It's such fun to see Pierce Brosnan and Stephanie Zimbalist in their ...
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It's such fun to see Pierce Brosnan and Stephanie Zimbalist in their early renditions of this really good and well-done mystery series.
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This review is for the audio book.

I am a huge fan of Marshall Karp (THE RABBIT FACTORY: Lomax & Biggs Crime Series), so I am thrilled he has joined James Patterson for this new series. The premise is a psycho wannabe actor/director/producer disrupting "Hollywood On The Hudson" week in New York. Enter NYPD detectives Zach Jordan & his new partner, Kylie MacDonald (Zach's ex-girlfriend who is now married to a film producer).

The twists and turns are fascinatingly fun with a distinctive blended voice of Karp and Patterson. High fives to narrators Edoardo Ballernini and Jay Snyder who did a superb job.
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This was a fun one to watch.  They did well together in this movie, Clint is the usual soft spoken and clearly an unusual character that finds this nun, (so she pretends)  He gets injured and she has to take the arrow on thru his body.  It is fun to watch and she ends up a part of a group of ladies of the evening.  Didn't know that they had them back in that day.  They end up together to fight off the group of bad guys and she is a part of the surprise ending.  She was no Nun, and the whole picture is full of excitement and good casting.
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The acting was excellent and I could really sympathize and feel Claire's(Annette Benning) madness.  The cinematography was beautiul,  especially the underwater scenes.  The murders are quick and so this is  more of a thriller than a horror film and it definetely was entertaining.  Some of the uses of apples was so funny and wildly original.  The scene  with young Vivian killing the nurse and escaping as Claire follows is  absolutely breathtaking.  This is a serious looney film and Downy Jr.  is  really cool as the psychopathic maniac.  I rented this first  and then I  brought it on DVD. I'd reccommend.
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This Norwegian film is such great fun. We open with a man who is a headhunter by day and an art thief the rest of the time.  He uses both to maintain an absolutely lavish lifestyle. He then steals a painting from one of his headhunting clients who was a tracker and killer for the military,  This is where the fun begins, a cat and mouse game where there is one audacious attempt to kill after another.  The pace is electric on this and the adventure is first rate. There are multiple twists and turns. This film shows that action adventure films can be done with creativity and intelligence.

note: my husband also viewed this on netflix instant. he liked it but was complaining about its being so violent.  i seem to have a higher tolerance for graphic violence than he does. so if violence really bothers you, you may not like it as much as i did.

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What an homage to the classic spy thriller--all the elements are there and Brosnan makes it so enjoyable to watch.
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Totally enjoyed this thriller. Would liked to have seen a little more Kidder because I loved the importance of her role. Great acting and I was surprised by the outcome. Oh, and Jared Zirilli, need I say more?
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I am one of those people that has been a fan of these series all along. I liked it when it started as more of a horror series and I still liked it when it moved over to a realm in which debauchery run rampant. As long as the story is fun to read and there are new elements in each of the books, I keep having fun. Anita is a great character and I enjoy reading about how her character and powers evolve from one installment to the next.

In this book Hamilton clearly caters to the critics that claim she had turned into erotica and that the plots were gone. She definitely puts work on creating an engaging story, and does so extremely well. Anita receives a persuasive calling card from the maniacal vampire Vittorio and thus ends up in Vegas searching for him and trying to help the local law enforcement figure out a series of brutal killings. I enjoyed the description of how Anita has to show the local cops and SWAT units that she has what it takes to work with them even though she is a woman. The "whose d... is bigger conversations" are fun and if you like Anita's wit like I do, you will have a blast.

Anita is joined in Vegas by Edward, Olaf and Bernardo and later by other fan favorites. This provides us with additional entertainment. We also get to learns about new creatures and evolving powers. Of course, we get to see a bit more about Marmee Noir. Finally, Hamilton decides to hold off on the sex scenes until towards the end, and when she opens the faucet, the scenes pour out.

There are a couple of things that led me to take down the rating in this book. The set up for the action is a little too long. I mentioned how I enjoyed the back and forth between Anita and the male officers, but Hamilton takes it a little too far, stalling the start of the chase. Also, once the chase starts there are a couple of hiatus that slow down the pace going back to the same topic. But the main problem with this novel resides in the ending. We have a huge buildup in terms of the confrontation we are expecting at the end. As we get closer and closer we find ourselves reading faster and faster to reach this point. But once we get there, it comes and goes so fast and with so little fanfare that it feels like Hamilton just wanted to wrap up the story and did not want to bother to do it in the way the story deserved.

