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Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated Sleeping Beauty (1959) in Movies
Dec 31, 2019
The Kiss
Sleeping Beauty- Filled with jealousy, the evil witch Maleficent (Eleanor Audley) curses Princess Aurora (Mary Costa) to die on her 16th birthday. Thanks to Aurora's guardian fairies (Verna Felton, Barbara Jo Allen, Barbara Luddy), she only falls into a deep sleep that can be ended with a kiss from her betrothed, Prince Phillip (Bill Shirley). To prevent Phillip from rescuing Aurora, Maleficent kidnaps and imprisons him. The good fairies are the last hope to free Phillip so that he can awaken Aurora.
So i did watch Maleficent and its sequel and i liked them, their were different, a different take on the oringal movie.
Sleeping Beauty is a classic.
So i did watch Maleficent and its sequel and i liked them, their were different, a different take on the oringal movie.
Sleeping Beauty is a classic.
Nickg24 (492 KP) rated The Curse of La Llorona (2019) in Movies
Jul 21, 2019
An average entry into the conjuring universe
So yet another entry into the conjuring universe and probably the poorest one so far.A rushed introduction into how the evil spirit La Llorona became could have done with a bit more background story.
Then we follow a family who gradually come into contact with this spirit and how they enlist the help of an ex priest to help them fight it.They could have done with not showing LL so much as she gradually becomes less frightening after each attack on the family.
Worth checking out if your a fan of the conjuring universe.
Then we follow a family who gradually come into contact with this spirit and how they enlist the help of an ex priest to help them fight it.They could have done with not showing LL so much as she gradually becomes less frightening after each attack on the family.
Worth checking out if your a fan of the conjuring universe.
Awix (3310 KP) rated The Brides of Fu Manchu (1966) in Movies
Aug 10, 2019
For a given value of 'good', anyway: we enjoyed this immensely although probably not as the makers intended. Absurd pulp adventure as Fu Manchu, the most evil racial stereotype in the world, tries to conquer it by blowing up St Paul's Cathedral with his wireless death ray. The actual brides are fairly incidental to the plot.
Good production values, preposterous script, performances which are difficult to describe. It may be a bit racist but really, really doesn't warrant being taken that seriously. If Fu Manchu had a better HR department he could probably have got away with it, too. Hugely entertaining if you're in the right mood.
Good production values, preposterous script, performances which are difficult to describe. It may be a bit racist but really, really doesn't warrant being taken that seriously. If Fu Manchu had a better HR department he could probably have got away with it, too. Hugely entertaining if you're in the right mood.
RavenclawPrincess913 (253 KP) rated The Treachery of Beautiful Things in Books
Jul 24, 2019
In the treachery of beautiful things by Ruth Frances Long the main character Jenny's brother gets "eaten" by the forest on their way home while playing music. Seven years later she goes back to the forest when she hears a piper playing music and discovers a faerie realm. There she meets Jack o' the forest and puck. They go on quests, discover many things and defeat the evil Queen Mag. There is an unexpected ending to the treachery of beautiful things and While reading this book you will feel as though you are there with them which is what defines a great book.
Would I recommend this book? Yes
Would I recommend this book? Yes
Phil Leader (619 KP) rated The Legend of Spud Murphy in Books
Nov 18, 2019
I read this book to my sons when they were of an age to appreciate it. We all enjoyed it, especially as we all made a weekly pilgrimage to the local library on a Saturday to swap our read books for fresh reads.
Colfer takes a classic tale of the plucky heroes pitted against an evil villain (in this case the titular librarian) and had a great deal of fun with it. It is an easy read, funny and engaging and enough jokes aimed at younger children and adults for it not to be a chore for parents to read. And of course a great introduction to the author.
Colfer takes a classic tale of the plucky heroes pitted against an evil villain (in this case the titular librarian) and had a great deal of fun with it. It is an easy read, funny and engaging and enough jokes aimed at younger children and adults for it not to be a chore for parents to read. And of course a great introduction to the author.
Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated The Reaping (2007) in Movies
Jul 30, 2019
Spooky Scary Reaps
The Reaping- is a underrated horror jem, that not alot of people talk about.
The plot: Katherine Morrissey (Hilary Swank), a former Christian missionary, lost her faith after the tragic deaths of her family. Now she applies her expertise to debunking religious phenomena. When a series of biblical plagues overrun a small town, Katherine arrives to prove that a supernatural force is not behind the occurrences, but soon finds that science cannot explain what is happening. Instead, she must regain her faith to combat the evil that waits in a Louisiana swamp.
It might be bad movie from other critics, but to me its a underrated horror jem.
The plot: Katherine Morrissey (Hilary Swank), a former Christian missionary, lost her faith after the tragic deaths of her family. Now she applies her expertise to debunking religious phenomena. When a series of biblical plagues overrun a small town, Katherine arrives to prove that a supernatural force is not behind the occurrences, but soon finds that science cannot explain what is happening. Instead, she must regain her faith to combat the evil that waits in a Louisiana swamp.
It might be bad movie from other critics, but to me its a underrated horror jem.
Eleanor (1463 KP) rated The Chestnut Man in Books
Apr 29, 2020
So having read / listened to a few YA novels recently thinking they would lighten the mood I went back to my usual pick of full-on serial killer gore-tastic and why did I ever leave!?! This is my thing apparently (not sure what that says about me!!)
I enjoyed this dark police procedural it ticked all the requirements, evil but clever killer, a determined but troubled police detective (not too much romance.) I listened to the audiobook narrated by CharlottMelen and appreciated the experience of not tripping over the Danish name pronunciation as would have happened if I'd read it.... Not for the weak of stomach.
I enjoyed this dark police procedural it ticked all the requirements, evil but clever killer, a determined but troubled police detective (not too much romance.) I listened to the audiobook narrated by CharlottMelen and appreciated the experience of not tripping over the Danish name pronunciation as would have happened if I'd read it.... Not for the weak of stomach.
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