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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated The Nothing in Books
Jul 24, 2017
Over the top vulgar fiction
I was looking forward to reading Hanif Kureishi's latest novel, but I was mildly disappointed. The crude humour is not to my taste and I may have missed the point to the story, but I believe loneliness as a reactionary behaviour seemed to be a major element to this. I had sympathy for the dying protagonist, stuck with little choices and watching his impending doom unfold, his wife's behaviour was horrifying so I found his pacifying attitude irritating. Not the best of novels for me.
Alison Pink (7 KP) rated True Blue in Books
Jan 15, 2018
This is only my 2nd Baldacci book and I must say I am hooked! This one has sisters as its main characters. Beth Perrywho happens to be D.C.'s cheif of police and her sister Mace who is a former cop, but just got out of prison. The characters are well developed and interesting without being over the top...a Baldacci hallmark. The plot was fast paced and unpredictable. The story was wrapped up nicely, but still leaves you wanting more, but in a good way.
Ireally look forward to delving further into Baldacci's works.
Ireally look forward to delving further into Baldacci's works.
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - Season 1 in TV
Aug 9, 2017
Titus Andromedon - literally my favourite character (1 more)
John Hamm is such a good villain
Slightly ridiculous, over the top comedy
While this series is rather funny and watchable, there are times it's utterly cringe-worthy and I really did not like how the court scenes were handled. It's an incredibly dark topic, which writer Tina Fey does an almost excellent job of hilarity, but it falls short because it should never have been done given the horrible spate of male violence against women, and women being held against their will.
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Excellent game
This game is incredibly fun. The basic concept is something like a cross between the movie Frequency and Stranger Things with a fun synth score. A group of teens end up on a haunted island in a series of time loops and have to use radios to communicate with the ghosts and break free. It's an easy way to lose a few hours, and then play all over again with a few surprises. This is among my top IOS games for sure.
Ambitious
Well I guess everyone who loved Get Out is hoping for the best with this 2nd film by Jordan Peele. You kinda expect this to be quite odd and in that respect it is. The problem I found is it feels like a comedy horror at times, often unintentionally. The cinema were laughing at parts I think were supposed to be freaky. To top it off the final revelation was predictable for me. So a bold effort, entertaining film but it might leave you feeling indifferent.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Dexter - Season 1 in TV
Apr 3, 2019
Well written (1 more)
A mix of humour
Sharp, witty and thrilling
I'm a little late at getting round to watching this, having heard very good reviews about it. It's a great premise a serial killer working in the Miami police dept who targets other killers. It's very witty as well and largely has a darkly comic side to it. The story running through the series though plays out like a top selling thriller novel. It's a great mix that works very well. If you missed it check it out.
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated Bumblebee (2018) in Movies
Apr 17, 2019
Lots of fun!
I was a fan of the first Transformers movie, but they got a little too over the top after a while. This one brought the fun back. Interesting characters, cool effects and a decent storyline. I didn't even mind John Cena in this one(not a big fan). Everything played out well and I really enjoyed it being set in the 80s. The action was intense and not overdone like some of the other transformers movies. I highly recommend this one for the whole family. Worth a watch!
Movie Metropolis (309 KP) rated The Godfather (1972) in Movies
Jun 10, 2019
I bet you didn’t think you’d see a gangster movie on this list. Well, stick with this one. The Godfather is arguably one of the greatest films of all time. That’s of course helped by the incredible performances and engrossing storyline. But, the reason it makes this list is the opening wedding scene. The Godfather opens with a traditional Sicilian wedding! Setting the tone for this now classic film, Connie Corleone’s wedding brings you right into the family’s politics.
https://moviemetropolis.net/2018/05/19/the-best-movie-weddings-top-5/
https://moviemetropolis.net/2018/05/19/the-best-movie-weddings-top-5/
Movie Metropolis (309 KP) rated Poseidon (2006) in Movies
Jun 10, 2019
Billed as an antidote to those of us who didn’t like the romantic elements of 1997’s box office behemoth, Titanic; Poseidon had the makings of a great disaster film.
Unfortunately, a ballooning budget that ended up reaching $160million and a lacklustre story that featured incredibly wooden characters meant Poseidon sank like a stone upon its release.
It did manage to recoup some of that budget back through home video release, but Warner Bros. still ended up writing the film down as a massive loss.
https://moviemetropolis.net/2017/07/30/box-office-disappointments-top-5/
Unfortunately, a ballooning budget that ended up reaching $160million and a lacklustre story that featured incredibly wooden characters meant Poseidon sank like a stone upon its release.
It did manage to recoup some of that budget back through home video release, but Warner Bros. still ended up writing the film down as a massive loss.
https://moviemetropolis.net/2017/07/30/box-office-disappointments-top-5/
Lee KM Pallatina (951 KP) rated The Crow (1994) in Movies
Jun 14, 2019
"It can't rain all the time"
On the night before their wedding, Eric Draven and his fiancee are brutally murdered by members of a very dangerous gang. On the anniversary of their death Eric is risen from the grave ultimately become a gothic style supernatural Angel of death known as The Crow. Hunting down the one's responsible for his and his finances death's, he will stop at nothing until the gang and it's leader Top Dollar are dead so his soul may rest.
Starring the late Brandon Lee, Rochelle Davis, Michael Wincott and Ernie Hudson.
Starring the late Brandon Lee, Rochelle Davis, Michael Wincott and Ernie Hudson.