Sven-Ole Thorsen

Gladiator

Mad “Max” Before Thunderdome

Reviewed Nov 19, 2024

After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences. Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama

Collateral Damage

He’ll be back…. in inferior Terminator sequels and st...

Reviewed Nov 8, 2022

Firefighter Gordon Brewer is plunged into the complex and dangerous world of international terrorism after he loses his wife and child in a bombing credited to Claudio 'The Wolf' Perrini. Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller

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End of Days

Arnold gets Left Behind 

Reviewed Oct 4, 2022

Cynical bodyguard Jericho is hired by a man possessed by Satan, who is in search of his bride. When Jericho realizes what is happening, he must do everything he can to save the woman and the world. Genres: Action, Fantasy, Horror

Last Action Hero

… or The First Reality Star?

Reviewed Sep 13, 2022

After his father's death, a young boy finds solace in action movies featuring an indestructible cop. Given a magic ticket by a theater manager, he is transported into the film and teams up with the cop to stop a villain who escapes into the real world. Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy

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Red Heat

Danko For Your Service

Reviewed Sep 6, 2022

A tough Russian policeman is forced to partner up with a cocky Chicago police detective when he is sent to Chicago to apprehend a Georgian drug lord who killed his partner and fled the country. Genres: Action, Crime

Raw Deal

You should not drink and act!

Reviewed Aug 30, 2022

Mark Kaminsky is kicked out of the FBI for his rough treatment of a suspect. He winds up as the sheriff of a small town in North Carolina. FBI Chief Harry Shannon, whose son has been killed by a mobster named Patrovina, enlists Kaminsky in a personal vendetta with a promise of reinstatement into the FBI if Patrovina is taken down. To accomplish this, he must go undercover and join Patrovina's gang. Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller

The Sum of All Fears

Good Nuke Hunting

Reviewed Jul 21, 2020

When the president of Russia suddenly dies, a man whose politics are virtually unknown succeeds him. The change in political leaders sparks paranoia among American CIA officials, so CIA director Bill Cabot recruits a young analyst to supply insight and advice on the situation. Then the unthinkable happens: a nuclear bomb explodes in a U.S. city, and America is quick to blame the Russians. Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller

The Hunt for Red October

Sonofabitch, I found Red Sonja instead!

Reviewed Jun 30, 2020

A new technologically-superior Soviet nuclear sub, the Red October, is heading for the U.S. coast under the command of Captain Marko Ramius. The American government thinks Ramius is planning to attack. Lone CIA analyst Jack Ryan has a different idea: he thinks Ramius is planning to defect, but he has only a few hours to find him and prove it - because the entire Russian naval and air commands are trying to find Ramius, too. The hunt is on! Genres: Action, Thriller

Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle

Win big, Charlie's Fallen Angel! Lose big, coming from McG 

Reviewed Oct 15, 2019

The Angels are charged with finding a pair of missing rings that are encoded with the personal information of members of the Witness Protection Program. As informants are killed, the ladies target a rogue agent who might be responsible. Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy

Lethal Weapon 3

Proof that dum-dum wounds can kill

Reviewed May 31, 2019

Riggs and Murtaugh pursue a former officer who uses his knowledge of police procedure and policies to steal and sell confiscated guns and ammunition to local street gangs. Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Lethal Weapon

When Murtaugh Met Riggs...

Reviewed May 17, 2019

A veteran cop and an unstable detective become partners who must put their differences aside in order to bring down a heroin-smuggling ring run by ex-Special Forces. Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller

The Running Man

Arnold Schwarzenegger, come on down! You're the next cont...

Reviewed May 3, 2016

By 2017, the global economy has collapsed and U.S. society has become a totalitarian police state, censoring all cultural activity. The government pacifies the populace by broadcasting a number of game shows in which convicted criminals fight for their lives, including the gladiator-style The Running Man, hosted by the ruthless Damon Killian, where “runners” attempt to evade “stalkers” and certain death for a chance to be pardoned and set free. Genres: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller

Predator

Starring...Rich Little as the Predator!

Reviewed Jun 18, 2010

A team of elite commandos on a secret mission in a Central American jungle come to find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Time for a Pepsi and a five-dollar footlong!

Reviewed May 18, 2009

Ten years after the events of the original, a reprogrammed T-800 is sent back in time to protect young John Connor from the shape-shifting T-1000. Together with his mother Sarah, he fights to stop Skynet from triggering a nuclear apocalypse. Genres: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller