The Peacekeeper 1997 by AverageMansReviews

The Peacekeeper 1997 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/Domestic terrorism/shooting/stabbing/ vehicle hit/ vehicle crash/burning/suicide/ medical

This had such a good start: briefly; we meet Major Frank Cross [Dolph Lundgren:] he is a Pilot which has a choice between a court martial for his latest stunt or carry the nuclear football for the President of the United States of America, he's going to wish he took the court martial as he gets the nuclear football taken from him by some terrorists.

Generally speaking: this storyline/ script is in theory something safe and Reliably good, which if the framework and pacing of this 98 minutes film and for a little while it does that, put slowly but slowly it really does begin to slow down and the consequences of this are severe; such as broadly speaking this film goes from in lively affair to boring as hell.

Comedy, action and art; now when Major Cross begins his new duties he is told to have no guns on him, so they do this search on him skit, where they have to keep getting him to come back to find another area that he is hiding a gun in and then a little later we have this high obtained action sequence with guns, but the most important section is this vehicle chasing sequence, that at some point goes on to be on it roofs; this entire sequence is lengthy and excellently put together and is by far and massive asset to this project by some distance.

Character development and Performance; on both counts they are likewise what they are meant to be.

This film receives: 2/10,this film is poor; Like a referenced earlier, when this film starts to slow down and continues to lose pacing and continues to get less than less what should have been a reasonable yet positive project turned into anything but so our performers especially Lundgren has to drag this film over the finishing line.

 

The Death of Robin Hood 2026 by AverageMansReviews

The Death of Robin Hood 2026 by AverageMansReviews

Related content: Average Extra of: The Death of Robin Hood 2026: My Reaction Link https://averagemansreviews2017.blogspot.com/2026/01/average-extra-of-death-of-robin-hood.html

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colourful effects/ stabbing/shooting/religion/assisted death/cutting/impaling/animal cruelty/medical. I will be discussing dark themes that may be uncomfortable for some; I want to make it crystal clear I am talking about it in the confines of the film and nothing more.

This film is mostly a hot steaming pile of garbage: we meet Robin Hood /another name [Hugh Jackman:] as he is now a much older man, after his latest battle he is dropped off to seek medical assistance that he does not want.

General speaking: someone pleased tell me that this script was written predominantly when they were sitting up on the toilet having a dump? because man it is awful, so basically without giving too much away obviously… this film focuses on the character development of character, but throughout history we mostly get to see him in his 30s roughly, but here he is possibly somewhere around 50s or early 60s, my point being is that historically in film or TV we don't know this version, we have nothing to go on here, so did we get any exposition character development or anything like mental imagery into the past?... absolutely not, so all we got given was references to It was all a liar and two old stories that we already know or nothing remotely interesting and so what Hood killed another character’s husband, I mean when this established in this film I was so passed actually caring that it makes it pointless and if you think I am being harsh it also gets established in just before a bit more than the final quarter of this movie to go. 

I mean for about 85% of this film which it does go on for roughly122 minutes not a lot really happens; basically we have the house burning and then we have Heading into the final quarter of this movie, other than that you may as well see this film for a large amount of it like playing a Sims video game with little tasks and so on and so forth, you see because the script doesn't actually have a lot going on the framework and pasting of this movie either individually altogether with the script feels really long and tiresome.

 Action and art; I only have really one action sequence I can discuss and it doesn't go on for too long either; it is someone comes for a pound of flesh and a mistake Hood for someone else, it really does set the standard for the other action sequences, but then you come to realize after watching that was the best. This film tries so hard to be engaging which on some levels it is; they really do try to make you feel immersed in the scenes/ sequences with captivating interpretations for example when Hood is badly hurt and we see things from his perspective or I think mental perspective as well, but I could be wrong about this common so this was in turn interesting character developments and a small asset to this title alongside the art as well, of course we also have the landscapes, set designs comma wardrobe and accessories all top quality.

Character development and performance; well with without everything I have set up to this point anyway these character types are the standard for this kind of movie outline, Which are a best formulaic and the worst I felt nothing for them which I am leaning heavy to the latter, I was just trying to give you two options which are possible. I know, I know this film is  set down in centuries past, but and before I continue no I am not religious, but then again I know that this topic within the UK is a hot topic…I just don't know how wise it was to have assisted suicide in this project going handed hand with someone/character of religious Christian beliefs, I am aware that assisted death/suicide is not against the Bible but it is looked by some as unfavorable and I am very much aware that assisted death is an option to some, I just put assisted death/ suicide to keep everyone happy as in whatever your opinion is I have covered it for you, other than that and just talking about in a film context and for the performance they do feel formulate As they are doing a solid job, I mean that is why it is important to fill in some of the 30-year age gap so we can identify with Hood in particular.

