Storyline / Description: Marissa Cortez Wilson, a retired agent, is back into action. She recruits her stepchildren to block supervillain Timekeeper from ruling the planet.

Synopsis: On the superficial, Marissa Cortez Wilson seems to have it all. She is married to a popular spy tracking down TV reporter, a baby and smart twin step kids. However truthfully, trying on to be a mom to her step kids is a difficult task. Marissa gets into a tough decision when villain Timekeeper threatens to rule the planet. She is now contacted again by OSS who were responsible for creating the Spy Kids. With the rest of the world depending on them, it is now up to Marissa and the kids to save the world.

Genre: Action | Adventure | Comedy

Running Time: 89 minutes

Distributor: Weinstein Company

Directed By: Robert Rodriguez

Written By: Robert Rodriguez

Cast: Jessica Alba, Jeremy Piven and Joel McHale

Movie Release Date: August 19, 2011

Review:

Robert Rodriguez’s spy franchise goes on ever forward, just as original spy kids Juni and Carmen Cortez have grown big and branched out since Spy Kids in 2003. They come back, nevertheless, to aid a fresh team of spy kids, Cecil and Wilson, the step kids of closet OSS agent Marissa.

The lack of time is on everyone’s heads these days. Much has been built of the value of spending quality time with family and loved ones all throughout the Spy Kids movies, but in the present film, the lesson is delivered to the audience in a literal picture, as time is objectified even further and stolen from mankind by the evil genius Time Keeper. Because of it Marissa is deployed to track down the villain, and her real image as a spy is inevitably disclosed to Cecil and Rebecca, who right away recognize that having their stepmom a spy is cool. Far more tenacious than its predecessor, this film in 4D profits greatly from its main actors and some of the thread’s witty writing.

In the end, a Spy Kids movie succeeds or flunks on the intensity of its screenplay, and Rodriguez was presumptively inspired by the growing up of his own kids when he conceptualized the theme of time as both foe and ally to people everywhere. Because after all, who has not been accountable that wasting time is better spent when you are with your loved ones?

Genre: Action|Adventure|Fantasy

Running Time:  92 minutes   

Directed By: Tim Story

Written By:  Don Payne, Mark Frost

Cast: Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba and Chris Evans

Movie Release Date: 15 June, 2007

Review:

Directed by Tim Story and written by Don Payne and Mark Frost, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer is an action, adventure with fiction and fantasy movie where the fantastic four fight their way against Galactus who intends to destroy the Earth.  The movie further goes on to show how the four of them face unending trouble by the Silver Surfer and just when they believe it’s over, Dr. Doom shows up with much more suspense.

Critics believe that this movie is a huge and compelling improvement as compared to the original version. The movie is also considered to be one of the best comedy or rather family movies ever made. Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans and Michael Chiklis have done exceedingly well and have contributed equally making the film a success.

Audiences believe that the cast of the movie were well chosen and that they did justice to the film. Also, the special effects of the movie were liked by many. Overall, the movie was well written, directed and produced. If you’ve not watched this one, you might want to check it out. It’s an excellent family movie, with enough suspense and action needed for the weekend!

Genre: Action|Comedy|Crime

Running Time:  90 minutes

Directed By:  Robert Ben Garant

Written By:  Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant

Cast:  Dan Fogler, Christopher Walken and George Lopez

Movie Release Date: 29 August, 2007

Review:

Directed by Robert Ben Garant and written by Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant, Balls of Fury is an action, adventure and hilarious movie where a former professional Ping-Pong artist Daytona is hired by a FBI agent to compete in the underground table tennis tournament and uncover the atrocious, Feng, whose empire has brought in mankind into jeopardy.

Critics believe that the stars in the movie are spirited and enthusiasts. The casts have done a good job and the movie has a strong story. Dan Fogler, Christopher Walker and George Lopez did exceedingly well in the film. Justice has also been done with respect to its script writing, direction, production and music.

Audiences feel that the movie is similar to many martial films. It’s more of a spoof film which is especially meant for those who love spoof films or martial films. Thomas Lennon’s performance is considered the best by many. Overall, the film has been appreciated by many. If you haven’t seen the movie, you should definitely check it out. It’s a good 1 hour and 30 minutes movie, so it’s not going to take a lot of your time.  It is a must see movie especially for those who love action and adventurous movies.

Genre: Action|Adventure|Drama

Running Time: 116 min

Directed By: Steven Spielberg

Written  By: Josh Friedman

Cast: Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning and Tim Robbins

Movie Release Date: 1 July, 2005

Review:

Directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Josh Freidman and David Koepp, War of the Worlds is an action, adventure, fiction and fantasy film where Tom Cruise is a divorced harbor worker. The story begins with his ex-wife’s visit with her husband when she drops off the kids for the weekend. The movie further shows the strange battle Tom puts up for the future of mankind and how his family survives it.

Critics believe that Spielberg’s movie is scary and funny at the same time. This movie has been more like a finishing touch to Spielberg’s career that seems to be unending. This movie is considered rare with respect to its production and direction. This film seems to be faithful to its origin. The film has also been considered impressive with amazing special effects and just the right kind of acting needed for the movie. This movie is filled with excitement and amazing fiction for its viewers.

Audiences, likewise, believe that the film is pretty entertaining and a remake of the H.G. Wells’ classic. Rachael has definitely impressed her fans. It is said that she has performed very well along with Tom Cruise. It’s highly recommended. Do watch it, if you haven’t!

