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Darren (1599 KP) rated The 5th wave (2016) in Movies

Jun 20, 2019

The 5th wave (2016)

2016 | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

5.9

(28 Ratings)

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Story: The 5th Wave starts as Cassie (Moretz) shows just how deadly she has become before flashing back before everything has changed when alien ships turned up above towns. The first wave of the attack was taking out all the electricity in the world. The second wave was flooding the Earth. The third wave was a deadlier version of the bird flu crippling the surviving number. The 4th wave is the ‘Others’ becoming humans taking out any other survivors and this is where Cassie gets separated from everyone.

With Cassie along we see how Sergeant Reznik (Bello) building a new defence against the Others which is most child soldiers from the remaining survivors. This brings us to the 5th Wave and that is saved for a twist in the film but it this the beginning of the next franchise of young adult stories.

The 5th Wave is the latest in what feels like an endless run of them which luckily is dying out now. This one stands out slightly more because it jumps straight into the battle between the humans and alien invaders instead of wasting too much time building up to this in a later film. I do think this would be a good addition to the genre if we hadn’t had too much rubbish before it.

Chloe is good in the leading role but the character isn’t written as strong as she could have been, while the known adult actors are clearly having the story arc to make them the villainous roles. the rest of the teens are or children are very basic never really getting time to make the impact with the Robinson struggling to make the true impact in his role. This would be an interesting addition to the world of teen young adult films but came too late into the flood of them.

Overall: I do feel this would have been a good addition to the young adult genre but I feel we won’t see the whole story now.

https://moviesreview101.com/2017/11/28/the-5th-wave-2016/

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Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated The Girls in Books

Jul 25, 2017

The Girls

Emma Cline | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry

6.1

(17 Ratings)

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The fragility of youth under guise of a cult

A very descriptive and interesting concept tackling the effects of being a vulnerable child being manipulated by a cult. While it describes how all young people are fragile and are desperate to find a place in the world, the author seems to lack somewhere, and the narrative seems slightly disjointed.

There isn't much of an explanation for the adult Evelyn and it leaves a massive hole between the young and older versions of the main character.

There is also a lack of character build up of the members of the cult, and it does not explain what happened to the Manson-like cult leader in the end. Overall, a little long for a plot with too many questions but a great idea.

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LeahBeth (15 KP) rated American Graffiti (1973) in Movies

Jul 12, 2018

American Graffiti (1973)

1973 | Comedy, Drama

8.1

(19 Ratings)

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The music! The humor! The drama! Young Harrison Ford! (Dreamy?) (0 more)

American awesomeness

The first time I watched this iconic movie, I am pretty sure I wasn't old enough to appreciate more than young Harrison Ford in his sweet ride, the music, and the great representation of souped up hot rods. When I watched it as an adult it was like watching a totally different movie! And even now, when I watch it I realize the depth and development of the characters, and the personal and political reflections of the time. This movie brought Coppola to my attention, and introduced the idea of how a good director can weave so many minute details into characters and themes.

America Graffiti is one of the best 'coming of age' movies I have seen. Well worth watching

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Eilidh G Clark (177 KP) rated Mary's the Name in Books

Jun 21, 2019

Mary's the Name

Ross Sayers | 2017 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry

9.0

(1 Ratings)

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Wee Mary is a great character. (0 more)

Predictable plot. Should be young adult novel. (0 more)

Good book from a new author

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This was my first book of the year and it didn't disappoint. Mary is a great wee character that the reader is drawn to from page 1. This is a novel about an innocent child and a corrupt granddad - a diamond of a man who loves his granddaughter dearly. The author did a great job of writing from Mary's point of view when the character is so young. My only criticism would be the explaining of Scottish words - trust your reader. Otherwise, it was great. The plot was brilliant and I even had a gasp, right in the middle, but I won't spoil it for anyone. Well done Ross, looking forward to the next one.