John Wick’s universe expands in scope and quality in the fourth installment of the series, raising…
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Reviews of action movies
‘Ricochet (1991)’ review – A disappointing second half lets the film down.
Ricochet, directed by Russell Mulcahy, is about a cat-and-mouse game between Los Angeles district attorney Nick…
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‘HELL DOGS’ (2022) review – Masato Harada’s Yakuza saga is enjoyable but offers nothing new
Masato Harada, the writer/director of HELL DOGS, tries to break the conventional undercover cop tropes and…
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‘Ghosts of Mars’ (2001) review – John Carpenter’s over-the-top, all-out-action film set on Mars is an exhilarating experience
Ghosts of Mars is a thrilling, over-the-top, all-out action film from start to finish, directed by…
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‘Revenge’ (1990) review – An entertaining Tony Scott film marred by a mediocre screenplay and flat characterization
Revenge, Tony Scott’s fourth feature film, is an erotic thriller that is formulaic and predictable but…
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‘Pathaan’ (2023) review – Shah Rukh Khan’s comeback film somehow crosses the finish line
Pathaan is another entry to the YRF espionage universe, following Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Tiger Zinda…
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‘Saloum’ (2021) review – A genre-bending twisted tale of revenge in the African wild west
When I sat down to see Saloum, I knew I was in for a treat as…
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Running Scared (1986) – Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines’ sparkling chemistry elevates this action-buddy comedy to a delightful viewing experience
There is a certain sense of comfort in watching films like Running Scared in which two…
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‘Hunt’ (2022) review – Despite the film’s flaws, Lee Jung Jae makes an impressive directorial debut
Lee Jung Jae, the Emmy Award-winning star of “Squid Game,” stars in and directs Hunt, a…
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