Tag: action

“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...

“Pride And Prejudice And Zombies” Is Surprising Fun

HOLLYWOOD—Ok, when you hear the title “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” one might think of a lot of things, but this ain’t no love...

“Hitman: Agent 47,” Flashes Of Action, Lacks Story

HOLLYWOOD—Anyone who plays video games might be well aware of the hit game "Hitman." In 2007, the video game got the big screen treatment...

“Mad Max: Fury Road,” A Destitute Tale

HOLLYWOOD—Ok, I never saw the first “Mad Max” film starring Mel Gibson back in 1979, it was before my time. Heck, I never saw...