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Dean (6927 KP) rated The Adjustment Bureau (2011) in Movies
Feb 10, 2018
This was a good entertaining film, with some great actors, cool SFX and a decent story. However personally I feel the comparisons of Bourne Identity crossed with Inception is very misleading. If anything this is a romantic film with a bit of Sci-Fi and witty dialogue thrown in. The SFX towards the end is a tiny bit similar to Inception and other than Matt Damon starring and being on the run that's all it has in common with the Bourne Identity. If anything it reminded more of Serendipity, a film about fate, chance and destiny when it comes to love. Still a very good film to watch but it's not all out action or a thriller.
Sam Michaels (0 KP) rated Your Royal Gayness in Video Games
Feb 3, 2018
LGBT+ Friendly (3 more)
Lots of Choices
Pretty Visuals
Well-developed characters
Similar base storyline (1 more)
Not a binge game
I love Your Royal Gayness.
You play as a gay prince who has been trusted by his parents to run the country for a month. As ruler, you chose what to do and can even pass laws.
The characters are amazing. You learn more and more about your friends and even yourself while playing.
My only negative comment is the base story line is too similar. I finished the game in about an hour and a half, and began to replay it. The beginning was the same. Even as I made some choices, it felt too similar after just playing it.
You play as a gay prince who has been trusted by his parents to run the country for a month. As ruler, you chose what to do and can even pass laws.
The characters are amazing. You learn more and more about your friends and even yourself while playing.
My only negative comment is the base story line is too similar. I finished the game in about an hour and a half, and began to replay it. The beginning was the same. Even as I made some choices, it felt too similar after just playing it.
Luke (278 KP) rated Fifty Shades Freed (2018) in Movies
Mar 3, 2018 (Updated Mar 3, 2018)
Story (2 more)
Acting
Fight Scene
The Freedom Is No More Of These Films
Contains spoilers, click to show
I usually love a good chick flick,
But this a film my wife dragged me too,
This film is hard to watch a part from the boobie shots and arm punching from me whispering the word boobie to my wife as she is watching it,
We also recieved a glare as the fight scene was so bad that the main character gets bitch slapped into a coma,
I said this to my wife and she could not hold it in at how bad it was.... hence the evil glare
And dont get me started on the bad guy called mr hyde...
But this a film my wife dragged me too,
This film is hard to watch a part from the boobie shots and arm punching from me whispering the word boobie to my wife as she is watching it,
We also recieved a glare as the fight scene was so bad that the main character gets bitch slapped into a coma,
I said this to my wife and she could not hold it in at how bad it was.... hence the evil glare
And dont get me started on the bad guy called mr hyde...
Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) rated Through the Ages: A Story of Civilization in Tabletop Games
Mar 7, 2018
AOB BOARDGAME REVIEW: THROUGH THE AGES
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is a bear of a game – and I love it. It’s the game that I wish I had as a teenager to play with my older brothers instead of our weekend long Risk or Axis and Allies binges (Those weekends may have had something to do with why I feel this way about dice now).
If you are a filler game type of person, or someone who doesn’t like to get too deep into games, I want to be honest with you – Through the Ages is probably not for you.
Reviewer: Joseph
Read the full review here: http://www.artofboardgaming.com/reviews/through-the-ages-review/
If you are a filler game type of person, or someone who doesn’t like to get too deep into games, I want to be honest with you – Through the Ages is probably not for you.
Reviewer: Joseph
Read the full review here: http://www.artofboardgaming.com/reviews/through-the-ages-review/
Dean (6927 KP) rated Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) in Movies
Feb 17, 2018
The games a foot!
A great all too little known film from '86. Set in Sherlock Holmes school days setting the story background as he becomes the worlds most famous detective. I remember seeing this at the cinema and it is just the sort of film full of action and adventure everyone should love. Steven Spielberg was involved in the production and it shows. This film has a feel to it like the Mummy and Indiana Jones films. It also has some very good SFX for the time, including very early use of cgi. If you have missed this film then you are missing out, track it down!
