Action – Page 29 – Brett Garten, Movie Extraordinare

“The November Man”

By Brett_G on May 3, 2020May 3, 2020

7.8

In between “Mamma Mia” films, Pierce Brosnan needed a project to inject testosterone into his portfolio and prove that he still kicks ass. “November Man” is that film. A much better film than the misfire that’s was “No Escape,” this slick, well executed spy thriller packs the punch of a Bond film without all of the constraints of a franchise film.

Side note: I hope to one day look as perfectly distinguished as Pierce Brosnan.

Remington Steele returns to the world stage to kick ass and take names as a retired CIA agent turned rogue who double crosses his oldest friend after finding out he himself has been double crossed. Delivering one of the finest finales of the 2010’s. Very well done.

“Cold Pursuit”

By Brett_G on April 27, 2020April 18, 2020

8.1
The most I’ve seen a crowd react to a movie in a long time! What I thought was going to be a “Taken” rip-off turned out to be so much more. We laughed, we cried, we cheered… This movie really came out of nowhere to be surprisingly brilliant. Bravo Neeson!

Action Classic Throwback

“The Towering Inferno”

By Brett_G on April 19, 2020

8.1

Paul Newman and Steve McQueen in the same film just isn’t fair. AND the juice (OJ Simpson) is loose as a security guard, of all things. One of many, but one of the best disaster movies to come out of the 1970s. Tied with “The Poseidon Adventure” in my book. Death defying stunts, amazing practical special effects, and phenomenal acting by almost the entire cast. Only a couple cheesy moments, but that’s to be expected. I also wouldn’t have taken the elevator so often in a fire, but McQueen is a badass and can do as he pleases. I initially balked at the almost-3 hour runtime, but it was well worth it. Classic Hollywood. Short of something like “Backdraft” coming along once every few years, they just don’t make movies like this anymore.

Action Documentary Throwback

“Scarface”

By Brett_G on April 9, 2020

9.2

More snow than a Michigan snow storm…

The classic f**king tale of Tony f**king Montana! Say hello to this f**king legendary film with some of the best f**king cinematography and acting in a gangster movie this side of the f**king Godfather trilogy. Al Pacino and company f**king shine as a perfect cast to bring this based on true events story to f**king life. If you have three f**king hours to spare, this is a great f**king way to spend it if you don’t mind a little blood and a few f**king profanities sprinkled in. The acting by Pacino in Tony’s finale is something to f**king behold. Many a master classes in the art of f**king acting. F**king great soundtrack, too.

Action Comedy Indie

“30 Minutes or Less”

By Brett_G on April 3, 2020April 3, 2020

6.8

A classic b-roll heist film. Funny, oddball, and perfect for the cast. Totally forgot they filmed the heist scenes in Ludington! Turn your brain off and watch Eisenberg and Ansari kill it in the comedy department. Lowest denominator comedy at its finest.