Sentences with phrase «fighting vigilante»

The Masked Saint (PG - 13 for violence and mature themes) Adaptation of the Chris Whaley best seller of the same name chronicling the real - life exploits of a professional wrestler - turned - pastor (Brett Granstaff) who decided to not only return to the ring but to moonlight as a crime - fighting vigilante.
Black Lightning is unique amongst all of the CW's superhero series is that it began at a point in its titular hero's life long after he'd become a crime - fighting vigilante.
Harry Brown (R for sexuality, drug use, pervasive profanity and graphic violence) Revenge flick about a recently - widowed, law - abiding senior citizen (Michael Caine) who morphs into a crime - fighting vigilante after the street gang that murdered his best friend (David Bradley) gets off with a slap on the wrist.
Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson) is that teenage boy who tries to fulfill this fantasy by donning a green and yellow internet - bought wetsuit that instantly transforms him into Kick - Ass — the crime - fighting vigilante who's had enough of the scum on the streets.
How will Gwen's new job affect Peter's life as a crime fighting vigilante?

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The Lanes, now a labyrinth of tapas, fruity ciders and cerebral crockery, used to be the city's slum area and it was here we learnt about Harry Cowley the chimney sweep and social activist, who created the Brighton Vigilantes and fought the fascists, as well as helping to rehouse homeless people following the war.
Fighting for Florida and beyond, Hillary Clinton and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders tangled in an intense debate last night over who's the true friend of American Hispanics, trading accusations over guest worker programs «akin to slavery» and the embracing of «vigilantes» against immigrants.
When cattle rustling became a problem in Zamfara, Governor Abdulaziz Yari created local vigilante groups to fight the thieves in 2013.
Mr. Dery believes government has exhibited ample commitment towards the fight against political party vigilantism in the country, considering that they did not shield the 13 members of the pro-NPP vigilante group, Invincible Forces, but rather allowed them to go through the court process.
The Minister of Interior, Ambrose Dery, believes government has exhibited ample commitment towards the fight against political party vigilantism in the country, considering that they did not shield the 13 members of the pro-NPP vigilante group, Invincible Forces, but rather allowed them to go through the court process.
«Our men recovered 13 dead bodies from the criminal gang and the vigilantes from the village after the fight,» he added.
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Shehu added: «Our men recovered 13 dead bodies from the criminal gang and the vigilantes from the village after the fight
The individuals he is talking about are «Cartel Land's» twin protagonists, vigilantes from two different countries and two different cultures who are determined, each in his own way, to fight back against the endemic violence the Mexican drug cartels bring to everything they touch.
In this classic western set in the twenty - first century, vigilantes on both sides of the border fight the vicious Mexican drug cartels.
His 2015 documentary, Cartel Land, about American and Mexican vigilante groups fighting drug cartels along the US - Mexican border, features stomach - churning examples of Heineman putting himself in danger to film extreme close - ups of shootouts and other menacing encounters.
The film, directed by Matthew Heinemen, focuses on the leaders of both vigilante groups, including a Mexican doctor who has lost faith in his government's ability to fight the drug lords.
Members of Autodefensas, a vigilante group in Michoacán, Mexico, rally before taking the fight to drug gangs in the documentary «Cartel Land.»
In «Cartel land» we meet another armed vigilante group fighting on this side of the border.
The story follows a group of would - be immigrants (including Bernal) whose dream of entering the United States turns into a desperate fight for their lives when a deranged vigilante (Morgan) begins stalking and preying upon the group as they trek across the harsh and unforgiving landscape of the Sonoran Desert.
Cartel Land (Director: Matthew Heineman)-- In this classic Western set in the 21st century, vigilantes on both sides of the border fight the vicious Mexican drug cartels.
Based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore, this movie has Portman trying her hand at fighting the man alongside an eccentric masked vigilante — and famously getting her head shaved.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which was written by Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer, is about a billionaire vigilante who picks a fight with a superpowered alien for accidentally toppling one of his skyscrapers.
Cartel Land follows two fronts of the drug war, but from the perspective of frustrated citizens instead of government officials: Arizona Border Recon head Tim Foley, and Jose Mireles, the leader of a vigilante group who fight off cartel gangs from taking over villages.
