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Film ● Mini-Review: John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
Not a bad action film but it is more of the same.
May 16, 20191 min read
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Film ● Mini-Review: Cold Pursuit
Not a Taken clone but rather a vigilante-revenge black comedy. Enjoyable and recommended.
Feb 7, 20191 min read
5
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Film ● Mini-Review: Polar
The production itself isn’t bad, maybe tries a little too hard. Either way, the action scenes are not dazzling.
Jan 24, 20191 min read
4
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Film ● Mini-Review: Close
Bodyguard film that tries to be gritty but lacks plot and action.
Jan 17, 20191 min read
2
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Film ● Mini-Review: Peppermint
Tries to be a gritty vigilante-revenge film but execution is lacking. The action and logistics just feel awkward.
Sep 6, 20181 min read
5
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Film ● Mini-Review: The Equalizer 2
Instead of thugs, McCall is going up against skilled operatives like himself. Lacks the energy and emotional satisfaction of the first film.
Jul 19, 20181 min read
3
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Film ● Mini-Review: Atomic Blonde
Highly stylized Cold War spy action-thriller. Looks good. Can use better signposting regarding the end.
Jul 27, 20171 min read
5
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Film ● Mini-Review: The Villainess
In some ways the Korean version of La Femme Nikita. Nicely shot revenge flick but perhaps predictable.
Jun 7, 20171 min read
4
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Film ● Mini-Review: Unlocked
Tries too hard with the conspiracy. Not bad but can use more and better action.
May 4, 20171 min read
5
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Film ● Mini-Review: Security
Clichéd premise, which is fine, but is unfortunately poorly executed in most respects.
Mar 3, 20172 min read
7
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Film ● Mini-Review: John Wick: Chapter 2
Tries a bit too hard to be cool but it does have lots of action. Good to see Wick use more weapons.
Feb 9, 20171 min read
7
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Film ● Mini-Review: London Has Fallen
Essentially the same as the first film but in a bigger setting. A solid follow-up which is rare considering that sequels are usually weaker.
Mar 3, 20161 min read
4
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Film ● Mini-Review: Survivor
Glaring stupidities are a turn-off. Wasted opportunity with Milla Jovovich and Pierce Brosnan.
May 28, 20151 min read
6
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Film ● Mini-Review: Taken 3
It is well-produced but is not particularly memorable. The first film is the best and the most satisfying.
Dec 13, 20141 min read
4
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Film ● Mini-Review: John Wick
A well-produced shoot ’em up with interesting enough worldbuilding.
Oct 23, 20142 min read
2
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Film ● Mini-Review: A Walk Among the Tombstones
Slow and uneventful, even for noir. The plotting and pacing could use some improvement.
Sep 18, 20141 min read
2
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Film ● Mini-Review: 3 Days to Kill
Some nice set pieces initially, and nicely shot with decent sound editing too. Not bad but lacks wow factor and not particularly memorable.
Feb 11, 20141 min read
1
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Film ● Mini-Review: Non-Stop
It’s not quite Taken the Whole Plane and it’s a better film than the trailer suggests. Just don’t expect it to be great.
Jan 26, 20141 min read
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Film ● Mini-Review: Olympus Has Fallen
Ridiculous premise but an entertaining fast-paced shoot ’em up. Good performance by Butler and Yune.
Mar 17, 20132 min read
5
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Film ● Mini-Review: Taken 2
A decent follow-up but the first is still better.
Sep 6, 20121 min read
3
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Film ● Mini-Review: Unknown
Starts off strongly and it is intriguing as a psychological thriller. Overall, not particularly memorable.
Feb 15, 20111 min read
2
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