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Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 (2018)
Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 (2018)
2018 | Adventure, Animation, Comedy
A lot of fun and a good story underneath all the humor.
Had been entertained by the multiple trailers for the movie, so heading in I was hoping for good things. Film took the trailer funnies and expanded on them. There's your expected internet jokes and memes, all integrated well into the retro characters from your favorite video games. The part, however, that really stuck out to me was the amazing story underneath all the humor. Movie tells a heartfelt tale of friendship, letting go, and the true bonds we make with those we love. Also loved how all the extra characters from other games and films were integrated in without damaging their respective stories and/or morals previously established. Job well done. Disney.
  
Game Of Thrones  - Season 3
Game Of Thrones - Season 3
2013 | Sci-Fi
Peak Thrones
Season 3 is where Game of Thrones really hit it's stride.

Robb Stark continues his march to King's Landing, Danaerys continues to gather supporters for her cause - where we are also introduced to the Unsullied, and we also spent a lot of time beyond the wall with the wildlings.
With so many story lines spinning at once, the writers continue to do a fantastic job and keeping you engaged.

Each character from the huge ensemble cast is given ample screentime and development, even as new characters continue being introduced.

This season also contains the now infamous episode 'Rains of Castemere' - where The Red Wedding takes place - this episode and the following episode dealing with the aftermath are nothing but absolutely prime television.

Valar Morghulis.
  
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Maris (8 KP) rated Emergency Contact in Books

Jun 10, 2019  
Emergency Contact
Emergency Contact
6
6.4 (5 Ratings)
Book Rating
Emergency Contact was a okay book for me. It was different then what I usually read but hear are my thoughts on this book..

We have two character point of views, Penny and Sam's. I always looked forward to reading Sam's point of view since he had a lot going on for himself and that's what kept me going with this book. Penny was interesting but not as much as Sam. It took me awhile to finish the book just cause I felt like there wasn't enough "Drama/ & or adventure" between all the characters.

I did like the ending of the book, I was a bit worried on how it was going to plan out but the ending was good for this story.
  
The Incredible Hulk (2008)
The Incredible Hulk (2008)
2008 | Action, Sci-Fi
A lot of people forget this film is even part of the MCU, I do as well! And there’s a reason for this. Louis Letterier’s version of the great green behemoth is a decent film in its own right, but a little bit boring and nondescript.

Edward Norton and Liv Tyler are fine, if lacking a little in any on-screen chemistry and the story really disappoints. The special effects too, whilst better than Ang Lee’s Hulk, just aren’t up to scratch, especially considering Iron Man was released just two months earlier. This film threatened to derail the MCU before it had even got going. Thankfully that wasn’t the case.

https://moviemetropolis.net/2018/04/21/the-entire-marvel-cinematic-universe-ranked/
  
Ghost in the Shell (2017)
Ghost in the Shell (2017)
2017 | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Ok i am just going to say right from the beginning i thought that casting was an issue in this film. Dont get me wrong but it was good casting but not great.

I found there was a lot of good ideas in this movie but it was dialled back. The villan should have more depth. The fx were great. I feel that they focused on making it to much like the 1995 anime and not try to make it it's own thing.

So if the expanded on some characters and dove more in to the story lines. It would have been better if they explored the different story lines that they would have needed to set it up as a two movies.
  
Cloverfield (2008)
Cloverfield (2008)
2008 | Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Good thinking for camera to be handheld (0 more)
Rarely see the picture (0 more)
Good concept, not a great outcome
So I was watching this recently, I remember thinking what on earth is this. So it's initially set in USA and is about alien animals overturning a major city. The entire film is recorded on a hand held camera which is a good idea, but I find myself asking if it really pulled it off successfully. You spend a lot of time looking at darkness just listening.

I appreciate the thought behind it and given the visual effects crew had stepped up I think if had potential to be a real hit. Instead it has dropped under the radar.

Just another fallen potential great.
  
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Dean (6926 KP) rated the Sega Genesis 32X version of Doom in Video Games

Jun 13, 2019  
Doom
Doom
1993 | Action, Horror, Shooter
So addictive gameplay (1 more)
Good Graphics and sound effects
Plain environments (0 more)
A classic
I can remember hearing a lot of hype about this game. This along with Wolfstein created the first person shooter games. So when it came to the Megadrive 32X it was a must have game. The graphics were pretty good for time if the environments were a little plain and chunky. The game moved fast though, and the sound effects of blasting some zombies or demons with your shotgun were great. It was a simple game of getting through a level to the exit while blasting baddies along the way with alsorts of weapons. Yet it was just so much fun, you could play for hours. A cult classic game!
  
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starwarsluvr (236 KP) rated Zombified in Books

Jan 30, 2018  
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Zombified
Lyra Mcken | 2012
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I got this book from the author for a honest review. I am not a big fan of zombie books and honestly this one isn't a lot different for me except that the characters and plot of the book were better then most...I still didnt like the whole zombie eating people thing etc...but honestly I did enjoy the story..there was more to the zombies then just eating people and wasn't a bad story. I would def recommend this story to those who enjoy zombies especially and for those who might be interested in trying a new zombie book just to try one this would be a good one to start with. I am thinking about reading the next book when it comes out. :)
  
A Court of Thorns and Roses
A Court of Thorns and Roses
Sarah J. Maas | 2015 | Young Adult (YA)
8
8.7 (107 Ratings)
Book Rating
character growth (1 more)
story line
was slow starting (0 more)
slow start but still gripping
it was a slow start to the series (the rest is a lot more fast pass action pact)
love the way he characters grow and change over time, story line i good and the romance is warm and grow nice.

so freye is a youge girl hunting is a forest that borders the faye realm to save her family from starving, she 'unknowing' kills a faye in animal form a few days later a 'animal' come to get her and takes her to the faye realm for her crimes the she learns about the 'people' and falls for the lord. and has to fight for him and the rest of his lands
  
An Abundance of Katherines
An Abundance of Katherines
John Green | 2012 | Children
10
6.9 (20 Ratings)
Book Rating
What's interesting is reading this book at 33, feeling not nearly as intelligent or gifted as I did growing up, I could connect with the characters. While Colin is 17/18 in this book, he's going through the same questions as I am/have. The last chapter is really where it all comes together for me. I will read it again along with the appendix because there's a lot of meaning in it, more than can be absorbed in a quick read.

This is my first John Green book. I enjoyed the writing style and will definitely read more in the future. I recommend this book for anyone undergoing an identity crisis to resolve who they were or thought they were with who they are.