Synopsis Kandahar (2023) directed by Ric Roman Waugh and starring Gerard Butler is a gripping, action-packed thriller intertwining global politics and conflict with timeless motives of allegiance, survival, as well as ethical ambiguities. The film’s setting is in the challenging deserts of Afghanistan, drawing both inspiration and urgency from true events and covert operations. The […]
Synopsis San Andreas is a film released in 2015 which is classified as a disaster movie. It was directed by Brad Peyton and starred Dwayne Johnson “The Rock”. The film is set on one of the world’s most known fault lines, The San Andreas Fault, where the movie depicts events that would take place if
Synopsis Miss Bala is an action thriller that Catherine Hardwicke directed in 2019. It is an adaptation of a Mexican film of the same title, which Naranjo released in 2011. The American version features Gina Rodriguez as the lead actress, providing a blend of suspense, crime drama, and personal empowerment. The story focuses on Tijuana,
Summary The Wave (Bølgen in Norwegian) is a 2015 Norwegian disaster drama film directed by Roar Uthaug. Unlike the grandiose Hollywood disaster blockbusters, The Wave takes an incredibly personal approach to the genre, focusing on individual narratives set against a looming geological peril. The film draws inspiration from real life events and the actual threat
The Out-Laws is a 2023 action-comedy released on Netflix and produced by Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions. The movie intertwines slapstick comedy, high-octane action, and family-centered themes teeming with rifts and chaos. Featuring Adam DeVine, Pierce Brosnan, Ellen Barkin, and Nina Dobrev, the film portrays the story of a rather uptight bank manager’s life spiraling
Synopsis Jack Reacher: Never Go Back is a 2016 action-thriller film directed by Edward Zwick starring Cruise as Jack Reacher. It is a sequel to the film Jack Reacher released in 2012. Both films are adaptations of novels by Lee Child, and this one draws on the 18th book in the series which is also
Synopsis Released in 2013, action fantasy film “Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters” transforms the traditional Brothers Grimm fairy tale into a dark, violent, stylized supernatural thriller. Evolving from the original story into a revenge-driven narrative is the directorial work of Tommy Wirkola, who portrays Hansel and Gretel’s infamous childhood encounter with a cunning witch living
“Secret Headquarters” is an action-adventure thriller directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman. The film is an American production and a part of the 2022 releases. It stars Owen Wilson alongside Walker Scobell, Michael Peña, Jesse Williams, Momona Tamada, Keith L. Williams, and Abby James Witherspoon. The film is designed with a combination of humor,
The American war drama “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” is directed by Michael Bay and is based on the book “13 Hours” authored by Mitchell Zuckoff. The book recounts the events surrounding the Benghazi attack, which happened in Libya in 2012. January 15, 2016 marked the release of the film which featured actors
Synopsis Seth Gordon is the director of the action-comedy Baywatch (2017) which is an adaptation of the television series of the same name which aired from 1989 to 2001. This film adaptation tries to recast the original series’ dramatized scenes depicting the story through a contemporary lens while infusing copious amounts of irreverent humor, raucous
