“Alex Crow” serves as dull, frustrating novel
Ravens should not be allowed near writing desks, as is proved by he complete failure that is Andrew Smith’s “The Alex Crow.” […]
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Creative and savory meals make “Love and Salt” a wonderful new restaurant
Manhattan Beach recently received a new addition to their diverse restaurant choices in the downtown area. The new addition, “Love and Salt,” gives the diner a creative twist on classic American food with great service. […]
Disney’s new film, “Cinderella,” puts unique twist on classic tale
Although the characters in the film “Cinderella,” directed by Kenneth Branagh, seem one-dimensional at times, it is an entertaining film due to the new twist it puts on a classic tale, with a convincing cast, detailed imagery and a well-developed plot.
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“Unfinished Business” proves a complete failure of a comedy
“Unfinished Business” is a total disaster with an unoriginal plot, witless jokes and under-developed characters. […]
Film “Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” lacks romance
Directed by John Madden, “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” is a disappointing sequel to the film “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.” Featuring artificial character development and a rambling script, “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” fails to muster any entertainment.
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“Chappie” overwhelmed by sparse plot, characterization
“Chappie” is marred with an overwhelming amount of problems. It is poorly cast, with one-dimensional characters and overwhelming conflicting stories. The film’s creative hero is the only element that holds it back from being a complete disaster. […]
Madonna balances old, new styles in “Rebel Heart”
Madonna’s newest album, “Rebel Heart,” rightfully displays her capability of expressing insurgency and sensitivity. […]
“Seventh Son” disappoints with artificial characters, story
The medieval fantasy film “Seventh Son,” directed by Sergey Bodrov, is flawed from the start, as it is weighed down both by its dull and linear plot progression and its uncreative characters.
“Seventh Son” is a fantasy film that begins when Master Gregory (Bridges), a Spook, or a knight devoted to eradicating creatures of evil from Earth, loses his apprentice to the wicked witch queen known as Mother Malkin (Julianne Moore).
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“Evolve” stands out with creative multiplayer design
The video game “Evolve” proves to be an incredible game that has practically created its own genre. It contains cutting-edge graphics and a cat-and-mouse type gameplay with varying roles, allowing for tons of replayability and entertainment. […]
Third season of “Arrow” continues in-depth exploration of characters
The regularity of flashbacks broaden the perspective of the Green Arrow’s world, as does the engaging and constantly developing plot, which has aided “Arrow” in gaining its growing national audience. Frequent realistic action scenes coupled with intriguing characters also add to the TV show “Arrow’s” lasting appeal. […]