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Elli H Burton (1288 KP) rated The Duchess (2008) in Movies
Aug 16, 2019
Heartbreaking.
First of all, this is based on the real life of Georgiana Cavendish, the Dutchess of Devonshire. It needed to be raw, a storyline that is hard to swallow. Thankfully Ralph Fiennes and Keira Knightley are fabulous actors and play the parts so true to the actual people involved.
I don't want to spoil this one as I do think it should be watched, especially as a piece of History. It really makes you appreciate the little things in your relationships. It's honestly so heartbreaking though I cry when the end comes every time (i am a massive softy though admittedly).
All I'll say is, afterwards have a google and see just how accurate this is to the real Dutchess of Devonshire. You'll be shocked.
I don't want to spoil this one as I do think it should be watched, especially as a piece of History. It really makes you appreciate the little things in your relationships. It's honestly so heartbreaking though I cry when the end comes every time (i am a massive softy though admittedly).
All I'll say is, afterwards have a google and see just how accurate this is to the real Dutchess of Devonshire. You'll be shocked.
MPMcDonald (8 KP) rated Another Dawn in Books
Jan 12, 2018
I liked the characters of Luke and Sofie and the time travel aspect, but I wish more of the time travel would have come into play. Also, I felt like the bad guys were invented on the spot by the author when she needed them. There was no real motive for why they did the things they did.
I guess what saved the book for me was that I really liked Luke and the situation he found himself in where he was caught between a rock and a hard place. (Oops! No pun intended!)
I guess what saved the book for me was that I really liked Luke and the situation he found himself in where he was caught between a rock and a hard place. (Oops! No pun intended!)
Ross (3282 KP) rated BASEketball (1998) in Movies
Jan 17, 2018
Hilarious film about a made-up sport, free from all the corporate nonsense associated with the other major sports, and one where less athletic people could play.
From the early days of the sport's creation to the tension starting to tell in the creators (one wants to keep the sport true to its roots, the other wants to capitalise on the commercial success), this hilarious film shows Trey Parker and Matt Stone in real life for once, and is their funniest live action appearances since Cannibal: The Musical.
From the early days of the sport's creation to the tension starting to tell in the creators (one wants to keep the sport true to its roots, the other wants to capitalise on the commercial success), this hilarious film shows Trey Parker and Matt Stone in real life for once, and is their funniest live action appearances since Cannibal: The Musical.
Sarah (126 KP) rated Charade (1963) in Movies
Jul 19, 2018
Fun, Romantic and Exciting
This film has a timeless appeal, and is one of my all-time favourites.
It is a story filled with twists and turns, and some moments of real suspense - all interspersed with light humour and romance.
Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn play the main characters in the film, and have a wonderful on-screen chemistry, which makes it all the more enjoyable to watch.
Perhaps the best - and most unexpected - part of the film is its ability to keep you guessing right to the very end.
It is a story filled with twists and turns, and some moments of real suspense - all interspersed with light humour and romance.
Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn play the main characters in the film, and have a wonderful on-screen chemistry, which makes it all the more enjoyable to watch.
Perhaps the best - and most unexpected - part of the film is its ability to keep you guessing right to the very end.
_RainAllTheTime (17 KP) rated Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) in Movies
Dec 13, 2019
First things first, Zac Efron is great in the role of Bundy. He plays his role excellently.
I wasn't too sure about watching this movie to be honest, but I actually thought it was a very good movie.
It didn't play up very much to the whole Bundy being 'attractive' etc but did give a very good insight to how 'charming' and persuasive he was.
The ending shows a list of Bundy's known victims and shows footage of the real Bundy. He was clearly a very manipulative and dangerous person.
I highly recommend this movie
I wasn't too sure about watching this movie to be honest, but I actually thought it was a very good movie.
It didn't play up very much to the whole Bundy being 'attractive' etc but did give a very good insight to how 'charming' and persuasive he was.
The ending shows a list of Bundy's known victims and shows footage of the real Bundy. He was clearly a very manipulative and dangerous person.
