Police state. Labor camps. Fake news. Scripted reality-shows. Heavy surveillance. Brainwashed population.

A “revenge” K-drama version of Infernal Affairs with more action and violence.

One expects this to be a short, no-brainer, action-packed, light entertainment. And that’s what it mostly is.

This sequel is a more focused story, so it is not as fun but it is still a decent, enjoyable film.

Tries to be a vigilante-revenge film but fails to achieve much of anything.

Tries to be some sort of thriller but fails.

This time, Mike Banning is framed and he has to run. Definitely the weakest of the trilogy.

A comedy about an assassin and his assistant told to lay low and not kill anyone. Could be funnier but still a solid film that is enjoyable.

Not a bad action film but it is more of the same.

Not a Taken clone but rather a vigilante-revenge black comedy. Enjoyable and recommended.

The production itself isn’t bad, maybe tries a little too hard. Either way, the action scenes are not dazzling.

Bodyguard film that tries to be gritty but lacks plot and action.

Tries to be a gritty vigilante-revenge film but execution is lacking. The action and logistics just feel awkward.

Not intended to be a shoot ’em up but rather a mystery-thriller. Starts off a little trippy but becomes a little too predictable.

Instead of thugs, McCall is going up against skilled operatives like himself. Lacks the energy and emotional satisfaction of the first film.

Not supposed to be a shoot ’em up but it still works. Good to see Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan not be typecasted.

Highly stylized Cold War spy action-thriller. Looks good. Can use better signposting regarding the end.

In some ways the Korean version of La Femme Nikita. Nicely shot revenge flick but perhaps predictable.

Tries too hard with the conspiracy. Not bad but can use more and better action.

Clichéd premise, which is fine, but is unfortunately poorly executed in most respects.

Tries a bit too hard to be cool but it does have lots of action. Good to see Wick use more weapons.