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ClareR (5681 KP) rated The End We Start From in Books
Nov 12, 2017
A disturbing, distressing look at ecological disaster.
This is such a good book, but also deeply disturbing. Set during an environmental disaster, initially set in London, then Scotland in a refugee camp.
The way it's written reflects the shock and despair of the main character - sparse and disjointed. Time moves in a strange way (which will be interesting to see how this will be handled if it makes it to the big screen).
This is well worth a read, but make sure you're mentally in a good place first! The whole book made me feel uncomfortable, and there is no happy ending. Call me odd, but that's the kind of book that I really enjoy!
The way it's written reflects the shock and despair of the main character - sparse and disjointed. Time moves in a strange way (which will be interesting to see how this will be handled if it makes it to the big screen).
This is well worth a read, but make sure you're mentally in a good place first! The whole book made me feel uncomfortable, and there is no happy ending. Call me odd, but that's the kind of book that I really enjoy!
Andy K (10821 KP) rated Swiss Army Man (2016) in Movies
May 2, 2018
What a strange tale
I guess kind of a combination of Weekend at Bernie's, Heavenly Creatures and Castaway, Swiss Army Man tells the take of a desperate man at the end of his rope until a new friend washes up on shore. The two become acquainted quickly and decide to have an adventure together.
This film falls right into my favorite genre of weird and vague, so I really enjoyed it. You have never seen anything like this film and it is entertaining throughout.
Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe make a great screen couple and you really enjoy watching them together.
Still not sure how I feel about the ending though.
This film falls right into my favorite genre of weird and vague, so I really enjoyed it. You have never seen anything like this film and it is entertaining throughout.
Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe make a great screen couple and you really enjoy watching them together.
Still not sure how I feel about the ending though.
Sarah (7798 KP) rated My Name is Lucy Barton in Books
May 12, 2018
A moving life story
It's impressive that this book can fit virtually an entire life story into such a short book. And for the most part it's a really interesting story. Lucy is an endearing character although she is a little odd and strange at times. I feel like some of her actions don't make sense and I found myself getting very frustrated at how her mother treated her and how she reacted to it, like it didn't make any sense. But I do admit that this could just be part of the message of the story itself.
Overally it's a well written book with a lovely story, it's just a shame that not much really happens.
Overally it's a well written book with a lovely story, it's just a shame that not much really happens.
Sarah (7798 KP) rated Testament Of Youth (2015) in Movies
Feb 16, 2019
A dark, sad story
Testament of Youth is one of those films that isn’t terrible, but it’s brilliant either. It’s just a good solid film. It has a great cast, especially Alicia Vikander, all of whom put on very good performances. It’s very strange to see Kit Harington in something other than Game of Thrones, and it takes a while to get used to this but he does very well. The script is good and the story itself is pretty sad and harrowing. Kind of what you’d expect with a romantic film based around the First World War, but it was still quite saddening and painful to watch. An all round good and intriguing film to watch.
Melissa Splaine (4 KP) rated The Hummingbird Project (2018) in Movies
Apr 7, 2019
Contains spoilers, click to show
I saw an early screening of this almost a month ago and I had no idea what this was about, but I really liked some of the actors Salma Hayek and Alexander Skarsgard, so I went. The actors and their performances are what kept me entertained. There were some funny parts, but the whole story line of building a high frequency line was a bit strange and in the end no one got the big payday. It was anticlimactic. So if you like these actors than check it out on home video, but not in the theaters since i think it's only in a few theaters anyways.
Ian Deakin (20 KP) rated the Xbox 360 version of The Bureau: XCOM Declassified in Video Games
May 4, 2019
New concept (1 more)
Tactics good
Mix of tactical and 3rd person (2 more)
Controls bad
Just dont work
What was they thinking
Started the game thought was good started strange which i like. Went though the tutorial liking it once got more squad members seem to go down hill from there. Either as a 3rd person or tactical would be good, but thix.of both to me just dont seem to gel. Personally i think that should had kept at 3rd person only and would been ok. Controls are standard for a 3rd person shooter so nothing tha makes it stands out. And the 15 hour game play for the campain just dont seem as in depth as other xcoms
Dean (6925 KP) rated Silent House (2011) in Movies
Feb 10, 2018
Quite a strange film...to be honest though it might have sounded good on paper and the twists and finale probably sounded interesting enough. The main problem is if you watch many films like this you could probably figure it all out within the first 10 minutes, I did. So what could have been great ends up being quite predictable and it becomes a slow film, even at 80mins long to an obvious conclusion. The filming style was ok, not quite Rec or Blair witch, but hand held and up close do add to the atmosphere of the film. A missed opportunity as there seem to be a lot of similar style films out at present.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Mother! (2017) in Movies
Jan 24, 2018 (Updated Jan 24, 2018)
Tries too hard to be something innovative but just turns out terrible
What an abysmal film. Convoluted to the extreme with very little actual plot. The main aspect of the film surrounds a lonely housewife played by Jennifer Lawrence and her troubled poet husband (Javier Bardem), and their unexpected house guests. From the first moment, we see Lawrence's strange eccentricities, her clear connection with the house itself. The more the house is disturbed, the more she is troubled and vice versa.
The guests begin to behave more and more erratically, to the point of ridiculousness. I have to say, I hated this film. It just made me extremely angry. Baby cannibalism is just uncalled for.
The guests begin to behave more and more erratically, to the point of ridiculousness. I have to say, I hated this film. It just made me extremely angry. Baby cannibalism is just uncalled for.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2165 KP) rated A Pocket for Corduroy in Books
Mar 9, 2018
One day while at the laundromat, teddy bear Corduroy decides he needs a pocket. His search for one introduces him to some strange new things. Can he find a pocket? Will Lisa be able to find him?
Even as a kid, I liked this book more than Corduroy’s first adventure. I think it’s because of the creativity. We know what Corduroy finds along his way, but his explanations for them are creative, logical, and fun. The illustrations capture the book perfectly, and will please kids and parents alike. This is one all ages can enjoy.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/06/book-review-pocket-for-corduroy-by-don.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Even as a kid, I liked this book more than Corduroy’s first adventure. I think it’s because of the creativity. We know what Corduroy finds along his way, but his explanations for them are creative, logical, and fun. The illustrations capture the book perfectly, and will please kids and parents alike. This is one all ages can enjoy.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/06/book-review-pocket-for-corduroy-by-don.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2165 KP) rated Speaking of Murder in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Speaking of Murder by Tace Baker (Lauren Rousseau #1) – 4
Lauren is upset when one of her students is murdered. But that’s just the start of strange happenings in her community. What has happened to her formerly safe town?
The book started a little slowly, but once it got rolling, it was a great read. The characters were good, and the story was very intriguing with many different plot threads. Yet everything came together for a great climax.
NOTE: Tace Baker is actually the pen name of Edith Maxwell and no relation to me.
You can read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/10/book-review-speaking-of-murder-by-tace.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Lauren is upset when one of her students is murdered. But that’s just the start of strange happenings in her community. What has happened to her formerly safe town?
The book started a little slowly, but once it got rolling, it was a great read. The characters were good, and the story was very intriguing with many different plot threads. Yet everything came together for a great climax.
NOTE: Tace Baker is actually the pen name of Edith Maxwell and no relation to me.
You can read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/10/book-review-speaking-of-murder-by-tace.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.