NOTE: This is a review of a film on Netflix. After robbing a bank, an unnamed man (Mel Gibson) is arrested by the Mexican Police and sent to El Pueblito prison. Get the Gringo marks Mel Gibson’s return to action films after his near blacklisting in Hollywood due to his racist ranting and subsequent girlfriend … Continue reading »
Category Archives: Action/Adventure
Reviews of Action/adventure films on DVD
Seeking Justice (2011) DVD review
After his wife is raped, Will Gerard (Nicholas Cage) is approached by Simon (Guy Pearce), who says that he can take care of the man who did it; little does Will know that by agreeing to Simon’s offer he will soon be fighting for his and his wife’s life. Seeking Justice is one of those classic … Continue reading »
End of Days (1999) DVD review
On the eve of the 21st century, it’s up to Jericho (Arnold Schwarzenegger) to stop Satan (Gabriel Byrne) from impregnating the “chosen one”, Christine (Robin Tunney), and unleashing the anti-Christ. I have seen a lot of terrible movies in my time and End of Days may be one of the worst. I take that back. I … Continue reading »
Red Heat (1988) DVD review
Ivan Danko (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is teamed up with Chicago cop Art Ridzik (Jim Belushi) to stop Viktor Rostavili (Ed O’Ross) from smuggling drugs into the Soviet Union. Directed by Walter Hill (The Warriors, Last Man Standing), Red Heat is a buddy cop movie with a twist. A Chicago cop is paired with a Soviet cop to … Continue reading »