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Dean (6927 KP) rated Dumbo (2019) in Movies
Apr 7, 2019
Good Sfx (1 more)
Good cast
Another Disney classic gets the live action treatment. The story is fairly different to the original as it would not work as a live action film on the whole. There are a few homages to some of the classic scenes of the animated version. The SFX are good but everything else is just your standard family film. Lost a bit of the Disney magic in the update.
Matt Purser (3 KP) rated Mary Poppins Returns (2018) in Movies
Apr 29, 2019
Excellent Disney family fun
For anyone expecting a reason for this film, there isn't one other than the essence of cinema itself. Entertainment.
Went with my 2 boys 9,11 and came out with happy faces. Having watched the original I can understand the negativity this movie may receive but for kids watching this the first time it's pure Disney magic.
Ticked all the right boxes and frankly couldn't ask for more from a movie.
Went with my 2 boys 9,11 and came out with happy faces. Having watched the original I can understand the negativity this movie may receive but for kids watching this the first time it's pure Disney magic.
Ticked all the right boxes and frankly couldn't ask for more from a movie.
starwarsluvr (236 KP) rated Heat of the Moment (Sisters of the Craft, #2) in Books
Jan 30, 2018
Ooo.. I loved this one more then the first. I loved everything. The magic was cooler.. the characters amazing and I loved that the ones from the first were in the 2nd also. This was amazing and I can't wait to see what happens in the next book and I'm hoping we see more of the first two sisters with their triplet. I am really enjoying this series. So grateful the author allowed me to review for her :)
Mistress Jessica (3 KP) rated Dragons of Autumn Twilight in Books
Mar 8, 2018
Raistlin (1 more)
Tasslehoff
My first Dragon love
These are as traditional as epic fantasy gets. If you want to see every trope fantasy has to offer, this is the series for you. This is the very beginning of a world that includes generations of characters, side books to explore the origins of favorite characters and races, role playing games, podcasts, a rich history of world building, gods and magic, dragons and orcs, Dwarfs and elves and other things.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2434 KP) rated The Magician's Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia, #6) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Two children from our world get tricked into traveling to magical worlds. But one stop is a world that is just forming and appears to be run by a lion.... A bit slow, and honestly I think it's best read in the order written (sixth), but still a fun tale filled with magic and adventure.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-magicians-nephew-by-c-s.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-magicians-nephew-by-c-s.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2434 KP) rated Poster Art of the Disney Parks in Books
Mar 9, 2018
As you'd expect, this is a collection of the poster art from the Magic Kingdom parks over the world and over the decade from the founding of Disneyland up to some of the recent posters in California Adventure. As a fan of the posters, I loved looking at them and am thrilled to have this book.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-poster-art-of-disney-parks.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-poster-art-of-disney-parks.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2434 KP) rated Magic and Other Misdemeanors in Books
Mar 9, 2018
The Grimm family is trying to pay the high taxes to save their house and track down several stolen magical items. I was drawn into this book very quickly and loved how the characters are developing. Unfortunately, the climax was once again a little weak and the coda was nothing more than a set up for the next book
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-magic-and-other.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-magic-and-other.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Lirahlu (37 KP) rated The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic in Books
Mar 15, 2018
Don't get me wrong, I love magic and Pride and Prejudice and the ability to commiserate with a fictional English grad student on the development of a thesis, but I was mostly underwhelmed by this novel. I wanted it to be so much better than it was. Still decent, but it had the ability to be amazing.
mmb02191 (81 KP) rated The Way of Kings: Book One of the Stormlight Archive in Books
Jun 19, 2018
Fantastical world (2 more)
Developed characters
Magic
Can't put it down
This book series is taking over my life. I love every bit of it. Once I pick up a book I can't put it down. Branden Sanderson has a way of writing that draws the reader into the giant world he has created. You'll fall in love with the characters, cry at deaths that are even just the side characters, and feel lost without this world when you are done.
Irene M (130 KP) rated A Witch's Kitchen in Books
Dec 7, 2018
I received this book from NetGalley for review.
A thoroughly enjoyable read. The story has a good pace for the designed reader age, not overly complicated and yet still catches you into reading more. The characters are interesting, rounded and entertaining ... even the bad guys had a reason for being so. The cover art is gorgeous and a perfect front page for the story.
I would like to read more of Millie's future adventures with magic.
A thoroughly enjoyable read. The story has a good pace for the designed reader age, not overly complicated and yet still catches you into reading more. The characters are interesting, rounded and entertaining ... even the bad guys had a reason for being so. The cover art is gorgeous and a perfect front page for the story.
I would like to read more of Millie's future adventures with magic.