Sometimes I worry that crafting the big dumb action movies of decades past has become something of a lost art. In my youth I revelled
Tag: Action
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
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;
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
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
Knight And Day (2010) – Review
There was a time when star could open a movie on their name alone and to mix and match a couple of famous celebrities on
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
End Of Days (1999) – Review
Schwarzenegger has faced a variety of villains during his tenure as a Hollywood legend – he’s brawled with alien hunters, fought entire armies single handed
Reindeer Games (2000) – Review
Just in case you were wondering, it isn’t just Die Hard and various Shane Black thrillers that are the only actioners to take place at
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
Tiger On The Beat (1988) – Review
When you think of the 80s, Hong Kong cinema, chances are you whip up thoughts of one of Jackie Chan’s frenetic action comedies or John
Maximum Risk (1996) – Review
Say what you will about the high-kicking antics of the muscles from Brussels, but despite his rep for being a second tier action star (under
Sniper: Assassin’s End (2020) – Review
As we continue our path through the baffling entity known as the Sniper Franchise, we reach the section of the series that really baffled me.
Half Past Dead (2002) – Review
It may be tough to picture, but once upon a time, the ponytail/tassled jacket combo of Steven Seagal was actually a serious contender when ranking
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) – Review
You never know what a film may ultimately be remembered for. You’d hope that it mostly would be cherished in the minds of audiences for
Sisu: Road To Revenge (2025) – Review
You’ve got to respect a sequel that not only recognises the strengths of its predecessor, but doubles down hard when bringing them to the fore.
Sniper: Ultimate Kill (2017) – Review
And still the Sniper conveyor belt rolls on…However, with its seventh instalment, something strange seemed to happen to this franchise that all snipers have to
The Running Man (2025) – Review
One of the main problems when it comes to remaking huge, unsubtle sci-fi action movies from the 80s and 90s is that they tend to
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World (2010) – Review
Look; we all love Spaced, right? You know, the Channel 4, pop culture savvy sitcom that that made Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright
Predator: Badlands (2025) – Review
A good hunter always knows when to evolve and adapt to changing terrain, but even so, you have to be impressed about how many new
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