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The Catcher Was a Spy (2018)
The Catcher Was a Spy (2018)
2018 | Biography, Drama, War
Very interesting (and excellent) cast. Paul Rudd, Paul Giamatti, Jeff Daniels, and Guy Pierce all step outside their general wheel houses and bring together a wonderful performance about a true chain of events that unfolded during World War II.

As a Red Sox fan I had a general idea of the story surrounding Moe Berg, but I was enlightened about several different elements of the story by the movie and even more so I was driven to do additional research and found out even more information about this unheralded American Hero.

If you're looking for an action romp this isn't where you'll find it. This is a movie that will capture your imagination and you will almost forget that this is all based on a true story.
  
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Koibones (15 KP) rated Game Of Thrones in TV

Jun 4, 2020  
Game Of Thrones
Game Of Thrones
2011 | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The first 4 seasons (0 more)
The last 2 seasons (0 more)
I don't know what happened... I mean, I do, but it's a weak excuse, especially when you look at True Blood.

True Blood stopped following the books at the end of the first season and still managed to maintain enough of the story to give a half-decent ending.

GoT stopped having books to follow after the 6th season, but the show was already going downhill.
  
Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
2018 | Biography, Documentary
A Beautiful Life
Wow. What a beautiful documentary! This was an incredible look at a true treasure. So well shot, so well directed. It was a great look and a great opportunity to see the story of a man who helped so many children everywhere.
  
Wolves at the Door (2016)
Wolves at the Door (2016)
2016 | Horror, Mystery
4
4.0 (3 Ratings)
Movie Rating
OK cast (0 more)
Very short run time (0 more)
A thriller based on the true story of the Manson family's murders in the summer of '69. It feels like a cliche home invasion film. With a run time of 73 minutes it feels like half a film.
  
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Irene M (130 KP) rated The Hot Zone in Books

Dec 7, 2018  
The Hot Zone
The Hot Zone
Richard Preston | 1994 | Health & Fitness
10
9.8 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
I always liked science based things and read this purely due to the Ebola theme. The science bits were well explained and the fact that this is a true story, yet reads as fiction, and could even happen again makes it a scarily good read.
  
The Rider (2018)
The Rider (2018)
2018 | Drama
The surprise acting ability of nonactirs (0 more)
Just a bit dull (0 more)
Compelling but dull
Based on the true story of rodeo riders, they took non actors and created a compelling movie which does have a lit of good traits but is just a little dull.
  
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Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) created a video about Darkest Hour (2017) in Movies

Oct 15, 2017 (Updated Oct 15, 2017)  
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DARKEST HOUR - Official Trailer

A thrilling and inspiring true story begins at the precipice of World War II as, within days of becoming Prime Minister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill (Academy Award nominee Gary Oldman) must face one of his most turbulent and defining trials.

  
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Dean (6925 KP) rated Zodiac (2007) in Movies

Oct 28, 2017  
Zodiac (2007)
Zodiac (2007)
2007 | Mystery
Interesting story (1 more)
Great actors
Great crime thriller
A very good film, if slightly drawn out, that follows the story of the Zodiac killer of the 70's around San Francisco. The fact it is all based on true events and evidence will hook you in even more. It can be a bit slow but if you like cat and mouse thrillers you should like this.
  
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Kaz (232 KP) rated The Greatest Showman (2017) in Movies

May 14, 2019 (Updated May 14, 2019)  
The Greatest Showman (2017)
The Greatest Showman (2017)
2017 | Drama, Musical
Costumes, Songs, Empowering message (0 more)
Some inaccuracies connected with the true life story of P.T Barnum's. (0 more)
A Great Feel Good Movie
Although this film doesn't reflect the reality of P.T Barnum's life; it misses out some of the darker elements to this story, I think the empowering message of this film, combined with fantastic songs and magical visuals, will put a smile on your face.
  
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
2017 | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Outstanding turns from everyone (0 more)
Nothing of note (0 more)
Didn't think this movie would amount to much and was pleasantly surprised by the story which was cleverly marketed as based on true events.
All here are amazing with stand outs from Harrelson and McDormand who are both very believable and their characters fleshed out.
A little uneven in places, but the story telling is still quite compelling.