Shadow Of The Moon

Rachel Hawthorne's series was an easy read that kept you turning pages. I did not want to put the book down. Not complicated but filled with heart felt moments, witty humor, and some thrills. The down side is that the story line was predictable (but fun to read). I would recommend this to ages 12 to adults. 

I think Hawthorne left room for another book or perhaps another spin off series (doing so with out leaving a huge cliff hanger which for a "last" book is just want i like to see) 

Happy reading 

Resident Evil 6

  I played the demo of Resident Evil 6 and I must say the makers have redeemed themselves with this new installment. While Resident Evil 5 was in my eyes an epic fail that I did not even see through to the end because of how far from the zombie filled wonderland they strayed. 
I loved the different playing fields and the different types of mutated creatures that the horrible virus' unleashed in this installment. 

At the start of the game you have a choice to play as Chris, Leon, or Jake with in these 3 you can choose to play as that main character or a partner character. You can think of this selection as a "what version of the game you want to play." I have to say that i enjoyed the boards I played with the characters (or sub-characters) Leon and Jake. 
Leon you are on a campus (college campus) that looks a lot like the police station and one of the houses from prior games combined. The bad guy of choice in this stage is the classic Zombies we have come to love with the Resident Evil games.
Jake This seems to be a city game arena where there are not only zombie like creature like in the 4th Resident Evil there are also so many interesting mutations that come from that species. 
Chris This is a board where there are mutated people with guns and a big hate on for the military people rolling into town. I saw one boss while playing this board and it was awesome...it did not disappoint. While i am not one for liking war type games this board held less of my interest though it was still compelling to play. 
Way to go Resident Evil 6 Makers I can't wait to play the full version. Due out October 2 2012

Mad~Hatter has Found the Edit Button!

I know that your wondering who is this crazy person writing on this Blog! It is I Mad~Hatter *cue evil laugh. No just kidding I'm crazy not evil. lol Anywho I will now start to post reviews and comments on things such as books, movies, music and the occasional rant or two. My crazy partner in crime is somewhere around here if I can ever find her :'( *sniff.  Oh and can't wait to here your comments!

Identical By Ellen Hopkins

 Identical twins or multiple personalities? This book keeps you guessing till the end. I was extremely impressed with the authors bold choice to shed some light on this all to hidden subject. I love the way this book is written it had me cringing at certain points with out getting OVERLY descriptive about the events taking place. It takes on the tough subjects such as substance abuse, child molestation, cutting, and other emotional issues. I would recommend this book to readers 15 to adult because of language and content.

Return To Labyrinth Vol 4

Return to Labyrinth, Vol. 4

Great series!!! I love the ending. I really have nothing more to say about it beautiful drawing love the story line.

Passing Strange by Daniel Waters

I loved this series however, i am confused who is Nikki i thought Karen's girlfriend was named Monica...i did read the series really spaced out so maybe i missed something. I will be checking out the website to see if there are any updates for this series. There are still so many ways they could go with the story. I would recommend this book for teens and adults just for violent content.

Wither By Lauren Destefano

WITHER by Lauren Destefano :This book has captured me from page one. I think the world that the author has created resembles that of the human trafficking world, child brides and forced marriage, but its not just the relationships that are intriguing but the world the characters live in is frightening and realistic. (on page 140 of 358) 
The world that was created in this novel is completely fascinating and believable. The relationship dynamics that these 3 girls find themselves in are things that are happening everyday already. I think that this book not only entertains but it sheds light on the human trafficking issues we have right here right now in our very own safe cities.

Underworld (the latest one)

This was so boring i feel asleep within the 1st 10 minutes. 3D was not even enough to save this movie. I don't even know where to begin it was just bleh. Anyone have another opinion.

The Women in Black

Absolutely did not care for this movie. There were some spots that kept you on the edge of your seat but most of it (as a good friend of mine says) was watch main character run up the stairs then run down the stairs. I liked that they did not go for the cookie cutter ending. I would not recommend this movie for children under the age of 13 and even then parental discretion. There was no nudity no sexual content there may have been some language but not so heavy it wasn't over looked.
All and all i would wait for this one to come out on DVD.

Paranormal Activity 3

This movie had some major "cover my eyes cause I'm a chicken" moments but life changing i think not. A friend of mine who watched this movie with me pointed out that the tapes at the beginning of the movie were labeled through a couple more years leaving room for them to make another movie if they so choose....but how much more can ya do? Do i think this one has been beaten to death? Yes, but i do think that out of all of them this one was the best. That may not be saying much considering I wasn't crazy about the other ones. I do have to give it to them though the movie is CREEPY to say the least. If you like a good scare here and there i would recommend this movie. I would not recommend for small children and some teens...unless you like being mobbed by bed hogs in the middle of the night.

Change Up

What to say about this movie...I thought it was vulgar with small (and i do mean small) burst of actually funny comedy. This movie was in no way intended for children or teens and well i am not altogether sure i would take some adults to see it. The funniest scenes of the movie can be viewed in the trailer and even then they had to edit them slightly to be viewed on national T.V. Over all i would not recommend this movie to anyone.
Porn, Strong language, immorality rampant...I'm not sure this one even has a redeeming quality to it.

What are your thoughts????

