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Dean (6921 KP) rated Chronicle (2012) in Movies

Feb 5, 2018 (Updated Feb 6, 2018)

Chronicle (2012)

2012 | Drama, Horror, International

6.9

(12 Ratings)

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Entertaining Sci-Fi film

A really good film that feels low budget but with blockbuster SFX. I didn't realise at first from the trailers it was a hand-held cam, POV film and this is handled very well with the kids abilities! Really good effects as they become stronger with their powers. Only downside the film is far too short at 77mins, the end felt kinda rushed and obvious as well. Still a very enjoyable film though, while it lasts.

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Booksnthreads (19 KP) rated Dune in Books

Jun 2, 2018

Dune

Frank Herbert | 1965 | Science Fiction/Fantasy

8.7

(23 Ratings)

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This book had such a huge impact on me as a young reader.

I had been introduced to sci-fi/fantasy via C.S. Lewis and Tolkien. I was accustomed to allegory and metaphor in storytelling.

Frank Herbert introudced my young mind to literature that could be an amazing example of world-building, character development, and storytelling, but also embody a political activism that, rather than feeling didactic, becomes an essential element of the plot.

Dune is still the gauge by which I judge all other science fiction.

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Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated Ex Machina (2015) in Movies

Jul 31, 2018 (Updated Jul 31, 2018)

Ex Machina (2015)

2015 | Sci-Fi, Thriller

7.9

(58 Ratings)

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Found another great sci-fi drama/ thriller on Netflix called "Ex Machina"(not Netflix exclusive). The acting and cinematography were really good. The story unfolds beautifully and ends with a really good twist. This is a really thought provoking movie about technology and keeps you interested throughout. Alicia Vikander was amazing. She played her part perfectly. There is some full frontal female nudity, but not sex(deals with robots that look human). Not really for kids, but this one is really worth a watch!

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Blair Mackay (5 KP) rated Franklyn (2008) in Movies

Aug 1, 2018

Franklyn (2008)

2008 | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

9.0

(1 Ratings)

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Clever, well written, paced well, wrap up is well done. (1 more)

Well written and shot, really draws you into how it all connects ,

Four individuals across time converge, think twelve monkeys, cloud atlas and the fisher king

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A sci-fi fantasy that draws you into the world of mental illness, four seemingly unrelated people converge , a suicidal daughter, a jilted lover, a futuristic vigilante and a father seeking his lost son. A fantastically shot film, that will need you seeking the ending, and it won't disappoint.