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Perfume: A Story of a Murderer
Welcome back for another review from, LSR. I’m your host – Mosa, and today we’ll be reviewing a movie recommended to me by a friend of mine by the name of Perfume: A Story of a Murderer. The film is an adaptation of Patrick Suskind’s crime drama fantasy novel that was released in 1985, centered on a young man by the name of Jean Baptiste, who was born in France during the 1800s. However, Jean Baptiste was not your ordinary kind of boy – he was born with an extraordinary acute sense of smell that allowed him to see and view the world from a different perspective which would eventually…
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Secret Invasion
With Phase 5 of the MCU in full swing, could Secret Invasion be the next big series that propels superheroes to superstardom, or has the era of Superheroes finally reached the end of the line? Let’s dive into the review and find out. Secret Invasion premiered on the 21st of June 2023, by distributor Disney+ with production from Marvel Studios. Featuring a prominent cast of stars across Hollywood such as Samuel L. Jackson, Emilia Clarke, and Don Cheadle but is that enough to make a great series? The premise follows, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D — Nick Fury learns of a secret invasion of Earth by a faction…
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The Cloned Tyrone
With all the conspiracies out and about regarding Jamie Foxx being a clone – They Cloned Tyrone could not have been released at a more convenient time. Released on the 21st of July 2023 by distributor Netflix, They Cloned Tyrone is a blend of comedy, mystery, and a touch of sci-fi that will keep you glued to your seat in tears of joy. The premise follows a series of eerie events that thrusts an unlikely trio dealing in shady nighty activities onto the trail of a nefarious government conspiracy in this pulpy mystery caper. The film features John Boyega, Jamie Foxx, and Teyonah Parris. Directed by Juel Taylor, who’s most…
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One Piece Episode 1071: Luffy’s Peak – Attained! Gear 5
IT’S THAT TIME, Ladies AND Gentlemen, that moment we’ve all been waiting for since the beginning of the year – One Piece Episode 1071: Luffy’s Peak – Attained! Gear 5!!!! I’ll be diving right into the review as I don’t want to waste any more time than I already have and my-oh-my what a spectacular episode it was. The episode begins right where we last left off – with an unconscious Luffy laying dead on the ground as his heart begins beating to the tune of the Drums of Liberation, and whilst this is happening, Luffy is releasing an unprecedented amount of Haki, so much so that he splits the…
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Vinland Saga: Season 2
Welcome back to LSR ladies and gentle, today we’ll be reviewing Vinland Saga: Season 2 which is in my opinion – the greatest character development arc in anime, I’ve ever seen. Released from January 10th – Jun 20th, 2023, Vinland Saga is written and illustrated by Makoto Yukimura. The series was first serialized in Kodansha’s shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Magazine from April 13 to October 19, 2005. The premise of Vinland Saga tells the story of a young boy named Thorfinn, who at the age of 6 was raised by the Vikings who murdered his family after they raided his land. Thorfinn grows up to become a terrifying warrior…
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3
Marvel Studios and Director James Gunn bring back the fun, heartfelt, and pure comedic genius in Guardian of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Featuring our favorite heroes of the galaxy, the film was released on the 5th of May 2023 by distributor Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, receiving a barrage of positive reviews throughout all social media platforms. The premise continues from where we last left off with a broken-hearted Peter Quill played by Chris Pratt, who’s still reeling from the loss of Gamora when an unexpected Adam Warlock starts causing chaos – resulting in Peter Quill rallying his team to defend the universe and one of their own – a…
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Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King
Welcome back again to LSR, and today we’ll be reviewing the first-ever, animated film of Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King by Yūki Tabata. Distributed by Netflix, the film was released on the 16th of June 2023 receiving a mixture of positive and negative reviews but not necessarily for what you’d think. The premise follows Asta, a boy who was born with no magic in a world where magic is everything. The young boy aims to become the Wizard King, overcoming challenging adversity, proving his power, and keeping his oath with his friends. On his return from training on the Dark Continent, mysterious figures appear in the sky proclaiming…
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Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village
Hello everyone and welcome back for another review from Lonely Spirit Reviews. Today, we’ll be reviewing what is arguably the fastest new generation series in anime to take the world by storm with, Demon Slayer: Season 3 – The Swordsmith Village by author Koyoharu Gotouge. The first episode was released on the 9th of April 2023 premiering for an entire hour, showcasing the incredible art style and profound attention to detail from studio – Ufotable, setting us up for what lies in store as we finally get to meet the top 6 Kizuki that serve under Muzan. The premise is as follows – after the vicious murder of his family,…
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Witness the marvelous adaptation of the popular role-play game Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves starring Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez. Released on the 31st of March 2023 by distributor Paramount Pictures across the globe, Dungeons & Dragons, or “D&D” for short is directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. The premise follows a charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embarking on an epic quest to retrieve a long-lost relic, but their charming adventure goes dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. I’ll be upfront and state that I have never played Dungeons & Dragons, however, I have heard about it throughout the…
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John Wick: Chapter 4
Keanu Reeves returns as the Angel of Death in the latest action-packed shooter – John Wick: Chapter 4. Released on the 24th of March 2023 by distributor Lionsgate Films, the film has a 2h 49mins runtime cemented by fast-paced action that will leave you hardly able to eat your snacks. With the price on his head ever increasing, legendary hitman John Wick takes his fight against the High Table global as he seeks out the most powerful players in the underworld, from New York to Paris to Japan to Berlin. After numerous attempts on his life, John decides to take the fight to the High Table, delivering death…
