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Karen (4 KP) rated Audible – audio books, original series & podcasts in Apps
Nov 7, 2017
For those LONG car rides.
I downloaded this app when our family if five was making a trip from our home in Tampa, FL to Myrtle Beach, SC. We have three kids very close in age so I downloaded a book to see if they would actually listen and not fight the entire ride. They loved it. Hardly a peep out of them the whole ride. Now they ask to listen to a book any time we are in the car for a while.
Jess Bicknell (0 KP) rated Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) in Movies
Dec 8, 2017
Lyrics (2 more)
Vocal quality
Beautiful music
Her best yet
While I've like many Adele songs in the past, I've never really liked enough of them on one albumn to buy it until now. This one doesn't have a bad one on it. Her music is beautiful and haunting and fun all at the same time. Best part for me though is that this is music that both the kids and I like so we can all enjoy listening together. Not all artists can cross generations like she can.
Sam (228 KP) rated Night at the Museum (2006) in Movies
Mar 2, 2019
Humorous (1 more)
Whimsical
Whimsical Film for the Family
This completely original film meets every dream I could possible have centering around a museum. In short, there's only one dream that I'm sure every kid has had about museums, the idea of those plastic displays and figurines coming to life. This movie takes that idea and makes it into something truly unique. Along with being absolutely hilarious this film offers the perfect escape from reality and a great film that both the kids and yourself can enjoy.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Chronicle (2012) in Movies
Feb 5, 2018 (Updated Feb 6, 2018)
Entertaining Sci-Fi film
A really good film that feels low budget but with blockbuster SFX. I didn't realise at first from the trailers it was a hand-held cam, POV film and this is handled very well with the kids abilities! Really good effects as they become stronger with their powers. Only downside the film is far too short at 77mins, the end felt kinda rushed and obvious as well. Still a very enjoyable film though, while it lasts.
hillarybillary (1 KP) rated The Marvelous Mrs Maisel in TV
Feb 1, 2018
Hilarious guilty pleasure! (1 more)
Binge worthy!
Mrs. Maisel lives up to her Marvelous-ness
Mrs. Maisel, with her foul mouth and vivid wardrobe, is the only reason you need for putting the kids to bed early. The show is comedic enough to lift your spirits, yet poignant when portraying the realities that women faced in her era. Definitely makes me appreciate how far we have come in reaching gender equality, and yet how far we still have to go. I can't wait for season 2!
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2466 KP) rated Riley Mack Stirs Up More Trouble in Books
Mar 9, 2018
What do a city wide talent show and a closed off swimmer hole have in common? More than you might think in this delightful middle grade caper. The plot was always moving forward, and I loved how everything came together in the end. The characters could have used a bit more development, but that's the adult in me talking. Kids will love it.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/08/book-review-riley-mack-stirs-up-more.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/08/book-review-riley-mack-stirs-up-more.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated The Signal (2014) in Movies
Jul 21, 2018
This one is on Netflix. Pretty cool sci-fi flick. The acting was decent enough. Benton Thwaites is Latin protagonists(new to me) and Lawrence Fishburne was the antagonist. Nothing in this movie is too graphic for kids, either, but it might be a confusing story for them. Not a good vs evil type story. It unfolds a bit slowly but has some cool twists and turns. Cinematography was good. I definitely recommend it to sci-fi fans. Worth a watch!
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated Ex Machina (2015) in Movies
Jul 31, 2018 (Updated Jul 31, 2018)
Found another great sci-fi drama/ thriller on Netflix called "Ex Machina"(not Netflix exclusive). The acting and cinematography were really good. The story unfolds beautifully and ends with a really good twist. This is a really thought provoking movie about technology and keeps you interested throughout. Alicia Vikander was amazing. She played her part perfectly. There is some full frontal female nudity, but not sex(deals with robots that look human). Not really for kids, but this one is really worth a watch!
Claire (89 KP) rated Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) in Movies
Aug 14, 2018
This film is HILARIOUS!!
I swear i was so ready to hate this. Im not a fan of jack black or The Rock, but the kids wanted to see it and I’m a huge Dr Who fan so gave it a go in support of Karen Gillan.
I was proved so wrong!! I dont want to give away anything but it is just so funny! A modern take on a classic movie with loads if genuine LOL moments ??
I was proved so wrong!! I dont want to give away anything but it is just so funny! A modern take on a classic movie with loads if genuine LOL moments ??