Action & Adventure Movies
Four drug lords enter the gruesome black market organ trade, and discover too late they've gotten in over their heads. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
A veteran detective (Simon Yam) matches wits with a notorious ex-con (Nick Cheung) while investigating the murder of a beloved Hong Kong opera singer in this explosive action thriller from director Chow Hin Yeung Roy (2009's Murderer). ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
The rightful heir to a powerful Malaysian business empire seeks revenge against the jealous brother who framed him for murder. Malaysian billionaire Jaggoi Sibuyan always favored his adopted son Prince Amara over his biological son Putra Sibuyan. When Jaggoi dies and names Prince as his successor, bitter Putra sets his brother up to take the fall for a murder he didn't commit. As a result, Prince is banished from Malaysia. Later, in France, Prince makes the acquaintance of Ben Carlton, a ruthless gangster with big ambitions. Years back, Ben had gotten turned down by Prince's father after proposing a partnership. Now Putra has rejected Ben as well, making Prince his last hope for getting a cut of the action. Before long Ben and Prince have cut a deal: Ben will smuggle Prince back into Malaysia in exchange for a legitimate partnership. With the help of tough bodyguard Iskandar Yaakob, Prince returns to his home country and gathers crucial information about the frame-up, and his brother's current business dealings. Now that his revenge plot has been set into motion, the only thing left to do is ruin his brother's reputation, and take over the heavily-fortified family mansion with the help of Ben and Iskandar. In the end only one brother will be left standing, and he will hold the entire city in the palm of his hand. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- 2012
- R
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Heroic Robin Hood (Martin Thon) rescues Maid Marian (Ramona Heun) from a band of vicious thieves in Sherwood Forest, who in return offers to smuggle his men into Nottingham Castle. IN his noble effort to steal from the rich and provide for the poor, however, Robin Hood encounters a supernatural force that threatens the very existence of the wealthy and impoverished alike. Kane Hodder and Tom Savini co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Three geriatric criminals reunite to recapture the glory of their lawless youth, but find their celebrations interrupted when one is put into a difficult position by a vengeful mob boss. Nearly 20 years after refusing to inform on his partner-in-crime, Val (Al Pacino) emerges from prison a free man. Waiting for him at the gate is his old friend Doc (Christopher Walken), who quickly takes him out on the town with the mischievous Hirsh (Alan Arkin) to stir up some trouble. It's been far too long since the trio raised hell on the streets, and they're all eager to make up for lost time. Meanwhile, one of the three is harboring a secret that will test their longtime friendship unless they can finally come to terms with their troublesome past. Julianna Margulies co-stars. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
A border-town sheriff pulls out the heavy artillery to prevent an escaped drug kingpin from blasting his way into Mexico in this sun-scorched action opus starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and directed by Kim Jee-Woon (I Saw the Devil, The Good, the Bad, and the Weird). A former LAPD hot shot who opted for an easier life after becoming the sole survivor of a bloody drug raid, Ray Owens (Schwarzenegger) retreated from the city to become sheriff of Sommerton Junction -- a small town on the U.S./Mexico border. He's just adjusting to life at a more leisurely pace when infamous drug-kingpin Gabriel Cortez (Eduardo Noriega) stages a daring escape from an FBI convoy, and sets his sights on Mexico. With a hostage to guarantee his safe-crossing and a violent mercenary named Burrell (Peter Stormare) clearing him a path to the border, Cortez races south in a custom Corvette ZR1 that can outrun anything on the road. Meanwhile, Agent John Bannister (Forest Whitaker) realizes that should Cortez manage to slip through Sommerton Junction, he may well be lost forever. At first it seems that Sheriff Owens' skeleton crew will be no match for Cortez's speeding juggernaut. But when Owens decides to stand his ground with the help of Sommerton Junction's finest, Cortez comes up against an immovable force with enough firepower to stop him dead in his tracks. Johnny Knoxville, Luis Guzman, and Rodrigo Santoro co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Arnold Schwarzenegger, Peter Stormare, (more)
A Navy rescue mission during the waning days of WWII reveals the Axis forces may not be as crippled as the Allies have been led to believe in this action-driven war thriller. The year is 1944. War has engulfed Europe for five years, but it's finally looking as if the Allies have gained the upper hand. Knowing that some of their downed pilots are fighting for their lives in the Pacific, the U.S. military dispatches the USS Seaviper on a top-secret mission to bring them back home alive. Meanwhile, on a small island, the Germans and the Japanese have begin work on a revolutionary weapon that could bring the Allies to their knees. As the final push to victory begins, the brave crew of the USS Seaviper realizes that they and they alone have the power to bring this devastating war to an end. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
