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It's Complicated (Reservations #2)

Kindle Alexander

6.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

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Nightclub manager Julian Cullen runs Reservations with impeccable precision and a deep sense of...

Contemporary MM Romance

Marella (Wraidd Elfennol 1)

Morgan Sheppard

8.8 (4 Ratings) Rate It

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NO LONGER IN PRINT Marella has grown up on the Isle of Wraidd Elfennol, where humans, animals,...

Young_Adult Fantasy Novella

David McK (3835 KP) rated Doctor Strange (2016) in Movies

Apr 27, 2019 (Updated May 15, 2022)

Doctor Strange (2016)

2016 | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

7.8

(161 Ratings)

Movie Rating

<2022 update>

The timestone? Yep, was essential to resolving Infinity War in Endgame

<original review below>

The film that introduced magic (and the Time Stone, which will probably be essential to resolving Infinity War in Endgame), in which Benedict Cumberbatch plays Benedict Cumberbatch as the future Sorcerer Supreme, with Tilda Swinton as the current holder of that title.

As an aside: that was actually a cause of controversy at the time: why not cast an Asian or Eastern actor in that role instead of whitewashing it? went the argument.

The plot may also seem to be a reprise of Iron Man: rich, arrogant, privileged white man suffers personal catastrophe and heads East, returning a changed man. What sets this apart, however, is the somewhat psychedelic effects that often seem to owe more than a bit to Christopher Nolan's movie Inception!

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The Cliff House

Chris Brookmyre

7.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

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One hen weekend, seven secrets... but only one worth killing for Jen's hen party is going to be...

Scotland Psychological Thriller

Merissa (14056 KP) rated Taken Together (Sanctuary Coven Series #2) in Books

Jun 7, 2023

In the second book of the series, we get a more cohesive storyline as we understand more about the Coven, the Doray's, and Heather and Lucas. The Templar Knights remain the storyline that jolts slightly when we transfer from the Coven to them. I am sure that it will all join together seamlessly in the future! With twists and turns aplenty, this novella packs a pretty punch as the layers are peeled back and the story unfolds.

Well written and with excellent pacing, this book contains no editing or grammatical errors that I found. Definitely recommended. Some M/M and F/F action.

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Apr 22, 2016

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Darren (1599 KP) rated After Earth (2013) in Movies

Jun 20, 2019

After Earth (2013)

2013 | Action, Sci-Fi

4.9

(16 Ratings)

Movie Rating

Story: On paper this is a very good idea for a story, but it gets put together so badly it feels messy and confusing from start to finish. The idea that only two people that survive are father and son is a bit farfetched too. The biggest flaw I see is that Kitai is meant to be trained and thinks he is ready but as soon as he is out in the field he makes mistake after mistake even with the so called best helping him through the situations. If I was to give the mark on just how the story unfolds it would only get a 2 but I like the idea and with better performers it could work. (5/10)

Actor Review: Jaden Smith – Kitai trained to become a soldier against creatures that sense fear but doesn’t seem to stop panicking. Poor performance in this film it clearly is too much too soon for the young man. Poor Performance Award, Miscasted Award (4/10)

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Actor Review: Will Smith – Cypher the injured father who spends most of the film telling his son what to do and shouting because he doesn’t follow the instructions. Remember when Will Smith was a selling point for any movie, well this time he just sold out, gets the career back on track and stop working for money. Pay Check Performance Award (2/10)

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Director Review: M. Night Shyamalan – You have to give this guy credit for being able to create an unusual world but this isn’t his written work, he creates some good scenes but still expect better. (5/10)

Action: Lacklustre action throughout. (5/10)

Adventure: It could have been a great adventure film. It is not. (5/10)

Sci-Fi: With the world creature it is a interesting look at the future. (7/10)

Special Effects: Some good but mostly poor CGI effects. (5/10)

Chemistry: The awkward chemistry between father and son tries to shine but fails. (6/10)

Believability: Anything could happen the future but this is too much to imagine. (1/10)

Chances of Tears: No (0/10)

Settings: Earth in the future is an interesting setting and creates some atmosphere but it could have easily been in a normal jungle with real animals. (5/10)

Suggestion: This is poor it will most likely go down in Will Smith’s career as his worst film. (Avoid)

Best Part: The final battle is you make it that far

Worst Part: The first hour is boring.

Action Scene Of The Film: The final battle

Kill Of The Film: The final creature

Oscar Chances: No

Chances of Sequel: No

Overall: Terrible sci-fi thriller

https://moviesreview101.com/2014/12/02/after-earth-2013/