This film receives: 2/10,this film is poor; yes it may look Highly engaging from time to time, but other than that this film offers very little; stumbles throughout it's time frame

 

 

 

Digger 2026 by AverageMansReviews

Digger 2026 by AverageMansReviews

 

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colorful effects/environmental component/animal cruelty/medical/ references to cancer and this film is full of mature to adult themes including dark themes/animal waste

Well this was certainly something: briefly; we meet Digger Rockwell/another character [Tom Cruise:] he is a business tycoon that deals with oil, he doesn't care about the consequences just results and this movie explores this mindset and those consequences 

Generally speaking: the storyline/script is thought provoking as it holds up a mirror to predominantly America  or any of a country that doesn't believe in actions have consequences and mother nature is coming to collect sooner rather than later, the  framework of this movie is fantastic, without giving too much away it switches focus broaden the world around us to give us a more immersive experience, but I hastened to add it is something not less important of equal importance and that you don't like to say about that really, but also in coinciding in this; you also have this really dark atmosphere throughout, I mean in conjunction with that we clearly have some dark comedy, I mean if you have ever watched any kind of Monty Pythons material such as the legendary Monty Python's Life of Brian 1979 In particular Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life: where in a nutshell we have Jesus singing this well-known song; I chose this as a reference because that is the kind of comedy style we are dealing with in this film but so much more Intensely darker and it doesn't have and off switch, they may do other things from time to time just to unsettle it's audience but it doesn't have an off switch, but at least there is always something to see and experience, so this film has excellent if bizarre pacing which this film does go on for roughly 129 minutes

Art, comedy and action; this film can also be very inviting visually based on its set designs and scenery designs also, but remember you will also see things that may or may not discuss you or be unpleasant viewing including but not limited to hearing broadly speaking and paraphrasing; How long has my cat got to live? Or mind your language because there may be women present [the joke being there are no women present in this room at this time and all of these male characters laugh at that fact]or a character that may have just died at the worst time possible when we are going through a military operation.

Character developments and performance; is character developments are precisely designed to be who they are and this cast all come together with in-depth performance as to bring these people to life; but Tom Cruise in this role should absolutely be nominated for an Oscar; completely embodies this character is outrageous appearance in front of all of these people where he literally verbally hands them they posterior on a silver platter is stuff of a modern cinema classic moment.

Supporting role Oscar nominee it should be Riz Ahmed as Dr. Nirav Ganesh/ another character: a scientist and Digger's head of Environmental Safety: he really does try to tell digger how things are actually going and how things are actually, but as you can tell by now this particular job is actually really hard work; this is a masterful performance being able to Comfortably hang with Cruise and Goodman on screen should the absolutely indicate what kind of performance Ahmed puts in here and in another supporting role capacity we have John Goodman as Compson, the President of the United States: he does have health concerns and he wants this problem resolved; Goodman puts in this spectacular performance as he as is with the other two in his bedroom as he discovers that things were not going that well he goes on a serious yet highly amusing rant.

This film receives: 10/10, this film is top-notch entertainment; now I am fully aware that this film has had at least some people walk out, on top of that it isn't doing brilliant at the box office, in fact it is doing dreadfully and it will end up with a financial loss, but if it could get some more positive awards accredited to its name in one way or another, such as at minimum nominees for 3 Oscars, I would gladly take that as a win, because this film is an art and social commentary piece and it has an ongoing sequence underneath some of the closing credits. this film also has 1 Nominee Astra Midseason Movie Awards 2026 Astra Midseason Award Most Anticipated Film

Les Misérables 2012 by AverageMansReviews

 Les Misérables 2012 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is flattering effects/colourful effects/shooting/stabbing/suicide/bodily waste/medical

In France 1815: briefly; we meet Jean Valjean/other names [Hugh Jackman:] he is better known as Prison 24601 on his release after serving 19 years, the lead warden at the time Javert [Russell Crow:] Without question have these strong feeling he will see him again whenever he decides to screw up, he will be there to catch him

Generally speaking: the storyline/ script Is ok, but one of the biggest problems that this film has is…Yes absolutely it does follow the standard musical outlay of storyline going back and forth with musical numbers which is in itself likewise absolutely fine, but The framework and pasting of this roughly speaking 157 minutes film is just too long on every single level; at every single minute you can't forget that this movie is a long drawn out affair and boy howdy with or without the time jumps everything all pretty much everything became such an arduous task, which also will affect the potentially enjoyment of musical numbers as well; art; It's like at the beginning broadly speaking you will say that was good, obviously depending on who is singing in them and who with, but eventually most parts you'll be like can we just get through this please, later on in this content I will make reference to who is actually  good at sing and who is not and who is okay. But visually minus the green screen effects in the background, they did a fantastic job of bringing this world to life; be it set designs or costumes or anything else, they went with top quality approach.