A 19-year-old girl abducted by the ruthless bandits who slaughtered her family must fight to escape a fate worse than death in this period action thriller from the director of Cold Prey. A decade after the Black Plague, Signe is traveling over a mountain pass with her family when everyone except for her is killed in a surprise ambush. In the aftermath of the bloodbath, Signe is taken captive by the gang so that she may suffer the most severe punishment imaginable. Now Signe's time is running out fast, and her only hope for survival is make one last, desperate dash for freedom. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
A repentant ex-con is compelled to commit a murder to repay the man who protected him in prison, but experiences an acute crisis of conscience when he falls for a mysterious beauty who recognizes the good buried deep within him. When Charlie (Stephen Dorff) was doing time, The Buddha (Willem Dafoe) kept him safe from harm. Now Charlie is back on the streets, and The Buddha needs a favor. Meanwhile, as Charlie prepares to commit a crime that could land him back behind bars, sympathetic lost soul Florence (Michelle Monaghan) walks into his life. Florence isn't fooled by Charlie's macho swagger, but when the job goes awry, he's the only one who can protect her from the coming storm. Now, with his last chance for redemption finally within reach, Charlie's shady past returns with a vengeance. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
The Man of Steel fights to protect Metropolis against the same destructive force that obliterated Krypton in this animated adventure based on Geoff Johns and Gary Frank's 2008 comic book story arc Superman: Brainiac. Superman (voice of Matt Bomer) is preoccupied with Lois Lane (voice of Stana Katic) and training Supergirl (voice of Molly Quinn) when he learns that Brainiac (voice of John Noble) has set his sights on Metropolis. An unstoppable juggernaut whose power grows with each new city ne collects, Brainiac will put The Man of Steel's true strength to the ultimate test. Directed by James Tucker, Superman: Unbound also features voice work by Stephen Root, Alexander Gould, Diedrich Bader, and Frances Conroy. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Director Jingle Ma (Tokyo Raiders) puts a fantasy twist on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in tale of star crossed lovers starring Charlene Choi and Chun Wu. Posing as a boy to train in a renowned Chinese martial arts academy that doesn't accept women, Zhu Yanzhi (Charlene Choi) forms a strong bond with her superior Liang (Chun Wu) that soon evolves into something deeper. Later, when Zhu returns home and reveals her true identity, her burgeoning relationship with Liang is threatened when her parents arrange for her to marry Ma Wencai (Ge Hu). As the wedding date draws near, Zhu and Liang watch helplessly as their hope for a happy future drifts ever further out of reach. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
A half-man, half-cyborg hero seeks the source of his mysterious origins while fighting to reclaim the planet from an infernal tyrant hell bent on destroying humanity. Years ago, a brave human soldier perished in the first war against Hell. Decades later he reawakens in a powerful new body of steel. But the forces of darkness have also reawakened, and now the nefarious Count Draculon is determined to snuff out all light in the universe. With an Australian renegade, a blade-wielding beauty, and a true martial arts master by his side, however, Manborg prepares to show Count Draculon that the human race isn't about to go down without a fight. Matthew Kennedy and Meredity Sweeney star in this post-apocalyptic action yarn from the folks who brought you Father's Day. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Christian Slater, Cole Hauser, and Angus MacFadyen star in this thriller about a hard-bitten ballerina who wages a one-woman war against the Russian mafia. Wrongly imprisoned by crooked cops after refusing to divulge the location of her late husband's lucrative financial documents, talented dancer Maya (Sofya Skya) stages a daring escape and goes on the run. Upon learning that her daughter has been kidnapped by Russian gangsters, however, Maya vows to rescue her little girl by single-handedly taking on the most ruthless criminal organization in the world. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
A small-town sheriff is forced to choose between upholding the law and protecting his two teenage sons after one of them accidentally kills the influential mayor in a hunting mishap that disrupts the balance of power in their tight-knit community. Ever since he was elected sheriff, Bloom Towne (Ted Levine) has had to answer to Mayor Dick Cavanaugh. The Cavanaugh family practically owns the entire town, so when Bloom's adolescent sons Nate and Skylar mistakenly shoot Mayor Cavanaugh dead while deer hunting, the powerful family demands that justice be served. Meanwhile, younger sibling Skylar claims responsibility for the shooting in order to protect his older sibling, but faces serious consequences when the judge declares he be tried as an adult. But there's no way that Nate is going to watch Skylar throw his life away for a crime he didn't even commit, and when Nate busts his younger brother out of jail, all hell breaks loose. Later, as the two brothers take flight into the surrounding woods, their father dredges up some long-buried family secrets while weighing his duties as a lawman against his commitment to family. Matthew Lillard, Martin Starr, and Justine Bateman co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
