Category Archives: Action

Contraband (2012) Rated R

Posted on January 15, 2013 by laurarachel4

A former smuggler takes on last job to protect his brother-in-law. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale, Ben Foster, Giovanni Ribisi, Lukas Haas, Diego Luna, J.K. Simmons This film is a remake of the Icelandic film, Reykjavík-Rotterdam. The director, Baltasar Kormákur was the … Continue reading →

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Immortals (2011) Rated R

Posted on January 14, 2013 by laurarachel4

Theseus is a mortal man chosen by Zeus to get a weapon that could destroy humanity. Starring Henry Cavill, Mickey Rourke, Stephen Dorff, Freida Pinto, Luke Evans, John Hurt,  Joseph Morgan This film has nothing going for it. No story. … Continue reading →

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Battleship (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 10, 2013 by laurarachel4

Based on the Hasbro game, Battleship but includes Alien invasion. Starring Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgard, Rihanna, Brooklyn Decker, Tadanobu Asano, Hamish Linklater, Liam Neeson, Jesse Plemons Oh, good Lord. Why? This film is full of whiny needy people crying for … Continue reading →

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Christmas Twister (2012) Rated PG

Posted on January 3, 2013 by laurarachel4

An out of season rash of tornadoes touch down in small town Texas. A college professor must save his family from disaster. Starring Casper Van Dien, Richard Burgi, Victoria Pratt This is a weak disaster movie. It was quite obvious … Continue reading →

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Last Resort (ABC) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 8, 2012 by laurarachel4

The crew of the United States Navy Colorado, a submarine, gets orders to attack Pakistan when the captain questions the orders, they become enemies of their country. Starring Andre Braugher, Scott Speedman, Daisy Betts, Camille De Pazzis, Dichen Lachman, Daniel Lissing, … Continue reading →

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Revolution (NBC) Rated TV-14

Posted on September 24, 2012 by laurarachel4

Fifteen years after electricity stopped working a group of survivors go on a quest to recover the truth behind the blackout. Starring Billy Burke, Tracy Spiridakos, Giancarlo Esposito, Zak Orth, David Lyons, Elizabeth Mitchell Wow, this show is very similar … Continue reading →

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Man On A Ledge (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 24, 2012 by laurarachel4

A  fugitive ex-cop steps out on a ledge on a New York City high-rise. A police psychologist tries to talk him down but there is more than meets the eye on this suicide attempt. Starring Sam Worthington, Mandy Gonzalez, William … Continue reading →

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A Night To Remember (1958)

Posted on May 16, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Based on Walter Lord’s book, A Night to Remember. It follows in real-time the last couple of hours before the sinking of the Titanic without fictional subplots. Starring Kenneth More, Ronald Allen, Robert Ayres This is by far … Continue reading →

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Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970)

Posted on May 2, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated G Tora! Tora! Tora! tells both sides, the Japanese and American, to the Pearl Harbor attack during World War II. Starring Martin Balsam, Sô Yamamura, Joseph Cotten With everyone stating that the special effects were outstanding and what a great … Continue reading →

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Missing (ABC)

Posted on April 22, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated TV-14 When her son is kidnap, former CIA agent Becca Winstone sets out to find him. Starring Ashley Judd, Cliff Curtis, Adriano Giannini, Nick Eversman, Laura Donnelly This show runs like a movie. It intrigued me to the point … Continue reading →

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