Action and art; the best action sequence is  very near to beginning of the movie where he is instructed to pick up this part of a ship and carry it, this civil conflict sequences of good as well

Character developments, performances and comedy; the character developments are good versions of what they are meant to be, but for me the whole, the performances are broadly hit and miss for them at minimum okay, Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean; this perfect and leads this cast with masterful performance and the same can be said for Anne Hathaway as Fantine [in a supporting role:] she is someone that needs Valjean to on the task for her, as will be unable. Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen as the Thénardiers: these two characters will do anything to make money, including selling a child; it was a wonderful surprise to have these two working off one another, as they have excellent chemistry for singing and comedic timing [they previously worked on Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street 2007.] Russell Crowe as Javert: acting performance in this movie is good, but how can I put this nicely… singing is not his forteas I have seen many musicals in one way or another live or in a recording, but I have never seen a person sing in their mouth, don't give me wrong I have seen bad singing, but no one sing in the mouth before or until this film. what I mean is in theory when someone sings it; It usually gets pushed out of the mouth, but in this case, he seems to have forgotten that part and consequently it sounds like he is sucking in the words and just talking things them; it is a very odd experience and off putting one as well.

This film receives: 4/10, this film is mixed; as I have made it abundantly clear at this point, I found this film to be insufferably boring, yes it does have some positives to it, but that is about it.  this film has quite a few awards accredited to its name such as 85 Winners which include but not limited to; Academy Awards, USA 2013 Oscar Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Anne Hathaway, Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling Lisa Westcott Julie Dartnell and finally Best Achievement in Sound Mixing Andy Nelson Mark Paterson Simon Hayes. 177 Nominees Also include but not limited to returning to this ceremony/event Best Motion Picture of the Year Tim Bevan Eric Fellner Debra Hayward Cameron Mackintosh, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Hugh Jackman,  Best Achievement in Costume Design Paco Delgado [altogether this movie has 5 Nominations to its name.]

 

 

 

Street Fighter 2026 by AverageMansReviews

Street Fighter 2026 by AverageMansReviews

Related content: Average Extra of: Street Fighter 2026: Could be heading for a manure storm [including a trailer reaction to this movie as well] Link https://averagemansreviews2017.blogspot.com/2026/01/average-extra-of-street-fighter-2026.html

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Warning: there is flashing effects/colorful effects /shooting /transformation /animal cruelty/slavery/electrician/torture/medical

Wow this was not worth waiting for: briefly; Ken Masters [Noah Centineo:] in 1993 he has very much became a washed up celebrity Martial artist, meanwhile, Ryu/Dark Ryu [Andrew Koji:] has put himself essentially in exile, but M. Bison [David Dastmalchian:] decides to put on another tournament for the name of World Warrior to bring its defending champion out from hiding; Ryu

Generally speaking : the art, exposition character developments, storyline,  script and character developments; anime throughout does so much of the heavy lifting for this project even though on one hand it is perfection, whilst simultaneously on the other hand pointing out that this film has many problems ; such as I am not a fan of the script and its tone sometimes to time;  frankly it is  beyond terrible  as you will see throughout this content ; the person I would some of this content with did wonder when this film was going to end and they found it insufferable; But for me, I found it A very substandard and crude exercise in; Look we have in selection of characters we want to focus on and if we have any other time we will fit in the rest, and to put this kindly if you have a vagina in this film you will get some substance in this movie; but mostly you are there for soft masturbating material and/or do make us dribble, And how could I forget making one of yours established and long-term female characters essentially another character's wet Dream,  which can be shown when  he can't wait to get kicked by her for a good reason, but he turns,  into something very sexual which in turn devalues her, so smart move…  Not! and incidentally  hell who the hell thought it was a good idea to use; “Who Let The Dogs Out” Released by Baha Men in 2000 and your movie is predominantly in 1993 and just for the record I haven't checked the soundtrack to This movie, it is just obviously it is out of its time frame and on top of that you have to pick one of the worst songs from the 2000’s yet again devalues in this case Ken, so as you can probably tell I did not find this 120 minutes film the most easiest to watch as there was different tones and many things happening, but not the greatest substance in some cases 

 

Art, action, character development and comedy; the martial arts and different fighting with styles For involve majority of the time are positives; but as soon as you meaning them bringing any form of slow motion effects, my brain automatically zones out, we have Ryu and Ken reuniting and let's just say isn't going to well, with Ken trying to hit Ryu with difficulty, on reflection this feels like the only time that the comedy feels authentically natural and consequently conical.

