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‘Hobbs and Shaw’ Gets a New Official Title! Check It Out!!

Universal Pictures has settled on an official title for the upcoming Fast & Furious spinoff we’ve previously been referring to as Hobbs & Shaw. The film, of course, is the long-awaited spinoff starring Dwayne Johnson’s Hobbs character, but following the positive reaction to Hobbs’ chemistry with Jason Statham’s Shaw in Fate of the Furious, Universal opted to double up for the spinoff and put the … Continue reading ‘Hobbs and Shaw’ Gets a New Official Title! Check It Out!!

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‘Hobbs and Shaw’: New Image Sees The Rock Chasing Down Vanessa Kirby!! Check It Out!!

In between working out in the middle of the actual jungle and putting down a pizza made for a group of sixteen, Dwayne Johnson has been busy teasing out the Fast and the Furious spin-off Hobbs & Shaw. The latest behind-the-scenes image shared by the actor teases a “massive” set piece that involves his Luke Hobbs chasing down Vanessa Kirby‘s Hattie Shaw, sister to former … Continue reading ‘Hobbs and Shaw’: New Image Sees The Rock Chasing Down Vanessa Kirby!! Check It Out!!

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‘Hobbs and Shaw’: Eiza Gonzalez Joins ‘The Fast and Furious’ Spin-Off!!

It looks like Hobbs and Shaw, the Fast & Furiousspin-off starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham, has a new addition to its cast. Eiza Gonzalez (Baby Driver) will join the pair in the film, which is being directed by David Leitch (John Wick, Deadpool 2) from a script by Fast & Furious franchise writer Chris Morgan. Hobbs and Shaw follows Johnson and Statham’s characters from the previous films in … Continue reading ‘Hobbs and Shaw’: Eiza Gonzalez Joins ‘The Fast and Furious’ Spin-Off!!

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‘Hobbs And Shaw’: New Image Reveals Vanessa Kirby as Hattie Shaw!!! Check It Out!!

Dwayne Johnson, who appears to have just taken over sole publicity duty on Hobbs & Shaw, revealed the first look at Vanessa Kirby in the Fast & the Furious spin-off. Kirby—who broke out on Netflix’s The Crown before proving her ass-kicking skills in Mission: Impossible – Fallout—is set to play MI6 operative Hattie Shaw, sister to Jason Statham‘s assassin-turned-Toretto-family-member Deckard Shaw. When we talked with Statham about Hobbs … Continue reading ‘Hobbs And Shaw’: New Image Reveals Vanessa Kirby as Hattie Shaw!!! Check It Out!!

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‘Hobbs and Shaw’: ‘Fast And Furious’ Producer Is Suing Universal Over The Spinoff!!!

Neal H. Moritz, producer of the Fast & Furious franchise, has filed a lawsuit against Universal Pictures, accusing the studio of breach of contract over the upcoming Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham spinoff Hobbs and Shaw. “In an extraordinary show of bad faith, and just a few days before filming was set to begin on Hobbs and Shaw, Universal took the position that Moritz either … Continue reading ‘Hobbs and Shaw’: ‘Fast And Furious’ Producer Is Suing Universal Over The Spinoff!!!

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‘Hobbs And Shaw’: First Look at Idris Elba as the Villain Revealed!! Check It Out!!

The cast for the Fast & Furious spinoff Hobbs & Shaw continues to expand. We previously reported that Eddie Marsan was in the cast, and in July we learned that Idris Elba was going to play the villain. Now we have the first look at Elba as the film’s baddie. Dwayne Johnson just Instagramed the following message and image to fans: View this post on … Continue reading ‘Hobbs And Shaw’: First Look at Idris Elba as the Villain Revealed!! Check It Out!!

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‘Hobbs and Shaw’: Eddie Marsan Joins The ‘Fast and Furious’ Spinoff!!!

Eddie Marsan is the consummate character actor, elevating each and every production I’ve ever seen him in. That’s why he has worked with such esteemed directors as Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Michael Mann, Alejandro González Iñárritu, J.J. Abrams and Edgar Wright. Now, Collider has exclusively learned that he’ll be taking his talents to Universal’s Fast and Furious spinoff Hobbs and Shaw starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason … Continue reading ‘Hobbs and Shaw’: Eddie Marsan Joins The ‘Fast and Furious’ Spinoff!!!

