Advantages: You'll laugh yourself silly!
Disadvantages: Predictable but fun!

...This movie is hilarious! When it came out in the cinema, I chose to not go and watch it because I honestly thought it would be rubbish! How wrong was I?!! A couple of days ago, my sister bought the DVD and made me watch it. I don't think I have laughed so hard! Ben Stiller brings the character of White Goodman to life and makes it his own! His acting is fantastic; he truly is a comic genius. Along with Stiller, Vince Vaughn plays Peter La Fleur, a nemesis of White Goodman played by Stiller. The movie has some great appearances from stars Gary Cole and Jason Bateman, Chuck Norris and a brief but funny appearance from Lance Armstrong- the cyclist. The plot for Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story is a team from Peter La Fleurs gym (Average Joe's Gym) are in danger of losing their gym to their much hated rival (Globo Gym, run... Read review

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Advantages: Will have you in stitches, even the second time around!
Disadvantages: Rated 15+

...of the story, with the addition of an absolutely stunning woman involving herself in the tournement, and also a...... not so stunning woman aswell! Ben Stillers sarcasm and wit in this film certainly shines through and it honestly had me in stitches, but thats not to say he carried the other characters into this comedy. I'd say 70% of the cast had parts to play that had me laughing just as much. It's a very original film with some classic and original plots mixed together, and my reccomendation would be to RENT IT if you liked other such films as Meet The Parents, Zoolander, Road Trip, Old School, Scary Movie, Van Wilder etc. If this film has you laughing as much as me, I would also reccomend buying it for future laughs on those rainy days in. :) Kris... Read review

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Advantages: Not very long
Disadvantages: Just another sob-story

...was born and grew up in Murrayfield in 1950 (or it could be 1949, I can't find the exact date in the book), a very middle class area in Edinburgh and her parents both doctors. With three older brothers, Nicola was the youngest, and much of her childhood was spent looking after her alcoholic mother. You'll find out more about her as you read this review! Nicola Barry is now an author and journalist in Scotland. The Book and Story My copy of the book is a paperback and has a hideous picture of a 4 year old (or thereabouts) child crying wearing a pink jumper on it (different from the Ciao picture of the hardback). To be honest with a cover like and with the words "The extraordinary true story of how alcohol destroys a family" I should have known really what to expect! The book (as autobiographies do) tells the story... Read review

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Advantages: a well written book, gripping read
Disadvantages: true story - a real eye opener that is likely to bring a tear to your eye

...mother and father, and this will come as no surprise. Kevin managed to escape the bullying, neglect and hunger and was taken into care, only to be returned back home being forced to suffer once again. This book really shows how poor social services used to be - and perhaps still is. They put Kevin into an awful situation, asked him right in front of his parents, whether he wanted to be taken into care, he had no option but to say no, otherwise he knew he would get a beating that would make him suffer long after being taken into care. Kevin Lewis is now in his 30's with children of his own, but this book tells his captivating story throughout his childhood right through to his ups and downs as he entered adulthood. This just one of those books that you must read for yourself, even if true life isn't usually your thing, give... Read review

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Advantages: Will keep you laughing
Disadvantages: Has some weak, boring minutes

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Advantages: very interesting, he's done so much that i didnt know about!
Disadvantages: doesnt always go into full details on subjects he is talking about which can leave you wondering

...i picked it up in a cheap book shop and i wasnt sure what to expect. i found that he is very honest and the whole book keeps you page turning, there is so much he has gone through and talks you through the removal of 2 brain tumors and all the worry, pain and pressure they cause. which affected his life greatly. kemp tells the story behind spandau ballet, of their tours and wild all night parties, and o