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David McK (3496 KP) rated Maleficent (2014) in Movies

Jun 9, 2020  
Maleficent (2014)
Maleficent (2014)
2014 | Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
6
7.6 (95 Ratings)
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Despite an intriguing premise - basically, Sleeping Beauty from the Evil Fairy's point of view - and Angelina Jolie (with cheekbones so sharp you could cut yourself) in the lead as Maleficent - said evil Fairy Queen - this is a somewhat insipid retelling of the tale, that just (ironically) never really takes flight at all.

Maybe worth a watch (Jolie is always good value for money) on occasion, but not one that I'd be rushing back to re-watch.
  
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David McK (3496 KP) rated The Winter King - season 1 in TV

Feb 26, 2024 (Updated Feb 26, 2024)  
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The Winter King - season 1
2023 |
5
5.0 (1 Ratings)
TV Show Rating
I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with Bernard Cornwell adaptations.

I (generally) like his books.

I've yet to encounter a good adaptation, with the possible exception of the 90s Sharpe series (with Sean Bean), although those definitely needed a bigger budget!

This is loosely based on Cornwell's 'Warlord' trilogy - The Winter King, Enemy of God and Excalibur - which Cornwell himself views as his best works.

They're a 'realistic' retelling of the Arthurian stories, basically.
  
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Ruth Frampton (577 KP) rated Once Upon a Rainbow, Volume Two in Books

Apr 10, 2018  
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Once Upon a Rainbow, Volume Two
Jennifer Cosgrove | 2018
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A fantastic collection of fairy stories retelling some of the childhood favourites from an LGBTQIA+ pov. The style chosen to write these stories in may not be for everyone but I for one enjoyed their content and their filling of a gap in the inclusiveness of literature generally. As a beginning piece in providing reading material for all, this is a definite plus, but it is also something that needs working on and improving, those coming after will surely be able to improve.
  
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Ruth Frampton (577 KP) rated Disney Manga: The Princess and the Frog in Books

Apr 10, 2018  
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Disney Manga: The Princess and the Frog
Nao Kodaka | 2018
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Manga meets Disney may seem a strange combination to some but is one that works once you get your head around how they read. As an almost complete retelling of the Disney film, this is almost a junior novelization of the film version except in graphic novel/manga version. Lacking in colour and detail in it's illustrations the simplicity would serve this as a good introductory novel for youngsters. Tiana and New Orleans always make for a relaxing bedtime read.
  
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David Betteridge (327 KP) rated Quiz in TV

Apr 17, 2020  
Quiz
Quiz
2020 | Drama
9
9.2 (13 Ratings)
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Modern Retro TV
I loved this retelling of the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire coughing scandal, the acting was superb, Sheen did a fantastic job as Tarrant. The story is well told without ultimately giving you an answer. It has an amazing retro feel and I thought I remember this so clearly but when you look back so much if forgotten. Well done ITV for also being able to have a bit of a laugh at themselves!