Category Archives: Action

Wynonna Earp (SYFY) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 6, 2016 by laurarachel4

Based on the IDW Comic. Wynonna Earp is the great granddaughter of Wyatt Earp, who battles demons and other creatures. Starring Melanie Scrofano, Shamier Anderson, Tim Rozon. This is one of the worst shows on TV. The concept sounded interesting, but … Continue reading →

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The Last Panthers (Sundance) Rated NR

Posted on April 26, 2016 by laurarachel4

As an independent claims specialist, Naomi’s  job is to recover stolen diamonds. Also on the case is police officer Khalil. The trail takes them across Europe and into an underground group. Starring Samantha Morton, Tahar Rahim, John Hurt, Goran Bogdan, … Continue reading →

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The Last Witch Hunter (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 24, 2016 by laurarachel4

The last witch hunter is there to protect humans from the magic of the witches. Starring Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood, Michael Caine. Predictable but charming, this film has some merits but not quite enough to recommend it.  Leslie’s … Continue reading →

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Point Break (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 15, 2016 by laurarachel4

 A young FBI agent infiltrates a group of extreme athletes who have been involved in a number of heists. Starring  Edgar Ramirez, Luke Bracey, Ray Winstone. This is a remake of the 1991 film Point Break , highlighting extreme sports in … Continue reading →

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In the Heart of the Sea (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 12, 2016 by laurarachel4

Based on the story of the  whaling ship Essex that was sunk by a whale, which in turn inspired the story Moby Dick. Starring  Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Michelle Fairley, Tom Holland. This is a compelling story, obscured … Continue reading →

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Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden (2012) Rated UR

Posted on April 1, 2016 by laurarachel4

A group of Navy Seals go after Osama Bin Laden. Starring Cam Gigandet, Anson Mount, Freddy Rodríguez, Xzibit. This felt like a made for TV movie (which it is), with slow but to the point pacing.  I appreciated seeing the … Continue reading →

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Unstoppable (2010) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 22, 2016 by laurarachel4

An unmanned train races through the city. It takes a veteran engineer and young conductor to stop it before it crashes. Based on the true story of CSX 8888 incident in 2001. Starring  Denzel Washington, Chris Pine, Rosario Dawson, T.J. … Continue reading →

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The Avengers (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 22, 2016 by laurarachel4

Earth’s heroes must band together against Loki and his army to save humanity. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Clark Gregg, Cobie Smulders, Stellan Skarsgard, Samuel L. Jackson, Gwyneth Paltrow, … Continue reading →

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Colony (USA) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 21, 2016 by laurarachel4

Set in the future, the Bowman family tries to keep their family together when their world is occupied by an outside force. Some people work with the intruders, while others fight against them. Starring Josh Holloway, Sarah Wayne Callies, Peter Jacobson, Tory … Continue reading →

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Chicago Fire (NBC) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 20, 2016 by laurarachel4

A story that follows Chicago firefighters in their personal and professional lives. Starring Jesse Spencer, Monica Raymund, Yuri Sardarov, Eamonn Walker, Christian Stolte I was not impressed with the first episode of this show. It is a typically Dick Wolf … Continue reading →

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