A walk to remember is a film too remember.

Advantages: A amazing one of a kind film, highly interesting and thought provoking
Disadvantages: none

...This film is one of the best i have ever seen when i first seen this me and my brother watched it on sky movies. I remember being so bored and for some reason assuming this film wouldn't be that great. I can honestly say i have never been more wrong, i have seen this film many times since and it still moves me to tears every time. I am not a weepy person, i don't cry easily at films but i think even if you are the toughest person who never cry's at films, you will be emotional once you have have seen this. Its a extremely moving film and very thought provoking too it really does get you thinking about life and sends a overwhelming message in my opinion it says there is no guarantees. If you watch this and have been having one of those days, you know when you think everything's going wrong and life's terrible. This is a knock back to...

danielleg1989 30.09.2009 · Read review
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Review of A Walk To Remember (DVD)

Begin to Hope

Advantages: Quirky, charming, emotive vocals, great songwriting
Disadvantages: None

...Regina Spektor follows in a long line of kooky female singer songwriters - Kate Bush, Fiona Apple and Tori Amos to name but a few - and in my opinion when it comes to singer songwriters, the wackier the better. Begin to Hope is her third studio album and second major label release and should have been the album that catapulted her to worldwide fame. Although I'd be pushed to say it quite achieved that (after all, how many of you are reading this thinking "oh yes, Regina Spektor, I know her well") it did give her a more widespread following, with airplay on Radio Two and even a slot on Jonathan Ross's chatshow. Regina Spektor was born in Moscow but grew up in New York, and this cultural mix is reflected clearly in the eclectic mix of styles she employs. She has a strong background in classical piano which is a massive strength in her...

bubblegum_princess 22.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of Begin To Hope - Regina Spektor

Play to the end

Advantages: Facinating story
Disadvantages: Long Chapters!!

...Background: I have read several novels written by Robert Goddard in the past few months. His books are usually exciting thrillers and of the ones I have read I have enjoyed his style and his storylines. So when I saw this one at my local jumble sale I was keen to purchase it at the fantastic price of just 20 pence. About the author: Robert Goddard was born in Hampshire in 1954. He is an international best selling author and was nominated for the Edgar Award for his novel 'Beyond Recall' in 1999. He has written twenty novels so far of which three are from the Harry Barnett series. The novel I am reviewing was written in 2004. Synopsis of the book: Toby Flood has come down to Brighton to appear in a play. His career has spluttered since his early success on the television and he hopes by appearing in the relatively unknown...

CPTDANIELS 07.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Play to the End - Robert Goddard

BACK TO BEDLAM.

Advantages: A fine album with great lyrical content.
Disadvantages: All ballads.

...--BACK TO BEDLAM-- James Blunt came onto the scene in 2005 with the release of this first album, the highly impressive 'Back To Bedlam'. Ex Army Captain, and guard at Buckingham Palace, Blunt totally changed his direction in life, to pour out his heart to music with the release of his hugely romantic and heartfelt debut album. I first heard the track 'You're Beautiful' playing on the radio and I wondered who the singer was, as I really liked the track. I then bought the album on the strength of it. I think a lot of people did the same. 'You're beautiful' really is an absolutely stunning song and I needed to own a copy of the album so I could play this track whenever I liked, and probably on repeat. - James Blunts first single release was 'High' in Oct 2004, which reached 148 in the charts, though I don't remember hearing...

Morning_Becomes_Electra 29.04.2008 · Read review
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Review of Back To Bedlam - James Blunt

A time to reflect

Advantages: Emotive, some haunting performances, good cast, makes you think
Disadvantages: None really, maybe a little long but it kept my interest

...First off I'd like to say that this is an impulse review. I knew my 200th review was on the horizon and given the big news of the day, that most everyone is (or certainly should be) aware of, that being the inauguration of Barak Obama as the new President of the United States, I thought this would perhaps be a poignant time to finally get around to reviewing this movie, that I saw a week or so ago. I'm hopeful that whats happened today shows how far things have changed and its good to have such movies to act as historical reminders of the way things used to be... Also I will try to re-rate where possible and as soon as I can but I am a little busy soon after posting this. You can just read this and comment if you feel you'd like to and leave it at that, im not desperate for rates, its totally up to you but of course I will try and re...

