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Merissa (12817 KP) rated His Guarded Heart in Books

Dec 17, 2018

I received this book from Barclay Publicity in return for a fair and honest review.

A senator's life is being threatened, along with his four-year-old daughter's. The agent assigned to him has a previous history with the senator from years ago when the senator was his lawyer. This book is quick and explosive in all ways possible. From the start, you have bomb explosions and fistfights and then there is the whole 'thing' going on with the Senator and the Agent! This is a novella and as such, things have to move along quickly and this does indeed move quickly.

It is well written, fast-paced and punchy which makes it perfect for a coffee break read. Recommended for all fans of the novella and m/m romances.

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Barry Newman (204 KP) rated Trance (2013) in Movies

Feb 1, 2020

Trance (2013)

2013 | Mystery, Documentary

7.3

(3 Ratings)

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Danny Boyle is a director who rarely disappoints me even with weaker material his unique visual style makes for entertaining viewing. For me this was one of his better recent efforts and the story here is compelling with twists and turns galore (some plausible and some perhaps not so plausible) as we slowly unravel multiple plot lines connected with hypnosis and a botched art heist. The film is well paced and visually very impressive and kept me suitably hooked. The performances are also strong with James McAvoy and Vincent Cassel being the standouts but if the films plot leaves you scratching your head just a bit too much then there is always an eyebrow raising turn from Rosario Dawson that will certainly leave you with fond memories of the film.

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Dean (6927 KP) rated Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) in Movies

Aug 4, 2019 (Updated Aug 4, 2019)

Funnier than I expected (0 more)

Over the top stunts, even by Fast & Furious standards (0 more)

Decent spin-off

I was a bit surprised when I heard this spin off from Fast and Furious was being made. I guess it fills a gap between the next one. This delivers what you expect. Plenty of over the top action and unrealistic stunts, along with a fair bit of banter between the lead characters. There are some memorable scenes, the chase through London was great. The plots are slowly getting more absurd though. There are also some nice cameos you wouldn't expect. It was funnier than I thought it would be which was a bonus. If you like the Fast & Furious films you should enjoy this as well, although you can leave your brain in neutral.

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Awix (3310 KP) rated The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) in Movies

Apr 26, 2020

Classic drama from Powell and Pressburger. The life of a British army officer throughout the first part of the 20th century is explored, particularly his friendship with his German counterpart and the women he loves (all played by Deborah Kerr).

Typically inventive and imaginative stuff from the Archers, with bold and witty transitions across time and space, moving depictions of romance and friendship, and an understanding that you can deal with serious topics while remaining playful and creative. Terrific performances and direction: acknowledged as an influence by Scorsese and (less predictably) Tarantino. Churchill tried to have the production of the film halted, feeling it was unpatriotic, but as well as being one of the greatest British movies of all time, it is also one of the finest films about what it means to be British.