Author: Elxia

Movies

The King’s Speech

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Directed by: Tom Hooper

Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter

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The movie based on true story of King George VI of the United Kingdom and his lifelong struggle to overcome his speech impediment. His wife hires an Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue in order to help him.

The movie tells a story about a friendship between the King and Lionel and historical events of that time. It was really pleasant to see it. Colin Firth was amazing as King George – you can really see how great actor he is. Really worth see it.

My rate: 9/10

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The Fate of the Furious

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Directed by: F. Gary Gray

Starring: Vin Diesel, Jason Statham, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Charlize Theron and much more.

It is the new adventures of Dom and his crew. This time Dom is being blackmailed by Cipher (Charlize Theron) to turn against his friends.

I wasn’t expecting much from this movie and still, I was disappointed. Ok, there was a lot of action, cars, and chases. But there was missing something. I liked more or less previous installments of the serie, but this movie is, in my opinion, the worst one. The plot is boring and there is a lot of poor dialogues. Even great cast does not help this movie.

I am really disappointed with this movie.

My rate: 2/10

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Kon Tiki

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Directed by: Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg

Starring: Pål Sverre Hagen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Gustaf Skarsgård.

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The movie based on true story.

The movie tells a story of explorer Thor Heyerdal, and his journey to prove that it was possible for South Americans to settle in Polynesia in pre-Columbian times.

I was very skeptical about this movie. And to be honest it was a challenge to watch it to the end. The story itself is interesting, but I couldn’t feel the atmosphere of the adventure (and it is listed as an adventure movie). Overall I am glad that I saw it because I learnt something new (and as far as I read the film is credible in history).

My rate: 5/10

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Coraline

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Directed by: Henry Selick

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The movie directed by Henry Selick and based on the book by Neil Gaiman.
It’s a story of a girl who moved to new home. Her parents are busy and don’t have a time for her. One night Coraline finds magic door that leads her to the parallel world where her Other Parents create a perfect home. Soon Coraline discovers that the magic world is a trap.
I must admit that the animation is amazing. Every character looks awesome and has so many details. I am wondering how can I describe the movie and horror for kids come to mind. It was nice to watch.

My rate: 6/10

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Argo

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Directed by: Ben Affleck

Starring: Ben Affleck, John Goodman, Bryan Cranson and Alan Arkin.

It’s based on true story of CIA operation of rescuing 6 Americans from Teheran during the hostage crisis in Iran 1979.
The movie is absolutely amazing. Exceptional acting by Ben Affleck, John Goodman, Bryan Cranson and Alan Arking. The movie succeeds in keeping attention since beginning till the end. Really worth seeing

My rate:  8/10

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My Fair Lady

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Directed by: George Cukor

Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison, and Stanley Holloway.

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The story of Eliza Doolittle, poor flower girl, and Henry Higgins, rich phonetics professor. Professor Higgins agrees to teach Eliza how to speak correctly in English. Both will have benefits of it: Eliza should find a better job, and professor Higgins will win a bet.

One of the cinematic classics. The story is very simple but well written. Great acting, great music, and great choreography. I liked it, but to be honest I was bored sometimes.

My rate: 6/10

Books

“Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert

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Publish date: 2006

Genre: Memoir

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Book tells the story of a woman who after difficult divorce decides to take a trip to find herself. She divides her journey into 3 parts: Italy – Eat, India – Pray and Love – Indonesia.

It was easy to read. However, the story is quite boring. I found interesting parts regarding places I can visit. However, parts of thought process are not speaking to me. For sure the most boring part was India. I am very disappointed with this book.

My rate: 3/10.

Music

Cyndi Lauper – “She’s so unusual”

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Release date: 1983

It’s a debut album of the American singer. It was released in 1983 by Portrait Records. I found “Girls just want to have fun” there, which for me is the most recognizable song by Cyndi. If you are a fan of the 80s, you will definitely like this album. For me, it brought back memories of great music from this period.

My rate: 7/10.

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Spiderman – Homecoming

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Directed by: Jon Watts

Starring: Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr and more.

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Peter Parker as a teenager tries to balance his life as a Spiderman with life of high school student. He finds a new threat and tries to inform Tony Stark about it with no results. Peter decides to take it on his own.

Another movie in Marvel Cinematic Universe, and in my opinion the best Spiderman movie so far. Also one of the bests in the whole MCU.
A lot of action and humor. Great acting performance. Big bravo goes, especially to Tom Holland. Showing Peter Parker as a teenager added freshness to the movie.
Also, the Vulture is one of the bests villains in MCU. The character is well written and shown. And Michael Keaton was a great choice for this role.

Overall good job! I really enjoyed the movie.

My rate: 9/10.

Books

‘4.50 from Paddington’ by Agatha Christie

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Publish date: 1957

Genre:  Crime novel

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It was the first book written by Agatha Christie, I read. After reading it, I reached for the next one eagerly.

The woman on the way to her friend, Miss Marple – the amateur detective, is witness to a murder. She sees through the window that someone is strangling another woman. The body was not found, so the police do not believe the story. Miss Marple begins an investigation that leads to a series of new murders. Our detective sends her friend, Lucy Eyelesbarrow, to hire herself in the house of suspects. While working as a maid, Lucy reports exactly what is happening in the house, what allows to solve the mystery.

Miss Marple appears as an inquisitive old woman, who can connect to the facts. The real crime story in which you will not find new technologies to support the investigation. The answer is possible thanks to logical thinking and knowledge of human nature.

In my opinion worth reading.

My rate: 8/10