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Sarah (7800 KP) rated Blue Iguana (2018) in Movies

Apr 27, 2019

Blue Iguana (2018)

2018 | Action, Comedy, Crime

6.2

(6 Ratings)

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A poor version of Snatch

I’m really not sure what the point was in this film. It’s one of those films that’s not great but not bad either, and completely unremarkable and forgettable. I love Sam Rockwell and I think he’s a rather underrated actor in most things, and sadly he’s pretty underused in this. And I know this has probably been done on purpose, but the over the top English accents in this are so irritating! This reminded me very much of a poor version and imitation of Snatch, it played out fairly similarly but without any real laughs or the decent storyline. This film is pretty inoffensive (unless you’re offended by a lot of swear words) but sadly just not very memorable.

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2346 KP) rated NYPD Puzzle (Puzzle Lady #15) in Books

Mar 9, 2018

When lawyer Becky Baldwin gets a new client in NYC she doesn't feel comfortable with, she asks famed Puzzle Lady Cora Felton to act as her body guard. But when they arrive for the meeting, the client is dead with a crossword puzzle on his body. Then Cora is arrested for the murder. What is going on?

This books are always fun and quick witted, and this is no exception. The plot is a little weak, but the characters get frustrated by my frustrations, too, so it was on purpose. Still, fun overall and definitely one fans of the series will enjoy.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/02/book-review-nypd-puzzle-by-parnell-hall.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.

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The Marinated Meeple (1853 KP) rated American Gods - Season 1 in TV

Feb 13, 2018

Acting (1 more)

premise

I was hoping for so much more, yet it delivered, but not what it could've.

I read the book a while back, and had forgotten enough of it for this to feel new. But although it was pretty and gritty the way it should be, it was missing something that I can't put my finger on. The scenes were confusing on purpose, so you didn't really understand what's going on the way the lead charecter didn't. I think it would have been much better if you'd been let in on the secrets earlier on, and got to see the whole thing unfold. instead you have to watch it again to really get it, and by that point you really don't want to revisit it.

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Kristin (149 KP) rated Mission Under Fire: The True Story of a Mission in Haiti That Went Terribly Wrong in Books

Dec 7, 2018

Disclaimer: I received an e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

This story is just amazing. It's hard to read about so tragic an incident, especially when it happened to people whose only purpose for being there was to help rebuild land and lives. However, it has a wonderful message of hope, faith, and forgiveness, and I would recommend it to anyone, and certainly to those who are, or wish to become, missionaries. The men and women involved could have given up and/or lost their faith, both in God and humanity, but they didn't, and it seems they're all stronger for it. I'm very glad this book was written, and I look forward to passing it on to others.

5 stars

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Veronica Pena (690 KP) rated Spotlight (2015) in Movies

Apr 8, 2020

Spotlight (2015)

2015 | Drama, Mystery

8.6

(21 Ratings)

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I genuinely think this is one of the best movies I've ever seen. I'm a real sucker for 'based on a true story' films, especially when the content is so riveting and this film really hit the mark. This cast is phenomenal, each character had a purpose, had meaning, had heart. The plot is obviously so intriguing and it keeps you pulled in. You find yourself rooting for Spotlight throughout the film and you can feel how much each of these characters love the story, are passionate about the story, through the screen. And Mark Ruffalo? He was the stand out to me, no doubt. He has this screen presence that is unlike most actors I've seen. I love this film.