Like smoke in a hurricane

So much action, speed, and dangerous situations that it's challenging to follow the story itself due to the details, the world of lies, and the numerous plot twists. And after almost three hours of turbocharged stuff, the whole thing feels like it's on the verge of exploding all the time. Furthermore, three hours isn't even enough, but a sequel was made to the story, a whole other movie. While you're waiting for that, this is a great watch. If the plot lines sometimes wander and get lost in the mind, perhaps because of the endless chases and close-calls, the action is at least a thousand volts.

Between nowhere and not much else

No other film has used the depiction of two different time periods as seamlessly, fluidly, and ingeniously as this one. Everything else in John Sayles's Lone Star (1996) is spot on, too. It has a western state of mind and its narrative, despite its apparent slow pace, is gripping. And the actors are brilliant.

Heaven is dead

This is not a masterpiece. This is really stupid, but it's so bad that it's actually a delicious treat. The acting is so poor that you actually enjoy it, all the stuff (cars, weapons, hairstyles, equipment) that the crew has used as props for the film is incredibly kitsch. The best thing to do is guess whether this was done tongue in cheek or not. However, movies like this are so rare that you have to enjoy every minute, even if you don't really enjoy it.

We just think we rule the Earth

If the previous Rob Reiner's The Princess Bride (1987) was a pure adventure film without special effects, Gareth Edwards's Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) is something else. All the scenes were probably shot in a studio and operated by computers. Still, as an adventure and a story, the film is surprisingly enjoyable to watch and it is also very exciting.

Death cannot stop true love

These days it's rare to see an adventure movie without CGI or AI clutter. Luckily, these were just a wet dream for filmmakers in the 80s. And that's why these movies are so warm and natural. Rob Reiner's The Princess Bride (1987) is a masterpiece, pure adventure without any extra junk.

Sometimes he's pretty much a ghost

A perfect crime film, really. The drug trade has gone to hell and it escalates into a shockingly exciting and bloody story about scoundrels and ruthless murderers. The atmosphere remains tense right until the very end.

Brain beats brawn

This is a bit like browsing through a comic book or watching a video game, but it's entertaining enough. The film was made more comedic than previous ones, and therefore the Superman mythology experiences a kind of shock. But it still leaves a good impression.

We can defeat death

These are fun. Unique. These 80s horror classics. They haven't necessarily stood the test of time. And they're not special cinematic experiences at all. But these had to be made. And after all these years, their appeal doesn't just depend on their cult status. Re-Animator was directed by Stuart Gordon in 1985.

Don't make things complicated

Probably the best buddy cop action-comedy of all time. Two very different detectives - Riggs and Murtaugh - must find common ground to track down a drug smuggling ring and arrest a group of ruthless criminals. The film is a great mix of suspense and witty dialogue, and the chemistry between Mel Gibson and Danny Glover is wonderfully relaxed. Directed by Richard Donner. 

Circle of funeral pyres

The Danish district of Nørrebro in Copenhagen is bustling. Accusations are flying about the disappearance of a young boy and the underworld is starting to sort things out. A bag of cocaine has also disappeared. A crime film with a surprisingly bland plot, but impressive enough in execution to be worth watching. A surprising ending, although it's watered down by the fact that it's pretty ridiculous.