Tag Archives: Action

Mulan (2020) Rated PG-13

Posted on October 12, 2020 by

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

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

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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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 14, 2020 by

Bilbo and company rage in a war against the combatants to save the Lonely Mountain from falling into the darkness. Based on the book by J.R.R. Tolkien. Starring Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, and Richard Armitage. In this film, Peter Jackson … Continue reading →

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Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) Rated R

Posted on May 3, 2020 by

A spy organization recruits a street smart kid into their training program. Starring Adrian Quinton, Colin Firth, and Mark Strong. This is one of the best spy films that I have seen. It’s action-packed with a great story to go … Continue reading →

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Mortdecai (2015) Rated R

Posted on April 23, 2020 by

Charlie Mortdecai races to recover a stolen painting that would lead him to lost gold, and all the while, law enforcement is on his tail. Based on the books, Mortdecai Trilogy, by Kyril Bonfiglioli. Starring Johnny Depp, Gwyneth Paltrow, and … Continue reading →

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The Day (2011) Rated R

Posted on February 20, 2020 by

Five people band together to survive while fighting predators in a post-apocalyptic future. Starring Shawn Ashmore, Brianna Barnes, and Ashley Bell. This film had some interesting points. It’s not the best post-apocalyptic movie, but it does hold its own. It’s … Continue reading →

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Gemini Man (2019) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 2, 2020 by

An older assassin faces off against his younger cloned self. Starring Will Smith, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Clive Owen. This is a story that has been told before. Sure, the de-aging effects look cool, but it isn’t as smooth as … Continue reading →

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October Sky (1999) Rated PG

Posted on January 24, 2020 by

The true story of Homer Hickam, who was inspired by Sputnik, and went into rocketry. Based on the book Rocket Boys by Homer Hickam. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, and Laura Dern. This is a typical story of a small-town … Continue reading →

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on December 23, 2019 by

Katniss finds herself in District 13 after the end of the games where she becomes the symbol of the Mockingjay. Based on the book by Suzanne Collins. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth. This film is different from … Continue reading →

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