Image 1 — "THE PHANTOM" (1996) - after The Rocketeer yesterday, another 90s pulpy comic book film today which I still enjoy. The cast seem to be having fun, some decent action sequences and pretty enjoyable overall. Any fans of this one?
Image 2 — "THE PHANTOM" (1996) - after The Rocketeer yesterday, another 90s pulpy comic book film today which I still enjoy. The cast seem to be having fun, some decent action sequences and pretty enjoyable overall. Any fans of this one?

"THE PHANTOM" (1996) - after The Rocketeer yesterday, another 90s pulpy comic book film today which I still enjoy. The cast seem to be having fun, some decent action sequences and pretty enjoyable overall. Any fans of this one?

The Phantom is a 1996 superhero film directed by Simon Wincer.

Based on Lee Falk's comic strip The Phantom by King Features, the film stars Billy Zane as a seemingly immortal crimefighter and his battle against all forms of evil.

The Phantom also stars Treat Williams, Kristy Swanson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, James Remar and Patrick McGoohan.

u/70_Yard_Diag_Holte77 — 14 days ago

"IN THE GREY" (2026) - watched this on Prime (UK) over the weekend and enjoyed it overall. Cast seem to be having fun, and although you have probably seen it all before, it was really watchable and the final extended action sequence was well done and exciting. Anyone else seen it yet?

In the Grey is a 2026 American action thriller film written, produced, and directed by Guy Ritchie.

The film follows a lawyer and her team of fixers as they try to recover a one-billion-dollar debt from a criminal organization.

Produced by Black Bear Pictures, the film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill, Eiza Gonzalez, Kristofer Hivju, Fisher Stevens, Rosamund Pike, and Carlos Bardem.

u/70_Yard_Diag_Holte77 — 1 month ago

"RISING SUN" (1993) - another early 90s VHS-era memory for me, and really liked the combination of Connery and Snipes. Probably noted aged very well, but still quite a lot to enjoy with a good cast some decent thriller/action along the way. Any fans of this one?

Rising Sun is a 1993 American thriller film directed by Philip Kaufman and written by Kaufman, Michael Crichton and Michael Backes. It stars Sean Connery (who was also an executive producer), Wesley Snipes, Harvey Keitel, Tia Carrere, Mako and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. It is based on Michael Crichton's 1992 novel Rising Sun. Rising Sun was released by 20th Century Fox on July 30, 1993.
When an escort girl is found dead in the offices of a Japanese company in Los Angeles, detectives Web Smith and John Connor act as liaison between the company's executives and the investigating cop Tom Graham.

u/70_Yard_Diag_Holte77 — 1 month ago

"THE ART OF WAR" (2000) - a less familiar Wesley Snipes action/thriller that I do have a soft spot for but by no means an action classic. Snipes on good form as usual, some decent action but predictable plot. Any fans of this one?

The Art of War is a 2000 Canadian-American action spy film directed by Christian Duguay and starring Wesley Snipes, Michael Biehn, Anne Archer and Donald Sutherland.

The UN's secretary general uses covert operations to help diplomacy along. Shaw's called back 6 months after one such operation. He witnesses the murder of Chinese UN ambassador at UN, NYC, chases the assassin and ends up a suspect himself...

u/70_Yard_Diag_Holte77 — 1 month ago

"STAKEOUT" (1987) - another 80s favourite of mine, and still really good fun on a rewatch. Very much enjoy the interplay between Dreyfuss and Estevez (great Jaws reference too in their chat), good balance between cop action/thriller and comedy, and overall very entertaining stuff. Any fans?

Stakeout is a 1987 American buddy cop action comedy film directed by John Badham and starring Richard Dreyfuss, Emilio Estevez, Madeleine Stowe and Aidan Quinn.

The screenplay was written by Jim Kouf, who won a 1988 Edgar Award for his work.

Although the story is set in Seattle, the film was shot in Vancouver. A sequel, Another Stakeout, followed in 1993.

u/70_Yard_Diag_Holte77 — 1 month ago

"BLUE THUNDER" (1983) - going for an 80s VHS-era favourite action film and also one I remember from being heavily edited on UK TV back in the day. A really cool concept, a great cast (Roy Scheider on top form), direction and brilliant action sequences. Any fans of this one?

Blue Thunder is a 1983 American action thriller film directed by John Badham and starring Roy Scheider, Malcolm McDowell, Daniel Stern, Candy Clark and Warren Oates.

