Tag Archives: Action

Whip It (2009) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 4, 2021 by laurarachel4

In small town in Texas, a misfit discovers a roller derby league in the city. Starring Sarah Habel, Shannon Eagen, and Edward Austin Kelly. To me, there was nothing special about this film. It’s the typical story of the outcast … Continue reading →

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The Losers (2010) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 1, 2021 by laurarachel4

A CIA special forces team is betrayed by their superiors, so they mount an offense to attack the CIA. Starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Zoe Saldana, and Chris Evans. This film has nothing going for it. It’s based off of a … Continue reading →

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Brothers by Blood (2020) Rated R

Posted on February 23, 2021 by laurarachel4

The violent life of the Philadelphia mob – from friendships, family, and betrayal. Starring Matthias Schoenaerts, Joel Kinnaman, and Maika Monroe. This film provides a realistic look at the workings of the mob. The story doesn’t have much to it, … Continue reading →

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The Chase (ABC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on February 8, 2021 by laurarachel4

This game show competes professional quizzers against contestants for money. Starring Sara Haines, James Holzhauer, and Ken Jennings. This show is interesting – we have the contestants competing against Jeopardy winners. The frustration I have with this show is that … Continue reading →

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Next of Kin (1989) Rated R

Posted on February 6, 2021 by laurarachel4

A Chicago cop sets out to find his brother’s killer, and unbeknownst to him, another brother is also setting out to find the killer. Starring Patrick Swayze, Liam Neeson, and Adam Baldwin. This film is as cliché as possible. We have … Continue reading →

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Honest Thief (2020) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 22, 2021 by laurarachel4

A notorious bank robber wants to turn himself in but is double crossed by a couple of FBI agents. Starring  Liam Neeson, Kate Walsh, and Jai Courtney. This is one of those action films that has a great story with … Continue reading →

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Chaos in Court (ID) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 21, 2020 by laurarachel4

This reality show has court room cameras running while the court room has it’s action. Starring Melique Berger. This seems to be a remake of the show on A&E, Court Cam. However, it’s not well produced. We have a narrator … Continue reading →

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Mulan (2020) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 12, 2020 by laurarachel4

A young Chinese maiden disguises herself to become a warrior. Starring Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen, and Li Gong. This could’ve been an amazing live action remake of the animated film. Alas, this live action missed the theme that the animation brought to … Continue reading →

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Self/less (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 11, 2020 by laurarachel4

A dying man transfers his consciousness into a younger body. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Natalie Martinez, and Matthew Goode. This film has a wonderful premise but loses sight of what story it wants to tell. It starts with the older dying … Continue reading →

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Bandolero! (1968) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 18, 2020 by laurarachel4

Mace Bishop comes to town as a hangman in order to save his brother from the gallows. The brothers run to Mexico as the authorities track them down and into a gunfight. Starring James Stewart, Dean Martin, and Raquel Welch. … Continue reading →

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