I still have to say that this was one enjoyable novel and if you are a fun of the series and like "hearing" Anita talk and her wit, you won't be disappointed. There is also a nice balance between plot and sex, which has not always been the case lately. It's a shame we also got the weak points mentioned above, because without those this could have been truly superb.
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The music for Pierce Brosnan's 2nd James Bond action thriller is terrific. Aside from the title song, my favourite cue is "Paris And Bond." As an added bonus, we also get another song AND Moby's remix of The James Bond Theme. I recommend this soundtrack.
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It's easy to discuss 'Killing Zoe's problems; they are, after all, plentiful and in clear view. It's hard to deny, though, that it's an incredibly entertaining movie. It's important not to be misled by the treacherous phrase 'from the creators of Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction'; Killing Zoe was directed by Roger Avary, who may has a co-writer's credit on Pulp Fiction but his part in it was quite small; in Reservoir Dogs all his actually did was write the radio dialogue that runs in the background. Quentin Tarantino was executive producer, but clearly had no influence on the creative side of the movie. The presence of Tarantino's name on the Killing Zoe DVD is a double-ended sword; on the one hand, it's what made me notice it and pick it up in the first place, and I'm sure it helped a lot in the film's sales when it was first released. On the other, it inevitably creates some high expectations, and these can hinder your enjoyment from the movie, as they did mine. Because while Killing Zoe shares with Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction some themes of crime, drugs, sex and honor among thieves, it shares none of Tarantino's witty, sarcastic edge and cultural awareness.

If, however, you remember to steer clear of these expectations - and if you like this kind of movie, of course - then you're bound to enjoy Killing Zoe. It's a fast-paced, entertaining crime story with lots of violence, some sense of humor, some sex and a lot of atmosphere. Very good performances are also given by the beautiful Julie Delpy ("the prostitute with a heart of gold") and Jean-Hugues Anglade ("the psychopathic sadist"), who plays one of the coolest villains of the 90's (who's more than a bit similar to Gary Oldman's fantastic Agent Stansfield from 'Leon'), and these two almost make up for the unimpressive leading man we have in Eric Stoltz - who, though he made a fine career for himself playing small character roles in fantastic films from Pulp Fiction to Singles, had not proven himself as a capable lead since his breakthrough performance as a disfigured boy in Mask - who plays a rather unlikable and uninteresting hero.

Killing Zoe is a featherweight film with absolutely no depth to the story or characters, that generally likes waving around the sex and violence for the sake of sex and violence, which are sometimes unnecessarily excessive (like the far too long sex scene at the beginning, or the gory image of the dying man near the end); it's not a very intelligent crime movie, and it won't stick with you, but it's great entertainment, with fantastic atmosphere, and for any fan of the genre - one who is not easily offended (and you'll be amazed at how dirty a dirty joke sounds in French even if you don't understand one word) - it's well worth seeing. Keep your expectations low, and you'll have lots of fun.
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After Goldeneye, this is my favorite Brosnan Bond movie. Die Another Day is very close behind. What makes this one so enjoyable is the unique, yet fathomable plot. It has many similarities with Daniel Craig's Skyfall in that regard. If you like a "femme fatale" you are really in for a treat.
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Sexy cool psycho thriller with excellent performances by headliners AnnaLynne McCord as sadistic Sadie, Billy Zane as two-timing Kevin and Viva Bianca as Jennifer, who just wants to have a good time.

Fantastic fun.
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The mood of the beginning of In Bruges perfectly conveys that sense of boredom and pen-tapping that Colin Farrells character Ray is feeling upon arriving in fu**ing Bruges with fellow hitman buddy Ken (Brendan Gleeson).  You almost cant wait to finish the film in much the same way that Ray cant wait to get the call from leader Harry (Ralph Fiennes) to give them their job so they can do it and be on their way.  The filmmakers did a great job of forcing you to feel that Bruges-related weariness.  (Man, Bruge citizens must have been pissed at this movie.)

Anyway, it wasn't long (okay, maybe twenty minutes in or so) before I realized I was actually thoroughly enjoying the film.  While some of the scenes were humorous (like the first fight scene in the film, for example), they often weren't funny enough to make me laugh out loud, save for one or two scenes. I actually found the drama element to be more engaging than the comedic one.

