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Dana (24 KP) rated JLA, Vol. 7: Tower of Babel in Books

Mar 23, 2018

This was an interesting story for the Justice League crew. They are all being targeted and picked off, one by one. The killers are picking things that would hit each of theme where it hurts, knowing how to take them down with one hit. How do they do this? Batman.

This showcases Batman's need to know all of the ways his team mates work, and know how to ruin them. Though he claims it's for the good of the people, I think it's because he is insecure in his own lack of powers surrounded by people who are stronger than him.

All in all, this was an interesting comic and I think I need to read more about the flaws of Batman. If you have any recommendations, let me know!

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Awix (3310 KP) rated Superman (1978) in Movies

Feb 20, 2018

Superman (1978)

1978 | Action, Drama

8.6

(39 Ratings)

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The first blockbuster superhero movie is still one of the best, treating its subject matter as one of the great American myths (and quite right too). Benevolent father-figure somewhere in the sky sends his only son to Earth, to do good deeds with his special powers and inspire people by his example (religious subtext is not laboured, thankfully).

Not especially like the Superman comics of the time, but a classy, charming movie all the same, performed by a charismatic and rather eclectic cast. Third-billed Christopher Reeve was instantly type-cast as Superman, but then Superman was also type-cast as Christopher Reeve for many years afterwards. The ending is somewhat confused but the movie's depiction of Superman himself is so very nearly perfect that it earns itself a pass on this.

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Awix (3310 KP) rated Big Hero 6 (2014) in Movies

Mar 12, 2018

Big Hero 6 (2014)

2014 | Animation, Family

8.7

(84 Ratings)

Movie Rating

Slightly oddball product of Disney's acquisition of Marvel - this started life as a comic book featuring characters from the X-Men - ends up as a typically witty and accomplished animation. Youthful genius has to form super-team to stop a supervillain from misusing one of his inventions.

Now, obviously if you're a purist, you can find things to complain about here - no mutant powers, no Silver Samurai, the whole thing is set in a science-fantasy future - but for everyone else this is an engaging, well-told story that comes close to matching The Incredibles when it comes to evoking the thrill and invention of classic superhero stories. Witty and imaginative; looks gorgeous; thoroughly enjoyable (though you have to wait until after the credits for the obligatory Stan Lee cameo).

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Vegp (6 KP) rated Facebook in Apps

Jan 29, 2019

Facebook

Communication, Entertainment, Events, Social Networking

7.6

(436 Ratings)

App Rating

Funny memes (1 more)

Keeping in touch with family and friends

Far too many adverts (1 more)

A lot of shit on there

Good waste of time

Facebook is a part of life these days, I've been on there for about 10 years and checking Facebook has become a must multiple times a day for me (more habit than anything else).

However it is such a waste of time. There are far too many ads and rubbish posted.

The powers that be on there are either overzealous or disinterested.

It's also a great way of making yourself miserable by comparing your life to others (which is often massaged to look better than reality)

I don't think I could leave Facebook but sometimes I kinda wish I'd not joined in the first place.

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Ross (3284 KP) rated Silver Surfer: Rebith of Thanos in Books

Aug 15, 2019

Silver Surfer: Rebith of Thanos

Jim Starlin | 2012 | Comics & Graphic Novels

7.0

(3 Ratings)

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The origin of the infinity stones

A few half-decent linked Silver Surfer stories accompany "Thanos Quest", where the tyrant gathers together the infinity stones. This story shows that Thanos is actually already powerful, clever and tactical, and has the abilities to plan out and execute his strategy against a range of opponents. This sews the seed for the Infinity Gauntlet story arc, and the notion that Thanos is both obsessed with "Death", and also that he is totally egotistical and won't use his powers if he thinks he can do something with his natural abilities.
While the story was not quite as enjoyable as that in the Infinity War film, it gives a good background for the conflict to follow and has improved my re-reading of Infinity Gauntlet.