Action Adventure — Movie Reviews

'Red One' Review: A Cinematic Lump of Coal

Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans attempt to save Christmas in their big budget holiday adventure film ‘Red One’ - a holiday film that miserably fails to entertain and deliver what it easily could have.

Action Adventure, ComedyTom ChatalbashNovember 15, 2024red one, red one review, chris evans, dwayne johnson, jk simmonsComment

'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.

'Venom: The Last Dance' Review: A Hapless, Rushed Ride Into The Sunset

Eddie and Venom are back on the big screen for one final adventure in ‘Venom: The Last Dance’, a conclusion that is emotionally limp and easily the weakest of the trilogy.

Action Adventure, Comic Book MovieTom ChatalbashOctober 25, 2024venom the last dance, venom, tom hardy, marvel, juno temple, chiwetel ejioforComment

‘Wolfs’ Review: George Clooney and Brad Pitt Shine in Jon Watts’ Mixed Thriller

George Clooney and Brad Pitt keep the charm and fun moving in Jon Watts’ 'Wolfs', even if the movie itself offers mixed results.

Action Adventure, Apple TV+, Movie ReviewMaxance VincentSeptember 20, 2024Wolfs, Comedy, Apple TV+, Movie Review, Jon WattsComment

'Transformers One' Review: 2024's Biggest Surprise

The biggest surprise of 2024 has arrived in ‘Transformers One’, an animated film that delivers the action-packed goods and an emotionally powerful origin story for the iconic Optimus Prime and Megatron.

Action Adventure, Comedy, Animation, DramaTom ChatalbashSeptember 11, 2024transformers, transformers one, transformers one reviewComment

'Alien: Romulus' Review: A Gnarly Return To Form

The beloved sci-fi franchise returns to its blood-soaked horror roots with 'Alien: Romulus' - a sequel that brings back the chills and thrills as it expands the lore of the series.

Action Adventure, Horror, Sci-FiTom ChatalbashAugust 16, 2024alien romulus, alien romulus review, alien, aliensComment

'Borderlands' Review: DOA Blockbuster Filmmaking

Yet another video game adaptation has made its way to the big screen with Eli Roth’s ‘Borderlands’, a lifeless and joyless affair that wastes its talent and potential in equal measure.

‘Steppenwolf’ Review: Adilkhan Yerzhanov’s Nihilist Misfire [Fantasia 2024]

While director Adilkhan Yerzhanov nails the center framing in ‘Steppenwolf’, his film is a completely undercooked nihilist nightmare that has nothing to say about the world and characters it presents.

'Deadpool And Wolverine' Review: Dinner And Dessert For Comic Book Fans

The merc with the mouth is finally joining the MCU in the long-awaited ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’, a comic book film that not only expertly brings him into the fold, but delivers the team-up fans have been dreaming of and then some.

'Twisters' Review: Summer Fun Has Finally Begun

Tornadoes are set to tear up the silver screen yet again in ‘Twisters’, a sequel that lovingly pays homage to its predecessor while carving its own unique, highly entertaining path.

Action AdventureTom ChatalbashJuly 18, 2024twisters, twisters review, twisterComment

'A Quiet Place: Day One' Review: Thrills And Chills With Diminishing Returns

The beloved horror franchise has returned to silence audiences once again with ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’, a sequel that manages to entertain in good measure, but not expand the lore and mythology stemming from the series’ novel concept.

Action Adventure, Horror, ThrillerTom ChatalbashJune 28, 2024a quiet place day one, a quiet placeComment

'Thelma' Review: The Mission Impossible Spinoff that We Desperately Needed

Thelma is a triumph which any filmmaker would be proud of, made all the more remarkable by the fact that this is director Josh Margolin’s feature film debut but also seeing June Squibb get a chance to play her first leading role at age 94.

Action Adventure, DramaKyle ClimansJune 25, 2024Clark Gregg, Richard Roundtree, June Squibb, Parker Posey, Malcolm McDowellComment

'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' Review: A Cinematic Clinic in Blood, Sweat, and Gasoline

George Miller doesn’t quite return with a vengeance in ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ - rather, he brings a seasoned sense of detail and management. The Mad Max franchise has become well known for an exasperated brand of freneticism and unbridled energy rarely captured in blockbuster action cinema as it stands today, and ‘Furiosa’ remains consistent within that.

'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Review: Another Jewel in the ‘Apes’ Crown

Set in the aftermath of Caesar's rule, ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ skillfully preserves the franchise’s legacy, advances the narrative, all while creating visual effects that are awe-inspiring.

‘Boy Kills World’ Review: Dear God, Make It Stop

Moritz Mohr’s meta-actioner ‘Boy Kills World’ desperately wants to be a cross between Deadpool, Silent Night, and The Hunger Games, but its chosen tropes and tools completely sinks the movie.

Action Adventure, Movie ReviewMaxance VincentApril 24, 2024Boy Kills World, Action, Movie Reviews, Moritz MohrComment

'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' Review: A Needed Franchise Evolution With Growing Pains

The new team of Ghostbusters has returned to the silver screen to rid New York city of more paranormal entities in ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’, an entertaining follow-up not without its issues.

SXSW Exclusive: 'The Fall Guy' Review: A Hilarious, Stunt-tacular, Popcorn Poppin' Movie of the Year [SXSW 2024]

Insanely comedic performances elevate the insanely impressive stunt masterclass of ‘The Fall Guy’ to the point of… well, insanity. Continue for our full SPOILER-FREE review.

'Arthur the King' Review: A King's Struggling Journey of Survival

‘Arthur the King’ is arguably the best and most emotional film of the year - a true story about a dog’s resilience, pain, inspiration, life and belief as he goes from abuse and fighting for his life, to finding a family through the roughest conditions that the environment tends to throw at him.

Action Adventure, Drama, Movie Review, ReviewJeremy KazievaMarch 13, 2024dog, race, friends, dominican republic, Mark WhalbergComment

SXSW EXCLUSIVE: 'Monkey Man' Review: A Brutal and Bloody Directorial Debut [SXSW 2024]

‘Monkey Man’ is a more human take on the classic revenge driven martial arts genre that escalates into a brutal and bloody triumph for the first time director Dev Patel. Continue for our full SPOILER-FREE review.

‘Road House’ Review: Jake’s Take is Worthy Enough [SXSW 2024]

Fresh off the premiere at SXSW 2024, ‘Road House’ is entertaining in spite of a weak script that could have derailed the entire movie if not for great fight sequences and the unbridled chaos that is the films conclusion. Continue for our full SPOILER-FREE review.