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Awix (3310 KP) rated Ronin (1998) in Movies

Jan 10, 2021

Ronin (1998)

1998 | Action, Mystery

8.1

(11 Ratings)

Movie Rating

Solid but faintly generic thriller is given a distinct boost by a strong cast and script. Natascha McElhone plays a woman from County Leprechaun who assembles a team of mercenaries to steal a box (which is a McGuffin of the purest kind). On the roster are Robert De Niro, Jean Reno, Sean Bean, and Stellan Skarsgard, not all of whom are wholly reliable. Soon enough engines are revving, bullets flying, crosses being doubled, and meets going bad.

Thematically (as well as chronologically) this is somewhere between Mission: Impossible and the first Bourne film, initially given a wistful, existential quality by the script (co-written by David Mamet under a pseudonym). It gives an extra lift to what was already a very robust and engaging thriller. What really makes it sing are the action scenes and car chases, which are superb. The movie cops out in a few places, particularly the end, but remains extremely engaging and polished: superior stuff.

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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Cross Justice in Books

Jul 25, 2017

Cross Justice

James Patterson | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry

9.3

(4 Ratings)

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Jaw dropping at times but some inconsistencies

There were moments where I actually applauded the writing after finding out another piece of information and twist to this non-stop thriller. The snappy writing allows you to stay engaged with the story and the endless plot turns make it all the more intriguing.

I had a few qualms however. Some of the action sequences were bordering on Hollywood and were totally unbelievable, making Alex Cross seem invincible. And the serial killer narrative that went parallel to the story seemed almost pointless although it was at times even more engaging.

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Dean (6927 KP) rated The Dark Knight Rises (2012) in Movies

Feb 3, 2018

The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

2012 | Action, Drama, Mystery

7.6

(63 Ratings)

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A brilliant film and great ending....for now at least to this trilogy. Dark, gritty and brutal it doesn't feel like a comic book action hero film. It's more a harsh crime thriller! I thought Anne Hathaway was well cast as Catwoman as is Tom Hardy as Bane. The only problem I had was understanding everything Bane said through his face mask, at times the voice doesn't seem to match the villain? Only small minor gripes though, still I have to add The Dark Knight is still my favourite of the 3 with this a close second.

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Dean (6927 KP) rated The Reef (2010) in Movies

Mar 22, 2018

The Reef (2010)

2010 | Mystery

5.6

(7 Ratings)

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From the same director as Black Water about a Alligator menacing a group of stranded people in the outback. We have this survival thriller about a group of friends whose boat is capsized and after some decide to swim encounter a great white shark. Apparently based on true events...
It does feel very similar to both Open water and Adrift but has a bit more action I felt. Definitely not as slowly paced as Open water. Given the subject matter, this is about as good as this type of film can get. It won't be for everyone.

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Dean (6927 KP) rated Law Abiding Citizen (2009) in Movies

Feb 9, 2020

Law Abiding Citizen (2009)

2009 | Crime, Drama, Thriller

7.5

(24 Ratings)

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A well made and enjoyable to watch revenge action/thriller. The biggest let down really was how far fetched the plot was!! It starts well and has some quite violent scenes for this type of film. It's hard to say who you should be rooting for. At the start you can understand why a man in that position would want his wife and child murderers to suffer......but as he starts to seek revenge on anyone associated with the case, he himself becomes the bad guy. So despite the unbelievable plot it's still an entertaining film.