intense drama, also enjoyable humer
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Enjoyed the book makes you want to not put it down. Good stopping points throughout for the busy person that want to read a little when u get a chance.

Personally I could do without some of the strong language
668077
SURE ENJOYED IT.  THE SENERY AND COSTUMES.  THE STORY WAS INTENSE.
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This movie can be intense at times, but I enjoyed the acting.
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A school hostage situation is the setting for this engaging drama. I turned off my phone so I could finish it. As with 'These Things Hidden' the plot line could be any made for TV movie, but the well developed characters and their inner monologues are so engaging it doesn't matter. Suitable for early teens up.
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This story of lovers and friends caught in the murderous tides of political discord and sectarian violence is almost Shakespearean in scope, especially with its richly lush photography and swelling surges of music. The actors in the roles of the central characters deliver compelling performances, while their Bollywood good looks make the interplay of emotions among them (and the occasional singing and dancing) fascinating to watch.

Young Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs, their long-time loyalties torn apart by the creation of Pakistan in 1947, are seen from the perspective of a well-to-do family from the much smaller (and little known) ethnic group of Parsees, who are descendants of Persian Zoroastrians. Their presence in the film provides an international audience with a point of reference that is sympathetic to neither India nor Pakistan, while setting up its Swiss-like detachment as a form a betrayal, which the narrator of the film fifty years later remembers with some remorse. The lesson, perhaps, is that sectarian violence leaves no one untouched, and even "innocent" bystanders must in some way share responsibility for it. While it simplifies the political realities of the time, it is very much worth seeing, especially for the generation that has inherited the troubled aftermath of Partition.
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The story is solid and well written, but complex and intense, especially as it reaches a crescendo towards the end  there is a lot going on, but KC Ann Wright does a good job of weaving it all together by the end. Characters are very well developed, which will become even more evident when the final twist surrounding her first husbands death is revealed. It completely blindsided me  I typically can predict whats coming, but this slant was brilliant. Second chances is the theme of the day for both Nick and Alexis. Nick harbors a lot of resentment against his first wife who left him alone with their young daughter so she could start over with someone even wealthier; Alexis first husband, her high school sweetheart, died in a tragic accident. Sparks ignite a passionate relationship between Nick and Alexis, but soon things start unraveling. Alexis dives back into her camp, which Nicks young daughter attends. Tragedy strikes, but Alexis quick thinking not only saves Nicks daughter, but eventually herself even though she is severely injured. Readers will be rewarded with a very satisfying HEA.
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Here, Andrew Davies has less propitious material than he had, later, with his production of Pride and Prejudice, but he does a superb job with an academic/historical/slightly political/romantic novel and a limited budget.  The script is perfect, as is the acting.  The interplay of British academics in a public school (i.e. what Americans would call a private prep school) is so close to reality as to suggest that we are viewing a documentary.  The drama--with both romantic conflict and academic conflict--is muted but still very intense.  The governors/trustees of the school are a special treat.  After you watch the entire miniseries you will want to read the novel or check out plot summaries of it, since there are some changes between the book and the miniseries that will be of interest.  Highly recommended.
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I'm very glad I came across "Traffic in Souls" because I thoroughly enjoyed it and was surprised how very good and entertaining such an early feature film could be.  Not only is it an excellent crime drama in itself, it has special significance for its adventurous exposure of the real-life crime problem at that time, namely white slave traffic.  The film depicts the various ways in which innocent young women were tricked and abducted, then held captive in a "den of iniquity" for the slavery market.  Emigrants arriving in New York were targeted, as were naive women from the country, and even a shop assistant who falls victim to the charms of one of the operators.  Another true-to-life aspect emphasized in this film is that the "man higher up" in the racket is a prominent and honorable member of society who pretends to be taking the lead in ridding the city of white slave trafficking.  The film also gives us a closer, more personal look into the lives of the two families involved, making it much more than just a crime story about the cops getting the bad guys in the end.  Another fascinating aspect, I found, was the means by which the main members of the operation where ultimately convicted, namely by recording their conversations with the latest technology of the time; the phonograph recording.  Futhermore, the film quality is very good throughout, and the new piano musical score by Philip Carli is also excellent, making this a really worth while film to add to any good movie collection.
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I love that this fictional drama has elements taken from the author's life experiences, which gives it a flavor of authenticity. This is an absorbing drama; once I started reading I couldn't put it down! The main character, "Chick," finds himself on the cusp of forty, his husband of 20 years dead, and wondering how to go on and what to do with his life. After a period of mourning and feeling at odds in the world, he takes a long look in the mirror and vows to begin running again. A chance encounter on the sidewalk with another runner leads to an unexpected new life filled with new friends, new family, and, at last, a new love. Whether you are gay, lesbian, transgender or straight, you will relate to this story and root for a man taking risks and starting over.
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This is an adult drama with adult themes about an Irish-American family living in Providence, Rhode Island. The main conflict centers around the older brother who is a criminal, and the younger brother who is a politician trying not to be a criminal. The writers show the good, the bad, and the ugly of making choices and having to live with the consequences.

