Heat is a sprawling, epic crime thriller that profoundly shaped contemporary Hollywood action cinema. Much imitated, it has never been surpassed.
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Commando became a key cultural touchstone for kids on the cusp of adolescence.
Hit Man and The Fall Guy have several romcom elements, but their stories are told through a more masculine lens.
Fury Road prequel is a testament to the power of storytelling in tackling the big issues of our time.
If you like action films, and you have your tongue firmly in your cheek, then you’ll probably like this.
The seemingly chaotic nature of the Fast Saga’s development is central to the Furious-verse’s appeal.
Exploding cars are a staple feature of the Fast & Furious films. Entertaining, yes. But realistic - not so much.
It’s the story of a man who just wants to get home for Christmas.
Epic poetry tends to be seen as highbrow, while action films are regarded as puerile and brutish. But the two share an affinity for dressing up brutal deaths with rhetorical flair.
The Mad Max franchise offers a distinctively Australian take on the action genre. And the fifth film, Furiosa, promises to be yet another extravaganza
Total Recall is being re-released on its 30th birthday. With its economical, fast-paced narrative embedded in a spectacular cinematic world, it is a masterpiece of late 20th century Hollywood.
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