hur74Vety
Ottawa Public Library
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The CircleThe Circle, DVDLe Cercle : Le Pouvoir De Tout Changer
DVD - 2017DVD, 2017
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Apr 28, 2018
Battle of the SexesBattle of the Sexes, DVDLa Bataille Des Sexes
DVD - 2017DVD, 2017
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Feb 25, 2018
An EducationAn Education, Book
Book - 2010Book, 2010
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Sep 27, 2011
AlienAlien, DVD
DVD - 2014DVD, 2014
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Sep 27, 2011
Run Lola runRun Lola run, Book
Book - 2000 | GermanBook, 2000. Language: German
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Sep 18, 2011
The King and IThe King and I, DVDLe Roi Et Moi
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Sep 08, 2011
MessengerMessenger, Book[the Story of Joan of Arc]
Book - 2000Book, 2000
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Sep 08, 2011
Comment:
What a disaster. This is a modernized, Hollywood version of the story of Joan of Arc. Most of the story has been fictionalized, over-inflated, or made to be overly-dramatic. I don't know what was going on with Joan's visions in this adaptation - she's supposed to have seen Saint Michael, Saint Margaret, and Saint Catherine, not a random boy and a man who looks like Jesus. And her acting was way too dramatic - I think the director might have been going for the effect of making her appear like a lunatic, but, in my opinion, it went overboard. I forced myself to watch 40min of it and couldn't go any further. This film is not worth your time. A better adaptation is "Joan of Arc" starring Leelee Sobiesky (I don't think the library has it though). Now that's a good film!What a disaster. This is a modernized, Hollywood version of the story of Joan of Arc. Most of the story has been fictionalized, over-inflated, or made to be overly-dramatic. I don't know what was going on with Joan's visions in this adaptation -…
Suitability
Ages 16
Contains Violence, Sexual content
ArthurArthur, Book
Book - 2011Book, 2011
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Aug 24, 2011
Comment:
I actually like this version better than the original, though it has been modernized and some scenes are silly. But overall this is a good adaptation with a great sense of humour while still maintaining a serious air.
Suitability
Ages 12
Contains Sexual content
BuriedBuried, Book
Book - 2011Book, 2011
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Aug 24, 2011
The HoursThe Hours, DVD
DVD - 2017DVD, 2017
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Aug 23, 2011
Comment:
A dark, sappy, boring film. It's too poetic - to the point that all meaning is in the words and no further. It's one of those films that tries too hard, but never reaches what it sought.
Suitability
Ages 13
True GritTrue Grit, DVD
DVD - 2011DVD, 2011
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Aug 20, 2011
Suitability
Ages 13
Contains Violence
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Aug 20, 2011
Comment:
Nowhere near as good as the first three books in the series! It took until half-way through the book for it to get interesting, and even then it wasn't any where near as suspenseful as her other books. This is a blatant disappointment because Ms. Britain was such a great storyteller, her characters were very relatable and likeable. With the onset of Blackveil Ms. Britian has begun to stretch the story out in order to make more books, so that she can make more money. The series has become more boring, predictable, and sensationalized - the exact opposite of what it used to be. Hopefully the next one is better.Nowhere near as good as the first three books in the series! It took until half-way through the book for it to get interesting, and even then it wasn't any where near as suspenseful as her other books. This is a blatant disappointment because Ms.…
Suitability
Ages 13
Contains Violence, Sexual content
Four LionsFour Lions, Book
Book - 2011Book, 2011
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Aug 20, 2011
Comment:
This film was absolutely hilarious! I enjoyed every minute of it! It was much better and much funnier that I would have ever expected.
Suitability
Ages 14
Contains Coarse language, Violence, Sexual content
Source CodeSource Code, Book
Book - 2011Book, 2011
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Aug 20, 2011
Comment:
I really, really, enjoyed this film. The idea of it was fantastic. It was suspenseful and ended with something to think about - the mark of a great movie. Films with this theme and idea have been made before, but Source Code was very well done. The addition of Russell Peters into the cast was a great idea.I really, really, enjoyed this film. The idea of it was fantastic. It was suspenseful and ended with something to think about - the mark of a great movie. Films with this theme and idea have been made before, but Source Code was very well done. The…
Suitability
Ages 12
Calendar GirlsCalendar Girls, DVD
DVD - 2004DVD, 2004
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Aug 18, 2011
I Am Number FourI Am Number Four, Book
Book - 2011Book, 2011
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Aug 16, 2011
Comment:
Boring. It's suited more for younger teen audiences. I think that the author of the book that this film is based on was just jumping on the whole Twilight series bandwagon.
Suitability
All ages
Good Night, and Good LuckGood Night, and Good Luck, Book
Book - 2006Book, 2006
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Aug 16, 2011
The Kite RunnerThe Kite Runner, Book
Book - 2008Book, 2008
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Aug 16, 2011
Suitability
Ages 14
Contains Violence, Sexual content
Miracle PlanetMiracle Planet, Book
Book - 2005Book, 2005
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Aug 16, 2011
Comment:
Amazing documentary! I really, really enjoyed it. The information in it is thorough and very interesting. The narration, graphics, and music were all well done.
Summary:
A documentary narrated by Christopher Plummer that describes the development of the Earth and the life it fostered from the beginning of the world to modern times.
Suitability
Ages 10
Secret SocietiesSecret Societies, BookThe Dark Mysteries of Power Revealed
Book - 2009Book, 2009
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Aug 16, 2011
The UniverseThe Universe, BookThe Complete Season Three
Book - 2009Book, 2009
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Aug 16, 2011
Comment:
Not as good as the first two seasons. The titles were often misleading and weren't as interesting as they could have been.
The RainmakerThe Rainmaker, DVDL'idéaliste
DVD - 2017DVD, 2017
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Aug 12, 2011
The Joy of ScienceThe Joy of Science, Book
Book - 2001Book, 2001
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Aug 12, 2011
Jane Austen's Life, Society, WorksJane Austen's Life, Society, Works, Book
Book - 2001Book, 2001
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Aug 09, 2011
Comment:
Boring. Not worth the watch. There are far too many other nonfiction works on Jane Austen that are far better than this.
AppaloosaAppaloosa, Book
Book - 2009Book, 2009
hur74Vety's rating:
Added Aug 08, 2011
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