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‘Hobbs and Shaw’: First Look Reveals The ‘Fast and Furious’ Spin Off!! Check It Out!!

If you think Paddington’s got the art of the hard stare on lock, wait ’til you see what Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham bring to the mean-mugging table. After stealing the show in Fate of the Furious (#JusticeForHan notwithstanding), the fan-favorite duo are set to headline their own spinoff adventure with Hobbs and Shaw. Atomic Blonde and Deadpool 2director David Leitch is helming the action pic from a script by Fast and Furious mainstay Chris Morgan, with … Continue reading ‘Hobbs and Shaw’: First Look Reveals The ‘Fast and Furious’ Spin Off!! Check It Out!!

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‘Hobbs and Shaw’: First Image Arrives as Filming Begins!! Check It Out!!

Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham are set to square off once again in Hobbs and Shaw, Universal Pictures’ planned spin-off from the super-successful Fast and Furiousfranchise. The original story centers on former Diplomatic Security Service agent Luke Hobbs and military veteran/mercenary/convict Deckard Shaw, though further plot details are still being kept under wraps. Expect that to change in the months ahead, however, since the picture just started filming today. Now while we … Continue reading ‘Hobbs and Shaw’: First Image Arrives as Filming Begins!! Check It Out!!

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‘Spy 2’: Paul Feig Explains Why a Sequel Hasn’t Happened Yet!!!

When the action comedy Spy hit theaters in 2015, audiences sparked to director Paul Feig’s humorous take on a genuine spy movie. What made the film work so well wasn’t just Melissa McCarthy’s lead performance or Jason Statham’s hilarious comedic turn, but the fact that Feig shot and approached the film like a real spy thriller. Yes, it was funny, but that didn’t mean it … Continue reading ‘Spy 2’: Paul Feig Explains Why a Sequel Hasn’t Happened Yet!!!

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Box Office

‘The Meg’ Crosses $300 Million at the Worldwide BO!!!

The Meg has officially crossed the $300 million mark at the international box office, definitively proving once and for all that the formula of Jason Statham plus a dinosaur shark equals money. Director Jon Turteltaub‘s film ruled the domestic box office when it opened—before it was de-throned by fellow Warner Bros. project Crazy Rich Asians—but has since settled in as a smash hit in China, … Continue reading ‘The Meg’ Crosses $300 Million at the Worldwide BO!!!

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The Meg (2018) Review!!!

Synopsis – After escaping an attack by what he claims was a 70-foot shark, Jonas Taylor must confront his fears to save those trapped in a sunken submersible. My Take – Ever since the Steven Spielberg directed 1975 film ‘Jaws’ made a splash at the box office, filmmakers and studios have been clamoring around to make the next best shark based film. While we did … Continue reading The Meg (2018) Review!!!

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‘Hobbs and Shaw’: Its Idris Elba vs Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham in ‘The Fast and The Furious’ Spinoff!!!

Here’s a little fuel on the fire of this otherwise slow news day: Idris Elba is setting up to star opposite Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham in Hobbs and Shaw, Universal Pictures’ planned spin-off from the super-successful Fast and Furiousfranchise. Details are scarce at the moment except to say that Elba would play the villain who aims to shut down whatever plan unites former Diplomatic Security Service agent Luke Hobbs and military … Continue reading ‘Hobbs and Shaw’: Its Idris Elba vs Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham in ‘The Fast and The Furious’ Spinoff!!!

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‘The Meg’: New Poster Reveals The Size of the Super-Shark!! Check It Out!!

Here’s your regularly scheduled reminder that Warner Bros. megashark movie The Meg arrives to stalk the shores this summer. To that end, the studio has released a fin-tastic (sorry) new poster. You can check it out below, along with much more on the movie. In The Meg, Jason Statham stars as a navy captain and rescue diver hired to face down a prehistoric shark and save a team … Continue reading ‘The Meg’: New Poster Reveals The Size of the Super-Shark!! Check It Out!!

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David Leitch Confirmed as Director of ‘Fast & Furious’ Hobbs and Shaw Spin-Off Film!!!

