#277 Now you see me – 2013 Heist movie review – “Action-packed and unexpected” – (8/10). 

Now you see me 2013 Heist movie review – “Action-packed and unexpected” – (8/10).  The Good  “Strong camera work”. “Good acting”.  “Fear of the unknown used well”. “Plot twists”.  “Action packed”.  The Bad  “Tough to follow at times”.  “Scenes were a little repetitive”.  “Too many perspectives”.  Introduction  Now you see me is a 2013 Crime/Mystery/Thriller […]

#276 The Beta test – Horror review – “Strong beginning and finish, slightly one dimensional mystery” – (7.5/10). 

The Good  “Thought-provoking finish”.  “Tension built well”.  “Darker romantic themes used well”.  “Gore and nightmares feature”. “Frequent setting changes”. “Mind captivating finale”. The Bad  “One dimensional plot”.  “Insufficient scares for Horror”. “Genre unclear”. Introduction  The Beta test is a Comedy, Horror, and Thriller movie, according to IMDb.  Horror impact  Gore was notable from the off. […]

#275 Interstellar movie (8/10) – “Rich in action, emotion, and thought-provoking”. 

Interstellar movie (8/10) – “Rich in action, emotion, and thought-provoking”. The Good  “Clever ending”. “Engaging characters”. “Frequent setting changes”.  “A number of plot twists”.  The Bad  “Need a long time to watch”. “Takes a while to get into the flow”.  Introduction  Interstellar is a 2014 Adventure, Drama, Sci-fi movie.  Sci-fi impact  Sometimes how things make […]

#272 Christmas Crafty nectar No. 7 Craft cider review !! – “Well rounded and Oaky” – (9/10). 

Christmas Crafty nectar No. 7 Craft cider review !! – “Well rounded and Oaky” – (9/10). The Good  “Warming natural and oaky smell”.  “Eye catching bottle” “Modern and consumer centred brand”.   “Pleasantly tangy”. “Medium dryness as promised”.  “Sufficient sweetness”. “Characterful woody taste”.  “Rich and natural taste”. “Full flavour”.  “Very well balanced”.  “Nicely session-able”.  “Great medium […]

#268 Kopparberg Spiced apple cider review “Distinctive, but dull” – (6.5/10). 

The Good “Practical”. “Natural and warming smell”. “Some character”. “Somewhat natural taste”. “Well balanced”. “Fairly smooth taste”. “Pleasant aftertaste of cinnamon”. The Bad  “Unclear band message”. “Dull bottle design”. “Expensive”. “Carbonation too light”. “Weak tang”. “No dryness”. “Lacking sweetness”. “No bitterness”. “Weak taste”. “Thin mouthfeel”. Note: Virus present when sampling  Packaging  Kopparberg is a town […]

#267 Brighton adventure article 2021

Brighton adventure article  Introduction  With my last seaside trips to Great Yarmouth and Worthing in 2019, needless to say it had been a while … Reasons I suppose include uncertainty about Covid rules, travel being banned and a busy university and work schedule. After writing a lengthy essay and battling through some work placements, it […]

#266 Jennifer’s body 2009 movie review – “A good Halloween film” – (6.5/10). 

Jennifer’s body 2009 movie review – “A good Halloween film” – (6.5/10). Introduction  With Halloween fast approaching, we all need a good Horror fix !! Jennifer’s body is a 2009 Comedy/Horror, so fits the bill.  Style  The movie was told from the perspective of the main character and immediately was action packed. The scene was […]

#261 Berry Set Go !! Smoothie review – “A bit too watery” (6.25/10).  

Berry Set Go !! Smoothie review – “A bit too watery” (6.25/10).  The Good  “Natural and fresh smell”. “Natural flavour throughout”. “Fruity and tangy aftertaste”. “Reasonable flavour strength”. “Smooth and tangy taste”. “Session-able”. “Taste quite fruity”. “Developing fruity tang”. The Bad  “Not fully balanced”.  “Unclear brand message”. “Bland branding”. “Mouthfeel too thin”. “Weak smell”. “Taste […]

 #259 The Hunt Horror (2020)  “Odd opening, but clarity and excitement by the finale”.  – (7.5/10). 

Introduction  Our Horror posts are back with The Hunt. The Hunt is a 2020 (Horror/Action/Thriller) movie.  Impact  The Hunt began with a slightly odd scene, which didn’t feature anything particularly scary or Horror-related. The opening was therefore a little underwhelming, until gore began to feature more frequently. Tension-building was rather absent at times, but this […]