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Reviews by Lunar Eclipse
Is there a word to describe how bad this
Posted : 1 year, 7 months ago on 20 April 2008 10:14
(A review of BloodRayne II: Deliverance)When it comes to horrible sequels, this is about as bad as they come. (Of course, the original film wasn't that much better.) Please don't waste your time or money on this film. Stick with the video games if you want Rayne.  0 comments, Reply to this entry
Death Sentence review
Posted : 1 year, 8 months ago on 15 March 2008 10:05
(A review of Death Sentence)If you've seen one revenge movie, you've pretty much seen them all. You won't find anything really different in this film so it's all a matter of whether you like the casting for it. There's lots of running though... 0 comments, Reply to this entry
Heartwarming and Sad
Posted : 2 years, 3 months ago on 9 August 2007 11:16
(A review of All the Little Animals)Bobby is an innocent young man who's never been quite the same since a car accident in his youth. Now that his mother has died, Bobby must thwart his stepfather's attempts to gain control of the family's store. Once the Fat kills Bobby's pet mouse, Bobby runs away. Then he meets an elderly gentleman who teaches him the importance of all life... Christian Bale does such a good job of portraying an innocent youth learning about all the little animals. John Hurt also does a fine job as being a father figure for Bobby during this emotional time. Seeing a dead rabbit in his arms makes you want to cry. Kindness, trust, love, death, and the sorrow of deceit, this movie will leave you in tears. 0 comments, Reply to this entry
Bonds of sisterhood.
Posted : 2 years, 4 months ago on 28 July 2007 10:13
(A review of The Secrets of Jin-Shei)Alexander's novel takes place in a mythic China known as Syai and revolves around the lives of a group of women bounded by jin-shei, a sisterhood of trust and love. Each girl has come from a different background, but they have been brought together by circumstances beyond their control. I thouroughly enjoyed reading this novel. I loved immersing myself in their stories and wishing that I could experience the adventures along with them. There are a few weaknesses in this novel such as some sisters becoming close too easily and certain facts not coming to light until later in the book that I feel should have been mentioned before then, but overall it is a wonderful read. While there is some romance, it doesn't focus exclusively on it yet the love between the sisterhood. 0 comments, Reply to this entry
Not as good for a sequel.
Posted : 2 years, 4 months ago on 28 July 2007 01:23
(A review of On Leaving Charleston)I rather like Alexandra Ripley's romance novels. I greatly enjoyed reading Charleston. However, I found this to be lacking. While it was a somewhat engaging story, I didn't really feel connected to this new set of characters. If you feel that you must read it, then by all means go ahead. Just don't expect too much. 0 comments, Reply to this entry
Vengeance in the hands of a father.
Posted : 2 years, 4 months ago on 28 July 2007 12:56
(A review of A Time to Kill)Grisham's novel seeks to answer the question at the heart of the story: to what lengths will a parent go when his little girl has been raped and judicial justice has failed? This novel has a blend of heart-wrenching sorrow and ironic humor. Yes, I found myself laughing at some points. It would be a difficult situation to be at the heart of and it's sometimes difficult to read, such as the rape scene in the beginning. Still I think it is a book that is worth reading. Murder is wrong, but can anyone say with certainty that they would do anything less if it had been their own child? 0 comments, Reply to this entry
The thoughts of a serial killer.
Posted : 2 years, 4 months ago on 25 July 2007 01:09
(A review of Killer: A Journal of Murder)Carl Panzram is a lowly criminal who has been in and out of the system since his youth. This is the film adaptation and we see the life of this individual brought to life through James Woods. Panzram is slipped writing material in order to compose his autobiography, a startling account of murder, rape, and sodomy and how the justice system works for the criminal element. If you can find Panzram's out-of-print book then I highly recommend reading it! 0 comments, Reply to this entry
Feared Swordsmen
Posted : 2 years, 5 months ago on 2 July 2007 12:28
(A review of Shinsengumi: The Shogun's Last Samurai Corps)I was excited to be able to read this book and once I got my hands on it, I was unable to put it down. There's a lot of history here so history buffs will be pleased. It's wonderful to finally have something about the Shinsengumi to read in English. However, I wished that there would have been more biographical details devoted to other members of the corps and not just their leaders. Although it sometimes gets tiring to hear the repeated phrase "propensity to kill", it was well worth the read. 0 comments, Reply to this entry
The Kingdom that you never saw!
Posted : 2 years, 10 months ago on 1 February 2007 04:03
(A review of Kingdom of Heaven - The Director's Cut (Four-Disc Special Edition))I cannot believe how different from the theatrical version this film turned out to be. So much was cut out and I believe that some of the characters suffered because of it, especially Princess Sibylla. Although it is longer, I feel that the extra footage adds a certain element of depth to the story as well as explaining some things that were confusing in the theatrical release. And I am not opposed to seeing more scenes with the stellar cast supported by such talents as Liam Neeson and Jeremy Irons! The only thing that I don't like about this set is that the movie itself is spread over two discs, but that's only because I get so into the story that I don't want to get up to change the discs! Anyone who enjoyed the theatrical version of "Kingdom of Heaven" will love the Director's Cut. 0 comments, Reply to this entry
Ghosts and Sisterhood
Posted : 2 years, 11 months ago on 10 December 2006 12:35
(A review of The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel)Diane Setterfield has woven a beautiful tale about the bonds of sisterhood and the lingering ghosts of the past. Told from the perspective of a reclusive bookworm who lives above her father's shop, we meet the bibliophile in all of us. We are also introduced to Vida Winters, a woman whose true life story opens the flood gates for more than just a look at truths. This is a fabulous novel to read and I highly recommend it! 0 comments, Reply to this entry
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