Category Archives: Action

Lone Survivor (2013) Rated R

Posted on February 19, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on the true events of the mission Operation Red Wings to go after Taliban leader Ahmad Shah. Based on the book, Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster, Eric Bana To me, this … Continue reading →

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The Spirit (2008) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 15, 2015 by laurarachel4

The Spirit’s mission is to fight the bad forces of Central City. Starring Jaime King, Gabriel Macht, Dan Gerrity, Eric Balfour, Eva Mendes, Frank Miller I must say this film is pretty bad. I struggled with understanding the characters or … Continue reading →

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Marvel’s Agent Carter (ABC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on January 26, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on the Marvel comics character, Agent Carter, as she balances her life with secret missions and being a single woman of the 1940s. Starring Hayley Atwell, James D’Arcy, Enver Gjokaj I was astounded by this TV series, they do an … Continue reading →

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The Librarians (TNT) Rated TV-14

Posted on January 1, 2015 by laurarachel4

A group of librarians travel the world to save ancient artifacts. Starring Rebecca Romijn, Christian Kane, Lindy Booth, John Harlan Kim I’ve been so excited about this series since I first heard it was going to happen. I loved The … Continue reading →

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47 Ronin (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 28, 2014 by laurarachel4

A band of samurai set out to avenge the death of their master from a shogun. Based on the true story of the 47 Ronin. Starring Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ko Shibasaki The filmmakers take the historical story of 47 … Continue reading →

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Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 8, 2014 by laurarachel4

Steve Rogers was rejected by the military finds himself involved in a top-secret military research project making him Captain America, the superhero. Starring Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, Tommy Lee Jones, Dominic Cooper, Stanley Tucci, Samuel L. Jackson, Toby … Continue reading →

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 26, 2014 by laurarachel4

Continuing story of The Hunger Games based on the book Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. Katniss and Peeta must now fight for their lives in 75th Quarter Quell Hunger Games. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Jack Quaid, Woody Harrelson, Josh … Continue reading →

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2 Guns (2013) Rated R

Posted on April 14, 2014 by laurarachel4

A DEA agent and a naval intelligence officer find themselves on the run after a botched attempt to infiltrate a drug cartel. Starring Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, Paula Patton, Edward James Olmos, Bill Paxton, Robert John Burke, James Marsden I … Continue reading →

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The Wolverine (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 6, 2014 by laurarachel4

The Wolverine is summoned to Japan by an old acquaintance where he is embroiled in a conflict that forces him to face his own demons. Based on the Wolverine mini-series by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller. Starring Hugh Jackman, Tao … Continue reading →

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Rush (2013) Rated R

Posted on March 29, 2014 by laurarachel4

A biographical film based on the  rivalry between race car drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda during the 1976 Formula One motor-racing season. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl, Olivia Wilde I felt this film was just a glimpse of these … Continue reading →

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