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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 (6927 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 (1703 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 (2324 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 (2324 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>.
Andy K (10823 KP) rated Fright Night (1985) in Movies
Jun 8, 2018 (Updated Oct 7, 2019)
What would you do if a vampire moved in next door?
Young Charlie Brewster loves his horror movies, especially those shown by his hero and former B horror star, Peter Vincent. Imagine his surprise when he sees a strange man move in next door, coffin and all. Then, young girls in the neighborhood start disappearing. What is Charlie to do?
I couldn't get enough of this film when I was a teen, partially because I love campy horror movies and I also love Roddy McDowall so it was an amazing combination. The plotline, characters and special effects were great and there was never a dull moment.
Those campy horror fans should check it out.
I couldn't get enough of this film when I was a teen, partially because I love campy horror movies and I also love Roddy McDowall so it was an amazing combination. The plotline, characters and special effects were great and there was never a dull moment.
Those campy horror fans should check it out.
Lou Grande (148 KP) rated Marie's Room in Video Games
Jun 12, 2018
Kind of like Life is Strange, Marie's Room is the story of two girls--just without any of the supernatural elements. You move around (get this) Marie's room and piece together the events that happened twenty years before. The gameplay involves adjusting your sight with your mouse and moving with your keyboard, but it's surprisingly fluid. The goal is to complete Marie's journal by finding all the clues around her room. The soundtrack is awesome and included in the DLC on Steam. It's approximately an hour of gameplay, but it's a free game. There are no save options, as it's meant to be played in one session. It's a neat little visual story.
Aasiyah Sidat (34 KP) rated How the Garcia girls lost their accents in Books
Jul 5, 2018
I think the topic of immigration is very relevant because we are always seeing immigrants arrive into new cities and sometimes I think we forget we all immigrated ourselves. Maybe hundreds of years ago but we are all immigrants, searching for a new land.
In my case, my dad emigrated from India as did my mum's parents. To come to a new strange land with different customs which you may have to follow in some cases is daunting. It's like when you leave the comfort of your own home and venture out into the big wide world, exciting but scary.
Continue reading my review at: https://www.readsandrecipes.co.uk/2017/05/read-harder-immigration.html
In my case, my dad emigrated from India as did my mum's parents. To come to a new strange land with different customs which you may have to follow in some cases is daunting. It's like when you leave the comfort of your own home and venture out into the big wide world, exciting but scary.
Continue reading my review at: https://www.readsandrecipes.co.uk/2017/05/read-harder-immigration.html
Otway93 (580 KP) rated Call for the Dead in Books
Oct 21, 2019
Story (2 more)
Length
Characters
One of the finest debuts of all time...
One of the finest debuts of all time, and thanks to John le Carré, a fine writer and real life secret service employee, one of the most realistic spy novels written.
Not only is this an excellent debut from le Carré, but an introduction to one of the greatest fictional spies, George Smiley, best known from "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy".
This may seem a strange one, but the book is quite short, which is a good thing. I enjoy books short and long, but this is excellent for some light reading, and the best place to start with le Carré's books is definitely at the start!
Not only is this an excellent debut from le Carré, but an introduction to one of the greatest fictional spies, George Smiley, best known from "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy".
This may seem a strange one, but the book is quite short, which is a good thing. I enjoy books short and long, but this is excellent for some light reading, and the best place to start with le Carré's books is definitely at the start!
Sarah Betts (103 KP) rated The Fade in Books
Dec 31, 2019
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley And the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This book is strange. The first half is a slow burn creepiness which I did not mind at all. Then the last fourt of the book is at breakneck speed and really confusing.
So. Plot. Haunted house. Dead girls. Creepy small child. Angty guy with past.
I liked the writing although the main character Haley seemed to be written about twelve instead of fifteen and that was...odd.
Also I really really hated the ending. I'll fully admit that that's a me thing though and has absolutely nothing to do with the quality of the writing.
This book is strange. The first half is a slow burn creepiness which I did not mind at all. Then the last fourt of the book is at breakneck speed and really confusing.
So. Plot. Haunted house. Dead girls. Creepy small child. Angty guy with past.
I liked the writing although the main character Haley seemed to be written about twelve instead of fifteen and that was...odd.
Also I really really hated the ending. I'll fully admit that that's a me thing though and has absolutely nothing to do with the quality of the writing.