Action
‘Speed’ at 30 – Review
Jan de Bont’s iconic action movie ‘Speed’, starring Keanu Reeves in one of the roles that made him an action star, serves as a reminder of what makes a movie unforgettable. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Read MoreRun Lola Run (1998) Review
‘Run Lola Run’ is a film all about consequences. Tom Tykwer’s renowned German film (aka ‘Lola Rennt’), starring Franke Potente, is well shot, paced and scripted. Review by Martha Lane.
Read More‘Sherlock Jr.’ at 100 – Review
Buster Keaton action-comedy ‘Sherlock Jr.’ (1924) features some of the best action moments in cinema, and is surprisingly sophisticated; an incredible film. Review by Kieran Judge.
Read MoreMonkey Man (2024) Review
Dev Patel directs and stars in ‘Monkey Man’ (2024), a complicated and colorful bloodbath of an action movie from Monkeypaw Productions. Review by Emi Grant.
Read MoreThe Beekeeper (2024) Review
David Ayer’s action-thriller ‘The Beekeeper’ starring Jason Statham offers 100 minutes of badly shot action sequences and should buzz off. Review by Kieran Judge.
Read MoreHit Man (2023) Review
Glen Powell stars and co-writes ‘Hit Man’ (2023), from ‘Dazed and Confused’ director Richard Linklater, “one of the most fun and original movies in years”. Review by Leoni Horton.
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Extraction 2 (2023) Review
Compared to other Netflix Original films, ‘Extraction 2’ (2023) starring Chris Hemsworth, is a gem. The kind of spectacle Netflix should shoot for. Review by Jacob Davis.
Read MoreSisu (2022) Review
Jalmari Helander tells a bloody tale for the sake of a bloody tale in the visually arresting Finnish action-western ‘Sisu’ (2023) starring Jorma Tommila. Review by Kieran Judge.
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