The acting here was pretty spot-on, especially that of the midget  - I mean, dwarf - Jimmy (Jordan Prentice).  He acted his ass off.  And going into the film, I had known that Ray carried with him a strong sense of guilt, though I figured the big reveal would prove that the guilt was over something thats actually pretty hilarious, considering the humor element of the film.  However, I learned much sooner than I thought that my expectations couldn't have been further from the truth.

Its actually pretty sad and understandable why Ray would feel the way he does, both about the first target he is ordered to kill and the accidental aftermath that follows.  I have to agree with Harry on this one - having done what Ray did, I may too have to just put the gun in my mouth and end it all right at that moment.  How do you live with yourself after making a mistake like that?  Hell, how do you live with yourself after killing that kind of target?

And, of course, despite Rays utter hatred for Bruges, a hatred that Harry cant fathom (or, rather, angrily disputes), he just cant seem to put the place behind him, something thats actually pretty laughable later on.

In Bruges is a slow boil, it simmers for a while like an AMC show (Im looking at you, Mad Men and The Walking Dead) before you realize that you're in too deep and you're enjoying yourself for it.  Though, unfortunately, as seems to be the coincidental case with many of the films I have recently watched, In Bruges also ends in a choose-your-own-adventure kind of way with its ambiguity.

In choosing how you think the film will end, you're essentially trying to decide which of two characters you agree with more.  Do you agree that someone should be given a second chance to redeem him or herself, despite screwing up pretty royally?  Or do you feel that the mistake that was made was one that simply cannot be forgiven?

Ten bucks, though, says the hotel owners baby was a boy.  It would make sense, given the circumstances.
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This movie is fun from start to finish and sexy.  The actors are great especially Eliza Swenson who plays Nurse Sally.  Her scene killing Dr. Dixon played by Barry Ratcliffe is fantastic.  I would definately recommend this movie for the fun, the action, the blood, the [...], and the cheap thrills associated with campy slash!
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This book was a really fun read. My only complaint involves a couple of drowsy workdays from staying up late to read "just one more chapter" before bed.

Cassie's invisibility and her resulting detachment from "normal" people make her the perfect assassin, and her meticulous research of her targets leaves a "natural death" every time. Her reputation in the shady world of wealthy assassin-seekers keeps her busy, but makes her a target when one of her kills pisses off a bad guy the likes of whom she's not encountered before. Further complicating things, she discovers that she's not quite as invisible as she thought...sometimes. And connections to other humans are messy. Soon this cold-blooded assassin is zipping around the world trying to save the good guys, slaughter the bad guys, and redeem herself to the few people who know she exists, her only lifeline to the real world.

Cassies complicated nature  two sides of the same tarnished coin  kept the story interesting. I never knew what she would do next. On one side shes a remorseless killer for hire who doesnt blink at the notion  or sight  of blood and gore. On the other shes a woman dishing out deliciously horrible, richly deserved justice to the kind of people whose bank accounts would shield them from the pitifully inequitable, watered-down punishment they might otherwise receive through traditional, legal means. I have to admit cheering her on while she did some truly inhumane things. To truly inhumane people.

And through it all, her biggest asset is also her biggest handicap. Being invisible and inaudible to others means absolute loneliness, which is horrible enough, but less obvious is its impact on her day-to-day life. Shes rich, but she cant go grocery shopping, make travel and hotel arrangements, even drive a car. Or see a doctor if she's sick or hurt. (Well, she can see them...but they can't see her.) She has to rely on others for those things, and we all know that others are not always reliable.

As a bonus, the author provides some wonderfully scenic descriptions of the locations Cassie visits. Venice, Copenhagen, Africa, Mexico. And also Ohio, which was not that exciting for me, since I live there, but it was familiar!

I cant wait for the next book. And I hope Lt. Gomez shows up again. That woman was some scary, ball-busting fun, too.
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The latest version of the Steve McQueen classic.  This is a very well done update of this cat-and-mouse game.  Both Brosnan and Russo are radiant in their roles and play off one another beautifully. This is a very enjoyable movie, the Blu-ray is excellent although this is not a film that really needs it.
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Pierce Brosnan plays a British spy in this film but in a closer-to-reality scenario.  No gadgets, no powerful weapons, no Aston Martin's.  Okay, he gets to drive a BMW for about 5 minutes, but without the surface-to-air missiles.  And fine, he still gets the ladies...  Despite the lack of intense action the story is intriguing and clever.  Everyone has their own interests in mind and it's amazing and sometimes funny to see what they will say and do to get things to work in their favor.  Definitely an entertaining film.  The Blu-Ray version is an improvement over the DVD version, but I have seen better quality video in other Blu-Ray releases.