The Expendables 2 (2012) – Review

Bigger, better, faster is usually the go to phrase when crafting a sequel to an earlier hit, but when your first film contained the most

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The Expendables (2010) – Review

They’re aren’t many movies that can take a critical licking and yet can keep on ticking, but those that do are usually deemed “critic proof”

Stallone Signs Up For ‘The Suicide Squad’.

James Gunn has confirmed that Sylvester Stallone will have a cameo in ‘The Suicide Squad’. The film wrapped principal photography back in February before the

Demolition Man (1993) – Review

There’s a theory I have and it’s quite new – not to mention fairly out there – but stay with me…What if Cobra, Demolition Man

Cobra (1986) – Review

Made when we were coasting through that period of Stallone’s career where he was convinced he could clear up the Cold War by either punching

Rocky II (1979) – Review

Back in 1979 sequels weren’t exactly the booming business it is now (example: pretty much every franchise ever made INCLUDING this one) but Sylvester Stallone

Rocky (1976) – Review

Regardless of which sport manages to float your boat (including boating), surely the most cinematic sport of them all must surely be boxing: a literal

Rocky Balboa (2006) – Review

There’s a bit fairly late in this, the sixth movie in the Rocky franchise, that perfectly encapsulates what it was like to watch this movie

Rocky V (1990) – Review

After the fist pumping, USA chanting, cartoony foolishness of his fourth outing, the powers that be decided that maybe it was time to reign Rocky

Rocky III (1982) – Review

At some point in the life of a franchise that started off gritty and achieved the devoted love of an audience, there’s an inevitable change

Creed II (2018) – Review

Rematches are the ultimate sequel. How many times has Sherlock traded wits with Moriarty, Batman vs The Joker, Magneto squaring off with the X-Men? The

Creed (2015) – Review

As I’ve most likely mentioned elsewhere, I’m a Rocky buff. For someone who usually balks at the thought of parking myself in front of the

Rocky IV (1985) – Review

In no sane world does Rocky IV get more than 2 stars…Oh sure, a less gritty, more blockbuster approach to “Robert” Balboa’s boxing career had

Rambo: Last Blood (2019) – Review

When reviewing Rambo: Last Blood it’s tough to know which way to turn.Turning up your nose at a Rambo film for being virtually repellent in

Rambo (2008) – Review

After an extended leave of absence, and thanks to the critical success of the immensely satisfying comeback of Rocky Balboa, Stallone’s OTHER iconic character returns

Rambo III (1988) – Review

When Sylvester Stallone puts his mind to it his screenplays are timely and full of conscience, be it the tackling intercity poverty or the fate

Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) – Review

It starts with an explosion. It’s literally the first thing you see and hear. The first of many – as you’d expect from a film

First Blood (1982) – Review

Before the cartoon patriotism and exploding arrow heads consumed the franchise as it crept deeper into the 80’s there was First Blood; quite possibly the

Rambo Is Home Alone In Last Blood Teaser

Lionsgate have released the teaser for ‘Rambo: Last Blood’ which will be the last film in the franchise. The film is out on September 20,

Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2 (2017) – Review

Back in the endless mists of time that was 2014, geek god James Gunn emerged from the world of low budget comedy/horror to knock an

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