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Nobody - Movie Review

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Nobody - Movie Review Critics Score - 8 of 10 General Audience Score - 8 of 10 As we move through this life, sometimes certain patterns develop, routines are created, monotony can set in and you can eventually feel like your in a rut. Your existence is trapped in a never ending cycle of dull and unproductive behavior and there doesn’t seem to be any way out. In walks Nobody, a film about one such individual that is stuck in a life of routine and monotony. Despite that premise, Nobody is a fast paced, brutally realistic action film that is a hell of a lot of fun and although a bit predictable, does do enough inventive and interesting things that make it enjoyable for almost anyone. While this film isn’t perfect, the tight one hour and thirty-two minute runtime helps this lean, mean, fighting machine stay focused and engaging. You may just be surprised how much fun you can have hanging out with Nobody. Right after the first scene of a badly beaten up Hutch (Bob Odenkirk), being asked by ...

Gunpowder Milkshake - Movie Review

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Gunpowder Milkshake - Movie Review Critics Score - 6 of 10 General Audience Score - 7 of 10 Ultraviolence, the excessive, extreme and usually unnecessary use of blood and gore to provoke and prod those a little squeamish in the audience, has been a mainstay in the horror genre for years. But the savvy action dramas that feature an over the top amount of blood letting, the type of films that Quentin Tarantino has become famous for, they’re a little more tough to come by. In step with this film genre comes the latest release to drop on Netflix, Gunpowder Milkshake, which on name alone may drive a level of excitement and anticipation. The movie has all the aspirations of a John Wick film, but it was nice to see that premise combined with a female lead and almost exclusively female led cast. While it’s visual styling, overall tone and generally fun premise make the film an enjoyable watch, they don’t help it overcome all the obstacles that stand in it’s way. So go ahead, pull up a chair, s...

Riders Of Justice - Movie Review

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Riders Of Justice - Movie Review Critics Score - 9 of 10 General Audience Score - 7 of 10 Revenge sells. From Kill Bill to Taken to The Count Of Monte Cristo, everyone loves a good revenge thriller, someone does a compete badass wrong and they’ve got to track down some nefarious individuals and get even. This formula has become standard fare in the Hollywood machine that cookie cuts out another film periodically, with subtle variations that can make for a fun time but also sadly predictable and unoriginal films. Along comes Riders Of Justice, an inventive, original and surprisingly funny take on the revenge concept, however many will opt out when they find it’s in spoken Danish with English subtitles. Sadly, those that pass on taking this Ride Of Justice are missing out on one of the finest cinematic rides of the year. We begin the tale with hardcore army man Markus (Mads Mikkelsen) calling his wife Emma and teenage daughter Mathilde (Andrea Gadeberg) telling them he’s been asked to st...