If I were one of the hardworking cast or crew responsible for the elaborate fights — like Affleck, Garner, or action choreographer Cheung - Yan Yuen (of the upcoming Matrix sequels)-- the spectacle of the obscured finished product of their labors might inspire some real - life vigilante justice.
In Michoacán, in response to his neighbors being gunned down and beheaded — an atrocity he photographed with his camera as proof of his enemies» barbarism — Dr. José Mireles sought to fight back against his community's oppressors by creating the Autodefensas, a vigilante group that took up arms against the cartels.
This isn't a didactic film as much as a deep portrait of an unstoppable cycle of violence, wherein the line between vigilantes, the cartels they're fighting, and the Mexican government is almost indiscernible.
This disturbing, dark, and profound documentary chronicles the vigilante movement of rebels fighting the violent drug cartels and corrupt government in Mexico.
The masked vigilante eventually develops some decent fighting skills, and becomes an internet sensation when some of his successful exploits are posted on Youtube.
The Directing Award: U.S. Documentary was presented to: Matthew Heineman for Cartel Land / U.S.A., Mexico (Director: Matthew Heineman)-- In this classic western set in the twenty - first century, vigilantes on both sides of the border fight the vicious Mexican drug cartels.
Stars: Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, China Anne McClain, Christine Adams Producers: Mara Brock Akil, Salim Akil, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter Premise: Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) made his choice: He hung up the suit and his secret identity years ago, but with one daughter hell - bent on justice and the other a star student being recruited by a local gang, he'll be pulled back into the fight as the wanted vigilante and DC legend Black Lightning.
Plot: Daredevil character Frank Castle returns as the vigilante who uses lethal methods to fight crime.
It's about vigilantes on both sides of the line, men who have taken the law into their own hands to fight the drug gangs because, as they see it, there is no other law in sight.
Director Matthew Heineman's film centers on Dr. José Mireles, who decided to fight back against the cartels oppressing his community by creating the vigilante group, Autodefensas.
Knowing he can't really make it alone now that Hit Girl's mentoring days are behind her, Kick - Ass finds himself joining forces with a crime - fighting super-team known as Justice Forever, headed by the ex-Mafia vigilante known as Col. Stars and Stripes (Carrey).
Heineman has captured some astonishing footage of gun fights, cartel members being roughed up, vigilantes instructing their followers to kill the cartel members they have captured and of local people protesting bitterly against the intimidation and violence they face.
OPENING THIS WEEK Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun by Kam Williams For movies opening March 6, 2009 BIG BUDGET FILMS Watchmen (R for nudity, sexuality, profanity and graphic violence) Sci - fi thriller, based on the graphic comic book series of the same name, about a group of vigilantes determined to avenge the murder of a crime - fighting superhero.
Directed by newcomer, Jesse Haaja, the film sees the masked vigilante fight the notorious VALA criminal organization in future Finland.
The Turtles are joined in the fight by their human friends April O'Neil (Megan Fox), Vern Fenwick (Will Arnett), and the vigilante Casey Jones (Stephen Amell).
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From New York Time best - selling True Crime authors, to the distant relative of America's most infamous serial killer, to tales of vigilantes, killers, and those who hunt the hunters — those who fight back.
This game is a prequel, and addresses how the vigilantes (who you play as in previous games) came across each other and united to fight the zeds as a team.
You can glide your way through the game's nine stages blindly pounding the attack button, accompanied by your masked vigilante pals who fight in such close proximity that battles quickly become overwhelming, with so much going on at once that it's difficult to invoke much strategy into your crime - fighty travails.
Actress Alyssa Milano plays Marian, leader of a vigilante group in a fight against the gangs.
To aid your fight, you join a masked vigilante group (The Phantom Thieves) who teach you how to battle the fantasy monsters using manifestations of your own psyche — your Persona.
Like old style RPGs, each fight will provide experience points, strenght and defense improvements among other abilities needed to become a better vigilante.
We're not always sure of this vigilante's intentions, but she seems to fight for the greater good.
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