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Action, Comedy, Thriller

THE KILLER’S GAME (2024): New Trailer From Sofia Boutella, Dave Bautista, Pom Klementieff, Scott Adkins, Ben Kingsley…

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Dave Bautista is Joe Flood, a veteran assassin in new action/comedy/thriller, The Killer’s Game.

Directed by J.J. Perry; also starring Sofia Boutella, Pom Klementieff, Scott Adkins and Ben Kingsley; Flood is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorises a kill on himself…

I last saw the ‘brain scan switch‘ plot device in The Last Holiday (2006), a rather cheerful Christmas movie starring Queen Latifah and LL Cool J.

The real reason I’m drawn to this movie is the motorbike kick at 1:52 seconds into the trailer. Now I have to see what else is on offer fun action-wise. Also, knowing Boutella’s physical capabilities, I’m guessing she’s not just there to play the clueless girlfriend.

This one’s clearly ‘John Wick-flavoured,’ which I’m sure, is a good thing for many of us.

Terry Crews, Daniel Bernhardt, Antonia Desplat, Marko Zaror, Drew McIntyre, Lucy Cork, George Somner, Raffaello Degruttola, Scott Alexander Young and József Kovalik Jr. also star.

The Killer’s Game Release Dates: September 13th, 2024 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Action, No Spoiler Reviews, Thriller

AMERICAN ASSASSIN (2017): The Thing I Liked…

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American Assassin (2017), Dylan O'Brien
American Assassin (2017), Dylan O’Brien

American Assassin isn’t exactly a terrible movie; it’s just that director Michael Cuesta’s film didn’t have anything particularly new to show me. At least not until the thing that happens on/in the ocean towards the end. That moment definitely had my attention.

Starring Michael Keaton, Sanaa Lathan and Dylan O’Brien, I must admit that I struggled to remain interested during numerous scenes that I felt I’d seen many times before in other better executed action thrillers; The Bourne Identity (2002) being one such film.

Performance-wise, O’Brien didn’t do a bad job. As for Taylor Kitsch though, I can’t say I bought into his character’s anger completely.

Assuming that this movie was shot after the Maze Runner – The Death Cure on-set accident, I was certainly happy to see O’brien looking physically well again. Overall, the story of this movie simply wasn’t new enough for me. At least not new in enough ways to prevent it from feeling tedious.

Watch it if you absolutely must. Otherwise, three words: The Bourne Identity (2002). Two more words:  Casino Royale (2006). Three more words: I joke, I have no more words… at this time.

Happy Film loving,

G

Action, Thriller

AMERICAN ASSASSIN (2017): New Trailer From Dylan O’Brien, Sanaa Lathan, Scott Adkins, Michael Keaton…

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American Assassin (2017), Dylan O'Brien
American Assassin (2017), Dylan O’Brien

Read my spoiler-free movie review of MAmerican Assassin (2017).

American Assassin stars Dylan O’Brien, Sanaa Lathan, Michael Keaton and Taylor Kitsch.

Directed by Michael Cuesta, the story centres on counterterrorism agent Mitch Rapp (O’Brien).

There’s a hint of good ‘gunplay‘ in this trailer; something I do rather enjoy in movies. Nevertheless, the most this American Assassin trailer has done for me is make me want to re-watch Skyfall (2012).

I don’t know if the story just doesn’t seem fresh and new enough, or perhaps Daniel Craig’s James Bond just has too big a piece of my heart.

Scott Adkins, and David Suchet also star.

American Assassin Release Dates: September 15th, 2017 (US & UK)…

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G

Comedy

THE BROTHERS GRIMSBY (2016): New Comedy Trailer From Sacha Baron Cohen & Mark Strong

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The Brothers Grimsby (2016), Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Strong
The Brothers Grimsby (2016), Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Strong

I’m a fan of Mark Strong, not just because of the bass in his voice – even though it helps. I also love Sacha Baron Cohen because he’s a comedy great.

In 2016, both actors will star as brothers in the Louis Leterrier-directed comedy, The Brothers Grimsby.

I’ve really missed and comedy antics of Baron Cohen. Fingers crossed that thsi will be a lot of fun. 

Rebel Wilson, Isla Fisher and Penelope Cruz also star.

Release Date (s): March 4th 2016 (US & UK)…

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