Easy viewing, feel-good film that sticks to the conventions of a film like this but it's earnestness makes up for it's unoriginality - it being based on a true story also contributing to this forgiveness. Great performances and a perfect film to watch when you feel down.
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The Beekeeper 2024
Another John Wick clone, that understands the cathartic elements that make the formula successful. The protagonist is more a force of nature like Anton in 'No country for Old Men' as opposed to a deep character himself. Nothing here breaks new ground but an enjoyable action flick with no harsh negatives either.
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The Nan Movie 2022
Went in with low expectations but I was pleasantly surprised. Gets better as it goes on and rose-tinted with nostalgia as I may be… ‘The Nan Movie’ has a good balance of humour and emotional depth.
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Danger Zone 1996
Seeing this in a 4-in-1 dvd pack of b-list 90s action movies I went into this with very low expectations but was pleasantly surprised.
Hokey acting, bad plot, with a fitting score, interesting sets, well shot & edited including thematic beats that while can cause tonal whiplash at least offer some deeper thought compared to most brainless action flicks. For me it took the messaging seriously, but knew not to weigh itself down in gritty realism during the action set-pieces. Some…