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Posted inFilm Reviews

Not So Fast, but Funny: While the Film Is Too Long, ‘Hobbs and Shaw’ Is a Blast

by Bob Grimm August 8th, 2019December 16th, 2020

While the poster for Hobbs and Shaw declares it is presented by Fast and Furious, it has very little in common with that franchise other than the participation of Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham, reprising their characters from the Furious films. In other words … REJOICE! Leaden, dreary Vin Diesel is nowhere to be seen […]

Posted inFilm Reviews

The Rock Is Wasted: ‘Skyscraper’ Is a Boring, Lifeless Slog

by Bob Grimm July 19th, 2018December 16th, 2020
Posted inDVDs/Home Viewing

Home Video Review: ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ Is a Huge Hit Thanks to Its Fantastic Cast

by Bob Grimm March 20th, 2018December 16th, 2020
Posted inFilm Reviews

Furiously Silly: Some Fun Moments Can’t Salvage the Overlong, Too-Serious ‘Fate of the Furious’

by Bob Grimm April 20th, 2017December 16th, 2020
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Chemistry Brings the Laughs: Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson Make ‘Central Intelligence’ Fun Despite the Rehashed Plot

by Bob Grimm June 23rd, 2016December 16th, 2020
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Carnage, Yes; Coherence, No: ‘San Andreas’ Offers Great Visuals, God-Awful Dialogue

by Bob Grimm June 4th, 2015December 16th, 2020
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Car-Chase Craziness: ‘Furious 7’ Succeeds by Jettisoning Realism and Going Bonkers

by Bob Grimm April 9th, 2015December 16th, 2020
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Myth and Muscles: Dwayne Johnson and Company Make the New ‘Hercules’ Enjoyable

by Bob Grimm July 31st, 2014December 16th, 2020
Posted inDVDs/Home Viewing

Blu-Ray Review: Cool Driving Stunts Aside, ‘Fast and Furious 6’ Is a Dud

by Bob Grimm December 23rd, 2013December 16th, 2020
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It’s a Miracle: Michael Bay’s ‘Pain and Gain’ Does Not Suck

by Bob Grimm May 2nd, 2013December 16th, 2020

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