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Claimed by Her Viking Wolf (Vikings Through Time #1)
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When historical romance writer Kimberly Talbot finds a displaced, injured Viking at her campfire,...
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Otway93 (580 KP) rated The Phantom Tollbooth (1970) in Movies
Apr 13, 2022
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A Psychedelic Delight for All!
This gem of a movie, brought to life by legendary director and animator Chuck Jones (Road Runner, Tom and Jerry etc.), is something magical and downright strange.
It has been 52 years since it's release, and before tonight probably 20 years since I saw it last. I see now that this classic piece of children's cinema is a timeless classic, that I think for the most part sadly remains forgotten.
The story itself feels very similar to "Alice in Wonderland" , with hints of "The Wizard of Oz" added to make something honestly quite unique.
Another thing that is essential to mention in this review, is that I believe it is enjoyable to those literally any age.
Overall, whether you want warring kingdoms, princesses, lovable characters, strange monsters or just a great story with an excellent moral, this is the film for you!
Enjoy, folks!
It has been 52 years since it's release, and before tonight probably 20 years since I saw it last. I see now that this classic piece of children's cinema is a timeless classic, that I think for the most part sadly remains forgotten.
The story itself feels very similar to "Alice in Wonderland" , with hints of "The Wizard of Oz" added to make something honestly quite unique.
Another thing that is essential to mention in this review, is that I believe it is enjoyable to those literally any age.
Overall, whether you want warring kingdoms, princesses, lovable characters, strange monsters or just a great story with an excellent moral, this is the film for you!
Enjoy, folks!
Sarah (7800 KP) rated The Light Between Oceans (2016) in Movies
Aug 14, 2017
Not bad but lacking
This isn't a bad film, but I found it a little bit lacking. It seemed too slow paced and cheesy at times, which is strange as having read the book since, I didn't get the same feeling. There are some good performances from the cast, Fassbender is as dependable as always but this just comes across as barely above average. Another film that can never live up to the book.
Dutch (59 KP) rated House of Small Shadows in Books
Mar 20, 2019
The Red House
Another good book by Adam Nevill (End Of Days, Ritual) this time dealing with the Red House and it strange occupants and twisted history. Quite unsettling at times and the one thing that Adam Nevill exels at is creating tension and trapping (for want of a better word) his characters in horrible situations. An author who's books I'll will now purchase on the strength of his name alone. Recommended.
Danielle Chaplin (81 KP) rated The Essex Serpent in Books
Jun 5, 2019
Decent story
This had the promise of being a really good story with a slight fantasy element to it but it just didn't seem to pull it off for me. The characters were a little strange and hard to follow, and the flow was a little off but the descriptions were vivid and brought the world to life and I liked that there were such diverse range of characters in the story.
Ricky doesn't believe in curses until he touches a neighbor's cursed jewel. Next thing he knows, he has a huge debt to pay off and his friends aren't listening to his theories about the strange things happening in town. Once again, there are good twists to the mystery, great characters, and some fun humor.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-disappearing-jewel-of.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-disappearing-jewel-of.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Ajowens425 (8 KP) rated He's Out There (2018) in Movies
Jan 23, 2019
Deborah (162 KP) rated Jane Austen Out of the Blue in Books
Dec 21, 2018
Even now I've finished it, I'm not entirely sure what to make of this one. It's a sequel of sorts to Sanditon, but includes other Austen characters and even the shade of the author herself, following her death. Nothing happens as you might expect and there's not really a very strong narrative drive through it. On one level I think it serves as a disection of the novel as a literary form. Strange.
Paul Tyrrell (139 KP) rated Spirited Away (2001) in Movies
Apr 26, 2020
Weird, just weird
1st time that I've watched one of the Studio Ghibli films and I've got to be honest it wasnt my cup of tea. Bit like the Lion, the witch and the wardrobe, with a different storyline arc. Very strange and a bit of a mind trip.
Like I say, not for me, but lots of people love it. 8/9 for some. Just a 6 for me
Like I say, not for me, but lots of people love it. 8/9 for some. Just a 6 for me