A ten-year-old girl from Barcelona encounters a young bushman who inspires her to learn more about Africa in this educational -- and visually dazzling -- fantasy adventure. With a young Himba boy named Mel as her guide and a winged horse to carry her across the land, young Jana discovers the beauty of the Namib Desert while learning about the remarkable creatures that inhabit it. Later, Mel introduces Jana to the Guardian of the Stories and the Spirit of the Fire, and teaches her about such timeless African traditions as the Tree of Ancestors. In the wake of an illuminating encounter with a young girl named Galla, who helps to heal plants, Jana befriends a fairy who teaches her the true power of imagination. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
An adaptation of the Marvel comic Inhumans, which followed the adventures of a royal family living centuries ago. Each member of the clan gained a super power none of the other possessed. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
Legendary assassin Jack Valentine finds his mission to punish a depraved man complicated by a businessman with an irresistible offer, and an ex-lover whose unexpected reappearance tests his integrity in this independent action thriller featuring Tom Sizemore and Mark Rolston. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
A papermaker living during the later days of the Qing Dynasty finds his village under threat following an intense investigation. Liu (Donnie Yen) is a family man from a small secluded village. He lives a quiet life with his wife Ayu (Tang Wei) and their two young children. But Liu's simple existence begins to unravel following the arrival of Detective Xu (Takeshi Kaneshiro). Dispatched to gather details about a botched robbery in which two bandits were killed, Detective Xu quickly discovers that Liu has been harboring some troubling secrets about his background. Later, as the ghosts of Liu's past begin to manifest, a dark cloud is cast over the entire village. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Donnie Yen, Takeshi Kaneshiro, (more)
- 2013
- PG13
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In this animated Iron Man adventure, Tony Stark seeks revenge against a new enemy who inadvertently caused the death of War Machine. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
A cop framed by his corrupt ex-partner for a drug crime makes a deal with the DEA to take down a violent Columbian drug lord in this thriller starring Tom Sizemore. Jack Hooks was a good cop until crooked Frank Rossi (Sizemore) set him up to take a big fall. Now, facing serious time in prison, Hooks wants revenge. He knows that he can bring down Rossi's drug trade if given the chance, and cuts a deal with the DEA to do just that. His target is Carlos Huerta (David Castro), one of the biggest marijuana runners in the world. Making his way into Colombia following a tense run in the Yucatan channel, Hooks has his target in sight when he falls for Huerta gorgeous mistress Elena. With the stakes higher than ever before, Hooks must now complete his dangerous mission while ensuring that no harm comes to Elena, or his loyal crew. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Legendary Hong Kong director Gordan Chan brings Wen Ruian's hit novel to the screen in this action-packed supernatural thriller that's the first chapter of an epic trilogy centered on the adventures of four legendary detectives and martial arts masters. A coin cast has been stolen, counterfeit currency is circulating, and now Coldblood (Deng Chao), Emotionless (Liu Yi Fei), Life Snatcher (Ronald Cheng), and Iron Hands (Collin Chou) are on the case. Operating under the powerful Master Zhuge (Anthony Wong), they form a powerful quartet capable of solving any crime. As government institutions and financial organizations conspire the four sleuths follow a trail of clues. Meanwhile the dead are rising up under the command of an unknown force, and carving out a swath of terror on their trail to the capitol. Master Zhuge's team may be the best at capturing criminals, but can they stand up to a horror that's beyond the realm of this reality? ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Haunted Iraq War veteran Lt. Samuel Drake (Chadwick Boseman) is working the night shift as a cab driver in Portland when he's approached by a pair of executives (Peter Greene and Ted Rooney) with an offer he can't refuse. AWOL Marine sniper Sgt. Devin Carter (Tory Kittles) has been eliminating members of the contracting firm while hiding out in the Oregon mountains, and the executives want him dead. But they never expected what would happen if the job went awry, and as the two soldiers forge an uneasy alliance, Lt. Drake finds redemption may finally be within his reach. Billy Zane co-stars. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- 2011
- PG13
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When an herbalist falls for a 1000-year-old white snake masquerading as a woman and finds his life turned upside down, a sorcerer (Jet Li) must face treachery and deception in order to save his crumbling kingdom and the young man's soul. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
500 years after being charged with the murder of his master and imprisoned in a painted scroll, mischievous Taoist student Woochi (Kang Dong-won) is released by his elders to battle goblins in the modern world. As Woochi and his sidekick Chorangui (Yoo Hae-jin) attempt to make sense of their strange new surroundings, they discover their goblin adversaries are now a greater threat to humanity than ever before. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kang Dong-Won, Kim Yoon-seok, (more)
Female MMA manager Ivy Reed (Cynthia Rothrock) has an impressive track record for recruiting the toughest fighters around, but her methods are called into question by her outspoken trainer Jimmy as he auditions the latest crop of brawlers for a shot at the big time. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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