Sentences with phrase «most action flicks»

When the film worked, it was a fun ride; when it didn't, it was still no worse than most action flicks.

(There's a lot of meat to be mined in a clever dissection of the zombie genre, in other words, whereas most action flicks of this type are already self - parodying exercises in excessive hetero - affirmation amidst much piece - fondling and weeping.)

Not exact matches

Here's Michelle Dockery (or Lady Mary, as she's known to most) at the premiere of her latest flick, the action thriller Non-Stop.

She will compromise on movies too, as even most action / adventure flicks have enough kissing to satisfy your romantic lady for a couple of hours.

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In a pathetic, won't - you - please - like - me kinda way, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Franchise has transmogrified from the actively sucky, loud, overblown, bombastic original into perhaps the most perfunctory big - budgeted action flick ever.

One of the most intelligent, imaginative and riveting sci - fi, action flicks to hit the screens ever, «Terminator 2: Judgment Day» is a classic without equal.

Before «Guardians of the Galaxy» was announced as Marvel's latest upcoming blockbuster action flick, only the most diehard comic book fans knew who Rocket Raccoon was.

Director Brad Bird, who is most famous for directing quality animated films like «The Iron Giant» and the Pixar flicks «The Incredibles» and «Ratatouille,» fully delivers with his first live - action outing.

While it is true that the unassailable main character who leaves a wake of bodies in their path isn't often a waiflike teen girl, and not all action flicks feature European scenery (a novelty for North American audiences), the gratuitous content is just like most other offerings in this genre.

Which is a damn shame, because it's a highly entertaining, efficiently made action flick that's better put together than most movies that choke up the multiplex.

Bursting with the same charismatic, comic book energy that skyrockets through most of his movies, old crime reporter, novelist, war hero, writer - director and sometime producer Samuel Fuller, almost 69, still moves and talks like his daffy action flicks — like the wild man from Borneo — in quick, short, blocky punches, like two - fisted slabs of socko headline type.»

After seeing just how far Marc Forster's zombie action flick World Ward Z strayed from its source material as written by Max Brooks, the most nit - picky of Harry Potter fans should be thanking their lucky stars that their beloved franchise followed J.K. Rowling's books as closely as they did.

Where the film errs is in introducing the action spy flick elements, which is too prevalent to even call a subplot, as it gets the most amount of screen time.

In a year filled with medicore comedies, dramas and action adventures, the flicks, either fiction or based on a true story, that stood out from the rest as the most memorable for being deeply moving, inspiring and / or thought provoking were the following.

After seeing just how far Marc Forster's zombie action flick World Ward Z strayed from its source material as written by Max Brooks, the most nit - picky of Harry Potter fans should be breathing a collective sigh of relief that their beloved franchise followed J.K. Rowling's books as closely as they did.

Those who lament the fact that we've seen fewer R - rated action flicks from the major studios in recent years may be the most appreciative of Run All Night, a reasonably engaging Liam Neeson thriller that doesn't do quite enough to stand out for better or worse.

The truth is that we found ourselves missing the old cast, but most audiences won't care: Star Trek works fine when taken on its own terms as a modern special effects - driven action flick.

A real shame since all the elements were here for at least a decent action flick, too bad there's so little action that the most incurable insomniac might catch about 4000 winks by the time the end credits appear.

Part Aliens, part Terminator, and featuring a brotherly duo sporting the battle - hardened backbone of history's most famous Last Action Hero, Contra's unique brew of «80s action flicks meets trigger - happy gameplay quickly proved a masterclass in both 2D run «n gun side - scrollers and bromance beatdowns the worldAction Hero, Contra's unique brew of «80s action flicks meets trigger - happy gameplay quickly proved a masterclass in both 2D run «n gun side - scrollers and bromance beatdowns the worldaction flicks meets trigger - happy gameplay quickly proved a masterclass in both 2D run «n gun side - scrollers and bromance beatdowns the world over.

It's directed with gusto by Renny Harlin, who certainly knows how to make an action flick better than most (four stars), though I don't much care for action flicks (one star).

Along the way we have a few plot twists, an appearance by the villain Scarecrow, loads of loud action and more thoughtful introspection on the nature of justice and vigilantism than those offered by, let's say, The Punisher or Dirty Harry or most revenge action flicks.

For a Shakespeare flick, Macbeth contains some of the most gorgeous action choreography of the year.

Arguably one of the best and most under appreciated actors working today, Patrick Wilson, who's currently doing the press - rounds for Liam Neeson on a train action flick The Commuter (read our review here), has spoken exclusively to Yahoo Movies about reprising his role as Nite Owl from Zack Snyder's Watchmen.

That means if he makes an action adventure flick that is poor by his standards it's still way better than most other films out there.

As an action flick, it isn't awful, but it is rather routine most of the time, and some of the special effects, make - up and design work look more at home in a semi-comic romp than in the dramatic setting that this film carries forth.

