My quick rating - 3.3/10. Call it morbid curiosity. Oh, wow, these effects are horrible. Do these people know standing across the street from a tornado isn't exactly considered a safe distance? This flick is already insanely laughable, so I really hope they weren't shooting for a serious flick. A sightseeing group, along with a scientist, goes to check out a tornado that seems to just hang out in one place. Then one guy flies his drone into it and supposedly alters the size o

My quick rating - 6.3/10. With the sad news of Treat Williams ' passing, I thought I would watch one of my favorites that is so criminally unknown. I had no idea what this one was the first time I found it on the shelf at West Coast Video one day while I was working. I often discovered new movies just perusing my workplace for something to pop on. We weren't really sticklers about what we watched in the store. Anyways, seeing Joe Piscopo on the cover was enough to draw me i

My quick rating - 5.5/10. Why take the bulletproof vest off? A question I asked myself during the movie . The Mother  is a fast-moving action thriller about a highly trained assassin who crawls out of hiding to protect the daughter she abandoned years earlier. Naturally, this emotional reunion happens while being chased by extremely motivated bad guys who seem to have unlimited ammo, funding, and free time. Jennifer Lopez  plays the titular Mother, and to her credit, she comm

My quick rating - 6.5/10. I admittedly did NOT see the series when it was on the same streamer, so I am sure I will miss some of the nuances. Great sets and scenes. I can see that missing 5 seasons is leaving me a bit behind in the story as to why these wars are going on between these kings. But the battle scenes look well-choreographed and bloody. I am not sure if the lack of background from the show was the problem or the fact that things seemed to jump so quickly during th

My quick rating - 3.6/10. Appears to be another STV action flick starring Dolph Lundgren , which may or may not be a good thing depending on who you ask. Looks as though he and the rest of the wedding party are going to have to defend a group of mercenaries taking over the venue where Luke Wilson and Nicky Whelan are getting hitched. The initial lead-up to the siege is basically just showing the best man and the groom's best friend getting drunk, so the setup isn't all that

My quick rating - 7.5/10. Looks pretty good, and had to go with 4K for it. And definitely warranted, as there is some breathtaking scenery in this one. The combination of real locations and CGI landscapes creates a visually immersive experience that transports the audience into a vibrant and magical realm. The attention to detail in the production design is commendable, adding depth and authenticity to the world in which the characters exist. That was an enjoyable adventure f

My quick rating - 7.7/10. Even if you are not a fan of so-called "kung fu movies," this is the type of film that will make you see past the punches and poor dialogue. The film is basically a tutorial in fight scene choreography from start to finish. Each move and counter is so perfect in both the physical action and the camera work to bring it to the audience's eyes. Even with all the fighting going on, there is a story about an aging martial arts master of Wing Chun who is f

My quick rating - 4.8/10. I tend to jump at any flick with Noomi Rapace in it. She always plays the femme fatale role so well. Although in this one, she seemed to be practicing different accents for some reason. Henry Golding appears to be someone Hollywood is trying to push, but I don't think action is going to be his niche. At least not in this flick. The setup is fine, although you have seen it before. An assassin gets himself set up in a sort of game against all the oth

My quick rating - 5.7/10. I am not sure if it is just because of how many of these spy-comedy romantic flix there have been lately, but I seem to just be seeing them all in the same light. Sure, they are entertaining, typically they are looking very good due to the big-budget streamers behind them, and they have been cast well for the same reason. But after it is over, I just think, "Didn't I just see that recently?" This time around, we get a little role reversal with the lo

My quick rating - 6.4/10. This one gets some 4K treatment from me. And it definitely deserved it since the effects in this are so colorful at times and very vivid. The CGI artists deserve all kinds of respect here. But there is a lot more to a flick than just the eye candy, and that is where I am hit and miss with this one. The story itself doesn't lend itself to any part of the MCU. Let me explain, it really doesn't further the story they are working on, and it also doesn't

My quick rating - 6.8/10. Ok, slightly behind (I kind of forgot to watch this), but excuses aside, I enjoyed this movie. EDIT: I was even behind on reviews back then LOL . Yes, I am a comic geek, so maybe a tad biased, although admittedly I did not read "Thor," so the rating is on movie merits alone. The movie follows the life of a "G-d" in the form of Thor( Chris Hemsworth ), who is the god of thunder. He is raised in Asgard to become the heir to the throne in a pseudo-Greek

My quick rating - 6.2/10. Even though I'm more of a Marvel guy, it's time to check this one out. The flick is an entertaining and action-packed sequel, building on the success of the first film. The movie takes us on a wild ride as we follow the adventures of Billy Batson in being Shazam and trying to balance his superhero life with his normal teenage existence. And the casting was also one of its strong features. Zachary Levi is perfectly cast as the lovable, goofy superh

My quick rating - 6.5/10. Some extremely creative camerawork in this one. Opening kill scene, rotating camera around both sides of a door, fight scene. The flashbacks were rough sometimes since the daughter and the young version of Boksoon looked alike. The start makes it clear that Netflix is where you'll catch this one. Then again.... Kill Boksoon (2023) #action #IMDB #Plex

My quick rating - 6.1/10. Sometimes posters set you up for one kind of movie, only for the film to head in a completely different direction. Furies looks like it might be a Vietnamese spin on Charlie’s Angels , but once the opening unfolds with a brutal assault and the murder of a mother, it’s clear this is not a playful spy romp. This is a revenge-driven action flick with trauma and blood at its core. And as it turns out, it’s also a prequel to Furie from 2019, though, con

My quick rating - 3.9/10. Submission, err, Red Canvas or Art of Submission, released in 2009, or 2012, or, oh, forget it, all the same movie. This is an MMA action/drama movie centering around the plight of a young adult who wants to train to be a mixed martial arts star. Of course, he is in troubled times, and the movie attempts to juggle the action with the drama, but falls short on it. The tempo switching in this movie is often too random to hold the audience's attention,

My quick rating - 6.4/10. I definitely enjoyed that one more than I was expecting. We get a very believable Gerard Butler as a pilot who happens to get the unfortunate flight through a minefield of a storm and a convict, Mike Colter , as a passenger. I think the poster clues you in on the fact that the plane goes down, and they have to team up to try and not only survive, but save the passengers. The effects in this one, as far as said crash landings, look extremely good, es

My quick rating - 5.8/10. I was a fan of the original flix with Michael J. Fox but I can say that I never watched the TV series with Tyler Posey , who is back in this flick. I am pretty damn sure they have nothing to do with each other. Already throwing flashbacks at me, so I can see that watching the series would enhance this movie. Oops. This one is exclusive to Paramount+ right now. Teen Wolf: The Movie (2023) #action #IMDB #Plex