Action — Movie Reviews

'Thunderbolts*' Review: Marvel’s Thundering, Purposeful Return Top Blockbuster Form

The MCU recipe goes back to a more organic flavor in ‘The Thunderbolts’, making for their strongest film in years.

'The Accountant 2' Review: An Wildly Different and Entertaining Sequel

After nine years, Christian Wolff has made his long-awaited return to the silver screen in ‘The Accountant 2’, a wildly different sequel that should not only please fans of the original, but the uninitiated as well.

Action, Comedy, Movie ReviewTom ChatalbashApril 24, 2025the accountant 2, the accountant 2 review, ben affleck, jon bernthalComment

‘The Amateur’ Movie Review: Rami Malek Shines

Rami Malek shines in ‘The Amateur’, as the Oscar-winning actor delivers a performance in this action-thriller that feels tailor-made for him.

'The Gorge' Review: A Mammoth Chasm of Missed Opportunity

With films under his belt such as ‘The Black Phone’, ‘Sinister’ and ‘Doctor Strange’, director Scott Derrikson should be an exciting, much talked auteur. Instead ‘The Gorge’ merely adds another film in a growing list of visually stunning yet ultimately flawed films.

‘Love Hurts’ Review: Ke Huy Quan’s Disappointing Leading Man Debut

Ke Huy Quan finally has an action vehicle to his name with ‘Love Hurts’, but his effervescent performance sadly can’t overcome the many hurdles this 83-minute-long affair is sadly stuck in.

Action, Movie ReviewMaxance VincentFebruary 7, 2025Love Hurts, Movie Review, Action, Jonathan EusebioComment

'Gladiator II' Review: You Will Be Entertained!

Director Ridley Scott boldly heads back to the colosseum for ‘Gladiator II’, a sequel that fortunately is a highly entertaining and worthy successor to its award winning and epic predecessor.

‘Absolution’ Review: A Muddled Drama Clouds Liam Neeson’s Best Performance in Years

Liam Neeson gives his all for the first time in a long time in ‘Absolution’, even if the material he has to work with tends to be on the muddled side.

Action, Movie ReviewMaxance VincentNovember 1, 2024Absolution, Movie Reviews, Liam Neeson, Hans Petter Moland, ActionComment

'Escape from the 21st Century' Review: A Wild Ride with a Purpose [TIFF 2024]

Juggling an abundance of style with a surprising amount of substance, 'Escape From the 21st Century' happily exchanges logic for a wild blend of action, hyperbole, pathos, and life-affirming passion. [TIFF 24]

Action, Comedy, Sci-FiKyle ClimansSeptember 12, 2024Yang Li, Leon Lee, Yang Song, Ruoyun Zhang, Elane ZhongComment

‘Rebel Ridge’ Review: Aaron Pierre Shines in Jeremy Saulnier’s Best Film

Aaron Pierre and Don Johnson fiercely lead the action thriller 'Rebel Ridge', which marks director Jeremy Saulnier’s best film yet.

Action, Movie ReviewMaxance VincentSeptember 5, 2024Rebel Ridge, Jeremy Saulnier, Movie Review, ActionComment

'The Killer' (2024) Review: John Woo's Poetic Tale of Resurrection

While the contemporary remake of 'The Killer' may not reach the heights of the 1989 original, John Woo’s penchant for visual poetry through action remains unmatched, as he reinterprets his cruel story for a more hopeful, miraculous one.

Action, Movie ReviewMaxance VincentAugust 23, 2024The Killer, John Woo, Action, Movie ReviewsComment

'The Crow' Review: It’s Ultimately For The Birds

Despite the actors' efforts to elevate the below-par material, 'The Crow' comes off like a goth-themed costume party, rather than paying appropriate tribute to a 90's cult-classic.

'The Union' Review: Wahlberg and Berry Can't Save This Horrendous Action Comedy

While Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry have some instance of palpable chemistry, the two can’t save 'The Union' for being nothing more than another cog in the ever-growing Netflix algorithm.

Action, Comedy, Movie ReviewMaxance VincentAugust 16, 2024The Union, Julian Farino, Comedy, Movie ReviewsComment