It depicts a Los Angeles police officer (Scheider) who discovers a conspiracy to dominate the city with an advanced military helicopter.

u/70_Yard_Diag_Holte77 — 1 month ago

"LETHAL WEAPON 4" (1998) - probably my least favourite of the series but still lots to enjoy. Some really good action sequences and the cast on good form still having lots of fun it seems. A decent end to the series. Jet Li is great too. Fans of this one?

Lethal Weapon 4 is a 1998 American buddy cop action film directed and produced by Richard Donner, and starring Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Rene Russo, Chris Rock, and Jet Li (in his international film debut).

The sequel to the 1992 film, Lethal Weapon 3, it is the fourth and final installment in the Lethal Weapon film series.

It is the last film in the series directed by Donner before his death in 2021, and the latest to be released theatrically.

The film was released by Warner Bros. on July 10, 1998. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $285 million worldwide, becoming the tenth highest-grossing film of 1998.

u/70_Yard_Diag_Holte77 — 1 month ago

"LETHAL WEAPON 3" (1992) - the series loses the darker edge with 3 & 4 but still lots to enjoy. Some really good action sequences, expanding cast seem to be having great fun. Score really good, Rene Russo great...a big fan of this one? Anyone else?

Lethal Weapon 3 is a 1992 American buddy cop action comedy film directed by Richard Donner and written by Jeffrey Boam and Robert Mark Kamen. The sequel to Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), it is the third installment in the Lethal Weapon film series and stars Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Rene Russo, and Stuart Wilson.

In Lethal Weapon 3, LAPD Sergeants Martin Riggs (Gibson) and Roger Murtaugh (Glover) pursue Jack Travis (Wilson), a former LAPD lieutenant turned ruthless arms dealer, during the six days prior to Murtaugh's retirement. Riggs and Murtaugh are joined by Leo Getz (Pesci) as well as internal affairs Sergeant Lorna Cole (Russo).

u/70_Yard_Diag_Holte77 — 1 month ago

"LETHAL WEAPON 2" (1989) - after the first film yesterday, the brilliant sequel today. Bigger, a bit lighter (although dark in places still) and very funny, cast on top form, good bad guys, lots of brilliant action. Assume lots of fans of this one too based on yesterday heh?

Lethal Weapon 2 is a 1989 American buddy cop action comedy film directed by Richard Donner, and starring Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Joss Ackland, Derrick O'Connor and Patsy Kensit.

It is a sequel to the 1987 film Lethal Weapon and the second installment in the Lethal Weapon film series.

Gibson and Glover respectively reprise their roles as LAPD officers Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh, who protect an irritating federal witness (Pesci), while taking on a gang of South African drug smugglers hiding behind diplomatic immunity.

u/70_Yard_Diag_Holte77 — 1 month ago

"LETHAL WEAPON" (1987) - having not posted for a few days, coming back today with one of my all-time action film favourites. I love it so much. Almost the perfect action film...a brilliant cast, funny/macho dialogue, brilliant score, incredible action set pieces. Assuming plenty of fans here?

Lethal Weapon is a 1987 American action thriller film directed by Richard Donner and written by Shane Black.

Starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, the film follows two mismatched LAPD detectives—Martin Riggs (Gibson), a volatile former Special Forces soldier struggling with suicidal impulses after his wife's death, and Roger Murtaugh (Glover), a seasoned homicide sergeant and devoted family man—who are partnered to investigate a young woman's apparent suicide during the Christmas season.

The supporting cast includes Gary Busey, Tom Atkins, Darlene Love, and Mitchell Ryan.

Conceived by then-unknown screenwriter Shane Black as a contemporary urban Western exploring trauma, masculinity, and moral decay in Los Angeles, the film underwent extensive development under producer Joel Silver and was shaped by Donner's emphasis on character dynamics and gallows humour.

