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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.

Despite the mixed reviews circulating online, I couldn't ignore the allure of “Criminal.” Critics have noted a disjointed plot and uneven character development, with some expressing disappointment in how the film utilizes its talented cast.

If there were a movie iceberg, this film would be the tip of a navigational hazard, barely visible above the surface while the bulk lurks deep below—filled with clichés, awkward dialogue, and action that makes you question if the director thought it was possible to film a spy movie without any visible budget. But hey, at least Kate Beckinsale got a chance to polish her "I'm a badass" aesthetic, right?

Watching "You're Killing Me," directed by Beth Hanna and Jerren Lauder, I found myself drawn into a modern horror thriller that attempts to grapple with themes of privilege, morality, and the consequences of one’s actions.

Scott Adkins once again graces the screen in Take Cover, a film that combines action, humor, and a sprinkle of philosophical musings—all while reminding us that sometimes it’s just as important to sit and think as it is to kick butt.