Posts Tagged ‘Action’

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Rambo: Last Blood

September 18, 2019

If you were able to go back in time and tell the moviegoers who watched 1982’s Rambo: First Blood in theatres that the character, and indeed lead star Sylvester Stallone (The Expendables 3, Backtrace), would still be going strong nearly 40 years later, they’d most likely laugh you out of the auditorium. But here we […]

by Sean Burton

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Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

July 31, 2019

The bodywork of the Fast & Furious franchise gets souped up to the max in the audaciously action-packed Hobbs & Shaw, but there's still plenty of work to be done under the hood if these spin-offs are to speed ahead of their maker.

by Sean Burton

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John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum

May 19, 2019

The problem with Parabellum isn't its craft. If judged by the technical artistry of its action you would say its sensational. There are at least 5 truly fantastic set pieces that demonstrate the amazing talents of Keanu Reeves (Siberia, Bram Stoker’s Dracula) director Chad Stahelski and his stunt team, and editor Evan Schiff. You can see them putting their all into this movie. Yet it all starts to feel so superficial without any relatable stakes or emotional [...]

by Oliver Woodings

The RAFTA’s 2018

March 6, 2019

Here's our picks of what stood out in the cinematic year of 2018 as we hand out the coveted and completely non-existent RAFTA trophies.

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by Sean Burton

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All The Devil’s Men

December 3, 2018

All the Devil’s Men could have been a nasty thriller with something to say if wasn’t so tempted to kick ass at every opportunity.

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by Jack O'Higgins

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Bleeding Steel

November 1, 2018

In ancient times Japanese warriors were known to commit ritual suicide or "seppuku" after acting dishonorably or losing in battle. It is fortunate for the cast and crew that Bleeding Steel was not made during such conditions.

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by The Movie Bastard

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