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Act of Valor (2012)
Act of Valor (2012)
2012 | Action, Mystery
6
6.8 (4 Ratings)
Movie Rating
A different type of action film
A very interesting idea a film using real Navy Seal's doing action scenes that are like the missions they have done! The action is very good, interesting to know it is authentic, the tactics used and even the methods used to get around the globe in in and out of mission zones. The real problem is the acting, pretty terrible and the plot is very thin, it didn't feel like a film at times, more like a training video. As others have commented as well it does have that Call of Duty feel to it as well in the first person perspective scenes.....so a film that generation of fans will enjoy.
  
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Sarah (7799 KP) rated Snatched (2017) in Movies

Mar 20, 2018  
Snatched (2017)
Snatched (2017)
2017 | Comedy
Just plain bad
I'm starting to wonder if Trainwreck was a one hit wonder for Amy Schumer. This film is absolutely terrible. It doesn't start off well as it introduces Amy's character as such a detestable self obsessed person that you have no interest in her wellbeing and really can't stand her. So her development over the space of the film is wasted. There's barely anything truly funny in this film, most of it is just cringingly bad. The only decent scenes are those with the brother and the US state department agent, but sadly those are few and far between.

The only good thing about this film is it's thankfully short running time.
  
All Signs Point to Murder (Zodiac Mystery #2)
All Signs Point to Murder (Zodiac Mystery #2)
Connie di Marco | 2017 | Crime, Fiction & Poetry, Mystery
8
7.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
After attending her old friend Geneva’s wedding, Julia becomes embroiled in a terrible family tragedy. Geneva’s younger sister is killed the night of the wedding, and her brother-in-law may be to blame. Was it an accident, or something more sinister? Julia is determined to find out before the strain of the situation tears her friend’s family apart. Julia uses both her brain and her astrological charts to help her track down a killer. Full of suspects and secrets, All Signs Point to Murder is a quick-paced, suspenseful, and entertaining mystery.

NOTE: I was provided with a free copy of this book by Netgalley. All thoughts or opinions expressed are my own.
  
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Sarah (126 KP) created a poll about in Craftbomb

Aug 10, 2018  
Poll
 Anonymous
As we don't have a header image for our Orb, I was thinking maybe we should choose an image from one of our members each month to display as our header. So, let me know if you think this is a good idea and, if so, how we should choose it.

Yes, have one post for all entries to be posted as comments and the "winner" will be the one with the most kudos points

1 votes

No, it's a terrible idea, you're overthinking things!

0 votes

Yes, select a random image from a dedicated post (entries to be posted as comments)

3 votes

Yes, but I have a better idea of my own, and I'm sharing it in the comments!

0 votes

Vote
  
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)
1998 | Horror
5
5.8 (14 Ratings)
Movie Rating
An unnecessary sequel
As with all sequels, this one is pretty unnecessary. Whilst as sequels go it isn’t terrible, it just feels like it’s repeating the same old things over again, and not very well either. This film seems to have upped the ante on the gore and the body count, but it’s nowhere near as scary or creepy. It’s still quite entertaining and funny, it’s just not a patch on the original and the little twist at the end is a lame.
I’m shocked to see how many famous people are in this that I forgot about, namely Jack Black and Milton Dammers himself, Jeffrey Combs. Just a shame they couldn’t make this as good as the original.
  
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017)
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017)
2017 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
The ending. (0 more)
Ugh, story, WHAT STORY? (0 more)
This film shouldn't have told tales.
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Literally the only part of this one I enjoy is the ending. Seeing Will and Elizabeth FINALLY be reunited is so lovely but the rest just isn't work my time if I'm honest. Stranger Tides felt forced but this just felt pressured into being a POTB when it just isn't. It doesn't fit in the world of it. Unfortunately Johnny Depp couldn't save the terrible writing and plotline. The actors in this that were new to me seemed like awful actors but after seeing them in something else i realise they were just trying to make the most out of the un-charismatic, shoddy, rushed, desperate writing.
  
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MelanieTheresa (997 KP) rated The Boys in TV

Oct 23, 2019  
The Boys
The Boys
2019 | Action, Crime, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
I have the advantage of not having read the comics, so I was able to go into this with fresh eyes and appreciate it on its own merits, and I'm so glad I gave it a shot. What a great fucking show. It's dark, it's cynical, it's funny and it's smart. Elizabeth Shue is terrific (but when isn't she?). Anthony Starr's Homelander is absolutely mesmerizing in a messed up way; he's a terrible, horrible person and everything he does is insanely wrong - but I couldn't look away. The societal commentary is on point. Really a very well done show in every respect. Can't wait to see what they do with season 2!
  
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
2019 | Action, Adventure
I was laughing even though I wasn't meant to (0 more)
The Script (0 more)
so terrible its hilarious
Well what can I say? Netflix has just released a cartoon about Santa Klaus and that is more realistic and believable than this, a film so ridiculous I was laughing out loud all the way through. With moments like a car being attached to a helicopter and the helicopter is lifting up the car but they flip nitrous on and so the wheels start turning fast, gripping the road and thus stopping the helicopter pulling it. Erm, science?

Also the show has more holes than Swiss cheese.

My girlfriend loved it and thought it was a brilliant film.
  
Playmobil: The Movie (2019)
Playmobil: The Movie (2019)
2019 | Adventure, Animation
I don't think this movie was as terrible as most of the reviews said it was. It's a kids' movie, about a sibling relationship, and basically, playing with a lot of the Playmobil sets together, as kids do. It was corny and dorky at times, but that's what made it fun. The "acting" was over the top at times, but it was how kids play with the characters. It definitely was silly, but I don't think it was awful. I laughed quite a bit. You just have to accept the play world of children when you watch it. It wasn't the best movie that I've seen, but it was still fun to watch.