A little over two months ago, we reported that David Leitch (Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2) was the frontrunner to direct the Fast and Furious spin-off film, Hobbs & Shaw, which will be focusing on Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham‘s respective franchise characters. Now, Universal has officially set Leitch as the director in earnest. This is but the next step in getting this highly anticipated, high-octane picture into production. Johnson’s Luke Hobbs, the former … Continue reading David Leitch Confirmed as Director of ‘Fast & Furious’ Hobbs and Shaw Spin-Off Film!!!

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‘The Meg’ Trailer: Jason Statham Takes On A Giant Shark!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – After escaping an attack by what he claims was by a 70-foot shark, Jonas Taylor must confront his fears to save those trapped in a sunken submersible Directed – Jon Turteltaub Starring – Ruby Rose, Jason Statham, Rainn Wilson Check out the trailer:   Continue reading ‘The Meg’ Trailer: Jason Statham Takes On A Giant Shark!! Check It Out!!

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New ‘The Meg’ Image Reveals the Massive Shark on the Prowl!!! Check It Out!!

Jason Statham meets Jaws? Yep, that’s gonna get some butts in the seats. Such is the setup for The Meg, the new action thriller starring Statham as a navy captain and rescue diver hired to face down a prehistoric shark and save a team of scientist trapped at the bottom of the sea. Inspired by Steve Alten’s 1997 novel Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror, The Meg promises one super … Continue reading New ‘The Meg’ Image Reveals the Massive Shark on the Prowl!!! Check It Out!!

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David Leitch Frontrunner to Direct Dwayne Johnson/Jason Statham ‘Fast and Furious’ Spinoff!!!

David Leitch can’t stop/won’t stop lining up high profile acting projects. The stunt veteran made a splash as a filmmaker when he co-directed the surprise breakout John Wick and quickly jumped on the Charlize Theron spy vehicle Atomic Blonde before landing the coveted gig on Deadpool 2. Now, Leitch is in early talks to join one of the biggest blockbuster action franchises on the planet. … Continue reading David Leitch Frontrunner to Direct Dwayne Johnson/Jason Statham ‘Fast and Furious’ Spinoff!!!

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Jason Statham Faces Down a Giant Shark in First ‘The Meg’ Photo!!! Check It Out!!

Will Jason Statham punch a giant shark in the face or is The Meg just going to be the biggest disappointment since The Rock didn’t punch an earthquake? (Thanks for nothing, San Andreas.) The adaptation of Steve Alten’s 1997 novel Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror is finally on the way after a long an storied two-decade path to the big screen, and we’ve finally got the first image. … Continue reading Jason Statham Faces Down a Giant Shark in First ‘The Meg’ Photo!!! Check It Out!!

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Shane Black Under Consideration to Direct Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Fast & Furious’ Spinoff!!!

A lot of movement has been going on with regards to the Fast & Furious franchise over the last 48 hours, and the news keeps on coming. First, Universal pushed back the release date of Fast & Furious 9 a year. Then, after an Instagram tirade from Tyrese Gibson, it was announced that the Dwayne Johnson/Jason Statham spinoff movie would be taking Furious 9’s old … Continue reading Shane Black Under Consideration to Direct Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Fast & Furious’ Spinoff!!!

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Dwayne Johnson & Jason Statham’s ‘Fast & Furious’ Spinoff Races to 2019 Release!!!

This won’t come as much of a surprise who paid attention to Tyrese Gibson‘s Instagram shade today, but Universal is speeding ahead with a Fast and Furious spinoff for Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham‘s fan favorites characters (well aside from the Han thing). Yesterday, we learned that the studio planned to push Fast and Furious 9 back to 2020, and now it’s clear that was … Continue reading Dwayne Johnson & Jason Statham’s ‘Fast & Furious’ Spinoff Races to 2019 Release!!!

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Universal Sets ‘Furious’ Spinoff with Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, and Charlize Theron!!!

Variety added recently that Charlize Theron is also potentially part of this spinoff idea, which throws some doubt onto where the main Fast and Furious franchise is at going into its final two films.] The Fast & Furious franchise proper may be headed for a conclusion with Fast & Furious 10, but the possibilities for other characters are just beginning. The undeniable standout from Fate of the Furious … Continue reading Universal Sets ‘Furious’ Spinoff with Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, and Charlize Theron!!!

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The Fate of the Furious (2017) Review!!!

