
Linkin Park - From Zero: Still Zero
As a long-time fan of Linkin Park, I walked into the release of "From Zero" fully aware that I wasn't expecting anything remarkable. In fact, I was almost certain it was going to be a disappointment.
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As a long-time fan of Linkin Park, I walked into the release of "From Zero" fully aware that I wasn't expecting anything remarkable. In fact, I was almost certain it was going to be a disappointment.
In "The Beekeeper," Jason Statham stars as Adam Clay, a retired tech operative turned beekeeper. His life takes a dark turn when his kind-hearted landlady, Eloise Parker, falls prey to a devastating phishing scam, leading to her financial ruin and eventual suicide.
where do I even begin with this cinematic adventure? Picture this: a movie that claims to be an action thriller but ends up feeling like a list of every bad spy cliché ever written—on a napkin.
"Bad Times at the El Royale," directed by Drew Goddard, is a film that masterfully blends elements of mystery, thriller, and dark comedy, all set against a stylish retro backdrop.
For a decade and a half, Scott Adkins action movies have felt like the amuse-bouches of the genre: you don’t go for the movie itself, you go for that single, exquisite fight—brutal, fast, clean, then back to whatever sorry goulash the plot is serving up. But with Avengement, someone, glory of glories, has seen sense and decided to cook the entire meal out of pure, red-blooded Adkins. It’s as if The Raid was adopted by Guy Ritchie’s least photogenic cousins and stranded in the back room of a decrepit British pub. The miracle? It works, start to finish—genuine, knuckle-bruising working-class catharsis.
As a huge fan of the original "The Crow," I approached the 2024 remake with mixed feelings. Brandon Lee's performance profoundly impacted me, and the tragic circumstances of his death during filming only added to the film's mystique and emotional weight. With high hopes for Bill Skarsgård, who I genuinely enjoy as an actor, I was eager to see his take on Eric Draven. However, I quickly found myself disappointed.
So, I thought I’d check out "Cash Out," and wow, what a delightful surprise—if by "delightful surprise," I’m referring to yet another uninspired and completely unoriginal action film.
Twilight of the Warrior: Walled In is not your typical Hong Kong triad movie; instead, it showcases the region’s storytelling prowess at its finest.
"Legacy of Lies," starring the ever-charismatic Scott Adkins, attempts to serve up a plate of action fare that feels as if it was left out in the sun a bit too long.
Boxer (2024) doesn’t just land punches - it goes the full twelve rounds, leaving you actually glad you sat through a sports movie.