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entertainment29 days ago•19 min saved

Balletic Fights and Cosmic Conspiracies: A 2026 Roundup of Reviews

Roundup of four 2026 releases: The Furious delivers kinetic, ballet-like action with dazzling choreography but uneven English and FX; The Currents gives a compassionate, visually restrained portrait of depression and dissociation; Find Your Friends struggles with tonal muddiness as a rape-revenge-tinged party thriller; Disclosure Day ambitiously reopens Spielberg’s alien-conspiracy playbook but trips on tangents, still delivering a technically polished thriller thanks to score and craft.

via AV Club|

#action #entertainment #film-review

gaming1 month ago•4 min saved

Clockwork Revolution Promises Time-Bending Steampunk RPG Set in Avalon

InXile reveals Clockwork Revolution, a time-bending first-person RPG set in Avalon, where Morgan Vanette uses the Chronometer to rewrite moments and reshape allies, enemies, and the city itself; players guide Prentice and a gang of Rotten Row Hooligans through branching realities as Lady Ironwood fights to preserve her power. The game launches in 2027 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam, with Game Pass and Play Anywhere support.

via XBOX Wire|

#action #branching-narrative #gaming

entertainment1 month ago•39 min saved

Expendabelles: Female-Driven Expendables Spin-off Gets Back in Gear

The Expendabelles, an all-female action spin-off of The Expendables, is being revived and moved forward, though no production details—such as cast, director, or a release date—have been announced yet.

via Yahoo|

#action #entertainment #expendabelles

entertainment2 months ago•3 min saved

Adrenaline On Tap: 3 Must-Watch Netflix Action Flicks After Apex

Netflix keeps the adrenaline flowing after Apex with three high-octane picks: Extraction (2020) follows Tyler Rake on a perilous Dhaka extraction; Triple Frontier (2019) pairs former Special Forces on a loot run that spirals into survival; War Machine (2026) injects a sci-fi twist into a remote-wilderness training scenario as an alien war machine hunts the team.

via netflixlife.com|

#action #entertainment #movies

entertainment4 months ago•94 min saved

Five adrenaline-fueled sci-fi action picks to stream on Netflix this weekend

After highlighting Netflix's War Machine, Tom's Guide curates five more explosive sci‑fi action titles to stream on Netflix this weekend: Independence Day, Godzilla Minus One, Upgrade, Elysium, and Jurassic World, delivering a mix of alien invasions, monstrous battles and AI-driven vengeance.

via Tom's Guide|

#action #entertainment #netflix

entertainment4 months ago•94 min saved

Netflix’s War Machine: A fast-paced action flick that feels formulaic

Netflix streams War Machine, a sub-2-hour action movie led by Alan Ritchson. The review commends the brisk pacing but argues the script is overly formulaic and underuses its star, with the ending hinting at a possible sequel; the film sits at 2.5/5.

via Tom's Guide|

#action #alan-ritchson #entertainment

entertainment4 months ago•96 min saved

Netflix's February thriller drop pairs a 2016 gunfight classic with a wildfire shocker and an all-star Expendables reunion

Tom’s Guide rounds up three Netflix thriller titles arriving this week: the 2016 shootout Free Fire with a star-studded cast, the Spanish-language suspense Firebreak (2026) about a family trapped by a wildfire, and the four-film Expendables franchise bringing back ’80s action icons to Netflix from February 20. The piece also notes The Night Agent season 3 as the week’s biggest Netflix original.

via Tom's Guide|

#action #entertainment #expendables

entertainment5 months ago•3 min saved

Old-School Grit, Modern Bros: The Wrecking Crew Delivers Pure Action

Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista anchor The Wrecking Crew, a lean throwback buddy-action romp whose brisk fight scenes and outrageous car chases deliver old-school thrills even as the Chinatown-style plot stays serviceable rather than surprising.

via The New York Times|

#action #buddy-cop #dave-bautista

entertainment6 months ago•7 min saved

Top and Flop Highlights of 2025's Movie Scene

Heat Vision's top movies of 2025 highlight a strong year for genre films, especially horror, with notable entries like '28 Years Later' and innovative cross-genre works, while superhero and action movies had mixed receptions. The list features a diverse array of films, from horror masterpieces to unique superhero stories and international hits, reflecting a vibrant year in genre cinema.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#2025-movies #action #entertainment

gaming6 months ago•8 min saved

2025's Most Notable Video Games: Top Picks and Highlights

Zack Zwiezen's list highlights his top 10 games of 2025, with standout titles including The Outer Worlds 2, Battlefield 6, Routine, Avowed, and South of Midnight, reflecting a diverse year of gaming with a mix of shooters, RPGs, horror, and narrative-driven experiences.

via Kotaku|

#2025 #action #gaming

entertainment6 months ago•6 min saved

Melissa Barrera Stars in Peacock's Spy Sci-Fi 'The Copenhagen Test'

Melissa Barrera stars in the espionage thriller 'The Copenhagen Test' on Peacock, marking her return to TV with a role that involves intense stunt work and complex character development, emphasizing representation and meaningful storytelling.

via Vogue|

#action #entertainment #melissa-barrera

film6 months ago•5 min saved

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Receives Mixed Reviews Amid Franchise Fatigue

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is an improved and more focused installment in the franchise, featuring spectacular action sequences and advanced visuals, though it no longer offers the visual novelty of previous films. The story centers on Jake Sully's quest for revenge and introduces new characters and conflicts, maintaining Cameron's signature blend of immersive spectacle and storytelling, despite feeling somewhat familiar.

via Variety|

#action #avatar #film

games8 months ago•1 min saved

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X Set for February Release on Switch and PS5

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, a new roguelite action game set in the BlazBlue universe, was announced for Nintendo Switch, with a release planned for February 12, 2026. The game features fast-paced combat, a roster of fan-favorite characters, and an original storyline involving a collapsing world and the mysterious Sea of Possibility.

via Nintendo Everything|

#action #blazblue #entropy-effect-x

entertainment8 months ago•2 min saved

The Running Man: A Dystopian Thriller Reflecting Modern Inequality

The film is a dull, pretentious reimagining of the 1980s Schwarzenegger action movie, set in a future America plagued by wealth inequality, and is criticized for its poor execution, uninteresting characters, and clumsy social commentary.

via The Times|

#action #edgar-wright #entertainment

games8 months ago•3 min saved

Possessor(s) Review: Haunted by a Familiar Demon

Possessors is a familiar yet enjoyable Metroidvania-style game with strong combat, engaging story, and vibrant art, though it suffers from some exploration and navigation issues. The game features a demon possession mechanic, stylish combat, and a compelling plot centered on Luca and Rhem, but offers little innovation in its genre. Despite its safe approach, it remains an entertaining action game with notable character development and visual flair.

via Game Informer|

#action #art-direction #games