I liked watching season 1 through season 3 on Amazon Prime so to keep the story line fresh and current in my head. The acting is top notch and the episodes are so explosive that it is difficult not to keep going to the next episode back to back all day long. The human interaction of "Brotherhood" is realistically complex which kept me riveted to the series to see how it all would sort out. The last episode of season 3 still keeps me wondering.
3297060
This isn't a tea shop cozy.  It's intense and a bit hair raising.  I enjoyed every minute of it and looking forward to reading more of the series.
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Not only did I enjoy this movie for its overall plot(s), but I found the acting to be really believable--and there were some truly challenging roles here.  Also, the "tsunami" scene was really well done:  One felt as though one really knew what it would be like to actually go through the experience.  It's not a suspense movie by any means, but one is constantly wondering what will happen next, and how everything ties together.
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A fun and sometimes intense read that is entertaining for adolences as well as adults. Grisham writes about mature subject matter without profanity, yet illustates the harsh realities of humanities dark side. Complete review is on my blog site. forschurr.blogspot.com
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Unexpected twists and turns keep this drama interesting, along with the excellent Winslet, Weaving and an excellent cast. Tight writing, luscious gowns and mayhem add up to a good time.
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This is a very interesting period drama, and Clive Owen is fantastic. I think the grittiness of it is realistic to the period as are the societal norms that the stories highlight. I enjoy it, but I could not binge watch it--it is a little too dark for that. The darkness and the lack of dimension of the female characters would be my only complaint, although even those would not keep me from continuing to watch. It is kind of Greek tragedy set in turn of the century New York and you cannot help but want to know more.
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The start is a little slow, but that is only the first episode:} This is a well written, beautifully acted Drama that has enough reality mixed with lots of good endings to entertain a wide range of people.
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"The Other Boleyn Girl" is an exciting period costume drama, very loosely based on King Henry VIII's relationship with the Boleyn sisters Anne and Mary, members of an ambitious family associated with the Royal Court, and derivative of Philippa Gregory's novel of the same name.

In 16th Century England, power politics are a family blood sport, in which the goal is to get close to the King, and stay close by any means necessary. When the dashing and handsome Henry VIII (Eric Bana) pays an official visit to the Boleyns, the family schemes to draw his attention to pretty, ambitious and eligible elder daughter Anne (Natalie Portman in full vixen mode). Through an unfortunate accident, the King instead becomes interested in plainer but honest younger daughter Mary (a superbly sympathetic Scarlett Johansson). When the two daughters are invited to court, they end up in competition to replace Henry's aging, barren queen. It is a high stakes game that the brazen Anne will do anything to win, in which the fate of the entire Boleyn family is very much at hazard.

The story falls short of historical accuracy, but many viewers are likely to be caught up in a fascinating historical melodrama, filled with a solid cast in colorful costumes, lush sets and lots of authentic location shooting. Ultimately, the movie turns on the complex relationship between the two sisters, who become bitter rivals but somehow never quite stop being sisters. Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson as Anne and Mary are fun to watch, and the story generates plenty of suspense before its dramatic ending. "The Other Boleyn Girl" is highly recommended as good entertainment. The DVD includes some nice extras.