Gail (4 KP) rated The Brightest Night in Books
Jun 4, 2018
The Brightest Night by Bri Stone
Four Stars
I love stories that get to the point and don’t mindlessly drag on. The author made this story an enjoyable easy read. Thom and Perrie are likable characters. They weren’t perfect at the start. They had baggage that they wanted left behind. I enjoyed Perrie's personality she didn’t get starry eyed over a guy. She didn’t give up herself for him either. She lived her life for herself and didn’t put up with any mess. The easy flow from page to page was what had me hooked. Some stories have useless I moments and unnecessary dialogs. Here everything had a purpose and place. Would definitely read more from this author.
Four Stars
I love stories that get to the point and don’t mindlessly drag on. The author made this story an enjoyable easy read. Thom and Perrie are likable characters. They weren’t perfect at the start. They had baggage that they wanted left behind. I enjoyed Perrie's personality she didn’t get starry eyed over a guy. She didn’t give up herself for him either. She lived her life for herself and didn’t put up with any mess. The easy flow from page to page was what had me hooked. Some stories have useless I moments and unnecessary dialogs. Here everything had a purpose and place. Would definitely read more from this author.
Kristin (149 KP) rated How to Protect Your Neighborhood from Circus Werewolves (Slug Pie Story, #4) in Books
Dec 7, 2018
Disclaimer: I received an e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
I absolutely love this series, and this one might be my favorite so far. Each one builds on the story, and the more crazy stuff Mick and Finley get into, the more interesting their lives (and everyone's around them) become. This time, there are werewolves to contend with, and it takes the whole group to protect the town. We meet a ton of new characters, hang out with some regulars, and (finally!) learn more about Uncle George than I ever could've dreamed up on my own.
Can't wait to see what the boys have to go up against next!
5 stars
I absolutely love this series, and this one might be my favorite so far. Each one builds on the story, and the more crazy stuff Mick and Finley get into, the more interesting their lives (and everyone's around them) become. This time, there are werewolves to contend with, and it takes the whole group to protect the town. We meet a ton of new characters, hang out with some regulars, and (finally!) learn more about Uncle George than I ever could've dreamed up on my own.
Can't wait to see what the boys have to go up against next!
5 stars
So much potential...
I read this book as it was recommended for those who enjoyed the book Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. The story had all the elements of a book I should love - fantasy, adventure, a challenge, a bit of romance, but I did not enjoy the book as I thought I would. I world Garber attempted to create wasn't fully developed. Where she tried to exude mystery and intrigue felt more like plot holes and underdeveloped ideas. The characters made extreme choices that didn't feel realistic, specifically the protagonist's sister. Overall, the book fell flat for me. It has all the potential in the world, but it fizzled.
Sarah (7800 KP) rated Brooklyn (2015) in Movies
Sep 9, 2018
A heartwarming coming of age story
Brooklyn’s plot is fairly uncomplicated and straight forward, but it’s the execution that makes this film worth watching. It’s such a beautiful and heart warming tale of an Irish immigrant in America, filled with drama, sadness and even a bit of comedy. Saiorse Ronan is brilliant, and she’s the main reason why this film is worth watching. Emory Cohen too is simply adorable as Eilis’s American love interest and this relationship is so heart warming to watch.
My only criticism about this film is that Eilis’s return to Ireland seemed a little rushed and whilst the ending itself was fairly sweet and satisfying, I feel like they could’ve done much more with it.
My only criticism about this film is that Eilis’s return to Ireland seemed a little rushed and whilst the ending itself was fairly sweet and satisfying, I feel like they could’ve done much more with it.
Alicia S (193 KP) rated Ghost (Boston Underworld, #3) in Books
Sep 28, 2018
What an incredibly fabulous book!! I devoured the first two books in the series and Alexei & Talia's story sucked me in from page one! My heart broke over and over for these two, both two haunted souls unable to move beyond their pasts. Struggling to feel worthy in anyone's eyes... Talia finds strength in his overpowering dominance and in her he finds solace. A dark yet incredibly beautiful book about two people who slowly come to realize that no matter how screwed up any of us are, we are all worthy of love and forgiveness. HIGHLY recommended book, series and author!! Five stars just aren't doing my heart any justice on this one!? ;-)