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Nick Beaty (70 KP) rated Hotel Mumbai (2019) in Movies

Dec 11, 2019

Hotel Mumbai (2019)

2019 | Drama, History, Thriller

8.0

(9 Ratings)

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Not for the faint hearted...

I have read many negative reviews about this movie not being true to the story and if I knew more about the terrible events of 2008, then I might have more of an opinion.

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.

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Eleanor (1463 KP) rated Don't Fk with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer** in TV

Jan 8, 2020

Incredible True Crime story

This documentary was amazing. What starts as an investigation by keyboard warriors into the identity of a messed up individual who posts a video of extreme animal cruelty turns into a twisty true crime ride.

At only 3 episodes; unlike many recent documentaries shown on Netflix, this one didn't feel drawn out. We are saved from having to actually witness any of the horrors they saw in the online videos covered (although if you are sensitive to animal cruelty and violence they do describe what occurs in the videos which is devastatingly brutal.) The documentary is narrated to a large part by some real-life heroes on a quest and the emotion they felt really comes across.

I had no idea when I started watching this where it was going but it was a jaw-dropping experience.

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Hazel (2934 KP) rated Dance with the Enemy (The Enemy #1) in Books

Apr 5, 2020

Yet another of the books from my "to be read" pile and, once again, why oh why did I leave it so late to read this ... what an absolute scintillating read this is!

From start to finish, I was on the edge of my seat ... it's engaging, exciting, thrilling, fast-paced and totally entertaining. Logan is a brilliant character; flawed and damaged but brave and loyal; I was completely drawn into his story and can't wait to read the second instalment, Rise of the Enemy.

If you like Jason Bourne, you will love this and with plenty of action, violence and scenes of peril with a little bit of love interest thrown in, this is a book that won't disappoint.

Belated thanks go to Clink Street Publishing and NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest review.