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Eilidh G Clark (177 KP) rated Tin Man in Books
Jun 21, 2019
Beautifully written
This is a beautifully written novel from multiple point of views. There's Ellis, a broody young man and Michael, a fun, quirky, lovable chap. There's the most perfect love affair that lasts a brief moment. Then there's Annie, with a bit of Ellis's nature and a bit of Michael's. She should have come between Ellis and Michael but she just fits, and the two become three. I won't give too much away, but I cried, laughed, and was taken on an epic journey. I loved this book. If I had to pick a little niggling fault, it was the ending. I found the POV a little confusing. I wasn't sure who was taking and had to read it a couple of times. Otherwise, amazing. I'll be buying more books from this author.
Steven Dodd (1449 KP) rated Avengers: Infinity War (2018) in Movies
Jul 18, 2019
Everyone brought together
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A movie that we have all been been waiting for. All heroes we have seen so far, come together to face the galaxies biggest threat. Thanos finally leaves his throne to collect stones which his generals have been incapable of retrieving.
Considering that if he had got up in the first place he would have done this along time ago and accomplished his goal. Any how, the movie portrays the heroes compiling a plan to stop Thanos by hiding the stones as best they can. It also shows that Thanos has some of the most powerful generals in reserve. I mean why not unleash them from the start?
So a flimsy plan, a good chance of survival, an epic fight. What more could you want?
Now here’s to hoping that they continue this on with the X-Men vs the Avengers
Considering that if he had got up in the first place he would have done this along time ago and accomplished his goal. Any how, the movie portrays the heroes compiling a plan to stop Thanos by hiding the stones as best they can. It also shows that Thanos has some of the most powerful generals in reserve. I mean why not unleash them from the start?
So a flimsy plan, a good chance of survival, an epic fight. What more could you want?
Now here’s to hoping that they continue this on with the X-Men vs the Avengers
Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated Maleficent (2014) in Movies
Nov 8, 2019
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.
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.
Nickg24 (492 KP) rated The Irishman (2019) in Movies
Dec 2, 2019
Robert De Niro (1 more)
Al Pacino
So after months of hype does this all star blockbuster live up to the hype...well yes it does.
It's been many years since we have had a great gangster epic and the master of those films finally brings one that will be enjoyed for many years to come.Unlike his other epics this film focuses more on the relationship between the main protagonist frank sheeran and his boss jimmy Joffa.The violence is not as extreme as you would find in goodfellas or casino.
The only tiny criticism I have was the de-aging process used on some of the actors,the faces seemed a little animated and fake.
De Niro was incredible and has to be a strong favourite for the best actor oscar,pacino and pesci were brilliant as well and could get a supporting actor oscar nomination.
It's been many years since we have had a great gangster epic and the master of those films finally brings one that will be enjoyed for many years to come.Unlike his other epics this film focuses more on the relationship between the main protagonist frank sheeran and his boss jimmy Joffa.The violence is not as extreme as you would find in goodfellas or casino.
The only tiny criticism I have was the de-aging process used on some of the actors,the faces seemed a little animated and fake.
De Niro was incredible and has to be a strong favourite for the best actor oscar,pacino and pesci were brilliant as well and could get a supporting actor oscar nomination.
Cori June (3033 KP) rated Iron Tower Trilogy (Mithgar #9,10,11) in Books
Jan 10, 2020
I quite enjoyed this book. It reminds me of Tolkien and yes Mckiernan does comment about it in the foward. I like that there are female characters and they don't just sit there or are only for plot/character development.
Although you can get each book individually I recommend the single volume because after the first book you want to go directly to the next. It's a good starting point in the series and yes they do occasionally talk about the other books you don't have to read them first.
The dark tide is the first story and it is told exclusively in Tuck's POV. The other two follows more people (mostly warrows) so the is a bit of back tracking.
As an epic he does get a little overblown and you will get a little tired of hearing winter war or dimmendark but it is what it is.
Although you can get each book individually I recommend the single volume because after the first book you want to go directly to the next. It's a good starting point in the series and yes they do occasionally talk about the other books you don't have to read them first.
The dark tide is the first story and it is told exclusively in Tuck's POV. The other two follows more people (mostly warrows) so the is a bit of back tracking.
As an epic he does get a little overblown and you will get a little tired of hearing winter war or dimmendark but it is what it is.
Kirk Bage (1775 KP) rated The Vikings (1958) in Movies
Mar 3, 2020 (Updated Mar 5, 2020)
In a productive period seeing him make four or five films a year, Douglas returned to work for Richard Fleischer in his pursuit for the great epic that would finally win him the Oscar. The Vikings was a star-studded spectacle that despite some memorable scenes between himself and Tony Curtis, falls a little flat as a satisfying film in entirety. A box office hit, but a critical flop, it has to be counted as somewhat of a failure, except for the fact it is one of the better known moments in his career, thanks largely to the powerful visual of Douglas with a dead eye and scar; proving you merely point a camera at him and get magic. My favourite trivia around this film is that Douglas offered a prize for best beard on the first day of shooting, only to turn up himself entirely clean shaven.
Sarah (7800 KP) rated The Regulators in Books
Aug 7, 2019
Good but bonkers
I haven't yet read Desperation, so fortunately could judge this solely on it's own merits and it's definitely one of King's better books.
It reads a lot like his other epic novels like The Stand, Needful Things etc but in a much smaller size, and it's all the better for it. The plot is interesting and your typical King story, although being based around kid's tv shows makes it a little bit bonkers. It also means that some of the book can feel a little childish at times and some times it can get a bit irritating. But that said, as always with King it's well written with some interesting and developed characters, with lots of horror and gore and just about the right length of book to fit the story. This would make a hell of a good tv show.
It reads a lot like his other epic novels like The Stand, Needful Things etc but in a much smaller size, and it's all the better for it. The plot is interesting and your typical King story, although being based around kid's tv shows makes it a little bit bonkers. It also means that some of the book can feel a little childish at times and some times it can get a bit irritating. But that said, as always with King it's well written with some interesting and developed characters, with lots of horror and gore and just about the right length of book to fit the story. This would make a hell of a good tv show.
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