Tag Archives: Action film

The November Man (2014) Rated R

Posted on May 5, 2015 by laurarachel4

An ex-CIA agent is pitted against his former pupil in this action thriller. Based on the novel There Are No Spies by Bill Granger. Starring Pierce Brosnan, Luke Bracey, Olga Kurylenko This film balanced action sequences and the plot line … Continue reading →

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Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981) Rated R

Posted on March 15, 2015 by laurarachel4

Mad Max is back to help a gasoline rich community fight off a group of bandits. Starring Mel Gibson, Bruce Spence, Michael Preston This movie takes a bare minimal plot and uses it to its highest possibility. It’s a high-octane action film with … 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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Pacific Rim (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 24, 2014 by laurarachel4

In the not too distant future there is a war between humankind and monster sea creatures. To help fight the creatures the humans produce a machine that is run by two human’s whose minds are joined together to work together. Starring … Continue reading →

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Red (2010) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 23, 2013 by laurarachel4

A retired black ops agent must reassemble his former team and track down his assailants. Starring Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker, Heidi von Palleske, Karl Urban, Morgan Freeman, Ernest Borgnine, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren, Richard Dreyfuss This film is a delightful … Continue reading →

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Drive (2011)

Posted on March 18, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated R A Hollywood stunt driver by day and a getaway driver by night is the unnamed character played by Ryan Gosling. The driver finds himself in trouble when he decides to help out a neighbor. Starring Ryan Gosling, Carey … Continue reading →

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The Condemned (2007)

Posted on March 5, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated R Starring:  Steve Austin, Vinnie Jones, Robert Mammone If you are squeamish about violence this film isn’t for you. I had to watch it most with my hands covering my eyes. It is not an easy watch. I liked the … Continue reading →

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Taken (2008)

Posted on February 18, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 This movie surprised me. I wasn’t expecting the story. Sure, I knew it was an action film. Sure, I knew the plot but it still surprised me. I went in thinking that here is an ex-spy whose daughter … Continue reading →

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Chain Reaction (1996)

Posted on February 14, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 Chain Reaction is an exciting action film but the narrative was chaotic. It is a typical action film with wonderful chase scenes and good explosions. The story isn’t original and not rememberable. The acting is equally overrated. It’s … Continue reading →

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Predator (1987)

Posted on October 28, 2010 by laurarachel4

Rated R This film is all action. The suspense is high and fast paced. It doesn’t leave you room to breathe. The storyline is weak but the special effects and action help keep the story going. You will not miss … Continue reading →

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