Action: 2023 movie reviews

The Mother (2023) 😊

🎬 Jennifer Lopez delivers a solid performance in "The Mother," but the film's predictable plot and pacing issues hold it back from…

The Flash hit me right in the heart. ⚡️ A time-travel story packed with action, emotion, and one of the most tender…

Dial of Destiny is a fun ride and a definite upgrade from Crystal Skull. 🧭🎬 It’s got the action, the charm, and…

Nearly 30 years in and Mission: Impossible is still crushing it. 💥 Killer stunts, tight pacing, and Cruise doing Cruise things.

Heart of Stone had the setup for a sharp spy thriller 🎬🕵️‍♀️ but didn’t leave much of a mark. Gal Gadot looks…

Loved the comic book vibes 🖍️ and teen energy 🐢, but Mutant Mayhem didn’t hit the emotional notes I was hoping for.…

Not deep, just deadly fun. 🦈💥 Meg 2 goes bigger, louder, and sillier—and somehow, it works. Perfect for when you just want…

Big explosions, little payoff 💥 Expend4bles tries to recapture that Fast & Furious energy but falls flat with a forced story and…

The Creator 😊 is a visually stunning sci-fi ride 🚀🤖 Incredible world-building and acting, but the story falls just short of greatness.…

Freelance (2023) 😊 is light, forgettable fun 🎬💥 A little action, a little comedy, and decent chemistry between the leads—but nothing you…

The Marvels ☹️ is visually stunning 🌌✨ and the cast has great energy, but the story lacks direction and purpose. A fun-looking…

Silent Night ☹️ looked like fun holiday action 🎄🔫 but ended up dragging with unrealistic action and uneven pacing. Some moments work,…

Godzilla Minus One 😊 is a must-watch for kaiju fans 🐉🖤 The black & white style, emotional depth, clever science, and slow-burn…

Fast Charlie 😊 isn’t bad, just forgettable 🤷‍♂️🔫 Solid premise, decent action, but nothing that really sticks. A background watch at best,…

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom ☹️ had the visuals 🌊⚔️ and a few fun moments, but the story felt rushed and underdeveloped.…

***SPOILER*** The Equalizer 3 closes the trilogy with a bang, securing its spot as my second favorite of the three (nothing beats…