How the west wasn't fun. The H-Bomb: If there's one thing I should give Hollywood props for, it's their refusal to let the western die, as it is a truly great genre. However, if there's one thing I wish they would learn, it's that westerns tend to make for lousy summer blockbusters. Bombs like Wild Wild West and Jonah Hex should have taught them that lesson, but alas, … [Read more...] about The Lone Ranger
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White House Down
Olympus has fallen... again. The H-Bomb: The U.S. President (Jamie Foxx) returns home just as he's on the verge of brokering a historic deal that will bring peace to the Middle East. This is a deal that could very well piss off a lot of interested parties, including the usual wacko groups from that region, as well as a number of defense contractors who have profited from … [Read more...] about White House Down
The Last Stand
“I'M DUH SHEER-UFF!!!” The H-Bomb: Notorious South American drug kingpin Gabriel Cortez (Eduardo Noriega) is in the process of being transferred to Federal Death Row, when he makes a daring, and somewhat improbable, escape. Now, behind the wheel of a souped-up Corvette, with a captive in the form of a lovely, young female FBI agent (Genesis Rodriguez), Cortez is … [Read more...] about The Last Stand
Fast & Furious 6
After “Fast Five” comes “Furious 6” A few months after the wild adventure that was Fast Five, our heroes are basking in the glow of their amazing heist, enjoying their wealth while spread out across the globe. Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) and Mia (Jordana Brewster) are about to become parents. Roman (Tyrese Gibson) enjoys entertaining women on his private … [Read more...] about Fast & Furious 6
Stolen
Fun-ish, but forgettable. The H-Bomb: Master thief Will Montgomery (Nicolas Cage) is pulling a late night heist in New Orleans with his crew, including hothead Vincent (Josh Lucas) and the sultry Riley (Malin Akerman). It's a ten million dollar job, the big retirement score for all involved. Everything seems to be going smoothly, but there's just one teeny, tiny problem; … [Read more...] about Stolen