Ant-Man

Ant-Man
Genre:Action, Comedy
Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Anthony Mackie, Judy Greer, Michael Peña
2015

Review
Ant-Man is the latest in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Story is Hank Pym (Douglas), the original Ant-Man, recruits Scott Lang (Rudd) to help save the world from yet another bad guy (Stoll). Obviously, if you are a fan of the MCU and the loosely intertwined storyline, you will be a fan of this movie. That being said, it would be entertaining as a stand alone film. This movie, while not completely kid unfriendly, is not wholesome, exactly. There is a good mix of action and comedy, as one might expect from a Paul Rudd film but neither outshines the other. It is an all around good film.
Rating:
9.5/10

Z Nation Season One

Z Nation
Season One
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Horror
Starring: Kellita Smith, DJ Qualls, Keith Allen, Russell Hodgkinson, Pisay Pao, Nat Zang, Michael Welch, Anastasia Baranova, Tom Everett Scott
2014

Review
This series is a Syfy original series. This is the studio that brought you Sharknado, so keep that in mind. This series may not get the chance it deserves because of the joke of a movies that have come from this channel. The show is a fast paced action set in a zombie apocalypse. There is plenty of humor to break the tension, mostly intentional. There is a fair amount of attachment to some of the characters and their stories. This show will be compared to The Walking Dead for obvious reasons. It is not a fair comparison as they are set in different timelines. and universes. It is more fast paced and bit more B-Horror like the older zombie movies. One could easily love both shows though they are each unique from each other. This show is only on the first season and is worth a watch.
8.5/10
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Dead Man Down

Dead Man Down
Genre: Action, Thriller
Starring: Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace, Terrence Howard, Dominic Cooper
2013

Review
Colin Farrell stars as a enforcer for a gang in this thriller. There is plenty of action for those who seek that type of film, which considering you sought out a review for this film, is right up your alley. Surprisingly, most of these characters show some humanity which makes the action ever a little more exciting.Even if you are not a fan of Colin Farrell, this movie may be worth watching if you like action movies. If you find yourself trying find a movie to watch, give this one a chance. Chances are you won't finish it feeling like you wasted your time.
7/10
Dead Man Down on IMDB

Saints Row IV

Saints Row IV
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, RPG
2013

Review
Saints Row is back for fourth installment. The amount of customization of the character is always a plus for this series. Also, as always, there plenty of Easter eggs and references that should result in a chuckle or two. There is tons to do in the sandbox. The amount of play time that can be invested in the game is impressive. The plot is a little over the top, which is what I think they were going for in this game. It is seems the game uses the plot to get away with more of the cartoonish mayhem from Saints Row: The Third. Really, the only downside to the game is the amount of ridiculousness with the plot, but that is a personal preference. I would recommend it to most anyone who likes getting bang for their buck or is a fan of the series.
8.5/10
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The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action
Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz, Donald Sutherland
2012

Review

This movie is based on the books and is the first of the soon to be released follow-ups. Considering the one-sided fan demographic breakdown of films like Twilight, this movie is probably overlooked by men. It is leaps and bounds better for men than the Twilight series. That being said, there should be no true comparisons between these two films. Considering it is pretty gender neutral, it is a good movie for couples. It is not exactly romantic but will entertain just the same. This movie is worth checking out.
9/10
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Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
Genre: Action, Adventure
2012

Review
Resident Evil has a strong and loyal fanbase and for good reason. Lately, there has been a huge increase in the buzz around zombies. Resident Evil 6 will be released soon, and this game was supposed to help with the wait. The concept is a good one. It takes place between the events of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. It gives a different perspective of the of the events than Chris, Jill, or Leon, the usual characters of the game. The gameplay is weak. It really takes away from the overall experience of the game. How much a player will like it will really depend on how much they care about the story of the Resident Evil series. It is interesting to learn more and everything but that is the most enjoyable part of the game, for the most part. It is not absolutely horrible, but if you want to get it, you should probably get it when you can get it for cheap.
5/10
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Assassin's Creed: Revelations

