Action & Adventure Movies

The television series that shot Johnny Depp to stardom makes the leap to the big screen in this reboot starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum. Schmidt (Hill) and Jenko (Tatum) have the kind of faces that could let them pass for teenagers. Eager to prove themselves as effective policemen, the pair join the Jump Street program and go undercover to investigate a high-school drug ring. Now, the only thing more daunting than the prospect of taking on violent adolescent dope slingers is the possibility of experiencing the torture of their teenage years all over again. Ice Cube, Brie Larson, and Rob Riggle co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

A new take on the Hong Kong action classic that launched Chow Yun Fat to international stardom, director Song Hae-seong's remake of A Better Tomorrow features an all-star cast including Seung-heon Song, Kang-woo Kim, and Jin-mo Ju. In the treacherous world of the black-market weapons trade, honor and vengeance go hand in hand. Adapted from writer/director John Woo's original screenplay. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

A tipster (Deborah Kara Unger) hires a former CIA agent-turned-talk-show host named Jack Begosian (Andy Garcia) to expose the role her employers played in massacring a South American village, and then subsequently covering up the atrocity. Although Jack succeeds in finding witnesses who are willing to testify against the powerful corporation, the political firestorm he stokes during the course of his investigation soon threatens to consume everyone involved. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

As Confederate soldiers begin returning from the grave and feasting on human flesh, only President Abraham Lincoln can defeat the growing army of the undead while ending the bloody war that pitted brother-against-brother on their own back yards. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

An elite team of US Navy SEALs race against the clock to stop a planned terrorist attack on U.S. soil in this film inspired by actual events, which also features a cast of active-duty soldiers. With each successful mission, the Bandito Platoon uncovers another piece of the puzzle that leads them on a worldwide chase to prevent an act of terror that could alter the course of history. Later, at the U.S./Mexico border, the fight for the future of America comes to an explosive climax. Even when it seems as if evil may prevail, the courageous, determined SEALs never show signs of backing down or giving up. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

A ferocious Amsterdam gangster embarks on a violent quest for revenge in this dark action thriller featuring Michael Madsen. J.D. (Rick Sinkeldam) is an Amsterdam thug who lives without fear. Kidnapped by Thai gangsters and heavily drugged, he reveals sensitive information about notorious crime boss Gunter. Later, after staging a daring escape, J.D. returns to the Red Light District, where sexy stripper Monique (Alison Carroll) awaits. Now the harder he fights to regain his memory, the faster he must run to avoid the wrath of his underworld enemies. Meanwhile, CIA Agent Martin Keele (Madsen) prepares to blow the Amsterdam crime scene sky high. ~ 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 group of London teens find themselves in the middle of an alien invasion and fight to defend their tower block from some evil extraterrestrials in this stylish sci-fi romp from the producers of Shaun of the Dead and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Beset by a gang of young thugs as she passes through a South London housing estate, Sam (Jodie Whittaker) is in the midst of being robbed when a ball of light falls out of the sky, and destroys a nearby car. Frightened, she flees from the scene just before an unearthly beast emerges from the wreckage and attacks Moses (John Boyega), the leader of the youthful gang. In retaliation, Moses and his crew slay the creature, and take it to a local drug den owned by ruthless gangster Hi-Hatz (Jumayn Hunter) for safe keeping. Later, as the police assist Sam in pursuing her assailants, strange lights start to rain down on the streets, heralding the arrival of a second, more ferocious, wave of creatures. With the city under siege, there's no place left to run. Quickly realizing she's going to have to fight if she wants to survive, Sam once again crosses paths with the street-tough teens, but instead of running away vows to battle alongside them to the bitter end. Meanwhile, Moses becomes the primary target of the aliens, and the group arms themselves with everything from baseball bats to high-powered fireworks in the fight to save the human race. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

A decorated Vietnam veteran becomes a local hero after standing up to a pair of skinheads on a transit bus, and he later takes the law into his own hands after the police fail to investigate the brutal murder of his best friend. When Frank Vega (Danny Trejo) returned home from fighting for his country, he should have been hailed as a hero. Instead, he drifted into the margins of society after failing to find a job and being abandoned by his high-school sweetheart. Decades later, when Frank sees a pair of skinheads harassing an elderly black man on a city bus, he knocks them both out as the incident is captured on video. An instant viral hit, the widely circulated video turns Frank into an Internet celebrity. But his fame comes at a high price when his best friend Klondike is killed and authorities sweep the murder under the rug. Meanwhile, Frank's biggest battle is yet to come. Ron Perlman and Charles S. Dutton co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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

Years after being abducted and forced to beg for money on the streets, four boys seek out the wisdom of a legendary Shaolin Kung Fu master, and grow into skilled martial artists. Later, when their master is brutally killed, the four young warriors team up to avenge his wrongful death. Together they are unstoppable, and tireless in their quest for justice. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Frank Miller's seminal graphic novel The Dark Knight Returns is adapted for the small screen with a sprawling Warner Premiere animated film series that finds an old and weary Bruce Wayne (voiced by Robocop himself, Peter Weller) donning the cape and cowl once again after a long retirement. Covering the first two issues of the series, Part 1 pits the masked crusader against once-reformed Harvey Dent (voiced by Wade Williams), as well as a mutant army who has painted Gotham's streets red with blood. Ariel Winter (Modern Family) plays a female version of Robin, with Dark Shadows' David Selby rounding out the voice cast. Jay Oliva (Green Lantern: Emerald Knights directs from a script by Bob Goodman. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi

Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli's seminal comic book series, Batman: Year One, makes its way to the animated small screen with this Warner Premiere production. The story follows James Gordon (voiced by Bryan Cranston) during his early years on the force just as the vigilante Batman (Ben McKenzie) targets both the corrupt police officials and the crime-ridden streets for a clean-up. Eliza Dushku and Katee Sackhoff lead the supporting voice cast. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi