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Tag: action

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GODZILLA

When forces of nature collide, it’s best to just stand back and look for cover.

Posted on May 18, 2014May 23, 2014
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She Got Kick – LUCY Trailer

It might be the closest thing we get to something many of us want.

Posted on May 14, 2014May 20, 2014
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THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2

Sometimes the human part of a superhuman story is just far more interesting.

Posted on May 5, 2014March 11, 2015
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THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE

One year later, the world has grown…and the game has changed.

Posted on November 24, 2013November 20, 2014
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THOR: THE DARK WORLD

Whatever story we are told, should it be worthy, shall possess our adoration for Thor. The question is, is this film worthy?

Posted on November 10, 2013April 30, 2019
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THE WOLVERINE

The summer’s final comic book film arrives…and potentially signals the beginning of something great.

Posted on July 28, 2013August 2, 2013
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PACIFIC RIM

The summer of 2013 gets something on a large scale that it has been sorely lacking up until now: Fun.

Posted on July 12, 2013July 17, 2013
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WORLD WAR Z

Forget about what you’ve been told, and forget about what you’ve been sold.

Posted on June 23, 2013June 28, 2013
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IRON MAN 3

Tony Stark finds himself on his most difficult mission yet: fighting back.

Posted on May 8, 2013April 30, 2019
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Ride The Lightning – THOR: THE DARK WORLD Trailer

Before I weigh in on IRON MAN 3, this glimpse at Marvel’s future gets me wondering about what’s in store from a box office perspective.

Posted on May 6, 2013April 30, 2019
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Tokyo Storm Warning – THE WOLVERINE Trailer

Hugh Jackman is done singing about French insurrection…and ready to resume kicking ass.

Posted on March 27, 2013April 1, 2013
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Bulletproof: MAN OF STEEL Trailer

A more detailed look at what Snyder and Nolan have in mind for Superman brings optimism. Can it possibly be rewarded?

Posted on December 12, 2012June 5, 2017

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