ZooKeeper

I have to say I was not that impressed with the movie. It was not as funny as the previews lead you to believe it is. I thought there were plenty of room for a more comedy and honestly what funny peices they did have kinda fell flat. Adult humor is scattered through out so parental descrestion is wise. Some violence and language through out. No sex scenes but there was some mild sexual humor. I would say this is like Dr. Dolittle or Furry Vengence for adults mainly because the whole plot of the movie may be lost on younger viewers and may at times bore them to sleep. I say go see it form your own thoughts and report back here with your thoughts :)

Happy Movie Watching.

Glass (Crank 2)

How do you review this book with out giving something away? Once again we are following Kristina/Bree through her walk with the monster. Her choices, her love, her loss. This book was beautifully written it doesn't glorify the drug instead it sheds light on the destruction it causes even when the user may think they have it under control. You as the reader can see the downward spiral and yet you feel for the character, you want to like Kristina you hope with every turn of the page that she will make a better choice, the right choice. Does she ever? I like that the characters are hard to peg, are they upfront with who they say they are and what they do or are they just playing a part to get what they want? Just like in real life, just like in Bree's world you never really know what someone else is thinking.
I would recommend this book to older teens. The series so far has had some mature content but it has been tastful and fully in context.
This book (as the other in the series) is written in free verse. Mild sexual content, strong drug content, strong language is used through out the book.

Crank (Book 1)

I had to start this one over because i never quite made it to the end. I love the lyrical style the book is written in and i think it shows the slow fade into addiction after all no one starts doing drugs with the intention of becoming addicted. Ellen Hopkins is a genius writer.
I would recommend these books to older teens and adults. I would be cautious and make sure teens know that these are very real dangers. While the main character talks of how good these drugs are making her feel us as the reader can see the spiral non the less as someone who has never done the drugs in questions and would never try i was intrigued that something could make you react the way she reacts to it.

Reading books 2

FAST FIVE MOVIE

I groaned when I heard they were making another Fast and the Furious after all i did not watch past the 1st one because...well, how much more could they possibly do. Well after watching the 5th one in the theater i am pretty sure there will be a 6th. All i have to say is STAY AFTER THE END CREDITS you will be glad you did. Those who did not email me lol.

Action: There were tons of action packed sense, of course, hardly any that are plausible, still enjoyable to watch.
Violence: This movie is full of it. Shooting, Fighting, Car crashing violence.
SEX: NONE, i was HAPPY to watch this movie and there were no sex scenes. Yes, there were half naked car show hussies, but the creators relied mostly on their acting, diaologue, and actions scenes. Good call guys.
I have heard from many sources that this is the BEST one. I can't give you my thoughts on that because i have not seen the others so you know what i am doing tomorrow.

The Vampires Bride (Atlantis Series) By Gena Showalter

AGAIN Strong sexual content however the need, the devotion, the pull towards there mates, toward that one person they will forever be with, never turning to another. hmmm yeah wow. I maybe losing interest in this series but i have to say showalter knows how to write a man a women will turn to mush for lol.

DEAD ON TOWN LINE

This book was fun to read in its lyrical format. While the subject is sad and scary real at times it was a quick read. Tis book could serve as a precautionary tale of beware you never really know someone. I look forward to reading more in this format. From this author.

Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

I watched this movie in 3D. I have to say I love the characters created in this movie series. Jack Sparrow is epic. Logical Fallacy is beyond entertaining. Advice i have for you who have yet to watch is...Stay past the end credits. I found out that pirate movies have clips at the end. Mermaids, Black-beard, Love, Hate and all the fun thats in between go see this movie.
Recommended for 12 and up i would be careful bringing a child any younger for the simple fact that there are some enuendo through out the movie that may not be suitable for younger viewers ...viewer discretion is ...NAH not gonna go there lol. 

Happy Movie Watching 

Prom, I Am Number Four, Insidious

PROM

This movie was adorable. I took my 11yr old to see it. I would recommend this to her age group and above. Great mother, daughter movie. Some great little lessons were thrown in there that i could later expand on. I would give this 8 Fingers out of 10.

I AM NUMBER 4

I mixed on this movie. While i would probably go see the sequel i am not sure if this was a movie i would want to see again. I loved both female characters and the supporting male character but something was lacking in this movie. Maybe it was my loathing for all things ET. (k loathing is to strong a word) 6 out of 10 fingers

INSIDIOUS 

WoW, My hubby even jumped at certain spots of the movie. While as the ending drew near it was obvious how it was going to play out the movie still held a very freaky quality. While the plot is not completely orig. and i would never watch it again (mainly because i am a chicken) I would recommend this to adults who like supernatural freaky movies. 6 thumbs out of 10. Absolutely not a recommended for children under 13 I am not sure i would even let my 13yr old watch it. But they kept it clean no sex which is refreshing.

Priest 3D

I would in no way recommend this movie to anyone. DON'T waste your money seeing this in theaters and if you so decide to don't waste it watching it in 3D. Predictable and well not really entertaining, and thats not just the women in me talking my hubby has agreed that there were some good effects but the story line was lacking. The actors well some of them were not that bad, however the dude who played James in Twilight so did not fit the part he played. ( No i don't know his name, No i don't care to find out what it is.) i give this movie a 3 out of 10 toes :) (stars are to common)