The Good “Positive sustainability brand message”. “Reasonable value”. “Practical”. “Natural and pleasant smell”. “Acidity developing well”. “Good natural sweetness”. “Well balanced”. “Full flavour”. “Natural flavour”. “Smooth taste and aftertaste”. “Some distinctive taste variety”. “Nicely session-able”. The Bad “No dryness, which was promised”. “Absent of promised carbonation”. “Bland packaging”. “Acidity lacking initially”. “Thin mouthfeel”. “No bitterness”. […]
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#291 Hostel: Part III (2011) – (6.5/10).
Hostel: Part III (2011) – (6.5/10) – “Clear plot with some surprises, better than part II ”. The Good “Surprising opening ”. “Psychological elements”. “Action-packed ending”. “Memorable ending”. The Bad “Uncertain genre”. “Repetitive themes”. “Tension climax limited”. Introduction On February 26th 2021, I posted my first Hostel horror movie review. Fast forward just over a […]

#290 Hostel: Part II (2007) Horror movie review
– (5.5/10) – “Occasional vulnerability, but lacking special effects”. The Good “Occasional sense of vulnerability”. “Slight ending twist”. “Facial expressions used well”. “Volume appropriately changed ”. The Bad “Lacking visual effects”. “Lacking lighting changes”. “Lacking camera shots”. “Mediocre acting”. “Slow plot progression at times”. Introduction On February 26th 2021, I posted my first Hostel horror […]

#286 Silent hill 2006 Horror movie review – (8.5/10) – “Thought provoking, gory and action-packed”.
The Good “Emotions enhance distress”. “Volume varied cleverly”. “Unusual features frequently”. “Horror shown immediately”. “Scene set well”. “Distinctive plot”. “Variety of music used”. “Evil presented visually”. “Darkness used well”. “Plenty of mystery”. “Settings varied well”. “Gore used”. The Bad “Dated effects”. “Plot unclear at times”. “Occasionally slow”. Introduction Silent hill is a 2006 Horror/Mystery movie, […]

#285 Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) “Surprisingly funny and light-hearted” – (8.0/10).
The Good “Frequently changed scenery”. “Plenty of action”. “Some good acting”. “Some good comedy”. “Improving comedy”. The Bad “Superficial character attachment”. “Lack of tension” . “No real twists”. Introduction Jumanji: The Next level is a 2019 Action/Adventure/Comedy movie. Impact Jamanji began with some basic background and context, like the original. It was clear the plot […]

#284 The Green room restaurant review – Colchester (4/5)
Introduction Hello fellow, fellows. Enjoy my first restaurant review below !! I visited the Green room restaurant Colchester for a meal out with family. Summary I was immediately made to feel welcome by friendly staff. I opted for the chicken supreme, followed by the rhubarb crumble. The chicken was perfectly cooked and well presented. It […]

#283 Don’t breathe 2 “Slow start, strong finish” -(8.0/10).
Don’t breathe 2 “Slow start, strong finish” -(8.0/10). The Good “Tension building sounds”. “Developed sense of vulnerability”. “Mood contrast”. “Brutality and gore feature”. The Bad “Less character attachment than original”. “Predictable plot till final 30 minutes”. Introduction Don’t breathe 2 is a 2021 Action/Crime/Horror movie. Impact There was action early on in the movie, with […]

#278 Sidra El Gaitero semi-seca cider review – “Vibrant, lively, and well balanced”- (9.0/10).
Sidra El Gaitero semi-seca cider review The Good “Good carbonation level”. “Well balanced”. “Balanced sweetness”. “Natural flavour”. “Harshness a well balanced part of the character”. “Pleasant, persistent aftertaste”. “Good scent”. “Confident acidity”. “Practical”. “Good value”. The Bad “Dryness absent”. “Slightly thin mouthfeel”. “Lacking a little complexity”. Packaging El Gaitero means “the piper” in Spanish, which […]

#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. […]

