As Marvel ties up a 21-film spree, you wonder how so much money, talent and time can render so little emotional pay-off.
Category Archives: Action
Wonder Woman takes top spot as Australian kids’ favourite superhero
Batman and Wonder Woman might make a good team in Justice League, but when they're pitted against each other it's the caped crusader who's found wanting — at least among Australian children.
Ethan Hunt returns for a rollicking sixth instalment of Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible - Fallout doesn't top Rogue Nation, but this rollicking action film will please fans of the Tom Cruise franchise.
What makes an action sequence believable?
The film industry has come a long way in a short time when it comes to making creative, life-like fight scenes in film.
Black Panther is the film the world needs right now
Black Panther is a vibrant, heart pounding depiction of black courage, initiative and power that has a lot to say.
Movie trailers are spoiling blockbusters for fans
A few days ago, the trailer for Star Wars' The Last Jedi dropped. But it was the last thing fans needed, writes Paul Verhoeven.
Charlize Theron shines in sexy, violent Atomic Blonde
An action thriller of hyper-stylised visuals and a catchy 80s soundtrack, Atomic Blonde raises your heartbeat to fight-or-flight levels, writes Jason Di Rosso.
Okja pits Tilda Swinton against giant CGI pig in action masterpiece
Netflix's debut original feature Okja is a rollicking action movie and intelligent corporate satire, writes RN film critic Jason di Rosso.
Wonder Woman is all brawn and no brains
In the new film, feminist icon Wonder Woman fails to shine despite a big special effects budget, writes Sarinah Masukor.
Wonder Woman is back, but not as wondrous
In the new film, feminist icon Wonder Woman fails to shine despite a big special effects budget, writes Sarinah Masukor.