Powerful, relentless and suspenseful Prisoners opens in theaters this weekend with a story of abduction that’s gut wrenching to the core. Much like the urgency and feel of Ransom, this film takes you deep into the helplessness of a child kidnapping. Probably a contender for an Oscar nomination for best picture, the action thriller […]
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Prisoners, A Relentless Crime Thriller (Film Review)
September 20th, 2013 
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Tags: Crime, Drama, Rated R, Thriller 
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“Stranded” is Story Challenged
July 26th, 2013 John Delia This science fiction thriller starts out well, but burns and crashes when it goes to a familiar place. Although Stranded does have some good actors and the sets are pretty cool, it’s the recognizable story that makes it a copy cat. However, if you like films about a stranded group of astronauts that get […]
There’s Something Evil “Under The Bed” (Film Review)
July 19th, 2013 John Delia There’s a cool little indie that’s cunningly terrifying at theaters called Under The Bed, and it keeps the scare level high. Taking a page from Evil Dead the film does a good job of heightening the suspense and horror tantalizing the imagination. The central acting and direction here are quite good with strong supporters […]
World War Z, A Thrilling Roller Coaster Ride (Film Review)
June 23rd, 2013 John Delia The opening sequence in the zombie thriller World War Z gets so intense that I white knuckled as I grabbed the arms of my seat, the film’s that shocking. These 15 minutes alone are worth the price of admission. It’s like watching a Roland Emmerich film on steroids (Day After Tomorrow, 2012) only more […]
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Now You See Me, a Magical Twist (Film Review)
May 30th, 2013 John Delia There have been some good film’s featuring magicians, but it’s been quite awhile since a bright one has come along to challenge the forerunners. Opening this weekend is Now You See Me and it’s a fast moving, quick thinking, mind bender that’s fueled by a mysterious story and played out by a great cast. […]
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Olympus, an Exciting Action Thriller (Film Review)
March 22nd, 2013 John Delia One of the best action films this year, Olympus Has Fallen provides continuous action, intrigue and drama with a subject fresh in the news. Adding a bit of realism during the release of the film is the recent activity in North Korea making this film a possible wake-up call. This work of fiction by Film […]
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The Call, a Tense Thriller (Film Review)
March 14th, 2013 John Delia Bringing the workings of the police emergency 911 to the screen, The Call makes for a very edgy thriller with a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The excellent direction of the terror script with fine acting from Halle Berry and Abigail Breslin makes everything so real I found […]
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