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Action, Thriller

APEX (2026): New Trailer From Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton, Eric Bana…

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Apex (2026), Taron Egerton, Netflix
Apex (2026), Taron Egerton, Netflix

Directed by Baltasar Kormákur, Charlize Theron, Eric Bana and Taron Egerton’s latest film is Apex, an action/thriller in which Theron is adrenaline Junkie Sasha.

When Sasha sets out to conquer a menacing river, she learns that the only thing out for blood isn’t just nature.

Hello, promising chase sequence, and reliable cast; the reasons my interest is piqued.

A lot of stunt work must have been par for the course with this one. Egerton and Theron seem like actors who’d want to perform as many of their own stunts as possible, which hopefully means they had plenty of fun making this. While all I’m thinking about are my ankles, not that they’re weak, mind you. I just love even terrane. That’s mostly it.

Also, am I the only one who immediately thinks ‘predator’ when hearing ‘Apex?’ No? Maybe I’ve watched too many David Attenborough documentaries. Actually, scratch that, there’s no such thing as watching too many David Attenborough documentaries.

How’s Apex looking to you?

Bessie Holland and Zac Garred also star.

Apex Release Dates: April 24th, 2026 (US & UK)…

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Action, Adventure, Fantasy, No Spoiler Reviews

THE OLD GUARD 2 (2025): The Things I Liked…

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The Old Guard 2 (2025), Charlize Theron, Netflix
The Old Guard 2 (2025), Charlize Theron, Netflix

I remember enjoying The Old Guard (2020), Netflix’s action/fantasy film about immortal covert mercenaries tasked with protecting humanity. The story and fight sequences stood out in a good way.

Four/five years later, Charlize Theron, Matthias Schoenaerts and KiKi Layne return in The Old Guard 2. This time, the group has to deal with the resurfacing of a long-lost immortal while also facing a powerful new enemy.

The good news? I still had fun. However, the fight sequences in the first movie were stronger, mainly because I wasn’t waiting for them to end so the story could move forward. Either the action went on too long this time, or it just didn’t feel as sharp. That said, the story itself remains pretty strong, even if a few moments felt clichéd.

There are at least four years between the two films, which, in my opinion, is too long. I’m sure the Hollywood strikes didn’t help, but I’m starting to think this franchise might work better as a mini-series. That way, we wouldn’t have to wait so long between instalments, assuming a third one is coming, of course.

Have you seen The Old Guard 2? What did you think?

Happy Film Loving, 

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Action, Adventure, Crime

F9 (2021): New Fast & Furious 9 Trailer Starring John Cena, Charlize Theron, Vin Diesel, Helen Mirren…

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F9 (2021), Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson
F9 (2021), Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson

F9, the latest instalment in the Fast & Furious franchise finally has a release date that looks as though it’s going to stick. And to celebrate, a new trailer starring John Cena, Vin Diesel, Charlize THeron, Helen Mirren and many more has been released.

I’m mostly curious about the Cena/Diesel dynamic, and maybe a little of the far from realistic action and stunt sequences.

Also, it only just occurred to me how much the Fast and Furious movies seem to feature the kind of action you might expect when two four/five year old boys are playing together with all their toy cars. I’m not saying the stunts are terrible, mind you. Just that the sort of vehicular activity in this trailer is very reminiscent of my brothers and cousins happily playing when they were five.

Lucas Black, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Michael Rooker, Finn Cole, Cardi B, Michelle Rodriguez, Ludacris, Jim Parrack, Tyrese Gibson and Anna Sawai also star.

Fast & Furious 9 Release Dates: June 25th, 2021 (US); July 8th, 2021 (UK)…

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Action, Fantasy, No Spoiler Reviews

THE OLD GUARD (2020): The Things I Liked…

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The Old Guard (2020), Charlize Theron
The Old Guard (2020), Charlize Theron

The Old Guard, an action/fantasy film about a covert team of immortal mercenaries, is not a bad film. However, though everyone performed well, for me, the movie tended to shine best when the camera was on its main character, Andy (Charlize Theron).

Another thing that director Gina Prince-Bythewood’s movie does well is the fight choreography; the kind that had me wanting to see the behind the scenes rehearsals as soon as possible. Especially for the major sequence towards the end.

As far as action/fantasies go, The Old Guard’s story is a good one and perfect for a sequel which I’d watch right away if it were possible. As you watch Theron, KiKi Layne, and Matthias Schoenaerts’s, another bit of good news is that it gets better as you continue to watch and it’s unlikely you’ll be able to guess everything that’s going to happen as the story unfolds.

What you probably should expect, though, is to be moved, because The Old Guard is fun, but it’s also more affecting than you may anticipate, plus, there’s certainly a lot more to love than not.

Happy Film Loving,

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Action, Fantasy

THE OLD GUARD (2020): New Trailer Starring Charlize Theron, Matthias Schoenaerts, Chiwetel Ejiofor, KiKi Lane…

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The Old Guard (2020), Charlize Theron
The Old Guard (2020), Charlize Theron

Read my spoiler-free movie review of The Old Guard (2020).

Charlize Theron, Matthias Schoenaerts, Chiwetel Ejiofor and KiKi Lane are the stars of The Old Guard, a new fantasy/action movie directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.

Theron plays the leader of a covert team of immortal mercenaries who are suddenly exposed, just as an unexpected new member is discovered. And so begins the fight to keep their identity a secret.

All this business of rapid healing has me intrigued, and I also find myself suddenly suspicious of Lane’s character.

I already know that Schoenaerts and Theron will be great. Fingers crossed for another good mercenary action movie from Netflix, especially considering the fun I had with Chris Hemsworth’s Extraction (2020).

Harry Melling, Natacha Karam, Marwan Kenzari, Van Veronica Ngo, Anamaria Marinca, Luca Marinelli, Adam Collins, Joey Ansah, Tuncay Gunes and Russell Balogh also star.

The Old Guard Release Dates: July 10th, 2020, Netflix/ Internet…

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