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Lost In Space – TV Show – Review

Lost in Space, Directed by Tim Southam

Summary

Lost in Space is about a family full of smart, handy survivors; The Robinsons. On their way to a fresh start and a new life, the Robinsons’ spaceship goes off course and lands on an alien planet. Now they have to find a way to get back to the Resolute.

This family meets many new people and challenges along the way, and they learn to work together with each other. But trouble always seems to follow the Robinsons. . .

Review

Lost in Space has the classic mixture of adventure, action, and mystery that ever good show needs. Every character in this show is so smart and knowledgeable about their own interests. This was why all of them stole my heart and had me feeling whatever they were going through at the moment. It is amazing how every character has their own personality that mixes nicely with everyone else. All of them were so great at acting that they made me either love their character or dislike them a lot – no in between.

There is so much trauma that the family is dealing with in each episode; it feels like you are sharing it all with them. All the excitement and adventure makes you want to keep watching.

I really enjoyed watching this show and can’t wait for the next season to come out! I recommend this to anyone who likes mystery and action shows.

The Greenhouse Academy – TV Show – Review

The Greenhouse Academy, Directed by Roee Florentin

Summary

The Greenhouse Academy is a show about two siblings, Haley and Alex. One day, their mom dies, and their lives change forever..

Alex and Haley get accepted into the school their mom used to go to, and drama is everywhere. The two houses, Ravens and Eagles, are always competing, and things get even harder when crushes develop. But between all this drama, there is a greater conspiracy lurking in the shadows. An evil plot that requires the Eagles and Ravens to work together to put an end to. . .

Review

The Greenhouse Academy was full of entertainment; It made me laugh, cry, and feel the need to watch more after every episode. The acting was definitely the best I have ever seen. The way each actor/actress was able to completely let go of real life and step in their characters’ shoes was fascinating.

But this show has a slow and confusing starting that might throw some people off. Though you just need to continue watching, and I promise you, it will keep getting better and better.

Seasons 3 and 4 were a welcome surprise. It was a nice change that the spotlight was on another character, because we got to know more about their background. The cast changed a little, and some characters were replaced, or completely gone. But the mixture of drama, mystery, and romance still remained – or even increased.

Overall, this show was one of the best I have watched on Netflix. I loved it, and I recommend it to anyone!

The Romeo and Juliet Code – Book Review

The Romeo and Juliet Code, By Phoebe Stone -Summary

Summary

The Romeo and Juliet Code is a charming story about a British girl named Felicity Bathburn Budwig. She has been dropped off in Bottlebay, Maine by her parents, during the war in England. They didn’t tell her anything, just left her with her strange Uncle Gideon, an Aunt obsessed with Romeo and Juliet, and some captain who won’t come out of his room.

Months pass as Felicity continues to live with the Bathburns, and she starts to notice strange things happening. Her uncle seems to be hiding letters from her – letters she’s sure are from her parents. A boy named Derek starts helping her with the mystery, and they grow to become friends. But what is Uncle Gideon hiding? Will they be able to crack the code? Where are her parents and will they ever come back?. . .

Review

Felicity (Flissy) is a charming little girl who is trying to make sense of the world around her. There are just too many questions about her parents. About the Bathburns. About the war. Too many new emotions and feelings about the sweet, handsome boy named Derek that she can’t decipher. Younger readers might be able to connect with Flissy’s emotions and feelings as they follow her on her journey to discovering the bold, daring Bathburn she really is.

Anyone who likes mystery will enjoy this book, and I definitely recommend this to them! Mystery, a little humor, and drama make the book worth reading, and it will appeal to readers with all kinds of different interests.

Monk – TV Show – Review

Mr. Monk, Created by Andy Breckman; ‎David Hoberman

Summary

Monk is a American comedy-drama detective show, portraying the life of Adrian Monk, a brilliant man. He suffers of mental disorders and phobias, and the death of his wife, Trudy Monk, haunts him even years later; It’s the only murder he hasn’t been able to solve yet, but will he ever? . . .

Review

I would recommend this to anyone who is trying to find a show with light-hearted laughter, positive messages, and role model examples.

This show is entertaining, sad, funny, and will steal your heart. It shows how people with disorders and illnesses can be brilliant as well, and with Adrian, this shines through his personality. His way of solving cases, the passion, and the way he notices little things, will have you hooked. It has witty dialogue, and the plot keeps the audience begging for more. I appreciate Monk because of the writers’ and directors’ effort to make sure that the murder mystery itself is not the main focus of every episode. Friendship is the real theme of this show; The main characters show each other respect and demonstrate what it is to be a true friend. Overall, I think Monk is one of the best, if not the best, crime shows, out there.

