Tag: action
“The King’s Man” Is A Bore Of A Backstory
HOLLYWOOD—I loved the flick “Kingsman: The Secret Service” because it was unlike anything ever seen on the big screen and it was full of...
NES Chronicles “Super Contra”
UNITED STATES—Name a video game where you remember a code that helped to extend her lives and chances of victory? Come on America I...
“Hitman’s Bodyguard’s Wife” Is Witty Action
HOLLYWOOD—Balancing action and comedy I would argue is difficult in the Hollywood arena, however, gold has been found with “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” which spawned...
“John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” Is Epic Fun!
HOLLYWOOD—He’s back, looks like Keanu Reeves has crafted himself a character that is just as memorable if not more fun than the stone-faced Neo...
“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” Is Fantastic!
HOLLYWOOD—I don’t know a franchise where you have sequels that can be uneven. The first “Mission: Impossible” was fun, “Mission: Impossible II” was 10x...
“Skyscraper” Lackluster Action
HOLLYWOOD—Just because you have a high-profile action star and an over-the-top premise does not guarantee you have a hit on your hands. For the...
“Transformers: The Last Knight” Lacks Punch
HOLLYWOOD—There was massive backlash on the fifth installment in the “Transformers” franchise, but I will acknowledge, “The Last Knight” was not as bad as...
“John Wick: Chapter 2” Is High-Octane Action
HOLLYWOOD—It was a surprise sleeper at the box-office in 2014. Yup, Keanu Reeves returned to his action roots with the film “John Wick” about...
“XXX: The Return Of Xander Cage” Lacks Story
HOLLYWOOD—It’s hard to believe that it has been over 15 years since action-star Vin Diesel starred in the flick “XXX.” After the so-so performance...
“Deadpool” Is A Genuinely Funny Action-Comedy
HOLLYWOOD—Just when you think Marvel is running out of steam with its formulaic storytelling and lackluster villains, “Deadpool” brings this snarky, ultra-violent, foul mouth...