Shadowland Review by Jamie Matthew MacDonald
`There is a stretch in the Scottish Highlands that is 19,000 acres of dense, ancient woodland. Every year people go missing there… Some leave no Trace`
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`There is a stretch in the Scottish Highlands that is 19,000 acres of dense, ancient woodland. Every year people go missing there… Some leave no Trace`
I do love how there is so much heart that shines through within the drama scenes.
Koo in great form as a bank robber that takes no prisoners but still has a heart.
I don’t think that I have ever watched a film like Till We Meet Again where you experience all these emotions on screen.
Stylistically this work is shot in a very classical way with very beautiful framing, the camera work is almost a character in itself.
It is a rip roaring globetrotting martial arts action movie extravaganza and a race for Jackie and his Vanguard to save the world.
Director Won-Chan Hong takes a rather exhausted genre and breathes new life into it
Gamhee asks if she likes meeting up with people as its what we do, Younghwa replies ‘Its needed’ and its such a relevant moment and poignant under the certain circumstances we find ourselves in.
Lindsey Morgan plays Rose as a strong-minded fighter who is as good with her fists as she is with alien-weaponary.
You watch a film like Knuckledust for the fights. These do not disappoint – well choreographed and expertly directed.
The real treat is Nicholas Cage who I haven’t seen this crazy since Terry Wogan interviewed him in 1990 (Go You Tube it, Crazzzzzy)
I have seen some gems of films, that you would not see in a Multiplex. Lucky Grandma, is one such little Gem
Director Walker Whited is someone to keep an eye on, not too many decent thrillers out there these days, directed with the tensity of this.
This is low budget film making, shot in 13 days in Thailand, and with that information in mind is a very impressive little film.
Liam Neeson once again slips into his Taken role that catapulted him into an action star
This entry ties into the previous two well. There are recognizable beats which are present throughout.
With the release of 88 Films Remastered Blu Ray of Operation Condor here are our
Donnie Yen always brings a fresh feel to his work and this is why he is our favourite on screen Martial Artist working today.
Its not all about the action, we have beautifully written characters here, that have depth and are taken on an emotional journey
This is a full on intense journey into horror with a great feeling of unease as the tension mounts into a frenzied, blood soaked, battle for survival.
The universal themes of family and morality make this one of the more accessible of Yen’s back catalogue
As with 80s classics this is a feel-good film
I am Vengeance Retaliation is just a full on, non stop action extravaganza
We are also reminded of how talented Yuen Biao is in his art form
The stars of this finale are undoubtedly Jackie Chan and Benny Urquidez with a scene stealing battle between two warriors which has gone on to be regarded as one of the best onscreen fights in the history of martial arts movies.
Jackie was ready to perform his homage to Harold Lloyd and perhaps the most dangerous stunt in his career?
In a way the film reminded me of Bruce Lee making his way up the pagoda in Game of Death, each railroad car revealing something else about the train, some of the encounters are surreal and some violent
You know from the start, this will be a devastating journey, that can only lead one way.
Scott and Louis once again deliver both punches and punchlines to this 5 star sequel
This fabulous follow up to the original Life of Action from Mike Fury takes it to the next level with talking to a wide range of talent both in front and behind the camera.
There are those that are not afraid of hybrids they are called blood hunters
Sarah Camden (Sarah Buckner), a special operations soldier with PTSD, returns home to bury her
Far far away in the south of Heavenly Empire there lived a Great Dragon. His
Visionary director Takashi Miike (Audition, 13 Assassins, Ichi The Killer) returns to the big screen with the wildly entertaining Tarantino-esque crime thriller First Love.
Dante Lam’s first film of 2020, all the expected big budget action pieces must be seen at the cinema for the best results!
This isn’t your usual hack n slash feature that will paint the screen in Takashi Miike style at every turn.
Maxx is a legionnaire turned mercenary. When a mission in South America goes wrong Maxx
There is much to admire about this film and its a fitting end to a great franchise, one that has always not only satisfied the fight fans but also comes with a heart felt story
With a guerrilla style of filming Charlie as first time writer, director and star brings a documentary style feel to this film