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Complete alphabetical listing of directory topics: Action Movies
"Behind Enemy Lines"
Sometimes empty stylish flashiness can be fun, but then why bother using a great actor like Gene Hackman?
"Evolution"
Hollywood cranks out an all-new monster -- a mutant amalgamation of other, better summer movies.
"Pearl Harbor": Bombs away!
Today, May 25, 2001 -- a date which will live in infamy -- the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Hollywood. Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us.
"A Knight's Tale"
Leave my rock 'n' roll out of your Ren Faire!
"Gone in 60 Seconds"
Super-producer Jerry Bruckheimer on his genius: "I do it to entertain people." So where are all the car chases?
"X-Men"
Why is this smart, handsome mutant movie so good? Director Bryan Singer says it's because he took the superhero story seriously.
"Proof of Life"
Russell Crowe, all ironclad irony and bedrock honesty, makes competence look sexy in this intriguing action movie.
"Vertical Limit"
The mountain-climbing actioner thinks it's a dizzy, precarious thrill ride. If you ask me, Herbie the Love Bug was just as exciting.
"Shanghai Noon"
In his best American movie, Jackie Chan finally meets his match.
"M:I-2"
John Woo explains the extraordinary process behind his bone-crushing action shots -- but where the hell is Tom Cruise's wire? Complete alphabetical listing of directory topics: |
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