Category Archives: Action

The Batman (2022) – Review

Set within the crime riddled Gotham City, The Batman follows a young Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson), who has spent his early years as a masked vigilante, striking fear into criminals. When a sadistic killer known as the Riddler (Paul Dano) begins targeting important figures across the city, Batman is pulled into a complicated web of corruption that runs deeper than expected. A darker, effective, albeit more grounded take on the Batman character, with this flick leaning heavily into the detective style of filmmaking, rather than outright action and violence.

Rating: 4 out of 5.
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Gunfight at the OK Corral (1957) – Review

Dedicated Lawman Wyatt Earp (Burt Lancaster) and an infamous outlaw, struggling with a terminal illness, Doc Holliday (Kirk Douglas), form an unlikely alliance which culminates in the pair facing off against the Clanton family in the town of Tombstone, Arizona. The family are the local thugs that are widely known as being responsible for stealing cattle. A well-known American Western released over sixty years ago that tells the story of the legendary gunfight at the OK Corral.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
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The Old Way (2023) – Review

Colton Briggs (Nicolas Cage) is a retired gunslinger, attempting to live a quiet and peaceful life with his family, before a shocking turn of events occur. A man from his violent past resurfaces, setting off a chain of events that drags Briggs back into the life he tried to leave behind. What follows is a familiar Western journey of grief, justice, revenge and violence, played out across the harsh and unforgiving landscape of the American west. Well worth watching if you’re sustainable to a Western throwback. It’s worth noting that The Old Way is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Rating: 3 out of 5.
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The Bourne Supremacy (2004) – Review

Plagued by nightmares and haunted by his past, Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) is framed by the American CIA following an operation that goes badly wrong. As a result, he is forced to return to his former life as a trained assassin, not only to prove his innocence, but to survive the relentless pursuit closing in around him. A solid sequel that offers a solid blend between action and drama, that rarely slows down in terms of pacing.

Rating: 4 out of 5.
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The Bourne Identity (2002) – Review

A bullet-riddled man suffering from amnesia is picked up and saved from rough waters just south of Marseille, France by a fishing boat. Once recovered, he must begin to piece together his own story while attempting to elude the dangerous assassins relentlessly hunting him down. An effective action flick that balances the intense scenes with a strong sense of story and suspense throughout the modest runtime.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5.
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Bullet Train (2022) – Review

An unlucky assassin known only as Ladybug (Brad Pitt) is determined to do his job peacefully and properly, after one too many missions have recently gone off the rails. Fate, however, has other plans, with the latest task putting him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from all around the globe. An enjoyable comic-book-like flick that is certainly recommended. It’s worth noting that Bullet Train is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5.
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