Synopsis – When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of terrorism and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face trials that will test them as never before. My Take – Can you believe that it has been 16 years since Vin Diesel‘s character Dominic Toretto and Paul Walker‘s character Brian O’Conner broke the big screen with their car chases quarter … Continue reading The Fate of the Furious (2017) Review!!!

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‘The Fate of the Furious’: New Trailer Reveals the Fate of the Family!! Check It Out!!!

Synopsis – When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of crime and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face trials that will test them as never before. Directed – F. Gary Gray Starring – Charlize Theron, Nathalie Emmanuel, Dwayne Johnson Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Fate of the Furious’: New Trailer Reveals the Fate of the Family!! Check It Out!!!

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‘The Fate of the Furious’ International Trailer Goes All Over The Globe!!! Check It Out!!!

Synopsis – When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of crime and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face trials that will test them as never before. Directed – F. Gary Gray Starring – Dwayne Johnson, Charlize Theron, Jason Statham Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Fate of the Furious’ International Trailer Goes All Over The Globe!!! Check It Out!!!

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Jason Statham and Gal Gadot Kick Ass in the First Super Bowl Spot of 2017!!! Check It Out!!

The Big Game (as far as America is concerned) rolls out Sunday, February 5th at 6:30pm ET and with it comes an absolute avalanche of ads. Recent years have seen Super Bowl commercials debut online well before they air during the game itself. And while the sure-to-be massive viewership for Super Bowl LI (or 51 to the numerically challenged) provides a huge opportunity for companies willing … Continue reading Jason Statham and Gal Gadot Kick Ass in the First Super Bowl Spot of 2017!!! Check It Out!!

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Its Vin Diesel vs Rest of The Family in the 1st Trailer of ‘The Fate of the Furious’!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of crime and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face trials that will test them as never before. Directed – F. Gary Gray Starring – Dwayne Johnson, Charlize Theron, Jason Statham Check out the trailer: Continue reading Its Vin Diesel vs Rest of The Family in the 1st Trailer of ‘The Fate of the Furious’!! Check It Out!!

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Mechanic: Resurrection (2016) Review!!

Synopsis – Arthur Bishop thought he had put his murderous past behind him when his most formidable foe kidnaps the love of his life. Now he is forced to travel the globe to complete three impossible assassinations, and do what he does best, make them look like accidents. My Take – It’s really hard to remember the last time a Jason Statham headed film was … Continue reading Mechanic: Resurrection (2016) Review!!

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‘Fast and Furious 8′: New Set Photo Reveals Unexpected Twist for Dwayne Johnson’s Hobbs!! Check It Out!!

As I’ve mentioned numerous times before while covering the Fast and Furious franchise, one of the most consistent draws of the series has been the introduction of Dwayne Johnson‘s gruff FBI agent, Hobbs, and his increasingly comfy relationship with Dom and the crew. In last year’s terribly written, impressively directed Furious 7, his climactic gatling gun showdown with a freaking helicopter nearly made me jump … Continue reading ‘Fast and Furious 8′: New Set Photo Reveals Unexpected Twist for Dwayne Johnson’s Hobbs!! Check It Out!!

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‘Fast and Furious 8’: Cool Rides Revealed in New Set Photos from Iceland!! Check Them Out!!

We don’t really don’t know any plot details about Fast 8. We don’t even know if it has a plot. We don’t know how it will abuse the laws of physics. And frankly, none of that matters because the Fast and Furious movies defy the laws of good movies to become out-and-out bonkers classics ever since Fast Five. The bar keeps getting set higher with each installment, but at … Continue reading ‘Fast and Furious 8’: Cool Rides Revealed in New Set Photos from Iceland!! Check Them Out!!

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First Trailer for ‘Mechanic: Resurrection’ Features a Kill-Crazy Jason Statham!!

Synopsis – Arthur Bishop thought he had put his murderous past behind him when his most formidable foe kidnaps the love of his life. Now he is forced to travel the globe to complete three impossible assassinations, and do what he does best, make them look like accidents. Directed – Dennis Gansel Starring – Jason Statham, Jessica Alba, Tommy Lee Jones Check out the trailer: Continue reading First Trailer for ‘Mechanic: Resurrection’ Features a Kill-Crazy Jason Statham!!