The Misadventures of Max Crumbly – Locker Hero

The Misadventures of Max Crumbly – Locker Hero By Rachel Renee Russell

The Misadventures of Max Crumbly – Locker Hero is about a middle school boy named Max. He has been home-schooled by his grandmother all his life, and now he is finally attending a real school. But his misadventures lead him to question that choice. He wishes he could become the hero he always wanted to be and get out of the mess he is in.

Unfortunately, Max’s uncanny, almost superhuman ability to smell pizza from a block away won’t exactly save any lives or foil bad guys. But that doesn’t mean Max won’t do his best to be the hero his school needs! . . .

This is recommended to all middle-schoolers and elementary students! Its a funny book about a boy’s adventurous story that might eventually lead to justice from both thieves and bullies.

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Dork Diaries – A Book Series

Dork Diaries, Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life, By Rachel Renée Russell

Dork Diaries is book series portraying the life of a eighth grade girl named Nikki Maxwell. She has left behind her old life and moved to attend a private school. She just wants to fit in, but when the school’s most popular girl becomes her enemy, she is labeled a dork and an outcast. Now her life is full of drama and chaos! . . .

Recommended for people interested in relatable books with humor and drama.

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Frindle -A Book

Frindle, By Andrew Clements

Frindle is an entertaining book about a boy named Nick who is just living an everyday school life; All he wanted to do was brighten up the school. This was easy until Mrs. Granger arrived and took over. The new and stricter teacher is going to be tough to crack, but Nick can do it. At first, changing the word pen to frindle seemed like a harmless prank, until it got out of hand. . .

This book is recommended because it is entertaining and will have you hooked.

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The Greatest Showman -Movie – Review

The Greatest Showman, Directed by Michael Gracey

(5/5) PG

Summary

The Greatest Showman is a Musical/Drama about a young boy named P.T. Barnum. He came from a poor family, and wanted to show everyone a world where the only limit was your imagination. So, he created the Barnum & Bailey Circus, where he hired the most exotic performers. So far, everything was good. But, his need to impress everyone got carried away and created drama and chaos on his show. Now, his dream seemed to crumble. But, could he work with his new family to restore the destruction, or is his show doomed?

Review

The theme of this movie really stood out, and the characters’ acting was exceptional. Zack Efron and Zendaya’s characters had a great bond with each other throughout the movie, and were well portrayed. However, Jenny Lind, played by Rebecca Ferguson, was underdeveloped, with no real background for the character; And although the amount of racism in the movie was in various scenes, it was only used in order to describe the hardship for P.T. Barnum and his circus “freaks”. The stunts and dance numbers in this film added a good amount of entertainment for the audience, which I enjoyed very much. Recommended to people with an interest for an emotional musical with catchy tunes.

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No Good Nick -TV Show-Review

No Good Nick, Directed by Keetgi Kogan, David H. Steinberg

(4/5) PG

No Good Nick pretends to be a distant relative to the Thompson family, and tricks them into adopting her. Jeremy is suspicious right from the start, because nothing about her seems right. He was determined to figure Nick out before she did something terrible. But she is out for revenge and won’t stop until she has made the Thompson’s life as miserable as they made hers. . .

When this show first came out, not many people believed in its success. But, watching it, proved them wrong. First of all, the plot twist, storyline, and the cliffhangers at the end of each episode, give the show a little bit of suspense, making it a real nail biter. The acting is great, and characters are portrayed well. Nick, the main character, is a street-smart, witty, and intelligent kind of girl. The show however, has a laugh track, and the humor is kind of pushed. At first, the jokes seem a little mean, but you get used to it. But following Nick’s journey with the Thompson family, and getting to see just how far she will want to go to help her dad, is the best kind of experience. I will definitely recommend this show, and will be watching it again myself soon!

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The A List -TV Show – Review

The A-List, Directed by Will Bigham

(5/5) PG

The A-List is a mystery-thriller series available on Netflix. It tells of a story filled with drama in the secluded island where some teens are staying for camp. Away from home, away from other people…But are they away from the dangers lurking in the secrets of this island?…

This movie is perfect for when you want to watch a good mystery/horror show, with a bit of humor! The storyline had me captured, and was intriguing nonetheless. I didn’t like however, how the characters were oversimplified, and their scripts didn’t make sense in some parts of the show. Also, the good actors with small parts were shadowed behind the main characters, and too underdeveloped.

Mia and Amber’s feud adds to the drama. Luka, the runaway criminal, is a strange, but acceptable addition to the cast of this show. The friendship and tension between Luka and Mia was bizarrely entertaining. My favorite part of the show was definitely the ending. The suspense made me strongly crave or the next season, wondering what will happen. Some might call it sequel-clickbait, but I am all for it!

This show is directed for younger teens, but contains some mild scariness.

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