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Erika (17788 KP) rated X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) in Movies
Dec 6, 2017
This movie was a complete mess. The plot was all over the place, and they kind of wasted Oscar Isaac. I always love James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender together, but there was close to nil of that action. Michael Fassbender seemed like he hated life all throughout it.
Also, I'm really tired of Jennifer Lawrence's Mystique. Can we please get some clothing for Mystique? I find it really strange that she has clothing in comics but close to none in the movies.
Also, I'm really tired of Jennifer Lawrence's Mystique. Can we please get some clothing for Mystique? I find it really strange that she has clothing in comics but close to none in the movies.
Dean (6925 KP) rated Doctor Strange (2016) in Movies
Jun 10, 2017
Benedict Cumberbatch (1 more)
Amazing range of Sfx
A mindbending strange film
Another super hero Marvel film that will dazzle your eyes, if not your mind. All the magic, space, time and other dimensions makes it feel less connected to the rest of the Marvel universe. It's totally over the top, but the range of Sfx shots it leads to are amazing. A bit like inception on steroids. Interesting visually but the story will probably wash over you.
Ruth Frampton (577 KP) rated Disney Manga: The Princess and the Frog in Books
Apr 10, 2018
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.
Dean (6925 KP) rated The Tripper (2007) in Movies
Apr 30, 2019
A strange, stoner slasher produced and directed by David Arquette (Scream). It's quite a decent modern slasher, quite odd but the back story as to why this guy goes off the rails killing hippies is explained. Less so the high regard Ronald Regan is given. It's funny in places, has a fair bit of gore, I found the tripping hallucinations a tad annoying. There is even a brief cameo from Courtney Cox-Arquette. Overall pretty good compared to many recent slasher offerings.
Dean (6925 KP) rated The Grudge 3 (2009) in Movies
Feb 27, 2018 (Updated Feb 22, 2020)
An ok 3rd installment, although straight to DVD release. Lower budget but the production is pretty good. It's just not as creepy as the first two films. The boy that appears at times was weird in the first two, in this it looks like an older actor was used. The same goes for Kayako, in the first two she was very strange and creepy, in this she just looks very white? For those who really liked the first two films.
Rinnah Two Feathers is spending the summer with her two best friends at a cabin one of their dad's owns. But a strange note from a mysterious woman plunges all of them into more danger. Again, the characters are great and the plot moves along at a brisk pace. I sure wish this weren't the final book in the series.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-curse-of-royal-ruby-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-curse-of-royal-ruby-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Trevor (3 KP) rated Rising Sun in Tabletop Games
Nov 17, 2018
Excellent Game
This game has some of the best miniatures I've ever seen. The board is beautiful and both clearly show the love the makers have for what they do. The rules are easy to pick up for most adults, even though scoring in this game is kind of strange. You can clearly do the best on the board for the entire game and still lose because of some special conditions other players can purchase in secret.
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated (Incident in a)Ghostland (2018) in Movies
Dec 23, 2018 (Updated Dec 23, 2018)
Creepy
This little gem surprised me. The description doesn't do it justice. The acting was great and the cinematography was really well done. This woman and her daughters move into and old house left by a relative. Soon they are attacked by some strange, very creepy men and end up in a fight for their lives. There's a couple twists/turns that make the story more interesting. Try to keep up. Plenty of "creep factor'. This one is definitely worth a watch!
JUMPCUT ONLINE (77 KP) rated Midsommar (2019) in Movies
Jul 4, 2019
A ruthless air of disquietude pervades Ari Aster’s works; whether it be the taboo-shattering relationship at the core of The Strange Thing About The Johnsons, or the inexorable, chest-clutching dread of Hereditary post-lamppost. He has a knack for excavating the soul, it seems. Aster is keener on what goes bump in the head, not the night – and his sophomore daymare, Midsommar, is a fiercely original, unforgettably perverse work of genius.
FULL REVIEW: https://jumpcutonline.co.uk/review-midsommar-2019/
FULL REVIEW: https://jumpcutonline.co.uk/review-midsommar-2019/
James Koppert (2698 KP) rated Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) in Movies
Feb 21, 2020
Fantasy romp
Potentially I could be really critical of the movie and say how the plot is entirely predictable and done a hundred times before but does it claim to be unique? It's a family film which is a chi feast for the eyes and you switch your mind off and enjoy. I thought it a little strange of it's subtle holocaust mentions but anything that tries to teach unity is not a bad thing.