_____ [THE RUNDOWN] The Street Fighter (1974) a.k.a. Gekitotsu! Satsujin ken: Breakdown by Kain424 An insane martial arts mercenary beats, smashes, dismantles, and kills the Yakuza forces trying to kidnap the daughter of a deceased oil tycoon. [THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THEIR BADASSITUDE] THE “GOOD” GUY: Sonny Chiba is Takuma “Terry” Tsurugi A … Read moreAMB: The Street Fighter (1974)
______________ [THE RUNDOWN] Tears Of The Sun (2003): Breakdown by Kain424 A United States Navy SEAL team sent on a rescue mission is caught up in a civil war, as they attempt to bring several dozen locals to safety. [THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THEIR BADASSITUDE] THE GOOD GUYS: Bruce Willis as Lieutenant A.K. Waters … Read moreAMB: Tears Of The Sun (2003)
Kain claims Hard Target is one of the best. Here’s why.
In a sort of counterpoint to my colleague’s argument that 2015 was a terrible year (he seemed almost speechless about it), I’m of the mind it was one of the best of the modern age of cinema. I’ll admit, for Action films it was a a bit light. But in a year which saw the … Read moreTop 5 Action Films Of 2015
A Better Tomorrow (1986) Kain’s Quest: A Better Tomorrow (1986) by AllOuttaBubbleGum John Woo’s official debut into the Action genre. Is it one of the best ever made? More Kain’s Quest
[THE CHALK-OUTLINE] The Delta Force (1986): Breakdown by Kain424 When an airline carrying United States citizens is hijacked, it’s up to Chuck Norris and friends to save them! [THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THEIR BADASSITUDE] THE GOOD GUYS: Chuck Norris as Major Scott McCoy At this point, why are they even bothering to name Chuck … Read moreAMB: THE DELTA FORCE (1986)
The Stone Killer (1973) After Dirty Harry, Charles Bronson thought he could do it better. What does Kain think? More Kain’s Quest
[THE CHALK-OUTLINE] Taken (2008): Breakdown by Kain424 A former government operative’s daughter is kidnapped. Now he must tear through the underworld of France to get her back. [THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THEIR BADASSITUDE] THE GOOD GUY: Liam Neeson as Bryan Mills Mills is about equal parts fantasy and fear. Besson clearly wrote him to … Read moreAMB: Taken (2008)
[THE CHALK-OUTLINE] John Wick (2014): Breakdown by Kain424 After Russian gangsters rob him, steal his car, and kill his dog, former hitman John Wick takes up arms once again for revenge. [THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THEIR BADASSITUDE] THE GOOD GUYS: Keanu Reeves as “Baba Yaga” John Wick Reeves does well for himself here, as … Read moreAMB: John Wick (2014)
[THE CHALK-OUTLINE] In The Line Of Duty III: Force Of The Dragon (1988): Breakdown by Kain424 Two murderous terrorists engage in a violent killing spree after a foiled jewelry heist. Only an ambitious Hong Kong policewoman and a hard-boiled Japanese detective on a mission of vengeance can stop them. [THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THEIR … Read moreAMB: In The Line Of Duty III: Force Of The Dragon (1988)