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The movie's plot was actuallyinteresting  however the details and the unfolding of the story left much to be desired. The soul of the movie feels night. I like the female empowerment model for Young women, but it does not do so very subtly. At times you feel like it is beating you over the head with it. Millie Brown’s acting and 4th wall break was cute and endearing, but I can see others feeling anoyed after some repetition of this. The other acting was not my favorite. The filler content Felt excessive. However, The family feeling journey was worth the work. I had wished the movie was a 90 min endeavor. I give the movie a 6.5/10 overall.

The new Netflix show “Shadow and Bone” which is based on the books series of the same name, appealed to me in a few ways. This of you who may now me, I cherish things that are of older ages especially things that are medieval, viking, 17th century Europe, cowboy times, steam age, and of course anything steam punk. I love parchment papers, quills, old books, leather bound books, bags , and clothing. Brass items such as looking glass, compass, etc. and my fascination with trees, wood and paper. So a fantasy story about magic , with mythical creatures , taking place in 1800’s Prague , sounded right up my alley.  Let me just say that if you did not like Harry Potter and Chronicles of Narnia and Hunger Games , this may not be be right show for you. I have to admit this is a little more teen love story that magicall mayhem but I will forgive that. What is a bit unforgiven is the slow pace, and this is a guy who will always give multiple episodes a try. It has that Netflix let’s stare into th