Sometimes I worry that crafting the big dumb action movies of decades past has become something of a lost art. In my youth I reveled
Tag: 2020s
Marty Supreme (2025) – Review
Isn’t it strange when a film is misrepresented by its own advertising? For example, I’m not sure what movie I was expecting when I finally
Shelter (2026) – Review
As of late, Jason Statham seems to be on something of a tear. Whether you actually dig his particular brand of ass-kickery, one of the
Iron Lung (2026) – Review
Video game adaptations usually occur when the game in question has more than their share of expansive action. From the colourful world of a speed
Sniper: G.R.I.T. – Global Response & Intelligence Team (2023) – Review
Sometimes it’s fascinating to see how far away some franchises get from its original movie. Take the Fast & Furious series as an excellent example;
Mercy (2026) – Review
I’ve always considered myself fairly open to new filmmaking techniques. Be it the rise of digital animation, the flood of found footage movies, the return
No Other Choice (2025) – Review
It’s hold my hands up and confess time – aside from the obvious (Oldboy), I’m not particularly well versed in the spellbinding career of South
Return To Silent Hill (2026) – Review
It’s always a reason to celebrate when negative cinematic streaks get broken. Take the notion that all video game adaptations are generally crap thanks to
Killer Whale (2026) – Review
Maybe filmmakers need to give aquatic predators a rest for a bit. While the past few years have seen some commendable attempts to put a
The Rip (2026) – Review
When they first landed thanks to Good Will Hunting, it seemed that childhood buddies turned Hollywood hot tickets Matt Damon and Ben Affleck we close
Dust Bunny (2025) – Review
Be it Pushing Daisies or the magnificence that was was Hannibal, Bryan Fuller is known for creating diverse, weird, surreal universes that can veer into
Primate (2025) – Review
Despite being absolutely fucking terrifying creatures, there’s a sense the cinema has inly really scratched the surface with the killer ape movie. Oh, I’ll grant
Ice Road: Vengeance (2025) – Review
So, I feel like I have to ask. Who actually benefits from these endless action excursions that Liam Neeson keeps insisting on undertaking? Obviously Neeson
Sniper: Rogue Mission (2022) – Review
By this point in my reviewing career (that’s not really a career), I’ve already watched 8 movies of the Sniper franchise and if I’m being
Paddington In Peru (2024) – Review
Sequels can be tough, but while many rough and ready characters find that pulling off their first follow up isn’t as easy as it looked,
The Housemaid (2025) – Review
Hey, remember all those crazy psycho stalker movies that arose in the wake of Fatal Attraction; those hyper paranoid thrillers that suggested that bringing anyone
Anaconda (2025) – Review
In my mind, remakes, when done well, are only truly good for three things: retconing a franchise whose sequels have gone too far; totally updating
Infinite (2021) – Review
You’d think that world building in the realms of action/sci-fi would have been a snap after the Wachowski Siblings dropped The Matrix on us back
Avatar: Fire And Ash (2025) – Review
It’s an undisputed fact that James Cameron is the king of sequels as Aliens and Terminator 2 will attest; however, in all his years the
Pig (2021) – Review
They say revenge is a dish best served cold, that doesn’t necessarily mean is has to be cooked in the heat if rage. Proof of
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