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‘Spy 2’: Paul Feig Teases Jason Statham’s “Less Self-Aware” Return!!

Though he’s already signed on to make The Heat 2 with his screenwriting partner Katie Dippold, Paul Feig hasn’t made sequelizing a habit. However, one property he says he’d to expand is Spy. During an interview with Empire magazine, the filmmaker said he already has an idea drummed up for Spy 2 that will happen with Melissa McCarthy and — drumroll, please — Jason Statham’s Rick Ford. Word of a sequel was revealed last year by The Guardian, … Continue reading ‘Spy 2’: Paul Feig Teases Jason Statham’s “Less Self-Aware” Return!!

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Helen Mirren Joins ‘Fast and Furious 8′ Cast!!

Fast & Furious 8 already has a dynamite cast, including Charlize Theron, who tore up the screen in Mad Max: Fury Road, and Kristofer Hivju, who plays the Brienne-loving Tormund in Game of Thrones. But now the sequel is seeing Red. What The Queen wants, The Queen gets. After lobbying for a role in the franchise, Helen Mirren revealed in an interview with Elle magazine that her efforts paid off. “[Eye in … Continue reading Helen Mirren Joins ‘Fast and Furious 8′ Cast!!

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Jason Statham Is Going to Fight a Giant Dinosaur Shark in ‘Meg’!!

Jason Statham has signed on to lead the Warner Bros. creature feature Meg, which means he’s going to battle a giant prehistoric shark. All I can say is, what took so long? It’s the kind of thing I never knew I needed, but not that it’s out there, it seems so obvious. Jason Statham was born to take on a giant shark. This is destiny. … Continue reading Jason Statham Is Going to Fight a Giant Dinosaur Shark in ‘Meg’!!

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Jason Statham to produce/star in the Layer Cake sequel TV series!!

Jason Statham will be stepping into Daniel Craig’s shoes with a sequel to Layer Cake. Deadline reports Statham and his manager/production partner Steve Chasman have acquired the rights to adapt J.J. Connolly’s latest novel Viva La Madness, the sequel to Layer Cake. Daniel Craig played the unnamed lead in the 2004 adaptation of Cake, Matthew Vaughn’s feature directorial debut. Connolly is again adapting his own … Continue reading Jason Statham to produce/star in the Layer Cake sequel TV series!!

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Jason Statham Confirms He’ll Be Back for the ‘Furious 8’!!

The Fast and Furious franchise is bigger than ever seven films into its series, with Furious 7 now standing at #4 on the all-time box office chart with a global gross of $1.5 billion. Universal Pictures was always going to make Fast and Furious 8, and indeed the film is already slated for release on April 14, 2017 and Vin Diesel has been teasing a … Continue reading Jason Statham Confirms He’ll Be Back for the ‘Furious 8’!!

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Action, Adventure, Comedy

Spy (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster. My Take – Well, looks like I have finally found a Melissa McCarthy film that I have actually enjoyed! Its weird I know, but I tend to judge a movie sometimes based on the actors present in, obviously that doesn’t pan … Continue reading Spy (2015) Review!!

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Furious 7 (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother. My Take – This action saga revolving around crazy car chases,  explosions, pumping music, speed ramping , fist fights & karate kicks, constant slow motion camera angles on a semi-clad beauties & bunch of bald dudes beating each other up is probably the most weirdest franchise out there.  When … Continue reading Furious 7 (2015) Review!!

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Action, Drama

Wild Card (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – When a Las Vegas bodyguard with lethal skills and a gambling problem gets in trouble with the mob, he has one last play…and it’s all or nothing. My Take – The quality of Jason Statham films have been degrading over the years, with The Mechanic (2011) probably being the last film (starring him) I really enjoyed. With this film being his passion project … Continue reading Wild Card (2015) Review!!

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Action, Adventure, Comedy

The Expendable 3 (2014) Review !!

Synopsis – Barney augments his team with new blood for a personal battle: to take down Conrad Stonebanks, the Expendables co-founder and notorious arms trader who is hell bent on wiping out Barney and every single one of his associates. My Take – After a horrible movie in 2010 & an awesome sequel in 2012, Stallone & the gang of mostly out of work action … Continue reading The Expendable 3 (2014) Review !!

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