I highly recommend this movie
David Betteridge (327 KP) rated the Sega Genesis version of Mortal Kombat in Video Games
Mar 5, 2020
Was very different (5 more)
Fun game play
Great characters
Special moves
Plot
Fatalities
Bad SNES version (2 more)
Small roster
Hard controls
Get over here!
This is one of my all time favourite games and actually had a lasting impact on the gaming world as we know it, thanks to fatalities and the introduction of the age ratings.
As a kid what's not to love about this very unique fighting game, controlling what looks like real people, finding the elusive special moves and finally inputting the secret code to humiliate your opponent with a devastating fatality.
As a kid what's not to love about this very unique fighting game, controlling what looks like real people, finding the elusive special moves and finally inputting the secret code to humiliate your opponent with a devastating fatality.
Ducklady (1174 KP) rated Magic The Gathering Arena in Video Games
Aug 26, 2019
Great game but it has problems
I love playing this game to the point I play it more than the physical MTG card game.
The cards look great and it's fairly easy to get packs without having to pay real money. It also has a good amount of events on every week to earn rewards.
The problem is that it crashes a lot and disconnects. Kind of fed up of it just disconnecting and then missing my turn loads. Sick of having to restart it.
The cards look great and it's fairly easy to get packs without having to pay real money. It also has a good amount of events on every week to earn rewards.
The problem is that it crashes a lot and disconnects. Kind of fed up of it just disconnecting and then missing my turn loads. Sick of having to restart it.
Sarah (7798 KP) rated Battleship in Tabletop Games
Mar 19, 2018 (Updated Mar 19, 2018)
One of the Classics
Battleship is one of my all time favourite games. It requires a balance of strategy, cunning and sheer luck to help find and defeat your opponents ships, before they find yours.
There's something very endearing and retro about the fact that you can still play this game the "old fashioned" way using real pegs and fold out cases. Call me nostalgic, but it's so much better to play this than an online/electronic version. And also the fact that shouting "you sank my battleship" never gets old.
The only drawback with this game is the replayability in the same session. Games aren't necessarily that long, however once you've played a couple of games against the same opponent, you get a good idea of how they look at strategically positioning their ships and the games can become a little predictable.
There's something very endearing and retro about the fact that you can still play this game the "old fashioned" way using real pegs and fold out cases. Call me nostalgic, but it's so much better to play this than an online/electronic version. And also the fact that shouting "you sank my battleship" never gets old.
The only drawback with this game is the replayability in the same session. Games aren't necessarily that long, however once you've played a couple of games against the same opponent, you get a good idea of how they look at strategically positioning their ships and the games can become a little predictable.
The Marinated Meeple (1848 KP) rated Blokus in Tabletop Games
Apr 23, 2018
Abstract thinking and spacial reasoning (3 more)
only touching the corners is a good puzzle aspect
no language dependancy
colorful and take that blocking.
Good Game for young kids....
it's a fun little game, doesn't take very long unless everyone is distracted. Which sometimes happens with young kids. The good news with this is that it's not hard to jump right in and take someone else's turn, so you can play teams, and the adults can play and let the kids sub in if you like. There is a very real strategy in placement, so the game goes deeper if you want it. There is a also a feeling of not being threatened for the first 5-10 turns. there's not much analysis paralysis until late in the game when options are low. so it's an ok game for Adults, but a very good game for kids.
Peter Russell (61 KP) rated Patchwork in Tabletop Games
Mar 13, 2019 (Updated Mar 13, 2019)
Great two player game
My wife and I love this game. The rulebook is simple, the options on you turn arent overwhelming, and the theme seems appropriate to the mechanics.
Play time per session is about 30 minutes including setup and tear down. We also upgraded this game with real buttons from the boardgamegeek.com marketplace, which adds better aesthetics over cardboard.
My wife has no complaints about the game, but I dont like that some pieces dont perfectly interlock with eachother.
Play time per session is about 30 minutes including setup and tear down. We also upgraded this game with real buttons from the boardgamegeek.com marketplace, which adds better aesthetics over cardboard.
My wife has no complaints about the game, but I dont like that some pieces dont perfectly interlock with eachother.