Close Range (2015)

80 min  |  Action, Crime  |  11 December 2015 (USA)
5.2
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Ratings: 5.2/10 from 487 users 
Reviews: 12 user | 4 critic

A rogue soldier turned outlaw is thrust into a relentless fight with a corrupt sheriff, his obedient deputies, and a dangerous drug cartel in order to protect his sister and her young daughter.

Director: Isaac Florentine
Writers: Chad Law, Shane Dax Taylor
Stars: Scott Adkins, Nick Chinlund, Caitlin Keats | See full cast and crew »













Storyline

After unwittingly making off with a mysterious flash drive during the rescue of his young niece from a powerful drug cartel, Colton MacReady is thrust into a relentless fight to save his family as the cartel descends upon his sister's home in search of it and their own brand of south-of-the-border justice. In tow is a corrupt local sheriff and his crew of deputies, ensuring that help won't be coming any time soon. What ensues is a non-stop assault, a blow-by-blow survival marathon for Colton to protect his loved ones and save his own life while keeping the drive from falling back into the wrong hands. Written by Annonymous


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I tried to warn everyone
21 November 2015 | by A_Different_Drummer (North America) – See all my reviews

Let me be clear about this once again so there is no misunderstanding.

Adkins has potential. He can deliver. His work as Boyka in the Undisputed franchise was stellar and Undisputed 3 in particular is actually one of the best MMA films of all time.

In my various and sundry reviews for the IMDb, I pointed out that Adkin's film roles subsequent to Boyka were reflecting a downward career path.

For this observation I received the usual monkey-hammering of the NOT USEFUL key.

But this film says it all. Even the opening credits, done in the retro feel of the 1960s Italian Westerns (and you have to be of a certain age to know that!) tells you IN ADVANCE this is a B-movie, DTV production, done to generate cash flow and little else.

Adkins really deserves better.

The good news? There is another UNDISPUTED in the works, with the same production team.

We can only hope...

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The Dark Knight

PG-13  |  152 min  |  Action, Crime, Drama  |  18 July 2008 (USA)
9.0
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Ratings: 9.0/10 from 1,538,890 users   Metascore: 82/100
Reviews: 4,452 user | 636 critic | 39 from Metacritic.com

When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, the caped crusader must come to terms with one of the greatest psychological tests of his ability to fight injustice.

Director: Christopher Nolan
Writers: Jonathan Nolan (screenplay), Christopher Nolan (screenplay), 3 more credits »
Stars: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart |

Storyline

Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the city streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as The Joker. Written by Peteagassi

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Batman at his best and beyond
14 July 2008 | by springsunnywinter (United Kingdom)

Batman has always been my favourite superhero ever since the first time I heard about him because he his human with no powers, also he is much more questionable than any other superhero. The story of the film is about Batman, Lieutenant James Gordon, and new district attorney Harvey Dent beginning to succeed in rounding up the criminals that plague Gotham City. They are unexpectedly challenged when a mysterious criminal mastermind known as the Joker appears in Gotham. Batman's struggle against the Joker becomes deeply personal, forcing him to "confront everything he believes" and to improve his technology (which introduces the recreation of the Batcycle, known as the Batpod and the Batsuit was redesigned) to stop the madman's campaign of destruction. During the course of the film, a love triangle develops between Bruce Wayne, Dent and Rachel Dawes.

There are now six Batman films and I must say that The Dark Knight is the best out of all of them. The title is good because that is what Batman actually is. It has been 3 years for the adventure to continue from Batman Begins but that entire wait was worth it. Gotham city is very Gothic looking and is very haunting and visionary. The whole movie is charged with pulse-pounding suspense, ingenious special effects and riveting performances from a first-rate cast especially from Heath Ledger who gave an Oscar nomination performance for best supporting-actor. It is a shame that he can't see his terrific work on-screen. The cinematography is excellent which is made so dark & sinister that really did suit the mood for the film. Usually sequels don't turn out to be better than the original but The Dark Knight is one of those rare sequels that surpasses the original like The Godfather 2. I also really liked the poster where the building is on fire in a Bat symbol & Batman is standing in front of it. Christopher Nolan is a brilliant director and his film Memento is one of my most favourite films. He hasn't made 10 movies yet and 3 of them are already on the IMDb top 250. Overall The Dark Knight is the kind of movie that will make the audience cheer in the end instead of throwing fruit & vegetables on the screen.

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Sicario (2015)

Sicario  
R | 121 min | Action, Crime, Drama | 2 October 2015 (USA) 
Ratings: 8.0/10 
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Writer: Taylor Sheridan
Stars: Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro | See full cast and crew »  

About this movie: An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by an elected government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico. 
 

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The Godfather (1972)

The Godfather
R | 175 min | Crime, Drama | 24 March 1972 (USA) | 
Ratings: 9.2/10
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Writers: Mario Puzo (screenplay), Francis Ford Coppola (screenplay), 1 more credit »
Stars: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan | See full cast and crew »  

About this movie:
The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.  

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The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption(1994)

 R | 142 min | Crime, Drama | 14 October 1994 (USA) |

Ratings: 9.3/10                                                                        Director: Frank Darabont                                                     Writers: Stephen King (short story "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption"), Frank Darabont (screenplay)                                 Stars: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton | See full cast and crew »  

About this movie: Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency. 

 

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Fargo (2014 –>)

TV Series  |  TV-MA  |  53 min  |  Crime, Drama, Thriller 

  The all new "true crime" case of Fargo's new chapter travels back to 1979 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Luverne, Minnesota, where a young State Police Officer investigates a case involving a local crime gang and a major Mob syndicate.

Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Martin Freeman, Allison Tolman | See full cast and crew » 

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Legend (I) (2015)

Legend (I) (2015)
 R  |  131 min  |  Biography, Crime, Thriller  |

 The film tells the story of the identical twin gangsters Reggie and Ronnie Kray, two of the most notorious criminals in British history, and their organised crime empire in the East End of London during the 1960s.

Director: Brian Helgeland

Writers: Brian Helgeland, John Pearson (book)
Stars: Tom Hardy, Emily Browning, Taron Egerton | See full cast and crew »

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