Instead of discussing 12 Rounds, a movie that offers little to discuss, let’s focus on why this movie was made. John Cena is the latest in a line of WWE wrestling stars to begin breaking out into the mainstream. Like Dwayne Johnson/The Rock before him, he has charisma, looks good on screen, and has potential [...]

Not long after a gang of crooks infiltrates the mall in which Paul Blart (Kevin James) works, there’s a quick shot of a crook using a ramp to jump over a children’s ball pit on a bike.
Why?
Is it funnier that the crooks are apparently extreme sports enthusiasts? What effect does it have on the plot? [...]

For an action franchise to succeed, the series must continually up the ante, throwing characters in increasingly unbelievable situations (without going too far). Die Hard – With a Vengeance does just that. It’s fast, it’s funny, and light years ahead of the disappointing Die Hard 2.
Yes, this third edition of the box-office favorite doesn’t try [...]

Vaulted into international superstardom with the release of the $80 million blockbuster Die Hard, Bruce Willis became a household name practically overnight. Two years later, most of the heroes returned for another round of action and comedy, but something went wrong. Missing the frantic pace of the original (or any respectable acting), Die Hard 2 [...]

Two things made Bruce Willis the star he is today: Moonlighting and “Yippee-ki-yay.” Die Hard spawned the modern action movie, with its style and hard edge. Add in a mix of Hollywood’s best action writers, producer, and director, and you’ve got an American classic.

Merely looking at the credits of this film proves just how flawlessly [...]