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Articles tagged "jason statham" Film DVD ReviewCrank 2: High Voltageby Jake Meaney[22.Sep.09] :. Jason Statham returns in this completely gonzo, totally unhinged and off the rails sequel to the completely gonzo, totally unhinged and off the rails Crank  Film DVD ReviewTransporter 3by Jake Meaney[15.Apr.09] :. There’s a certain purity of movement and lunacy at work here, where context ceases to matter, and the action becomes ecstatic and transcendent.  Decade-Dense: The 60 Most Memorable Films of 1999 FeaturePart 1: The Thin Red Line to Star Wars Episode I (January - May 1999)by PopMatters Staff[23.Mar.09] :. The first part of PopMatters' look back at the films of 1999 is bookended by the long awaited return of two cinematic auteurs of wildly different styles, Terrence Malick and George Lucas. Decade-Dense: The 60 Most Memorable Films of 1999  Short Ends and LeaderDeath Race (2008): Unrated DVDby Bill Gibron[20.Dec.08] :. Remakes are like those proverbial Tribbles in the classic Trek episode. Give them a creative inch - or in the case of Hollywood, a recognizable box office return - and they’ll overrun...  Film ReviewTransporter 3by Cynthia Fuchs[26.Nov.08] :. As Frank discovers what's at stake and unravels who wants what, he devises first to get the job done and then, because he actually falls for his wet noodle of a passenger, to save her.  The PopMatters Fall 2008 Movie Preview FeatureTalk, Talk, Talk: November 2008by Bill Gibron[11.Sep.08] :. Like the sainted sigh of relief that comes after another shriek-filled All Hallow's Eve, November usually means the start of the 'nominate me' process for the proposed prestige pictures of 2008. The PopMatters Fall 2008 Movie Preview Death Raceby Lesley Smith[22.Aug.08] :. Anderson dilutes Roger Corman’s satire by locating Death Race among society’s transgressors, depicting their dysfunctions with gory relish, and confining the race safely behind the walls of an isolated prison. ‘Race’ Racks Up Some Guilty Pleasuresby Bill Gibron[22.Aug.08] :. Remakes are like those proverbial Tribbles in the classic Trek episode. Give them a creative inch - or in the case of Hollywood, a recognizable box office return - and they’ll overrun... Chaosby Jake Meaney[10.Apr.08] :. This film's attempts at clever misdirection are by the book and glaringly obvious. There is nothing remotely "chaotic" about anything that happens. Revolverby Jesse Hassenger[17.Mar.08] :. Ritchie's understanding of the term "psychological" seems to be rooted in the idea that people, like, have conflicting thoughts, like, inside their head and stuff. The Bank Jobby Cynthia Fuchs[7.Mar.08] :. Per formula, Terry's bad behavior is offset by the worse behavior of his assorted opponents. Theft, deception, and adultery don't look so terrible compared to murder and torture. The Transporter: Special Delivery Edition (2002)by Jesse Hassenger[29.Sep.05] :. The opening minutes establish the series as sort of quicker, cheaper version of Bond. Transporter 2 (2005)by Cynthia Fuchs[13.Sep.05] :. Frank soars gorgeously through the air, his foot stuck out in perfect slicing-edge fashion, kicking back all comers. The Italian Job (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[29.Aug.03] :. As soon as John utters the words 'last job' to his darling girl, his fate (like the film's) is sealed. The Italian Job (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[29.May.03] :. As soon as John utters the words 'last job' to his darling girl, his fate (like the film's) is sealed. The Transporter (2002)by Cynthia Fuchs[10.Oct.02] :. Speedy, colorful, and clever, The Transporter establishes Jason Statham as yet another next-generational, hybrid action hero. Snatch (2000)by Cynthia Fuchs[26.Sep.02] :. Snatch is all about attitude and style. And guys, lots of guys. Turn It Up (2000)by Cynthia FuchsBrooklyn-born Diamond (third Fugee Pras) is midway through cutting a record, which, the movie wants you to think, is off the proverbial hook. Snatch (2001)by Cynthia FuchsSnatch is all about attitude and style. And guys, lots of guys. Aggressive and jumpy, packed with brutish hooligans and feckless crooks, it’s a guys’ throw-down movie and then... Ghosts of Mars (2001)by Cynthia FuchsIn 'Ghosts of Mars', Desolation is a perfect candidate to ensure the human-humans' survival: not only is he the resilient and brilliant Ice Cube, but he is also the consummate delinquent champion. |
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