The Next Three Days (2010)
Starring:
- Russell Crowe
- Elizabeth Banks
- Michael Buie
- Moran Atias
Directed by: Paul Haggis
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 50% TOMATOMETER 66% AUDIENCE SCORE
The lives of a family is interpruted when the wife is accused of murder. Russell Crowe’s character John Brennna, her husband, plans a harrowing escape to free her from incarceration.
A film looking at the depths of how far people would go to save family. Russel Crowe deliveries in this emotional ride of a film.
Book of Elie (2010)
Starring:
- Russell Crowe
- Elizabeth Banks
- Michael Buie
- Moran Atias
Directed by: The Hughes Brothers
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 46% TOMATOMETER 64% AUDIENCE SCORE
Set in a dystopian wasteland future. Elie’s (Denzel Washington) mission is to protect a sacred book that is the key to saving humanity. Gary Coleman plays the antagonist desperately trying to capture the written material. A sort of homage to western films. Both actors along with Mila Kunios provide solid performances.
A well directed action film from the opening scene right to the ending. Captivating and gritty journey through this film.
Spartan (2004)
Starring :
- Tia Texada
- Derek Luke
- Val Kilmer
- Jeremie Campbell
Directed by: David Mehmet
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 65% TOMATOMETER 62% AUDIENCE SCORE
The daughter of the US President is kidnapped by a human trafficking ring. A former marine (Val Kilmer) and his protégé (Derek Luke) investigates.
The director David Mamet creates a film that continues to twist and turn and that delivers on a high level.
Red Belt (2008)
Starring:
- Max Martini
- Matt Cable
- Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Alice Braga
- Tim Allen
Directed by : David Mehmet
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 67% TOMATOMETER 65% AUDIENCE SCORE
Mike Terry (Chiwetel Ejiofor) a devoted martial artist lives by a strict code of no fighting competitions. Through the events of the film he is forced to participate in a competition.
A thoughtful look at a character conflicts with morals and integrity.
Mystery Men (1999)
Staring:
- Hank Azaria
- Janeane Garofalo
- William H. Macy
- Paul Reubens
- Ben Stiller
Directed by: Kinka Usher
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 61% TOMATOMETER 57% AUDIENCE SCORE
A hilarious take on superhero movie tropes. The plot revolves around a group of misfit heroes banding together to stop your typical supervillain. When Champion City’s main superhero is kidnapped these groups of misfits make it their mission to rescue him.
A film way ahead of its time before the golden age of comic book movies. Ben Stiller, Hank Azaria are hysterical.
