Karl Urban

Karl Urban

13 movies reviewed by Now Playing Podcast

Karl Urban appeared in 13 movies reviewed by Now Playing Podcast and has been discussed in Star Trek, Riddick, Comic Book Movies and others retrospective series. See all Series with movies featuring Karl Urban →

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Doom

Don’t fear the Reaper…. fear his sister’s unethical...

Reviewed Apr 10, 2018
A team of space marines known as the Rapid Response Tactical Squad, led by Sarge, is sent to a science facility on Mars after somebody reports a security breach. There, they learn that the alert came after a test subject, a mass murderer purposefully injected with alien DNA, broke free and began killing people. Dr. Grimm, who is related to team member Reaper, informs them all that the chromosome can mutate humans into monsters -- and is highly infectious. Genres: Action, Horror, Science Fiction
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Which Sean Astin performance made you cry more: this or ...

Reviewed Sep 26, 2014
As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.​ Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

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Reviewed Sep 12, 2014
Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard. Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Riddick

Listen to see if this is a solid action film or just Ridd...

Reviewed Sep 10, 2013
Betrayed by his own kind and left for dead on a desolate planet, Riddick fights for survival against alien predators and becomes more powerful and dangerous than ever before. Soon bounty hunters from throughout the galaxy descend on Riddick only to find themselves pawns in his greater scheme for revenge. With his enemies right where he wants them, Riddick unleashes a vicious attack of vengeance before returning to his home planet of Furya to save it from destruction. Genres: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller

RED

Karl Urban, how many movies of yours will we review this ...

Reviewed Jul 30, 2013
After surviving an assault from a squad of hit men, retired CIA black ops agent Frank Moses reassembles his old team for an all-out war. Frank reunites with old Joe, crazy Marvin and wily Victoria to uncover a massive conspiracy that threatens their lives. Only their expert training will allow them to survive a near-impossible mission -- breaking into CIA headquarters. Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Thriller

Star Trek Into Darkness

It's been four years since the last film, so only one yea...

Reviewed May 16, 2013
When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Star Trek

It's taken 11 movies, but the mystery is finally uncovere...

Reviewed May 9, 2009
The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction