Introduction Recently released in 2023, Pierre Morel’s action-comedy film Freelance pays homage to the early 2000s jungle-set adventures that were ubiquitous in Hollywood. With a cast including John Cena, Alison Brie, Juan Pablo Raba, and Christian Slater, the film seeks to blend satire with political themes and action spectacles to create a humorous adventure. Attempting […]
Synopsis The Old Guard is an action-fantasy film released in 2020, blending thrilling fight scenes with profound questions regarding immortality and human morality. The story follows Andromache of Scythia, known as Andy, who is played by Charlize Theron. Andy is the leader of a secret warrior group suffering from a centuries old curse: they can
The Kitchen is a crime drama film released in 2019 and directed by Andrea Berloff in her directorial debut. The film is a adaptation of a comic book by the same name, written by Ollie Masters and Ming Doyle, published by DC/Vertigo. It is set in the late 1970s and follows the life of three
Introduction & Context The Wrath of Becky is a 2023 American action-horror thriller directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote. Written by Angel, the film picks up where the 2020 indie hit Becky left off, delivering a brutal continuation of its teen heroine’s story. Lulu Wilson once again steps into the title role, anchoring the
Infinite (2021) is a science-fiction action-thriller helmed by Antoine Fuqua, drawing inspiration from D. Eric Maikranzs novel The Reincarnationist Papers. The ensemble cast features Mark Wahlberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sophie Cookson, Jason Mantzoukas, Rupert Friend, Toby Jones, and Dylan OBrien. The film tackles reincarnation through a sweeping premise: some people retain vivid memories of every past
Introduction Jupiter Ascending is a space opera filled with stunning visual effects, and integrates elements of fantasy and political drama alongside science fiction. The film is directed by the Wachowski siblings, known for their work on the Matrix Trilogy, who tells the story of a woman from Earth who learns she is the reincarnated alien
Introduction Seventh Son is a high-fantasy adventure film directed by Sergei Bodrov and features an ensemble cast which includes Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, Juliane Moore, Kit Harington, and Alicia Vikander. The film is inspired by Joseph Delaney’s novel “The Spook’s Apprentice”. It intricately weaves dark folklore with magical battles set against breathtaking landscapes. The film
Overview Ford v Ferrari is a historical sports drama released in 2019 and directed by James Mangold. It features Matt Damon as Carroll Shelby and Christian Bale as Ken Miles, two American automotive icons who helped Ford mount an aggressive challenge on the unrivaled Ferrari racing team during the 24 Hours of Le Mans in
Introduction Hypnotic is a psychological action thriller that features mind control, government conspiracy, and personal identity. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and starring Ben Affleck, this film weaves together mystery with fast-paced action. It centers on a detective’s desperate quest to re-unite with his daughter only to find himself in a tangled web of reality distortion
Introduction The Roundup (Korean title: 범죄도시2) is a 2022 South Korean action-crime thriller film directed by Lee Sang-yong. This movie follows the story of ‘The Outlaws,’ released in 2017, and continues with the character of Detective Ma Seok-do, who is a bulking figureature but has his own endearing ways, and his methods of dispensing justice
