Acts of Vengeance is one of those movies you can watch without much effort... and forget just as quickly. Antonio Banderas tries to bring some weight to his character, but not even his usual charm can save a script that feels like it was written on autopilot. The idea of a silent, stoic revenge could have been interesting if the direction had shown a bit more personality or energy. The action scenes are serviceable at best, but they never really become exciting, and the moments that should hit hard just feel routine. Throwing in Marcus Aurelius as a philosophical excuse sounds good on paper, but in practice it feels more like a gimmick than something that adds real depth. And Paz Vega... honestly, her character has absolutely no purpose in the story. She's there because someone thought the movie needed a female character, and that's about it. In short, this is a low-budget revenge thriller that might entertain you if you keep your expectations very low, but it definitely leaves you thinking Banderas deserved something way better.

I honestly wasn’t expecting much from Get the Gringo. The trailer and the premise made it seem like just another forgettable movie, but in the end, it turned out to be a pretty pleasant surprise. Mel Gibson, as usual, completely owns the screen with his perfect mix of craziness, charisma, and wit. You can tell he’s comfortable in this kind of role, where everything is a little dirty, a little wild, and where his character seems to thrive in the chaos. The film moves at a brisk pace and never really lets you get bored. There’s violence, dark humor, and that prison setting that feels like a mix between a nightmare and a satire—exaggerated, yes, but very entertaining. Not everything works perfectly: some of the supporting characters are close to being caricatures, and a few scenes try to be more shocking than believable, but nothing that ruins the experience. You could call it a "guy movie" in the best sense: adrenaline, over-the-top characters, and crazy situations pushed to the limit. Even if it goes a bit overboard at times, the truth is it flies by and leaves you in a good mood. Without being a masterpiece, Get the Gringo is a prison thriller with a lot of personality, well-executed, and above all, a whole lot of fun to watch.

When you know Eli Roth is behind a movie, especially one like Death Wish, you expect a festival of blood, brutality, and chaos. However, this modern version of the Charles Bronson classic falls somewhere in the middle: there are violent moments, sure, but it feels like Roth held back more than expected, maybe to avoid stirring too much controversy. The story is very straightforward, as you'd imagine. Bruce Willis plays a surgeon who, after a family tragedy, decides to take justice into his own hands. No surprises, no particularly clever twists... but the movie doesn't get boring. In fact, it flies by. The pacing is good, and while the script could have made better use of its premise (or gone full savage), it manages to entertain without feeling heavy. That said, it's still a bit of a controversial product. Some will see it as a dangerous glorification of guns and vigilante justice, something that feels a bit off these days. And, of course, don’t expect Bruce Willis at his best: he shows up, shoots the bad guys with his usual deadpan look, and that's about it. In short, the 2018 Death Wish works as quick entertainment but could have been so much more. A remake that aims for brutality but ends up being just a blank shot.

If you see Liam Neeson’s name on a poster, you already know exactly what you’re getting into. Honest Thief doesn’t try to fool anyone: it’s a modest action film, packed with car chases, shootouts, and a tormented main character who, deep down, just wants to do the right thing. The story starts with a premise that could have gone further: a legendary thief deciding to turn himself in to clear his name. It sounds promising, but it quickly deflates into a plot that doesn’t take any risks and moves through clichés like someone following an old recipe. Everything feels too easy, too safe, as if they didn’t want to make any effort to surprise us. That said, Neeson still has enough charisma to carry movies that would otherwise fall apart. He does his job well, even though it feels like he could probably play this role in his sleep by now. The rest of the cast is fine without standing out, and Mark Williams’ direction is competent but nothing special. It’s not a disaster—you can watch it without suffering—but it’s not memorable either. One of those films you might catch halfway through on a lazy Sunday afternoon... or maybe you’ll just fall asleep instead.

Just when it seemed hard to do worse than the second film, Escape Plan 3 arrives to prove that there's always room to fall a little further... even if it's just by a tiny bit. It's true that this entry is slightly better than its predecessor, but that doesn't mean much when you're starting from such a disaster. The movie is a collection of clichés, repetitive fight scenes, and a plot that doesn't even try to be engaging. Stallone goes through the motions, but it feels like even he knows this isn’t going anywhere. The prison, which should have been a tense and exciting setting, ends up being just as bland as the story holding it together. There are moments when it feels like things might finally take off, but it quickly falls back into predictable and boring territory. This is a movie to watch with your brain completely switched off... and even then, you might still wonder if there wasn’t a better way to spend an hour and a half of your life. Another unnecessary sequel that only proves some sagas should have ended with their first movie.