America’s Film Legacy
America’s Film Legacy 2009-2010
Category Archives: Action
Hammer: Fleeing a botched drug deal
Given its constraints, Hammer does what it’s supposed to do. A gritty film noir about petty crooks on the US/Canadian border, it builds a persuasive sense of desperation despite minimal sets and an obviously tight budget. Speeding by at a … Continue reading
Posted in Action, New Releases, Streaming
Leave a comment
Tom Berenger in Maine-set thriller Blood and Money
Set in the northern woods of Maine, Blood and Money is as ornery as its lead, a virtually homeless vet guilt-stricken over his past. As played by the redoubtable Tom Berenger, Jim Reed is a loner relentlessly chewing over his … Continue reading
Posted in Action, Streaming
Leave a comment
Donnie Yen stars in Enter the Fat Dragon
Borrowing the title, if little else, from a 1987 Sammo Hung comedy, Enter the Fat Dragon coasts on the charm and skill of action star Donnie Yen. He plays Fallon Zhu, a Hong Kong cop on the outs after a … Continue reading
Posted in Action, Asian, New Releases
Leave a comment
Review: Blake Lively turns assassin in The Rhythm Section
Star of a series of novels by Mark Burnell, Stephanie Patrick is a drug-addicted prostitute in Britain who transforms herself into an international assassin to avenge her family, victims of a terrorist bomb. In The Rhythm Section, she’s forced to … Continue reading
Posted in Action, New Releases
Leave a comment
Ashfall review: Disaster in Korea
While Parasite racks up awards, at the other end of the Korean film industry is Ashfall, a disaster epic filled with stars, action and special effects. Aimed squarely at mainstream viewers, it’s a fun if not completely successful knockoff of … Continue reading
Posted in Action, Asian, New Releases, Special effects
Leave a comment
Review: Dominiquie Vandenberg in The Mercenary
Hitting streaming platforms January 7, The Mercenary is the latest action film from director Jesse V. Johnson. Johnson’s films are marked by familiar, revenge-based action formulas; strong action scenes; and solid, no-nonsense performances. If you like action that leans more … Continue reading
Posted in Action, New Releases
Leave a comment