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Gloria (27 KP) rated Prison Break - Season 2 in TV

Jul 18, 2017

There is more content and the story progression is faster. (0 more)

The plot seemed somewhat dull at times, even if it was relevant. (0 more)

A Continuation of Greatness

Ditches the prison setting and places our characters on the run. The scope of the plot has been wildly increased. New characters round out the cast each with their own motivations. We get a very grand game of cat and mouse.

The show continues to keep you on the edge of your seat. Shocking character deaths and big moments that change the pace for the rest of the season pop up regularly. The big risks it takes, make for a more tense and enjoyable season.

While the tense, tight, and dangerous corridors of the prison are missed, the writers show that they can keep viewers interested and fearing for their favorite characters even with a bigger playground. This immediately creates more interest and intrigue.

It's an expansion and improvement on what was an already excellent show.

The concepts and characterizations are greater than ever, and the complex nature of a prison escape comes flowing with liquid tension, and at all times it grips you with a curious state of empathy.

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Leah Lopez (7 KP) rated Prison Time in Books

Nov 6, 2019

Shaun Attwood: I wasn't expecting to appreciate a former inmate who used to abuse drugs and the freedom of women to his advantage. I never read the first two books, I didn't realise it was part of a trilogy. However, I do not think I missed anything to substantial that would make me confused in certain parts.
I loved his honesty and I loved that with the help of friendly inmates-as friendly as murderers can get on the inside-and Dr Owen he saw how his destructive life had brought him to prison. However, prison changed him, for the better. He became more mature and with the help of CBT realised he didn't need drugs to feel euphoric. Like me I too have an addictive personality just not with drugs nor alcohol. I am a Writer and I own two blogs. This keeps me going. Just like it kept Shaun going in prison.

Overall, I learnt not to mess with drugs, or watch women kiss one another-well-not an in addictive way :P
and get caught.
I will use my addictive personality into writing to the best of my abilities.

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Darren Fisher (2454 KP) rated The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015) in Movies

Dec 11, 2020

The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015)

2015 | Biography, Drama, History

7.9

(8 Ratings)

Movie Rating

Interesting adaptation of the notorious experiment

Along with the Milgram Experiment (1961) the Stanford Prison Experiment (1971) has been widely discussed. Both attempted to investigate the psychological effects of perceived power and its effect on the human psyche. The SPE focused on the struggle between prisoners and prison officers. The randomly chosen participants were university students who agreed to take part in the two week experiment (in a prison recreated under the university itself). Of course things take a turn for the worst when the guards revel in their power and push the prisoners beyond their limits in the name of scientific research. The experiment lasted only six days before psychology professor Philip Zimbardo pulled the plug on the whole sorry mess.
The film is mostly faithful ,offering a lean, straight to the point account of the events. No boring or irrelevant subplots going on. The actors are convincing and appear to relish their roles (maybe a sense of irony on the directors behalf..?). A good solid adaptation. Recommended.

Note: Footage from both the actual Milgram and SPE Experiments are available over the internet to watch (including youtube)

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Bird (1704 KP) rated Despicable Me 3 (2017) in Movies

Jul 2, 2017

Despicable Me 3 (2017)

2017 | Animation, Comedy

7.1

(85 Ratings)

Movie Rating

Balthazar Bratt is a brilliant caricature - go mullets! (4 more)

Gru's twin brother Dru provides a platform for gags and sentiment a-plenty

Relentless pace

The prison scene is great

That 80's soundtrack - even a bit of 'Straits for the dads/grandads

Not many laughs from a packed cinema (0 more)

Slightly bizarre but generally fun and enjoyable

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Anne1840 (8 KP) rated Wentworth - Season 1 in TV

Jul 10, 2019

Dramatic, thrilling and shocking. (0 more)

Don't get attached to any characters. (0 more)

Contains spoilers, click to show

Absolutely love this show. It's currently on its 7th season and has been renewed for a further 2 seasons. It is certainly worth watching as it's incredibly addictive but do remember it is set in a prison, so violence and death are very prominent throughout.