After helming two critically acclaimed revenge thrillers, Rocky (2021) and Saani Kaayidham (2022), director Arun Matheswaran…
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Reviews of action movies
Napoleon (2023) review – Apart from a few spectacular action set pieces, the film is a bloated mess
Napoleon, directed by Ridley Scott, fits wonderfully as a double bill with his directorial debut, The…
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Leo (2023) review – Lokesh Kanagaraj’s version of “A History of Violence” yields mixed results
Leo, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and heavily inspired by David Cronenberg’s A History of Violence (2005),…
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Ballerina (2023) review – A slick South Korean action thriller with a simple plot, a solid emotional core, and decent action sequences
Ballerina, written and produced by Lee Chung-Hyun, is a slick South Korean revenge action thriller that…
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The Equalizer 3 (2023) review – A well-executed action thriller hampered by its formulaic structure and a weak third act
The Equalizer 3, the final film in the trilogy based on the 1980s TV series of…
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Bloody Daddy (2023) review – Although it has its moments, the film suffers from lack of emotional core and a weak second half
Bloody Daddy, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, is a remake of the 2011 action thriller Sleepless…
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Sisu (2022) review – A satisfying low-budget action flick about a man who goes on a Nazi-killing spree
An action film like Sisu can succeed even with a simple premise if it has tense…
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Top 10 Hangout films of all time
Watching a hangout film is a perfect way to unwind and spend quality time with your…
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Special Delivery (2022) review – A generic yet enjoyable high-octane action thriller
South Korean thrillers have the uncanny ability to skillfully merge a cat-and-mouse element with a compelling…
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John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) review – Keanu Reeves goes out all guns blazing in this epic action extravaganza
John Wick’s universe expands in scope and quality in the fourth installment of the series, raising…
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