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Call Me by Your Name (2017)
Call Me by Your Name (2017)
2017 | Drama, Romance
Not as good as the book
The book is quite a slow burner, but it works because of the level of depth and detail given to Elio as the main character. The film sadly doesn’t have the same impact and it actually comes across quite dull. Whilst some of the performances and scenes are in keeping with the book, the whole film just seems very slow and verging on boring. And the edgy scenes from the book (the peach one for instance) are a lot more shocking to see on film. It isn’t a terrible film, it’s just completely immemorable and I don’t think deserving of all of the accolades.
  
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B (62 KP) rated Westworld in TV

Sep 30, 2018  
Westworld
Westworld
2016 | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Contains spoilers, click to show
I like this show a lot, but I wish that I hadn't binged it. It's highly thought provoking and if I had taken my time I feel like I might have gotten more out of the experience. Also, I haven't finished all of it yet but season 2 was lacking for me. I liked learning about the different parks, but I think that the hosts (it's been awhile so I can't remember if that's what they're called) being self-aware is kind of overdone in this genre. It just seemed like unnecessary carnage and made me lose interest, at least on the Dolores side of events.
  
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Phoebe (13 KP) rated OnePlus 2 in Tech

Oct 8, 2018  
OnePlus 2
OnePlus 2
Phones & Accessories > Phones
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Tech Rating
I bought this phone only two months after it was released. And I was so excited about it.
Now, three years later, I'm still happy with my choice.
Yes she has slowed down some, seeing as I overwork her a lot but regardless her performance is still very satisfactory. The camera quality is still impressive. The battery life, while not the best on the market, has only slightly decreased over the three years.
Overall I have really loved this phone, and I will probably get the newest OnePlus when it's time for an upgrade. But this one still has plenty of life to give.
  
Venom (2018)
Venom (2018)
2018 | Action, Sci-Fi
Funny but doesn’t rely on it (1 more)
Captivating
Loved the humour!
I’ve heard a lot of people say it relies on humour too much or takes too long to show venom but I actually think that for the first Venom movie of at least 3 that it worked really well.
The humour made the story flow with ease rather than it dragging, and I couldn’t stop laughing at the random outbursts Venom has about food.
I unfortunately haven’t read all of the comics but I can’t wait to see where the story goes, the mixture of dark humour and action makes for a really compelling series of films.
  
The Limehouse Golem (2016)
The Limehouse Golem (2016)
2016 | Horror, International, Mystery
Dark Gritty murder, good characters, great cast (0 more)
Not what i Expected
A dark and gritty movie set in 19th Century London. Its basically a murder hunt with a lot of clever plot twists and side stories. The central 'detective' character is played by the brilliant Bill Nighy and it is he who must ascertain whether Olivia Cooke's character had good cause to murder her husband or whether she did murder him at all. It flows very well and you will find yourself drawn into the main characters life which is far from flawless. Well worth a watch if you enjoyed Michael Caine's Jack the Ripper.
  
The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale
Margaret Atwood | 1998 | Essays
10
8.3 (112 Ratings)
Book Rating
✮✮✮✮✮

A lot of time has passed between reading this novel and writing this review yet this book has stayed with me as it's such a powerful read. I got completely drawn in and was fascinated yet horrified of this world that could so easily become a reality.
At times it was hard to follow due to the writing style but I did get more used to it the further I got into the story. The changes in the language used between characters in their daily lives compared to when they escaped within their own minds was really clever. I will be looking for more work done by this author.
  
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Milleen (47 KP) rated Sometimes I Lie in Books

Nov 14, 2018  
Sometimes I Lie
Sometimes I Lie
Alice Feeney | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
8
7.8 (17 Ratings)
Book Rating
One of the most intriguing beginnings evolve into one of those psychological mind-twisting books that divides readers. The literary equivalent to marmite, you will either love it or hate it! There are an awful lot of novels like this on the market but Feeney has a fresh style and creates characters and backgrounds that are believable, even if the narrative is hard to navigate at times. I admit, I had to re-read the ending. I wouldn’t want to outline anything here that would spoil the story so I will just recommend it wholeheartedly, just don’t blame me if you read it twice.
  
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WildBell (6 KP) rated Gardenscapes in Apps

Nov 19, 2018  
Gardenscapes
Gardenscapes
Games, Entertainment
8
7.4 (18 Ratings)
App Rating
The levels are a good mixture of difficulty (0 more)
You can't save your unlimited time for later (0 more)
A year later still going
I've had this game for a couple of years. Love designing my garden and the different challenges you can join. The levels are sometimes really difficult and others super easy.
I will fade in and out of playing it a lot of the time, but will always return to it.

The flower challenge can be annoying as you have to use your unlimited time when you get it and I end up wasting half of it due to life getting in the way. Damn being an adult.
  
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Tegan (3 KP) rated Pinterest in Apps

Dec 6, 2018  
Pinterest
Pinterest
Photo & Video, Social Networking
10
8.7 (242 Ratings)
App Rating
You can categorise your pins (2 more)
You can hide pins you don’t want people seeing on your public profile
You can subcategorsie your pins - but only once
I love this app. I always have. It’s especially amazing if you’re a creative person - there are a lot of DIY ideas on here - whether that be self DIY (hair, makeup, nails) or actual DIY (build a bookcase). Other than that there’s pretty much anything you can think of, if it’s not there- add it! Use a link or screenshot it and add it to one of your public boards and everyone will be able to see it. 100% recommend.
  
Warhammer: Age of Sigmar
Warhammer: Age of Sigmar
2015 | Fantasy, Medieval, Miniatures, Wargame
Easy to play (0 more)
Expensive (0 more)
Fantastic
I have been playing AOS for a year now and i love it. The rules are simple and easy to follow and there's an element in the hobby for everyone from minature building, terrain creating, minature painting and then the actual war gaming that comes in many different forms suited to how you would like to play.
The company is great a bringing new things out regularly, listening to and engaging with their customers.
The only downside is that it's quite addictive and you end up sinking a lot of money in it. I have four armies already...oops!