Half of the producing tandem behind the most testosterone - laden action flicks, the name Jerry Bruckheimer has become synonymous with explosive pyrotechnics and machine - gun fire.

The formula of broad slapstick, sticky schmaltz, and simple premises continued throughout many of the worst children's fare, and one can blame Home Alone for a good part of why most live - action kids flicks are so devoid of anything truly worthwhile.

An appealing blend of style and substance, this action flick shows Edgar Wright is capable of more than just British spoofs and is one of the most talented filmmakers working today.

I've enjoyed most of Renny Harlins films, even though they're over the top action flicks, like, The Long Kiss Goodnight and Cliffhanger.

Hotel Transylvania Rated PG for some rude humor, action and scary images Available on DVD, Blu - ray and Blu - ray 3D Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg team up again (I know most of you are trying to forget about That's My Boy) for this animated flick that asks the question «what if the monsters from our nightmares were really more afraid of us and spent their time vacationing in Dracula's giant hotel castle in Transylvania?»

A postmodern Cold War thriller that pits the Russians against England's MI6, Our Kind of Traitor is like a B - roll James Bond flick stripped of most of its action set - pieces, yet imbued with a plot and characters more sophisticated than the average 007 fare.

We love it for its globe - spanning cast of should - know - better Shakespearian talent; for its mixed bag of ideas (most originating in Herbert's book, others, like the gratuitous heart plugs, from Lynch's own warped mind); for its twisted wedding of ornate Euro - pudding epic, grotesque experimental horror flick and action blockbuster; for the stunning cinematography, immersive sets and beautiful costumes — and yes, even Sting's black nappy.

While this film isn't as good as the original, as most sequels aren't, this is still a moving, entertaining, and fun superhero flick that succeeds at being a dark action film while having some humorous moments in there as well.

Whether you consider it a sci - fi / action flick with scathing satire, or a scathing sci - fi satire with action, They Live is one of Carpenter's best and most thought provoking.

The most interesting notion that the new «Tomb Raider» reboot has to offer apparently comes from the 2013 reimagining of the original»90s video game: It gives us a Lara Croft who's capable but not superhuman, making her more like Bruce Willis» legendary John McClane (in the first few «Die Hard» movies, anyway) than the usual impenetrable war machines who so often anchor action flicks and video games.

Most Hollywood action flicks do not require our hearing capacities to comprehend them.

Rodriguez's career is one of the most prominent and curious dichotomies in Hollywood, as he manages to make both super violent action flicks (Machete, Once Upon a Time in Mexico) and family adventures (the Spy Kids series), employing several of the same actors in both.

It's a tribute to both Reynolds and director Rodrigo Cortes that they were able to take such a claustrophobic, one - actor situation and turn it into a movie as intense as most big - budget action flicks.

Like most modern action flicks, Wanted featured a stylized palette; the hues varied from scene to scene and tended to reflect each sequence's motif.

Since then, Colin has quickly become Hollywood's most popular bad boy, and though his rep still precedes his career, he's scraped together a respectable resume full of action flicks like «Daredevil» and «S.W.A.T.,» and thrillers like «Phone Booth» and «The Recruit.»

SKIP THIS MOVIE IF: you prefer your action flicks to focus on action and not slapstick comedy OR you are already convinced Channing Tatum is less talented than Jason Statham despite his appearance in most movies these days (admitted exaggeration)

There are many things that an action - adventure flick should be and NATIONAL TREASURE manages to not be most of them.

It is an entertainingly super-violent action flick with a biting sense of humor, and one of the most fun times I had at the theater this year.

Despite its usual and expected slate of critical flops (yet, box office successes) as well as miscalculated projects that couldn't surpass the initial excitement they generated (see: Prometheus, and even Les Miserables), Hollywood came back soaring in with an attractive, polished fare — ranging from political thrillers and procedurals to action flicks — managing to consistently make it in to most major critics» top tens and to score awards / nominations from various critics groups and Guilds.

The Wick DNA is probably the most prevalent and that's because David Leitch, who co-directed the first installment of the Keanu assassin franchise, helms this action flick set at the end of the Cold War starring Charlize Theron as an MI6 spy.

Perhaps over time, the special effects will eventually look dated, muting the one major asset of the film, but until then, it is still an impressive, sometimes even awe - inspiring action flick that will hold the interest of most, even if it makes you wince whenever the characters have to talk to one another.

Forget for a moment that Safe has some of the worst dialogue and cheesiest tough - guy characters this side of the most forgettable straight - to - video action flicks.

This means that most of the film is more set - up than payoff (with the characters developed far greater than usual for an action flick), and as a result, the middle of the film suffers.

He clearly knows what he's doing being no stranger to brilliant period pieces, like the 1996 line - for - line adaptation of Shakespeare's «Hamlet» and, most recently, special effects action flicks, «Thor» (2011) and «Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit» (2013).