Assassin's Creed: Revelations
Genre: Action, Adventure
2011

Review
Ezio Auditore is back, not to mention, Desmond Miles and Altaïr ibn La-Ahad. The fourth game in the main series of Assassin's Creed had high expectations. The story is good. The transitions between playing as Ezio and Altaïr are smooth enough to not disrupt the game too much. There is hardly any Desmond in this game. The only real time spent playing as Desmond are some first person puzzle "journeys." These were probably the worst part of the game, but then again they were probably the only real bad part of the game. Plus, they are optional so no need to worry about those. The multiplayer is fun. Surprisingly, more fun than some people were expecting. Every game type has good things about them and it is a nice change pace from the other multiplayer games out there. One huge negative for the multiplayer is, if you rented the game, you only get a three day trial before you need to pay to play online. Ubisoft has done this with many games, and it really impacts impressions of the game that only a portion is offered to those who rent games. Even with as good as the multiplayer is, it still does not hurt the story or single player mode. A solid game that is only hurt by the limited multiplayer trial for renters and dull Desmond journeys.
7/10
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Cowboys & Aliens

Cowboys & Aliens
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action
Starring: Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Paul Dano, Keith Carradine, Adam Beach, Clancy Brown, Walton Goggins
2011

Review
Some of you may be skeptical about watching this movie because of the western and alien mixture in the plot. This is understandable, but by the end of the movie, it is not an issue. The action keeps you engaged enough that if you had any doubts, you forget about them eventually. It is directed by Jon Favreau, and some even bigger names are attached to this movie. This fact sets some high expectations. While not being an instant classic, it is a solid movie. Fans of westerns and fans of sci-fi should be able to enjoy this movie alike.
8.5/10
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The Other Guys

The Other Guys
Genre: Comedy, Action
Starring: Will Ferrell, Mark Walhberg, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson, Eva Mendes, Michael Keaton, Steve Coogan, Rob Riggle, Damon Wayans Jr.
2010


Review
This movie is literally laugh out loud funny, if you like Will Ferrell type of humor. Mark Wahlberg does a good job playing a balance of humor and his typical type of role of the tough guy. The supporting cast is excellent. Michael Keaton is great. Rob Riggle and Damon Wayans Jr. play the rival cops role perfectly. Numerous moments can cause a person to laugh out loud. Adam McKay and Will Ferrell make an excellent team as director and actor and it shows in this movie.
8.5/10

Resident Evil: Afterlife

Resident Evil: Afterlife
Genre: Horror, Action, Sci-Fi
Starring: Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Wentworth Miller, Shawn Roberts, Spencer Locke, Kim Coates, Boris Kodjoe
2010


Review
As one of the few video game to movie franchise to ever really amount to anything, Resident Evil films have a lot on their shoulders. Part of the issue with some of the video games that are made into movies is the execution. There is a line directors must balance between keeping the integrity of the game, while not cheapening the movie will pointless references to the game. Uwe Boll films are an example of what not do in game adaptations. Boll may have even had an impact on movies he did not have anything to do with, as well. The Resident Evil movies even got criticism as being bad by some. This may be a case of expecting a video game based film to be bad, and letting the expectations dictate the response to the film. The series has been constantly good, not amazing, but good enough to keep people interested in watching more.
7/10

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Genre: Action, Comedy
Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Jason Schwartzman, Aubrey Plaza
2010


Review
This movie is pretty well put together. The visual effects are great. The cast is good as well. With appearances by Chris Evans (Fantastic Four, Not Another Teen Movie), Jason Schwartzman (Slackers, Rushmore), and Aubrey Plaza (Funny People, Parks & Recreation). If you are a fan of the comic books or the video game, you should enjoy this movie. Although, there will always be those who say, "The comic books were way better than the movie." The action scenes were well choreographed and there were not long drawn out boring parts in between for the most part. Some criticism is directed at Michael Cera for playing the lovable loser, again. He fits the character well, does a great job, and was a great choice for the role. This film was much better than many probably expected, given the history of horrible movies based on video games. Even the success of comic book based movies could not balance it out. Nicely done.
7.5/10

Predators

Predators
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action
Starring: Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, Laurence Fishburne, Danny Trejo, Alice Braga
2010



Review
If you liked Predator or Alien vs. Predator or any of those movies, you will like this one. Sometimes a movie will come out with hype around it due to the previous installments. This movie does not really disappoint in comparison to some other horrible films that have attempted to ruin a film's legacy. The cast is pretty well put together. Some might think Topher Grace does not belong, but he fits well. It is loosely tied to the original starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and is closer to a sequel than Predator 2 in a lot of people's opinions. This movie should be recommended to anyone of the Predator series, or sci-fi films in general. Die hard fans of the original will still stand by the 1987 film.
6/10