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Review of the action movie "Finish 'Em All 2" (2024) by Eoin Friel

Saying that "Finish 'Em All 2" is better than the first part is not high praise, but honestly, I enjoyed watching it. Despite the obvious use of stunt doubles, there is enough action, and...

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Eoin Friel's The Dogs of War Movie Review

I had high hopes for Hounds Of War, as I am a huge fan of everyone involved. However, the characters were so poorly developed that I didn't care that...

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Review of the film "Lady Scorpio" by Tommy Pedersen

A drug-fighting police officer teams up with his daughter to save his kidnapped grandson from a powerful crime boss. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRgR4o2lSzU&ab_channel=ParamountMovies Review Lady Scorpions is an action thriller that combines...

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Terminator Zero: A reboot for a franchise that desperately needed one

Forty years after the Terminator universe began, the franchise has seen incredible highs and lows. It has become a multimedia phenomenon and an entertainment icon since the first...

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Review of the film "The Hitman" (2024) from MAAC

It's been 35 years since the release of John Woo's The Hitman (1989), which is still considered one of the best action films of all time. A true masterpiece, this film had a huge impact...

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Review of The Raven (2024) by Eoin Friel

2024's The Crow initially didn't have a chance because the original film with Brandon Lee is so beloved (especially by me) that everything that follows pales in comparison. I wouldn't call it...

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Review of the film "Union" (2024) by Eoin Friel

The film "The Union" was far from being such a failure as I expected from reading other reviews. It has some impressive action sequences, some funny lines and a great cast. Yes, he definitely...

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"Borderlands" (2024) review by Duvien Ho

Borderlands is a fun action adventure set in a sci-fi world with a great cast and low stakes. With better marketing and a bigger reach, it probably wouldn't have been a box office flop in the summer of 2024...

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"Deadpool and Wolverine" (2024): critics' opinion

Marvel Studios' "Deadpool & Wolverine" opens in theaters July 26, but the review embargo was lifted on Tuesday and early response from critics has been largely positive. Starring...

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Customs War (2024). Review by Paul Bramhall

Although showcasing the various Chinese authorities and military units through the film format has almost become Dante Lam's exclusive specialty, he kindly gave way to his Hong Kong colleague Herman Yau in 2024....

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"Heat" (Kill, 2024) review by Eoin Friel

"Kill" is one of the best action films of the year with a huge body count, regular brutal fight scenes, but the film still maintains emotional depth in the story and characters. Plot Train...

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Beverly Hills Cop 4: Funny Rebirth

Thirty years have passed since the last film in the series was released in theaters, the world has changed a lot since then, media consumption habits are no longer the same, and most entertainment content is consumed...

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"Intelligence Agent" (2024). Review by John M. Jerva

Look, I'll start this review by saying: when you see the promotional materials and trailer for the film "Intelligence Agent", created by director and actor Derek Teen, you know exactly what to expect....

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"Not for the faint of heart" (2024). Review by Eoin Friel

The main strength of "Trigger Warning" is that Jessica Alba is back on screen, and there are some impressive action scenes, but there's nothing that really makes it stand out...

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"Life After Fighting" (2024) Review by John M. Jerva

I've asked this question before, but I'm happy to ask it again. Why hasn't Bren Foster become a big action star yet? Foster is incredibly good when it comes to dynamic and hyper-realistic...

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"Wasteland" (Badland Hungters, 2024). Review by Eoin Friel

Starring Ma Dong-seok, "Wasteland" showcases what he does best - punch people in the face while being an unflappable tough guy. The movie is full of fights...

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"Furiosa: The Mad Max Chronicles" (2024). Review by Eoin Friel

Furiosa is a welcome addition to the world of Mad Max, and the expected vehicular carnage does not disappoint. Chris Hemsworth steals the show as the villain, and Anya Taylor-Joy is the perfect replacement for Charlize, looking incredibly...

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Review of the film "Darkness of Men" by Lee Golden

Over the past ten years, I can't name many films starring Jean-Claude Van Damme that have become my favorites. I remember "Frenemies" and "Lucas", which I liked. I tried to give...

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"The Siege of Kowloon" (2024). Review by Paul Bramhall

In recent years, there have been several attempts to adapt the manhua comic City of Darkness for the big screen, perhaps the most famous of which is the Donnie Yen version, which was supposed to be released in 2013...

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"Stuntmen" (The Fall Guy, 2024). Review by Mike Garcia

Hollywood has always been an ungrateful industry when it comes to stuntmen. They are heroes in the shadows, barely mentioned, unrecognized, and long forgotten at awards ceremonies, including the Oscars. This group of highly qualified, unique...

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Discussion

Asian Film Club → New trailer for the action movie "The Wandering T…

Let's hope for some decent hand-to-hand and bloody action.

Process → Teaser of "Yakuza" and a clip from the remake...

The game is cool. I hope the series will be no worse.

Andrei → Fist of Legend: 30 Years of the Film. Review…

Thanks for posting. Hopefully more comments soon.

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I don't know about everyone else, but I'm crazy about Xiao Man (I hope I didn't misspell his name...