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graveyardgremlin (7194 KP) rated Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville #1) in Books

Feb 15, 2019  
Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville #1)
Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville #1)
Carrie Vaughn | 2005 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
6
7.1 (9 Ratings)
Book Rating
I have to say, I did not like the pack and when the story revolved around them and their politics, it rather ruined the book for me. They seemed to completely ignore anything human, and I get that the behavior is like real wolves, I do, but I guess I was hoping for something more original and not such a cliché. Kitty was a great character when she was on the air, then she turned into a sniveling, submissive pack member pretty much the rest of the time. Also, I hated that the author felt she needed a sacrifice in the story, especially one of the best characters in the book. That's all I'm going to say so I don't ruin it for future readers. Overall, it's a decent and fast read, although I'm not sure whether or not I want to continue; I definitely won't go out of my way to read the next book.
  
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RəX Regent (349 KP) rated JFK (1991) in Movies

Feb 19, 2019  
JFK (1991)
JFK (1991)
1991 | Drama, History, Thriller
10
8.0 (22 Ratings)
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A gripping and highly complex drama/thriller based around the true and supposed events surrounding the assassination of JFK. This film passionately presents in argument that he was assassinated by members of his own government, and whist on paper Oliver Stone is saying such, the film spins a complex web of theories and conclusions that suggest and dismiss and reignite themselves, leaving a whole host of culprits.

But second shooter, Bell Helicopter, or Johnson’s coup or not, this film demonstrates the power politics meeting celluloid, dazzling its audience with such a plausible argument, and presenting it with such zeal that by the time you take a breath, you’re not sure what to believe, and often opt for the easy choice, taking on board the smoke and mirrors.

But when all is said and done, this is just a movie, and like the books it is based upon, not fact, just theory. But as a film, this is powerful and persuasive stuff…
  
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Alanna (227 KP) rated The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred-Year-Old Man in Books

May 8, 2019  
The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred-Year-Old Man
The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred-Year-Old Man
Jonas Jonasson | 2018 | Comics & Graphic Novels, History & Politics, Humor & Comedy
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Humour (3 more)
Main character
Unique
Does not take anything seriously
The last book felt madder (1 more)
The previous was funnier
A step down from the previous but still excellent
I picked up the first book as I loved History and the first one includes many different people from modern History like Hitler and Stalin. I loved the ridculousness of history being told through the main character and how they fit in.

I think the reason I do not like this one as much is because it deals with politics today (which bores me easily) and ends up being a politcal opinion piece instead of a piece of entertainment.

Even though I still enjoyed it I dud not have as much fun as the previous.

If you like books that do not take much seriously and have perculiar writing style then definately get this book. The poltical aspects are still sprinkled with the same humour the first book had.
  
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Sarah (7800 KP) rated Darkest Hour (2017) in Movies

Jan 23, 2018 (Updated Jan 23, 2018)  
Darkest Hour (2017)
Darkest Hour (2017)
2017 | Drama, History, War
8
8.1 (57 Ratings)
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Fantastic turn from Gary Oldham
This is a very fascinating story about Churchill and a hugely interesting film. Gary Oldman's performance deserves all of the hype, he's almost unrecognisable and he really convinces both with the serious, vulnerable and numerous sides to Churchill. Indeed the film itself shows a different vulnerable side to Churchill that I never knew existed and it was nice to see. My knowledge on this part of history is lacking, so I found the wartime politics really interesting. The supporting cast do well and the dialogue is brilliant.

But the dialogue is the problem with this film too as it's far too dialogue heavy. They throw in a few bits of action and humour, but it doesn't quite break the dialogue heavy scenes. Which I found made the film drag a little and I think they could've cut parts out without being of a detriment to the story.

Worth seeing for Oldman's performance alone, although not one I'd necessarily rush to see again.