Tag Archives: thriller

Body of Lies (2008) Rated R

Posted on February 6, 2023 by laurarachel4

A CIA agent in Jordan gets caught between his superiors and Jordan intelligence. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, and Mark Strong. I’m getting bored with these films of espionage made by Hollywood folk that couldn’t care less about the government. … Continue reading →

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The International (2009) Rated R

Posted on February 5, 2023 by laurarachel4

An Interpol agent tries to expose a financial institution’s role in an arms dealing ring. Starring Clive Owen, Naomi Watts, and Armin Mueller-Stahl.  This is another boring thriller. The film revolves around the financial world and is more clever than … Continue reading →

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The Wall (2017) Rated R

Posted on November 14, 2022 by laurarachel4

Two American Soldiers are trapped by a sniper behind an unstable wall. Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, John Cena, and Laith Nakli. This film uses the premise of our armed forces and the missions that they go on as a thriller and … Continue reading →

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A Deadly Lullaby (2020) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 18, 2022 by laurarachel4

 After losing her daughter, a mother meets another woman with a daughter that she is obsessed with. Starring Katie Leclerc, Jeff Schine, and Victoria Barabas.  This is a typical Lifetime mystery/thriller film. It lacks good writing and great acting. You … Continue reading →

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S.F.W. (1994) Rated R

Posted on January 2, 2022 by laurarachel4

A teenager becomes a celebrity after he is taken hostage by terrorists and his indifference to their threats makes the headlines. Starring Stephen Dorff, Reese Witherspoon, and Jake Busey. This film is an interesting take on hostage situations and the … Continue reading →

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Money Monster (2016) Rated R

Posted on December 22, 2021 by laurarachel4

A financial TV host and his producer find themselves in a hostage situation with an investor. Starring George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Jack O’Connell. Well, this film is a disappointment. It’s slow burning with lack of thrill. Mostly, the film consists of … Continue reading →

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Sinners and Saints (2010) Rated R

Posted on November 17, 2021 by laurarachel4

 Two New Orleans cops fight against a gang. Starring Johnny Strong, Kevin Phillips, Costas Mandylor  This film is a low budget cop thriller. It’s overzealous with the action, and it shows its lack of budget throughout. The dialogue drags on … Continue reading →

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Endangered Species (2021) Rated R

Posted on July 6, 2021 by laurarachel4

A family takes their dream vacation in Kenya but they venture off into a wilderness park, where they are attacked by a Rhino. Starring Rebecca Romijn, Philip Winchester, and Isabel Bassett. I have mixed feelings about this film. One, this … Continue reading →

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Wrath of Man (2021) Rated R

Posted on June 20, 2021 by laurarachel4

A man is hired by a cash truck company that moves hundreds of dollars around every week. Starring Jason Statham, Holt McCallany, and Rocci Williams. This is an interesting thriller. We have a character with a mysterious past and a … Continue reading →

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Everest (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 7, 2020 by laurarachel4

The story of Robert “Rob” Edwin Hall and Scott Fischer as they team up to ascend Mount Everest in 1996. Starring Jason Clarke, Ang Phula Sherpa, Thomas M. Wright, and Jake Gyllenhaal. Based on the true story of the disastrous … Continue reading →

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