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The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan (2023) (French Language)

Posted by Gui on May 8, 2023

Review 121min Genre:       Action, Adventure, Fact-based Director:     Martin Bourboulon Cast:         François Civil, Vincent Cassel, Eva Green…and more Writers:     Matthieu Delaporte, Alexandre de La Patellière and Alexandre Dumas -Synopsis- A skilled young 17th century swordsman’s dreams of joining the legendary Musketeers sends him on an unexpected adventure when he becomes embroiled in a pan-European […]

Mulan (2020)

Posted by Gui on September 11, 2020

Review 115min Genre:     Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy Director:   Niki Caro Cast:       Yifei Liu, Li Gong, Donnie Yen…and more Writers:   Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Elizabeth Martin… and more -Synopsis- Determined to prove her worth in traditional dynastic China, a young woman disguises herself as a boy to take her ailing father’s place when the Emperor’s […]

First Love (2019) (Japanese Language)

Posted by Gui on February 17, 2020

Review 108min Genre:        Action, Comedy, Crime, Romance Director:      Takashi Miike Cast:          Masataka Kubota, Sakurako Konishi, Becky…and more Writers:      Masa Nakamura -Synopsis- After receiving a bleak diagnosis, a young Japanese boxer’s life is forever changed when he inadvertently gets caught in the middle of a Yakuza drug-smuggling conspiracy and gang war, after he meets a […]

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

Posted by Gui on December 21, 2019

Review 141min Genre:     Action, Adventure, Fantasy Director:  J.J. Abrams Cast:       Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega…and more Writers:   J.J. Abrams, Chris Terrio, Colin Trevorrow… and more -Synopsis- Brought back from the brink of destruction by a newly skilled ‘Rey’ and her friends, the remaining Resistance faces off against ‘Kylo Ren’s’ rampaging ‘First Order’ in a […]

The King (2019)- BFI London Film Festival 2019

Posted by Gui on October 28, 2019

Review 140min Genre:       Fact-based, Drama, War Director:    David Michôd Cast:         Timothée Chalamet , Joel Edgerton, Sean Harris…and more Writers:     Abe Forsythe and Joel Edgerton -Synopsis- In 15th century England, a reluctant young heir to the throne becomes the monarch when his tyrannical father dies, leaving him to navigate the precarious politics of court while dealing […]

Robin Hood (2018)

Posted by Gui on November 23, 2018

Review 116min Genre:     Action, Adventure Director:  Otto Bathurst Cast:       Taron Egerton, Eve Hewson, Jamie Foxx…and more Writers:   Ben Chandler and David James Kelly -Synopsis- Moonlighting as a talented and notorious outlaw, a young nobleman and veteran of the crusades forms a rag-tag crew and infiltrates the inner sanctum of the powerful Sheriff of Nottingham, fostering […]

Outlaw King (2018)- BFI London Film Festival 2018

Posted by Gui on November 7, 2018

Review 121min Genre:     Fact-based, Drama, War Director:  David Mackenzie Cast:       Chris Pine, Florence Pugh, Stephen Dillane…and more Writers:   David Mackenzie, Bathsheba Doran, James MacInnes… and more -Synopsis- Reeling from personal tragedy and the oppression of 14th century English occupation, nobleman Robert the Bruce seizes his destiny as king of the Scots and begins a daring […]

Shadow (2018) (Mandarin Language)- BFI London Film Festival 2018

Posted by Gui on October 12, 2018

Review 116min Genre:     Action , Drama, War Director:  Zhang Yimou Cast:       Deng Chao, Sun Li, Zheng Ryan…and more Writers:   Li Wei and Zhang Yimou -Synopsis- At the end of the ‘Three Kingdom’s’ era in warring third century China, an arrogant young king languishes on the throne of Pei and holds to a peace accord, putting […]

Blade of the Immortal (2017) (Japanese Language)

Posted by Gui on October 14, 2017

Review 140min Genre:     Action, Adventure, Drama Director:  Takashi Miike Cast:       Takuya Kimura, Hana Sugisaki, Sôta Fukushi…and more Writers:   Hiroaki Samura and Tetsuya Oishi -Synopsis- In the hope of regaining his soul and finally achieving inner peace, a skilled but cursed and cranky immortal Samurai agrees to help a young girl avenge her parents, murdered by […]

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)

Posted by Gui on May 18, 2017

Review 126min Genre:      Action, Adventure, Fantasy Director:   Guy Ritchie Cast:        Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey …and more Writers:    Joby Harold, Guy Ritchie and Lionel Wigram -Synopsis- In a fictional and fantastical medieval England, an orphan street urchin turned talented hustler uncovers the truth about his noble family and the mystical sword which will shape […]

Ben-Hur (2016)

Posted by Gui on September 8, 2016

Review 123min Genre:     Action, Adventure, Drama Director:  Timur Bekmambetov Cast:       Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell, Morgan Freeman…and more Writers:   Lew Wallace, Keith R. Clarke and John Ridley -Synopsis- In 1st century Jerusalem, a Jewish prince is made a slave after his family are betrayed by their adoptive Roman brother; but festering hatred sends him on a […]

10 of the Best: Movie Sword Fights #2

Posted by Gui on January 15, 2016

Week 2 January 2016 En Garde!, since we couldn’t fit our favorite sword fights in one video, here’s part 2 for the most iconic, memorable and entertaining movie sword fights. You can see part 1 here Let us know what you think by liking and commenting and please subscribe for more weekly videos, you can […]

The Last Witch Hunter (2015) (English Language)

Posted by Gui on October 21, 2015

Review 106min Genre:    Fantasy, Action, Adventure Director: Breck Eisner Cast:      Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Michael Caine…and more Writers:  Cory Goodman, Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless -Synopsis- Vin Diesel stars as a 12th Century warrior turned immortal witch-hunter who’s spent 800 years keeping the peace between humans and those with dark powers. Now in 21st Century […]

10 of the Best: Game of Thrones Fights- Seasons 1 to 4 (Spoiler Alert) (Alert: Graphic Violence +18)

Posted by Gui on January 18, 2015

Week 3 January 2015 This week we give you 10 of the best sword duels from the greatest show on TV. Please note there are SPOILERS for those who have not seen all 4 seasons of the show so far, not to mention extreme graphic violence not suitable for under 18’s. Let us know what […]

10 of the Best: Movie Sword Fights (Warning: Adult content +18)

Posted by Gui on January 11, 2015

Week 2 January 2015 This week we give you 10 of the most original and entertaining film sword duels. There are many to choose from so don’t be surprised if there is a part 2 for this video at some point. Let us know what you think, comment and like or visit us on social […]