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Persuader (Jack Reacher 7) by Lee Child | Book Review

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From the explosive opening to the haunting unraveling of a decade-old mystery, Persuader takes Jack Reacher to darker, grittier depths than ever before. With a narrative that toggles between present-day vengeance and past regrets, Lee Child masterfully amps up the tension, leaving you questioning every twist. What happened ten years ago that still haunts Reacher? And how far will he go to set things right? Dive into the action-packed thriller that challenges Reacher’s moral code like never before.

The Count of Monte-Cristo (2024) Movie Review | Revenge Served Cold: A Riveting Revival of a French Classic

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The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre de la Patellière and Matthieu Delaporte is a visually stunning and emotionally gripping adaptation of Dumas' classic. Pierre Niney shines as Edmond Dantès, delivering a performance that balances raw emotion with the cool calculation of revenge. The production value is exquisite, with grand sets and rich details that immerse you in 19th-century France. The film explores timeless themes of betrayal, redemption, and justice, all while keeping the audience hooked with its well-paced narrative and captivating character arcs.

American Assassin (Movie Review) | Formulaic But O’Brien Shines

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Michael Cuesta (Director), Vince Flynn (Novels) CASTDylan O'BrienMichael KeatonSanaa LathanShiva NegarTaylor Kitsch Review Michael Cuesta’s American Assassin presents a familiar tale of revenge and espionage, but unfortunately, its script by Stephen Schiff, Michael Finch, Edward Zwick, and Marshall Herskovitz falls victim to predictability and a sense of déjà vu. While the storyline follows the well-trodden … Continue reading American Assassin (Movie Review) | Formulaic But O’Brien Shines

Arsenic and Old Lace (Movie Review) | Fun & Captivating

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Frank Capra (Director)CASTCary GrantPriscilla LaneRaymond MasseyJosephine HullJean AdairJohn AlexanderPeter LorreBased on the play "Arsenic and Old Lace" by Joseph Kesselring Review This was my first Cary Grant movie. I kind of knew the name, I'd heard about him, even though I thought his first name was Gary. This 1944 movie is amazing, I went in … Continue reading Arsenic and Old Lace (Movie Review) | Fun & Captivating

Shooter (2007) | Movie Review

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Antoine FuquaCASTMark WahlbergMichael Peña Danny GloverKate MaraElias KoteasRhona MitraRade ŠerbedžijaNed BeattyBased on Point of Impact (1993) by Stephen Hunter Review I've been interested in this movie for years. Why didn't I watch it? I was invested in the Ryan Philippe-lead TV series and didn't want the movie to spoil it for me. This movie has suspense, corruption, … Continue reading Shooter (2007) | Movie Review