Action Thriller

    Featuring guns, cool explosions and amazing set pieces, this movie type first developed in the 1970s. These films often feature a race against the clock, lots of violence, and a clear—often flamboyantly evil—antagonist.

    Top Gun: Maverick

    Top Gun: Maverick

    Looks both ways before dropping this take: This… was not a good movie. Yes, planes flying around and...
    The Tomorrow War

    The Tomorrow War

    I’m not sure serious Chris Pratt is our favorite Chris Pratt. Watching him as a competent, smart hero-type...
    Tenet

    Tenet

    There are so many things about Tenet that have Mr. Hipster written all over them. With eight films,...
    John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum

    John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum

    The Keanussance is real. Ok, it's not real, real, but a guy who was once an acting school punchline has come through the other side as a bonafide action star. Or, more
    Atomic Blonde

    Atomic Blonde

    Apparently Atomic Blonde is another movie based on a graphic novel. But in more of a Sin City...
    Edge of Tomorrow

    Edge of Tomorrow

    There is something inherently amazing about Tom Cruise. He's the most insecure cocky guy on the face of the planet. At least that's how we see his characters play out
    Hanna

    Hanna

    It's clear right out of the gate that this ain't going to be your typical, slick Hollywood shoot 'em up. The bizarre 'Hanna' graphic used in the title sequence alone
    The American

    The American

    There is only so much "Euro" Americans will put up with in their motion pictures. And this thing has it in spades. Not only in its waaaay foreign filming locations but
    Taken

    Taken

    For a gigantic dude, Liam Neeson seldom plays the heavy. And even when he does, he's got a softness underneath that belies his rough-hewn exterior. I'm not saying he's
    Wanted

    Wanted

    Yeah, I liked it better when it was called The Matrix. Seriously, it's as if they're playing the whole movie with a wink and a nudge. Like all the characters are living
    Next

    Next

    There are some movies that are such an utter waste of time that they hardly deserve a review at all. And then there are others that are so bad that one almost has to
    The Kingdom

    The Kingdom

    Despite some deep-seated hatred I have for everything Jamie Foxx (really, how many x's does a man need), I dialed up The Kingdom on demand and prepared myself for some