 

Character development, performances and voice performance; as I referenced earlier this film  clearly wants to focus on Ryu, Ken and their family dynamics and storyline, which is cool,  but everything else outside this gets treated as something less and less and less and so on, Which also conveniently reflects on the performance is as well, The point where he may have well re-cast the cast, because they are either very low qualities of what they should be/or just don't fit in; like David Dastmalchian as M. Bison; No thanks, I just can't take him seriously throughout this film,  at no point does he actually come off as genuinely threatening or  intently intelligently psychotic, I am looking for something layered and it just isn't there. Joe "Roman Reigns" Anoa'i as Akuma/another name; this individual is connected to the Ryu and Ken; Even though he is connected, he has the voice  performance down and does really good work, when he is on-screen, some of the magic fades as he needs to grow into the role, so on the whole I would say he does well 

 

This film receives: 4/10, this film is mixed;  after a small moment thinking about it I said to myself;  if I give this mark I would make it knowledge that the anime is a contributing factor to why it didn't end up in the poor section of my marketing system and yes absolutely if there was any justice in the world, should at minimum receive some  positive award nominees for this art and yes there is an extra credit after the first closing credits 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In-depth Predictions/Other elements for AEW WrestleDream 2026 by AverageMansReviews

In-depth Predictions/Other elements for AEW WrestleDream 2026 by AverageMansReviews

The Don Callis Family's: Mark Davis [with Don Callis] vs. Champ the Death Riders': Jon Moxley [with Marina Shafir;] Singles Match for the AEW Continental Championship: hopefully Moxley can get back to winning ways here

 

Tommaso Ciampa vs. Champ  Andrade El Idolo; Singles Match for the AEW International Championship: this has every potential to be the match of the night so let's hope it can deliver 

 

The Don Callis Family's: Kevin Knight & Kyle Fletcher [with Don Callis] vs. Champs The Young Bucks': Matt & Nick Jackson; Tag Team Match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship: I just don't see these championships moving from their current handlers right now and possibly not until the new year at the earliest 

 

Dani Luna vs. Hyan vs. Queen Aminata vs. the CMLL World Women's Champion/Champ Persephone [with Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D;] Four-Way Match for the AEW TBS Championship: I don't see her losing with obviously the assist from doctor, so this  slot feels like a good match, but more of a storyline going somewhere, I don't know where, but storyline nonetheless

Chris Jericho vs. Nick Wayne; Singles Match: why can I see at some point down the line a Match vs. Career type of situation occurring coming aware if Jericho loses he can no longer wrestle things going on

Triangle of Madness': Thekla vs. Mercedes Moné ; Singles Match the AEW Women's World Championship: this may indeed go down with some of you as well as Led Balloon, but at this precise moment, she is Just on a completely different level, see is very quickly becoming the female equivalent of John Moxley in this promotion and if TK doesn't take this opportunity to back her in a career defining match within this promotion, my question would be when are you going to pull the trigger and realize you can have more than two established names in one division 

 

"Hangman" Adam Page and Brodido's: Brody King & the ROH World Champion Bandido vs. Champs Swerve Strickland and The New Level's: Austin Creed & Kofi [with Prince Nana;] Two of Three Falls Match; Trios Match for the AEW World Trios Championship: Simply put everyone knows that this match is going to be yet again hard hitting, but I don't see the gold changing hands 

 

Samoa Joe vs. "Speedball" Mike Bailey vs. Adam Copeland vs. Konosuke Takeshita vs. the AEW International Champion Kazuchika Okada vs. Ricochet vs. the AEW TNT Champion. Darby Allin vs. Champ Will Ospreay; Clockwork Carnage Match for the AEW World Championship: I have no doubt that this much like its predecessor on the card will be an absolute banger, but likewise I just can't see the championship changing hands here 

 

 

 

 

Average Extra of: Baywatch 2027: My reaction by AverageMansReviews

Average Extra of: Baywatch 2027: My reaction  by AverageMansReviews

My reaction: I watched 183 seconds trailer and they have gotten everything right for this to be in theory the modern version of the legendary 1989-1999: yes we still have some cheese to this show, but then again without it; it seemingly has  a good story arc for the series and what with Stephen Amell as Hobie Buchanan: It stands the show in good stead, I should just clarify that I have reasonable  hopes for this TV program, like a 6 or 7/10 or higher, I really do believe that sometimes we need some harmless escapism TV programming viewing and hopefully this can provide that I should just say good luck to everybody involved in making this TV show