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Sarah (7800 KP) rated I Feel Pretty (2018) in Movies
Oct 4, 2020
Good idea, poorly executed
I find Amy Schumer a bit hit and miss. Her book and Trainwreck were great, but everything else I've seen her in has been poor. And I'm afraid this film is probably closer to the latter.
First of all, the message and idea behind this film about body positivity is wonderful and there is a lot in this that I can relate to (the opening scene in the gym for instance). Also the exchanges between Renee and Emily Ratajkowski's character were well done in highlighting how people judge the girls who are lucky enough to look like models (I'd be lying if I said I dont do this myself). The problem is it's very poorly executed. For a comedy, I think I laughed once and despite the good message, I found it rather dull. And Renee's big personality change due to her new perceived beauty seemed a little bit far fetched
I did however enjoy Michelle Williams being utterly ridiculous as Avery and there really needed to be more Tom Hopper!
Overall there's a great message in this but I think it sadly gets lost in poor execution.
First of all, the message and idea behind this film about body positivity is wonderful and there is a lot in this that I can relate to (the opening scene in the gym for instance). Also the exchanges between Renee and Emily Ratajkowski's character were well done in highlighting how people judge the girls who are lucky enough to look like models (I'd be lying if I said I dont do this myself). The problem is it's very poorly executed. For a comedy, I think I laughed once and despite the good message, I found it rather dull. And Renee's big personality change due to her new perceived beauty seemed a little bit far fetched
I did however enjoy Michelle Williams being utterly ridiculous as Avery and there really needed to be more Tom Hopper!
Overall there's a great message in this but I think it sadly gets lost in poor execution.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Finding You (Finding, #1) in Books
Jan 11, 2021
Contains spoilers, click to show
3.5 stars because of the ending cliff-hanger. I'm not always a fan of these and in this definitely not.
I was Team Logan from early on, he might have been a bit of a player but you could tell he really liked Neva. And it only got confirmed further through the story and Neva, being a bit weird if you ask me, is a bit mean to him with her actions, so unfortunately she went down in my books for that.
As for Angel, he might have been good looking and a really nice guy but I always felt something was wrong with him especially after the restaurant scene and after the prologue with the man in bed I figured he was somehow related to the man who killed Neva and Tate's dad based on his eye colour
Neva, as I mentioned earlier annoyed me with how she thought things through near the end she could be an undamaged, normal, person with Angel because he didn't know her secrets but not with Logan who knew everything. Doesn't really make sense to me, but oh well.
I was Team Logan from early on, he might have been a bit of a player but you could tell he really liked Neva. And it only got confirmed further through the story and Neva, being a bit weird if you ask me, is a bit mean to him with her actions, so unfortunately she went down in my books for that.
As for Angel, he might have been good looking and a really nice guy but I always felt something was wrong with him especially after the restaurant scene and after the prologue with the man in bed I figured he was somehow related to the man who killed Neva and Tate's dad based on his eye colour
Neva, as I mentioned earlier annoyed me with how she thought things through near the end she could be an undamaged, normal, person with Angel because he didn't know her secrets but not with Logan who knew everything. Doesn't really make sense to me, but oh well.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Abandon (Abandon, #1) in Books
Sep 5, 2019
3.5 stars.
I had no idea what to expect with this book as the synopsis was a little vague and I have to say now, slightly false.
The way it was written near the start was intriguing, trying to figure out what had happened between Pierce and John in the Underworld when only being given quick peeks here and there and it grabbed my attention. But then when the style continued throughout, going to past situations where John had turned up, it started to annoy me a little.
I'm not sure how I feel about their relationship because it did sort of appear out of nowhere. I can understand John's feelings because he'd met her before and been keeping her safe for the past two years but Pierce was afraid of him during that time so her feelings are a bit doubtful, if you ask me.
I did like John, though he acted a little moody throughout when we read about him. And Pierce, well, she was a bit annoying in places.
I have to admit though I think I will continue the trilogy.
I had no idea what to expect with this book as the synopsis was a little vague and I have to say now, slightly false.
The way it was written near the start was intriguing, trying to figure out what had happened between Pierce and John in the Underworld when only being given quick peeks here and there and it grabbed my attention. But then when the style continued throughout, going to past situations where John had turned up, it started to annoy me a little.
I'm not sure how I feel about their relationship because it did sort of appear out of nowhere. I can understand John's feelings because he'd met her before and been keeping her safe for the past two years but Pierce was afraid of him during that time so her feelings are a bit doubtful, if you ask me.
I did like John, though he acted a little moody throughout when we read about him. And Pierce, well, she was a bit annoying in places.
I have to admit though I think I will continue the trilogy.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Elite (Eagle Elite, #1) in Books
Sep 6, 2019
4.5 stars!
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
OMG! I've just read the excerpt from the next in the series, Elect, and WHAT!?!?
I suppose I should explain this one before I get carried away wanting the second one, huh?
I loved this book! It's my first ever one by Rachel Van Dyken. though I have The Bet on my kindle, and I cant help wondering why I haven't read it yet!
I was quickly sucked into this story though I was a bit put off by Nixon's behaviour in the beginning but I have to admit by the end I was well on my way to being in love with him. But then we have Chase too. I generally urge the girl to go with the first guy but then that would make it Chase and not Nixon. Both are great guys so I have no idea what Trace is going to do in the second book and that excerpt! Jeez! Got me worrying a little.
As you can probably tell I loved this book; it drew me in and kept me guessing. Cant wait for the next one!
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
OMG! I've just read the excerpt from the next in the series, Elect, and WHAT!?!?
I suppose I should explain this one before I get carried away wanting the second one, huh?
I loved this book! It's my first ever one by Rachel Van Dyken. though I have The Bet on my kindle, and I cant help wondering why I haven't read it yet!
I was quickly sucked into this story though I was a bit put off by Nixon's behaviour in the beginning but I have to admit by the end I was well on my way to being in love with him. But then we have Chase too. I generally urge the girl to go with the first guy but then that would make it Chase and not Nixon. Both are great guys so I have no idea what Trace is going to do in the second book and that excerpt! Jeez! Got me worrying a little.
As you can probably tell I loved this book; it drew me in and kept me guessing. Cant wait for the next one!
Sara Cox (1845 KP) rated Full Disclosure in Books
Oct 8, 2019
I whizzed through this book in only 5 hours of actual reading time. It completely captivated me! Simone is a teenager, with all the problems and changes that come with it. To top it, she's adopted - with two gay dad's - and she was born with HIV. I don't know about everyone else, but I didn't cope with being a teenager very well so I'm already proud of this fictional yet utterly believable character. The narrative is done through Simone's eyes. And is so honest. It encompasses all the things that a teenager would be thinking; school stresses, friendship groups, sexuality and let's not forget high-school crushes. This is a brilliant coming of age YA novel. One that I think I will rave about for a while. Not only was it a brilliant read, it also taught me loads about HIV (U=U) and living with HIV. And the theme of this text is completely right, people don't know as much as they should and they react based on incomplete facts. I am so glad that I read this book and implore you to read it too.
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