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Lone Survivor (2013)

Bill Clark — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 21:03:57 +0000

The opening sequence of Lone Survivor, utilizing real and raw footage of the agony and determination it takes to become a Navy SEAL, is great stuff. Had the rest of the film been built with this focus and care, Lone Survivor could have been really special. Instead it’s a pretty… Continue reading

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Rampart (2011)

Bill Clark — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:45 +0000

Rampart faces the age-old dilemma where the lead performance is better than the film itself. This is, perhaps, Woody Harrelson’s best performance, but he’s stuck in a narrative that’s never in a big hurry to get anywhere. Just when you think it’s about to come to a dynamite resolution, it… Continue reading

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The Mechanic (2011)

Bill Clark — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 05:00:14 +0000

By now you pretty much know the drill when it comes to Jason Statham action vehicles. He plays a largely charisma-free lead, usually a hit man or other stealthy dude, gets wronged in some way, and takes it out on, well, everyone and everything. The Mechanic, a remake of sorts… Continue reading

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