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Daisy (166 KP) rated The Green Mile (1999) in Movies
May 7, 2017
Thoughtful, intelligent movie for older teens and adults. (2 more)
Tom Hank's, as usual, is superb.
Well crafted and moving story.
based on King's 1996 serialized novel set in a prison. In 1935, inmates at the Cold Mountain Correctional Facility call Death Row "The Green Mile" because of the dark green linoleum that tiles the floor.
Verner Latskin (74 KP) rated Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015) in Movies
Jul 23, 2017
Far better than it has any right to be
It's fun and funny, has a great mark hamil cameo, and manages to never be boring. It even surprised me a few times. It is however kind of cold and cynical to the point of making it impossible to really connect with on any level (kickass had the same problem). Still, a great ride.
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated The Return: Fathers, Sons and the Land in Between in Books
Jul 24, 2017
Deeply moving, the horrors of separation
A well deserved Pulitzer Prize for Hisham Matar, who writes bravely about the terrible experiences his family faced under the Gaddafi regime and not knowing the fate of his diplomat father. It is gripping and terrifying to read how easy it was for the authorities to arrest and kill Libyans at will even on foreign soil and the complicity of western countries that allowed it to happen. Truly a harrowing and stirring read.
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated The Muse in Books
Jul 24, 2017
Fabulously rich tale about success and loss
This was an unexpected treasure I came across. The language is rich and the story is heartfelt over whether success is truly a positive. The characters of Odelle, Olive and Theresa are wonderfully full and vibrant, and the end tales of the latter are both shocking and moving. One of the most immersive books I've read this year, and Cathy Tyson does a great job in bringing the characters to life.
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Lights Out (2016) in Movies
Sep 3, 2017
Genuinely creepy but plot development was poor
No doubt this freaky horror will leave you watching your back and leaving the lights on. However, the story plot is under developed and extremely rushed, moving from one scary scene to another without much explanation. And it has a rather depressing ending, but not that of a 1970s classic horror, leaving no tidbits for a sequel as such. You'll listen to scratching sounds in a different way though!
graveyardgremlin (7194 KP) rated Blue Blood (Debutante Dropout, #1) in Books
Feb 15, 2019
A great start to the Debutante Drop-out series. Fast moving, fun, and with a thoroughly likable protagonist in Andy. The characters that needed to be were well-developed, the plot interesting - so the mystery is easily figured out for lack of suspects, but I didn't notice any plot holes! - and overall, the book was just plain good. I'm looking forward to reading the others and am so glad that I have the next one right here. :)
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
Mariafrancesca (30 KP) rated The Braid in Books
Apr 25, 2019
Narration (1 more)
Original Story
How can 3 women living completely different lives in at the opposite sides of the world impact so much each other destiny?
The braid is a story about strength and endurance, 3 women who fight for a better life for themselves and the people they love. They all strife to free themselves from prejudice, demeaning laws and the worst enemy we all have, ourselves. Moving and inspiring, I read it all in one go.
The braid is a story about strength and endurance, 3 women who fight for a better life for themselves and the people they love. They all strife to free themselves from prejudice, demeaning laws and the worst enemy we all have, ourselves. Moving and inspiring, I read it all in one go.
Paul (106 KP) rated Dead to Me in TV
Jun 16, 2019
Class comedy drama
What could be a boring story regarding a womans life after her husbands death gets spun on its head. Christina Applegate and the rest of the cast put their acting capabilities to the full with this biting story about grieving, loss and redemption.
The twists come thick and fast without being contrived. Give it ago it feels fresh for such a well treaded subject.
The twists come thick and fast without being contrived. Give it ago it feels fresh for such a well treaded subject.
starwarsluvr (236 KP) rated Reign of Blood (Reign of Blood, #1) in Books
Jan 30, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. At first I wasn't sure due to it was a little slow moving in the beginning but very quickly it picked up. There were a lot of twists I wasn't expecting and I loved the mystery of it all. I loved the writing and characters and I felt for the "vampires" along with the main character and her family. Overall I enjoyed this story and will be reading the 2nd one very soon :)
Maddi Zoe (6 KP) rated I, Tonya (2017) in Movies
Feb 8, 2018
Cinematography (1 more)
Flow
Great Biopic
I really enjoy figure skating although I do not know a lot about it, so I came into the movie knowing nothing about Tonya Harding.
The movie tells a good story, but being a biopic there are different points of view. This is cleverly handled by the way they decided to shoot the movie, so it allows them to tell different sides of the story.
It is entertaining and moving, with brilliant performances all round.
The movie tells a good story, but being a biopic there are different points of view. This is cleverly handled by the way they decided to shoot the movie, so it allows them to tell different sides of the story.
It is entertaining and moving, with brilliant performances all round.