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Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated Those People in Books
Aug 12, 2019
This novel was many times funny, though it was not meant to be. The self-absorption and narcissistic nature of most, if not all, the characters make this a sort of parody of the situation. The character development and the clear agenda each one has feels very color-by-numbers and, even though they are one-dimensional, they are very realistic and relatable. The concept is novel although the plot is a bit discombobulated. I enjoyed the thoughts and feelings this book evoked in me perhaps more than the book itself. The exploration into the human condition and how the relationships begin to break down was fascinating.
Carrie (18 KP) rated Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine in Books
Jan 22, 2019
Beautiful, insightful and funny
This was recommended to me by a friend and isn’t something I would usually read, however I am so glad that I did.
Although the back story is dark, the main concept is beautiful, about friendship and love.
It was such an easy read, I struggled to put it down as I just wanted to find out more about he main character, Eleanor.
My interpretation was that it was a fantastic insight into the viewpoint of someone with a behaviour/social issues, a strong message that we shouldn’t judge if someone is different, as we don’t know what they may be dealing with.
Although the back story is dark, the main concept is beautiful, about friendship and love.
It was such an easy read, I struggled to put it down as I just wanted to find out more about he main character, Eleanor.
My interpretation was that it was a fantastic insight into the viewpoint of someone with a behaviour/social issues, a strong message that we shouldn’t judge if someone is different, as we don’t know what they may be dealing with.
Otway93 (580 KP) rated The Campaign (2012) in Movies
Nov 16, 2019 (Updated Nov 16, 2019)
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Humour
Great cast, poor script...
In most cases, I love the films of Will Ferrell, his silly humour, his screen presence, so this one was a major disappointment.
The casting choices are great, Will Ferrell and Zach Galafianakis, you would have thought it would have been a hit comedy, but this is a low point in both of their careers.
The script was poorly written, using poor jokes (I love a bad dad joke, but these just weren't funny in the slightest), and dull physical humour.
The film was just generally dull, barely managing to crack a smile on my face once.
The casting choices are great, Will Ferrell and Zach Galafianakis, you would have thought it would have been a hit comedy, but this is a low point in both of their careers.
The script was poorly written, using poor jokes (I love a bad dad joke, but these just weren't funny in the slightest), and dull physical humour.
The film was just generally dull, barely managing to crack a smile on my face once.
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.
Barry Newman (204 KP) rated Bad Santa 2 (2016) in Movies
Jan 11, 2020
Meh
The original movie was a real guilty pleasure. Dark, twisted, funny and something very different from the million other saccharine and sentimental Christmas movies out there. The sequel is unfortunately very disappointing, it seems to think just consistently swearing is an acceptable substitute for actual humour . The writing is very weak and none of the actors look like they want to be there. It feels like a contractual obligation and a waste of talented actors like Billy Bob Thornton and Kathy Bates. The delightfully weird sandwich obsessed Thurman Murman does provide a bit of amusement and a few callbacks to the superior original but overall this is a poor sequel.
Brian Scott (14 KP) rated Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020) in Movies
Mar 13, 2020
It's not deadpool
It's a bit of fun, I enjoyed the movie. I didn't go expecting it to be a cinematic triumph as most Dc films have let us down so far. (Shazaam, joker, hold your heads up high) but I came away not disappointed. Its a fun mess of a movie that is all over the place kind of like the mind of one Harleen Quinzel. Ewan Mcgregor is a decent villain, Margot is stunning even when she is battered and bruised.
Hughdolanjnr (3 KP) rated Zombieland: Double Tap (2019) in Movies
Mar 26, 2020
Same old same old
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Double tap is not as nearly as funny and fresh as the original, the added new characters didn't really add anything to it, the blonde bimbo air head cheerleader started off okay but by half way through her act you where praying she was bitten by a zombie , rosario dawson plays her usual kick ass chick takes no shit kinda girl all in all its watchable will never be a classic or a cult status movie, but it's oassable
Futurist series
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A futurist series where only the best ones are allowed to live a better life whilst the rest live in squalor. Yes you have the obvious rebellion and with all these series they do start to run out of ideas. I did enjoy it although I had to rewatch series 1 when the rest came out to remind myself of the storyline. I know it is not meant to funny but it was made in Brazil I think so has been dubbed for the English market, listen out of the names and accents they have given the characters because they do not always work.
Ross (3284 KP) rated Captain Marvel, Volume 2: Stay Fly in Books
Jul 31, 2019
Decent but not for me
I get that I am not the target market for this incarnation of Captain Marvel. This collection is split roughly in three. The story surrounding Chewie, with Rocket, was good, funny and well written. The second story, trying to save a rock star from an arranged marriage, was tedious drivel (similar to volume 1's Phantom Menace trade negotiations rubbish), and the third was slightly more what I would have expected from Marvel, a villain's attempt to take over New York.
A good collection for a character that some might really love, but definitely not my cup of tea.
A good collection for a character that some might really love, but definitely not my cup of tea.
AT (1676 KP) rated Dragon Drive, Vol. 1 in Books
Apr 24, 2020
Dragon Drive seems like it will be a cute manga series. A high school boy that's not good at anything tries his hand at a high-tech virtual reality game that allows the player to ride and interact with a dragon partner during battles with other players. He gets paired up with a pathetically scrawny dragon, and has to figure out how to make it fight. The interaction with his dragon is pretty funny since everyone else seems to have huge, powerful dragons. The fact that there were several battles in volume one seemed a little repetitive, but the cute dragon made up for it.