Genre: Action|Adventure|Biography

Running Time: 175 min

Directed By: Oliver Stone

Written By: Oliver Stone, Christopher Kyle

Cast: Colin Farrell, Anthony Hopkins and Rosario Dawson

Movie Release Date: 31 December, 2004

Review:

Directed by Oliver Stone and Written by Oliver Stone, Christopher Kyle et al, Alexander is a drama, action, adventure and a classic movie where Alexander, who happens to be the king of Macedonia, guides his legions against the famous and powerful Persian Empire. The movie goes on to show the defeat of this Persian Empire by Alexander’s troops and how he leads his empire to India, where no westerner had ever been.

Critics consider this movie as a super spectacle in a lot of aspects. The movie is considered a success with amazing stirring visuals and music that sought the viewers‘attention and the performances were considered okay by critics. Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie, Val Kilmer, Jared Leto, Rosario Dawson and Anthony Hopkins have all contributed equally to the film, making it a success.

Audiences believe that the movie is enjoyable and has a lot to offer. The movie has also brought back history making it real for the viewers. The actions and the special effects are liked by many. The cast is good and is surely entertaining. If you haven’t watched the movie as of yet, you should consider checking it out. It’s a beautiful movie, especially for those who love action, drama and adventure.

Cast: Sean Connery, Ursula Andress and Bernard Lee

Genre: Action|Adventure|Thriller

Running Time: 110 min

Director : Terence Young

Written By: Richard Maibaum , Johanna Harwood

Movie Release Date: 8 May, 1963

Review:

Released in 1962, Dr. No has been a trendsetter for all the James Bond movies released so far. The first of its kind, this movie gave total importance to the plot. Simplicity was its trade mark as the movie had no freaky gadgets and unnecessary sci-fi or violent elements like the recent ones. It obviously had beautiful skimpily clad women adding to the glam quotient, but the movie was definitely serious business. Pierce Brosnan earmarked the character of Bond in this famous flick and Ursula Andress (Honey Ryder), Zena Marshall (Miss Taro) and Eunice Gayson (Sylvia Trench) played the eye candies in the movie.

The movie as the name suggests is about the bad guy Dr. Julius No (Joseph Wiseman) and his secret island called the Crab Key. The story denotes a connection between the murder of a British agent, a few rocket launching failures of the US and Dr. No. Bond is all set to solve the mystery behind this connection. Dr. No basically wants to control the world and keep trading with governments through his unique atomic wave research which can control the rockets and missiles that are being launched by America.  Bond discovers this and finally in his signature style beats the bad guy to death and flees with the woman.

The movie received a good response at the box office and movie lovers have given it a good 7.3 out of 10 on movie review site IMDB. Pierce Brosnan’s work has also been applauded. Hence for being a Bond series fan, this flick is a must see.

Genre: Action|Adventure|Thriller

Running Time: 134 min

Directed By: John McTiernan

Written By: Tom Clancy, Larry Ferguson

Cast: Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin and Scott Glenn

Movie Release Date: 2 march 1990

Review:

The name of the movie refers to the submarine Red October and the hunt carried out by Russia and US for finding it. Released in 1990, it is full of action, thrill and depicts elements of technology. The Red October is one of its kind nuclear submarine which has a special engine which works quite silently and thus will be helpful in attacking the enemy without prior information.  The movie received a good box office opening and received 7.6 out of 10 from the viewers on the movie review site IMDB. It starred Pierce Brosnan and Alec Baldwin in the lead roles.

The plot circulates around Marko Ramius (Pierce Brosnan) who is the captain of Red October. A mysterious kind of person, he has some weird palns with the submarine. He kills the political officer to disregard the orders received by him regarding voyage of the submarine. He then deserts with the submarine towards the East coast of America. The Americans think Ramius is planning to start a war against them and attack them with nuclear missiles. This is when Jack Ryan (Alec Baldwin) who is a CIA analyst comes into picture. Aware about Ramius to some extent, he predicts that Ramius may have deserted but he has to prove it. Finally after a lot of sequences where the Russian navy also tries to destroy Red October, the audience can heave a sigh of relief as Ramius and his crew is rescued by Ryan and his team.

Genre:  Action|Crime|Drama

Running Time: 98 min

Directed By: Chris Nahon

Written By: Jet Li (story), Luc Besson

Cast: Jet Li, Bridget Fonda and Tchéky Karyo

Movie Release Date: 6 july 2001

Review:

Kiss of the Dragon is an action movie released in the year 2001. This movie was made keeping in view the demands of Jet Li’s fans for another stunt movie from him. Most of the action scenes in the movie are based on martial arts.

In the movie,   Jet Li is an intelligence officer in China and is sent to investigate into affairs of one of the Chinese officers in Paris. But when he reaches there, the story takes a turn and the officer under investigation, with the help of two prostitutes, manages to get Li accused for the charge of his murder. Li somehow manages to team up with one of the prostitutes, who wants to rescue her daughter, and proves himself clean. He also rescues the prostitute’s daughter and kills the officer at a place known as Kiss of the Dragon. This is how the movie gets its title.

There are a number of difficult fight scenes in the movie. Most of them were done without the aid of safety wires which makes them a must see!

The movie had a more than average rating but it was banned in China as it showed negativity about Chinese culture. It still managed to generate revenue more than double its investment.