Black's script, among the highest-selling speculative scripts of the 1980s, helped redefine the buddy cop genre.

u/70_Yard_Diag_Holte77 — 1 month ago

“SHARKY’S MACHINE” (1981) - another Burt Reynolds action/thriller that I remember fondly from my VHS-era rentals. A very decent thriller with an intriguing plot, some decent action and a strong cast. Any fans?

u/70_Yard_Diag_Holte77 — 2 months ago

“TRUE LIES” (1994) - going for a 90s action film favourite of mine today. I do love this film still. Arnie on top form, great supporting cast, great score and some incredible action sequences that work so well still. Any fans?

u/70_Yard_Diag_Holte77 — 2 months ago

“16 BLOCKS” (2006) - I really like this film and often enjoy a rewatch of it. Willis is really good in a less heroic role, rest of the cast are great too. Strong direction and action scenes. Any fans?

u/70_Yard_Diag_Holte77 — 2 months ago

“MALONE” (1987) - going for an older Burt Reynolds 80s action film today that I have fond memories of but probably hasn’t aged very well heh. Some decent action and a good wig! Any fans?

u/70_Yard_Diag_Holte77 — 2 months ago

"CENTURION" (2010) - I am a big fan of Neil Marshall's films and I do really enjoy Centurion, although not a classic by any means. Good cast, some really exciting action scenes and manages a fairly epic feeling although a bit limited on budget. Any fans of this one?

Centurion is a 2010 British historical action film written and directed by Neil Marshall, loosely based on the disappearance of the Roman Empire's Ninth Legion in Caledonia in the early second century AD.

The film stars Michael Fassbender, Dominic West and Olga Kurylenko.

u/70_Yard_Diag_Holte77 — 2 months ago

"2 GUNS" (2013) - another Denzel film for today and one that I don't think I loved on a first watch but do like it since. Good double act with Denzel/Wahlberg, some decent old-school action. Fairly predictable though (like the poster too heh). Any fans of this one?

2 Guns is a 2013 American buddy cop action comedy film directed by Baltasar Kormákur and starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg.

It is based on the comic book series of the same name created by Steven Grant and Mateus Santolouco, published in 2007 by Boom! Studios.

The film was released in the United States on August 2, 2013, and was met with positive reviews from critics.

u/70_Yard_Diag_Holte77 — 2 months ago

"TOY SOLDIERS" (1991) - another fond memory from my VHS-era rental days, if not a classic. Really good Die Hard-esque concept and a good cast (young and established). Some decent action. A remake would maybe work now. Any fans of this one?

Toy Soldiers is a 1991 American action thriller film directed by Daniel Petrie Jr. and starring Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, Keith Coogan, Andrew Divoff, Louis Gossett Jr. and Denholm Elliott.

Pitched as "Die Hard Meets the Dead Poets Society", its plot revolves around an all-male boarding school overtaken by terrorists.

While the authorities remain helpless, a group of rebellious and mischievous students decide to put their resourcefulness to good use.

u/70_Yard_Diag_Holte77 — 2 months ago

"DEEP COVER" (1992) - going for a 90s crime thriller/action classic today. I love this film so much still. The x2 leads are brilliant, really well written and directed. Some very tense action sequences, and just a really good thriller. Any fans of this one?

Deep Cover is a 1992 American crime film starring Laurence Fishburne as a cop who goes undercover to bring down a Los Angeles drug cartel.

It was directed by Bill Duke based on a screenplay by Henry Bean and Michael Tolkin. Jeff Goldblum and Charles Martin Smith also feature.

u/70_Yard_Diag_Holte77 — 2 months ago

"SPEED 2: CRUISE CONTROL" (1997) - having revisited the original last week, I watched Speed 2 the other night on Disney+ (UK), and it is not good nor has it aged well either. Everything that the first film did right, this seems to ignore. Not good at all...any fans of this one?!

Speed 2: Cruise Control is a 1997 American action thriller film produced and directed by Jan de Bont from a screenplay by Randall McCormick and Jeff Nathanson.

It is the sequel to Speed (1994) and stars Sandra Bullock (reprising her role from the first film), Jason Patric and Willem Dafoe. Its plot follows Annie Porter (Bullock) and Alex Shaw (Patric), a couple who go on vacation to the Caribbean aboard a luxury cruise ship, which is hijacked by John Geiger, a terrorist (Dafoe).

While trapped aboard the ship, Annie and Alex work with the ship's first officer to try to stop it after they discover it is programmed to crash into an oil tanker.

u/70_Yard_Diag_Holte77 — 2 months ago

“VIRTUOSITY” (1995) - a mid-90s action sci-fi film from peak VHS-era rental days. A very silly plot but some decent (dated) action/SFX with Denzel & Crowe having fun. Any fans of this one?

u/70_Yard_Diag_Holte77 — 2 months ago