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THE VILLAINESS: The Action Is First
THE VILLAINESS: The Action Is First

With strong performances and flawless filming, The Villainess briefly losses its identity before concluding with a stunning finish.

JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2: What Action Films Should Be
JOHN WICK: The Irony & Toll Of Being A Badass

The John Wick films pose challenging questions about the nature of violence and the type of men who are attracted to its endless cycle.

THE HITMAN'S BODYGUARD: Reynolds And Jackson Are Game, But That's About It
THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD: Reynolds & Jackson Are Game, But That’s About It

Despite committed, enjoyable performances from Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds, The Hitman’s Bodyguard is tired, cliched and overlong.

WHAT HAPPENED TO MONDAY: An Uneven Attempt To Fill Orphan Black’s Shoes
WHAT HAPPENED TO MONDAY: An Uneven Attempt To Fill Orphan Black’s Shoes

While full of plot holes and shakes characters, What Happened to Monday is still a weird, yet perfect movie for a night in.

BUSHWICK: Too Bland And Boring To Be The Real Brooklyn
BUSHWICK: Too Bland & Boring To Be The Real Brooklyn

With its timely statement about diversity in America, the bland and boring Bushwick fails to meet expectations.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN VENICE: Tonally Contrasted And Tiredly Contrived
ONCE UPON A TIME IN VENICE: Tonally Contrasted & Tiredly Contrived

Once Upon A Time In Venice is clearly a film made by cinephiles, but the scattered subplots and underdeveloped characters combine for an overall misfire.

6 DAYS: A Tense Hostage Drama That Makes For Uncomfortable Viewing
6 DAYS: A Tense Hostage Drama That Makes For Uncomfortable Viewing

6 Days is a mostly well-made film based on true events, but its similarity to our current political climate makes it an uncomfortable watch.

CUT SHOOT KILL: A Bloody Decent Effort
CUT SHOOT KILL: A Bloody Decent Effort

Another entry in the continuing trend of independent horror, Cut Shoot Kill just manages to stand out amongst the masses.

KIDNAP: Halle Berry Has Hit Rock Bottom
KIDNAP: Halle Berry Has Hit Rock Bottom

Though with the talented Halle Berry at the helm, Kidnap is a poorly made action thriller that is lacking in story, acting, and execution.

Children's Crusades: Three Summer War Films
Children’s Crusades: Three Summer War Films

In the summer films War for the Planet of the Apes, Wonder Woman, and Dunkirk, the serious subject of war is pandered down to its audience.

ATOMIC BLONDE: Charlize Theron Is An Action Movie Star
ATOMIC BLONDE: Charlize Theron Is An Action Movie Star

Atomic Blonde may be sloppy in structure, but it is oozing with immaculately executed action and a finely tuned performance by Theron.

WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES: The End of Mankind Never Looked So Good
WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES: The End of Mankind Never Looked So Good

War for the Planet of the Apes is a must-see, visually stunning achievement and a satisfying addition to the series.

TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT: Step 1 In The Franchise's Transformation
TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT: Step 1 In The Franchise’s Transformation

Transformers: The Last Knight is a surprisingly engaging film for the franchise, bringing the series in an interesting direction storywise.

THE PERSIAN CONNECTION: A Neon-Drenched, Noir-Soaked Thrill Ride
THE PERSIAN CONNECTION: A Neon-Drenched, Noir-Soaked Thrill Ride

The Persian Connection is a bold, tense, and thrilling film, even if its thematic reach just exceeds its grasp.

DUNKIRK: Nolan's Most Ambitious Film To Date
DUNKIRK: Nolan’s Most Ambitious Film To Date

Christopher Nolan’s terrific anti-war film divorces itself from any political interpretations to bluntly show the horrors that unfolded at Dunkirk during World War II.