Category: Movie Reviews A-F

Casino Royale (1954)

Posted on November 17, 2024March 11, 2026 by garethmyles

1954 saw the first outing of James Bond on TV screens in America. Casino Royale is a fantastically interesting time piece that James Bond fans show spend some time with.

Fearless Fuzz (1978)

Posted on November 2, 2024March 11, 2026 by garethmyles

Fearless Fuzz (or Magnum Cop,) on paper, feels like one of those pairings of an action comedy with two hot stars we have seen so frequently over the years. Charming as it might be, it can’t shake it’s Italocrime roots.

Frantic (1988)

Posted on September 22, 2024March 11, 2026 by garethmyles

Frantic is an oddity on Harrison Ford’s filmography. Whilst he is best known as Indiana Jones, Han Solo and Jack Ryan and his action thrillers, there was a period in the 80’s when he was something of a dramatic actor with range and critics were noting him.

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024)

Posted on July 14, 2024March 11, 2026 by garethmyles

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F feels a lot like the recent Ghostbusters relaunch pulling as many characters as possible back in, however, it doesn’t use them as a springboard for a new cast to take on the franchise. Instead we catch up with some old pals and it’s a nice experience to spend some time with them again.

Death Has Blue Eyes (1976)

Posted on July 6, 2024March 11, 2026 by garethmyles

With a selection of Nico Mastorakis’ films hitting physical media before the end of the month I have finally gotten around to a … bit of a classic that Niko put out early in his career. Death Has Blue Eyes is a Greek production from the mid 70’s and looks wildly fun.

American Rampage (1989)

Posted on May 11, 2024March 11, 2026 by garethmyles

American Rampage! WHAT a movie this is! I’m sure it will be spectacular if they ever finish it.

A Special Cop In Action (1976)

Posted on March 30, 2024May 19, 2026 by garethmyles

The final instalment of the Inspector Betti series sees Merli in Milan to track down some kidnapped children, negotiate their release and deal with the group responsible. Simple.

Airborne (1998)

Posted on March 10, 2024March 11, 2026 by garethmyles

Steve Guttenberg tried and failed to reinvent himself as an action hero in the 90s with movies like Airborne.

Deadly Impact (1984)

Posted on March 2, 2024March 11, 2026 by garethmyles

“Deadly Impact,” an action film mirroring “48 Hours,” features Bo Svenson as a tough cop dishing out justice alongside Fred Williamson. Directed by Fabrizio De Angelis, the movie boasts impressive stunts and action sequences, though hindered by everything else it’s a heart-filled tribute to action movies of its era.

Dominion (1995)

Posted on January 20, 2024March 11, 2026 by garethmyles

Dominion felt like a cheap knock off of Shoot to Kill (or Deadly Pursuit) with Brad Johnston fitting in as he really does cut a Tom Berenger-lite look. But is this a load of old nonsense?