are very conflicted!
   
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Katie (868 KP) Jan 20, 2019 (Updated Jan 20, 2019)

1. I don’t think that’s true.


2. Probably a good experiment within reason. Beware that people could take advantage of the person who always says yes. Think about if you said yes to every possible task at the work place or at home, might be new experiences but it could also get you into a bind. It may also be good to set certain boundaries for yourself. Saying no isn’t always bad and can be empowering as well.

3. Depends on how much that thing means to you and what the risks are of saying/doing it. Will you lose a lifelong friendship because you just had to say something minutely important? Maybe that thing will always bother you but maybe you’d rather not lose that person. However standing up for beliefs/rights/etc despite risks has always been important for the betterment of humanity.
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Rebekah Palmer Pierce (225 KP) Jan 20, 2019

I had something like that going on in my life a few years ago. I do believe everything happens for a reason even though sometimes life is hard and it hurts. I have had my share of crying from just feeling so broken at times. I discovered that during that time in my life I was growing and I had to just focus on me for a while and I took the time to discover who I was. I knew I was a mom, a sister, a daughter ect. But I didnt know who I truly was. I took time to just focus on me and once I figured out who I was and learned to love me first I became a better mom,sister, daughter ect. Even the people around me saw the difference and said they could tell how much happier I was. I the years since then I can look back now and see how my trials have allowed me to learn and grow. That in return has allowed me to help others. I dont think I am changing the world, but I do think I have helped to show others love and kindness when needed, and been strong enough and secure enough to help give a little light when times looked dark. My faith has taught me things come to pass. Hard times come but they pass. This will pass for you. Find out who you are and what you want, and then go for it.
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Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated Maleficent (2014) in Movies

Nov 8, 2019  
Maleficent (2014)
Maleficent (2014)
2014 | Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
7
7.6 (95 Ratings)
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Fairy Tale: True Loves Kiss
Maleficent- is a movie that people are mix about. Some people hate it, some people love it. For me i like it. Its a different take on the oringal source materal but with the same elements.

The plot: As a beautiful young woman of pure heart, Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) has an idyllic life in a forest kingdom. When an invading army threatens the land, Maleficent rises up to become its fiercest protector. However, a terrible betrayal hardens her heart and twists her into a creature bent on revenge. She engages in an epic battle with the invading king's successor, then curses his newborn daughter, Aurora -- realizing only later that the child holds the key to peace in the kingdom.

Angelina Jolie is really good as Maleficent and Elle Fanning is really good as Aurora.

It is a underrated movie and should be watched.
  
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MelanieTheresa (997 KP) Nov 8, 2019

I agree with you! I'm a big fan of different takes on fairy tales. That said, I don't know that the second movie is necessary.