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Andy K (10823 KP) rated Papillon (1973) in Movies

May 24, 2018

Papillon (1973)

1973 | Classics, Crime, Drama

8.2

(17 Ratings)

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Remake bah!

I know there is a new version of this film coming out soon and I'm not happy about it. The same way I wasn't happy about The Beguiled remake (which was horrible), some movies are better untouched.

This might be my favorite Steve McQueen film or at least his best acting performance (maybe The Sand Pebbles?) Everyone should watch this prison film and also the triumph of the human spirit.

Dustin Hoffman is also great as well as the great filming locations. They augment the story and make it more believable.

Highly recommended.

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T.N. Nova (30 KP) rated Dom Of Las Vegas in Books

Jun 24, 2018

Dom Of Las Vegas

Tricia Owens | 2018 | Erotica, LGBTQ+

4.3

(3 Ratings)

Book Rating

Coming from someone who enjoys reading MM romance, Dom of Las Vegas was a good enough book. I liked the way the author had incorporated different aspects of Las Vegas into the story. There were parts that I actually laughed because even though certain casinos weren't named, I knew exactly which ones they were. (I lived in Vegas for 20 years and picked them out rather quickly.)

The one downfall that I had a hard time with was Max's speak. It was too dry for my tastes. But this was a decent book and a quick read

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Rachel Howser Roberts (96 KP) rated American Gods in Books

Jun 22, 2018

American Gods

Neil Gaiman | 2005 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy

8.3

(72 Ratings)

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Mythology

One of my top 10

This novel was one of the most original works I have read. It combines mythology from all over the world into an epic journey within the dirty underside of the melting pot that is America. The main characters are well fleshed out. An interesting aspect of the book is the “coming to America” chapters that give the backstory on how the old gods in the novel came to be in America. This novel definitely focuses more on the journey to get to the climax rather than the climax itself.

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Laura Doe (1350 KP) rated American Gods in Books

Aug 14, 2018

American Gods

Neil Gaiman | 2005 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy

8.3

(72 Ratings)

Book Rating

I couldn’t put this book down. From the first page I was captivated. Bought it to take on holiday and had finished it by the morning of the second day. Everything about this book was interesting and entertaining.
It kept you guessing about who some characters were in terms of their Norse gods but that was just part of the fun of it. Brilliant twist at the end that I didn’t see coming until just before.
Shadow’s character kept you wanting more for him, and kept you hoping things would work out in his favour. Can’t wait to pick up the sequel!

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Andy K (10823 KP) rated Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017) in Movies

Dec 7, 2019

Not enough Elton John

A little too processed for me. Action scenes were good I guess in a second rate John Wick kind of way. I guess these types of movies bore me now a little. Maybe it's my inner movie snob coming out.

I was never bored while watching, but seems like a waste of good talent like Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, Emma Watson, etc.

Tried too hard to be Bond, Borne and Wick and doesn't really succeed at any of them. Humor was the standout which made it more watchable.

Meh...