Tag: action

Echo 3 (AppleTV+)E
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November 23, 2022

Echo 3 proves a weak reverberation of its predecessors

AppleTV+’s hostage actioner strips the source material down to its most generic.
The PeripheralC
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October 22, 2022

Chloë Grace Moretz challenges the future in The Peripheral

Chloë Grace Moretz leads a murderer's row of talented performers in a solid (if frustratingly simplified) adaptation of science fiction master William Gibson's 2014 novel.
Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power Episode 6R
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October 1, 2022

Rings of Power roars back to life with “Udûn”

Trading in last week's filler for non-stop action, episode 6 offers up a tantalizing question.
Andor PremiereA
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September 24, 2022

Andor is a surprisingly gritty, film noir take on the Star Wars universe

Is a Rogue One prequel necessary? No. Is it worth watching? Very much so.
woman kingT
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September 17, 2022

The Woman King brings back the old-fashioned historical epic with style

Viola Davis heads an excellent cast in Gina Prince-Bythewood's exhilarating action movie.
Dragon Ball Super: Super HeroD
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August 17, 2022

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero powers through structural awkwardness with charm and style

The latest movie from the venerable shonen action saga grants a few of its fandom's long-standing wishes by spotlighting two beloved and often sidelined heroes.
Carter (Netflix)N
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August 5, 2022

Netflix’s Carter is chaotic, carefree, and continuous

The Villainess director’s new actioner powers through flaws to score an extended combo of mind-melting antics.
bullet trainB
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August 3, 2022

Bullet Train delivers a bloody but intoxicating ride

This action-comedy goes off the rails in a good way, but some riders may get motion sickness.
The Sea BeastT
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July 4, 2022

The Sea Beast sets out for sea with an entertaining action-oriented tone in its sails

The Sea Beast, which channels Treasure Planet more than The Secret Life of Pets, is swashbuckling fun for kids and adults.
The Princess (20th Century Studios)T
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July 1, 2022

The Princess doles out pure popcorn punches

Joey King stars as fantasy-adventure royalty so fun in combat she rises above the hyper-simplicities of her fight.