IzzyS 20.01.2009 · Read review
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Review of A Time To Kill (DVD)

~ Bridge To Terabithia~

Advantages: Excellent acting, Great story, Good Soundtrack
Disadvantages: none

...Bridge To Terabithia This weekend while visiting a friend we decided to have a relaxed afternoon and stick on a film and have a glass of wine. As her ten year old son was with us we decided to watch the children?s movie Bridge to Terabithia. I have heard of the film before but didn?t really know much about it. I didn?t know who was in it, what it was about or who made the film which sometimes I think it is a good idea not knowing anything about it. I quite like these children fantasy films like The Narnia films so I thought this couldn?t be too bad. What I like about children?s DVD?s is that they are presented really nicely and this DVD was no exception. It had an outer cardboard cover and the front cover was colourful and looked very magical, which would help attracting kids to buy it (or rather their parents). Another aspect...

blackmagicstar4 06.04.2009 · Read review
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Review of Bridge To Terabithia (DVD)

A WALK TO REMEMBER

Advantages: dvd features commentary by actors, nicholas sparks, etc
Disadvantages: nothing

...Information: Year 2002 Taglines: It all comes down to who?s by your side/ She didn?t belong, She was misunderstood, and she would change him forever. Spoken Languages: English, French (dubbed in Québec) Subtitles: English, Spanish, French Audio: Dolby Digital Ratings: Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, language and some sensual material. THIS CONTAINS SPOILERS!!! A Walk to Remember remains my all time favorite movie. Sure the plot holds a common thematic element to many other movies- the perfect couple who gets separated by death. Sure it is a typical cliché in many love stories: The cool guy and the nerdish girl start going out. But what, according to me really really differentiates this movie from any other movie is the pure undiluted charm and chemistry between the actors. Portrayed by Shane West and Mandy...

rexona1234 28.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of A Walk To Remember (DVD)

The Rise to Power

Advantages: good story, excellent acting, scenery and music
Disadvantages: bloody battle scenes and subtitles may not appeal to all

...Young Temudgin is the son of the Mongol Khan (leader) and as he is now 10 he sets of with his Father to pick his bride. Temudgin upsets his father by picking his bride from a different tribe so peace cannot be made. Temudgin falls insistently in love with Bort and says he will return when he is 15 to marry her. Temudgin is about to have his world turned upside down when his father gets murdered and the second in commend of the tribe start rioting and taking over, as Temudgin is rightfully the new Khan he is told that when he becomes a man he will be killed as Mongols do not kill children. Temudgin now has to leave his mother and set out on his own to the mountain where he can pray to the God of the Blue Sky for help and guidance. Along the way Temudgin makes a blood brother and starts to find the strength to protect himself. He does...

sewbizzie 26.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Mongol - The Rise To Power Of Genghis Khan (DVD)

~ Return to the Frontline ~

Advantages: Realism of War, Opinions from soldiers and locals.
Disadvantages: none

...Return to the Frontline ~ I brought this DVD after watching the first series from Ross Kemp last year. I have always shared an interest in these war documentaries and this series interested me not just because of the actor Ross but also of the reality of the Afghanistan War we are currently fighting. This series is a five part documentary which was aired on Sky One and shows Ross Kemp staying and following the action of modern warfare by British Soldiers. In the two series he and a small film crew take part in operations and follow the soldiers into the frontline with the Taliban. The series is very addictive and when I had received the series on DVD from Play.com I watched the whole thing in two nights. I think it is a great way of showing civilians what our soldier go through in the most dangerous war at current time. It...

blackmagicstar4 15.04.2009 · Read review
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Review of Ross Kemp - Return To Afghanistan (DVD)

Raimi's Return To Horror

Advantages: Amusing, quirky, comedy horror
Disadvantages: A touch predictable

...The name Sam Raimi first rang around Hollywood 28 years ago when his low budget horror movie The Evil Dead trounced over various big budget horror movies. Evil Dead got a lot of attention and in many countries it attracted so much bad publicity it ended up being banned. Raimi stuck faithfully with the horror genre for some time trying allsorts of movies, most notably the Spiderman movies. But it was always felt that Raimi would return to the genre that made him famous, and Drag Me To Hell is that movie. Raimi always operated on a very tongue in cheek manner, and while he likes to scare his audiences he also wants to amuse them. Drag Me To Hell is a horror movie that anyone can enjoy, even if your not that enamored with the genre. The movie circles around Christine (Alison Lohman) who works as a mortgage advisor in a bank, promotion is...

sghawken 14.09.2009 · Read review
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Review of Drag Me To Hell (DVD)