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Grinch (194 KP) rated Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in Books

May 15, 2017  
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
J.K. Rowling | 2014 | Children, Fiction & Poetry
10
9.1 (271 Ratings)
Book Rating
This the first book which sets the scene and introduces magic, Hogwarts, Dumbledore and so on. (3 more)
Adults, this is for you too - give it a read, you won't be disappointed.
You can't fail to love the characters as they set out on their magical journey
Ron Weasley!
The Harry Potter phenomenon started here! Young Harry, lives in a cupboard under the stairs, all is grim his world, until the world of magic opens up before him, a world in which he's famous, but he has no idea of this!
  
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Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Another Day in the Death of America in Books

Sep 12, 2017  
Another Day in the Death of America
Another Day in the Death of America
Gary Younge | 2016 | Philosophy, Psychology & Social Sciences
10
10.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
A brutal look at American society and how teen deaths have become normalised
This is an incredible collection of accounts in which ten African America children and young adults were killed in one day. It's brutal and horrifically depressing, showing the day they led before their deaths. It highlights the prevalence of poverty and violence that seems to be a vicious cycle. And even more, it shows how mainstream teen deaths have become which is why it is no longer reported. It is a disturbing read so have the tissues at the ready.
  
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Veronica Pena (690 KP) rated The Spy Next Door (2010) in Movies

Apr 19, 2020  
The Spy Next Door (2010)
The Spy Next Door (2010)
2010 | Action, Comedy
8
5.8 (8 Ratings)
Movie Rating
I think this movie is super cute! It's definitely a good family watch with some action and some good sweet spots in between - for sure one for the kids. Nora was my favorite throughout the film. She's just cute and says funny stuff and it made me laugh.

I think with films like this you can't really have high expectations. You know it's not going to be the most intriguing plot, but it's also not meant for adults, I don't think. It's meant for young kids and it hits that demographic perfectly.
  
    Speedy Note: Treble Clef

    Speedy Note: Treble Clef

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    Speedy Note: Treble Clef teaches you to read the Treble Clef (G Clef) in an interactive, fun and...

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Christine A. (965 KP) rated Rise of the Hearts: Rebirth in Books

Mar 11, 2019  
Rise of the Hearts: Rebirth
Rise of the Hearts: Rebirth
Antoine Bonner | 2018 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.

Rise of the Hearts: Rebirth is the second book in Antoine Bonner's Rise of the Hearts series. Using Goodreads' rating system, I gave this book 3 stars. I gave the first book only 1 star. It was a challenge to even finish the first novel.

I liked Rebirth and do not think it was because I was familiar with the characters since I could not relate to them in the first novel. The writing improved since the last novel. In the first one, the story did not flow but it flowed well in Rebirth.

The first novel is NOT intended for Young Adults. Based on the description, I had mistakenly thought it was appropriate for younger readers. There are several passages that are not appropriate for young adults. I cannot think of any passages that would not be appropriate in the second book but still feel the series in not a young adult series.

This novel is only 100 pages long and is a very quick read. The story felt as if it was an episode in the middle of a television series. It felt as if it was only part of a story. I would read the next episode.

Review published on Philomathinphila.com, Smashbomb, Goodreads, Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble on 3/11/19.
  
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Glen Banyard (13 KP) rated The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019) in Movies

May 27, 2019  
The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)
The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)
2019 | Adventure, Animation, Comedy
6
6.8 (45 Ratings)
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Harrison Ford (2 more)
It makes kids laugh
Enough subtle humour for adults
Some of the best bits have been in the ads (0 more)
More animated antic, good for kids, not amazing
So The Secret Life of Pets was a decent animated movie, with lead voicing being done by Patton Oswalt, while not really requiring a sequel it got one and its really okay, the plots on animated films can not be difficult given the young audience, so adults may find this kind of obvious what will happened from start to end.

The voice talents of Harrison Ford do add to the film, and being honest, is the reason I gave a 6 instead of a 5. The marketing for the film has been quite heavy in recent weeks and was prominent at MCM Comic-Con over the launch weekend.

It is fair to say the film succeeds in its goal, it makes the little humans laugh, and really that is what you want.
  
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Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Moana (2016) in Movies

Aug 24, 2017  
Moana (2016)
Moana (2016)
2016 | Adventure, Animation, Comedy
7
8.5 (215 Ratings)
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Discovering another culture (0 more)
A little too childish and outlandish (0 more)
Not my favourite
It's been a while since I saw this film, but one of the most important things I came away with after watching this film was how forgettable it was. It was no way in the league of other renowned Pixar films such as Monsters Inc or Toy Story, and it was too far fetched and a little silly in comparison to the other films.

While I enjoy mythology, and it's a great way for young people to explore other cultures, I don't think it's for adults as such.