Film review: ‘From the World of John Wick: Ballerina’ by Nick Gardener from ‘Built For Speed’

The John Wick films set an unusual new standard in cinema violence; they were brutal yet choreographed like a dance routine and completely ignored most laws of physics and any sense of realism. They took the’ indestructible human fighting machine’ trope to previously unknown levels of silliness with outrageous scenes of Keanu Reeves’ Wick singlehandedly pulverising armies of goons.   Ludicrous

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Film review: ‘KARATE KID: LEGENDS’ by Nick Gardener from ‘Built For Speed’

Since the charming original 1984 movie first gave us young Daniel LaRusso’s (Ralph Macchio) crane kicking exploits, The Karate Kid franchise has become a pop cultural phenomenon. Mixing Rocky-style underdog triumph, a relatable battle against bullying, teen romance and the unforgettable character of Pat Morita’s wise, venerable, testicle kicking Mr Miyagi, it has become one of Hollywood’s most beloved Gen

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Film review: ‘MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: THE FINAL RECKONING’ by Nick Gardener from ‘Built For Speed’

From its pompous title to its global obliteration scenario to the contrived sweaty earnestness that permeates most scenes, Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning has the undeniable aroma of a film desperately trying to convince us that it is bigger and more important than any other action or spy movie in Hollywood history.  There’s full throttle action, sci fi tech paranoia, espionage

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