Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Star Trek Into Darkness

Run time: 133 minutes
Action time 27 minutes
Action percentage: 20%
Action rating: 7.2/10
The action in this sequel is about as good as the previous film. The action sequences are impressive  and sport some excellent visual effects. Overall, the movie succeeds in giving sci-fi fans great action to watch.

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Star Trek

Run time: 27 minutes
Action time: 127 minutes
Action percentage: 21%.
Action rating: 7.2/10
The action in this movie is pretty good for the sci-fi genre. The action sequences are done really well and keep you on the edge of your seat. Overall, the film's action is on another level when compared to the earlier films in the franchise.

Monday, July 29, 2013

The Wolverine

Run time: 126 minutes
Action time: 25 minutes
Action percentage: 20%
Action rating: 7.1/10
The action in this sequel is better than it was in the first movie. The action sequences are very engaging, and aren't really dull at all. Overall, the film is successful at making the action interesting while at the same time giving the story time to breathe.

Sunday, July 28, 2013

X-men Origins: Wolverine

Run time: 107 minutes
Action time: 22 minutes
Action percentage: 20.5%
Action rating: 6.9/10
The action in this movie is about average for the superhero genre. The action sequences are plentiful, although most of them are fairly short. Overall, the film tries to be action packed, but fails to impress with the majority of the action. scenes.

Saturday, July 27, 2013

X-Men First Class

Run time: 132 minutes
Action time: 25 minutes
Action percentage: 19%
Action rating: 7.1/10
The action in this prequel is better than the first two movies, but not the third. Most of the action sequences are fairly short except for the climax, which is where most of the action is. Overall, there is enough action to satisfy fans of the superhero genre.

Friday, July 26, 2013

X-Men The Last Stand

Run time: 104 minutes
Action time: 27 minutes
Action percentage: 26%
Action rating: 7.2/10
The action in this second sequel is better than it is in the previous two installments. The action sequences are bigger and have a lot more special effects. Overall, the action is barely above average, which is just enough to make for a good superhero movie

Thursday, July 25, 2013

X2: X-men United

Run time: 134 minutes
Action time: 20 minutes
Action percentage: 15%
Action rating: 6.7/10
The action in this first sequel in better than it was in the first installment. The action sequences are longer and more improved over the previous film. Overall, there is enough action to prevent the movie from geoing stale.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

X-men

Run time: 104 minutes
Action time: 16 minutes
Action percentage: 15%
Action rating: 6.5/10
The action in this movie is a bit sub par for the superhero genre. There really isn't that much significant action until the climax, which has multiple fights. In the endl, there is plenty of room for improvement as far as the action goes.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Resident Evil Retribution

Run time: 95 minutes
Action time: 32 minutes
Action percentage: 34%
Action rating: 7.6/10
The action in this fourth sequel is the better than it is in the previous installments. The action sequences are longer and more impressive than they were in the last four films. In the end, the improvements made in the action department make it a better movie to watch.

Monday, July 22, 2013

Resident Evil Afterlife

Run time: 97 minutes
Action time: 23 minutes
Action percentage: 24%
Action rating: 6.9/10
The action in this third sequel is on par with the action in the second installment. The action sequences are a little bit more interesting than in the previous installments. Overall, the film offers enough action to keep the series going.

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Resident Evil Extinction

Run time: 94 minutes
Action time: 21 minutes
Action percentage: 22%
Action rating: 6.8/10
The action in this second sequel is better than than the first movie but not the second movie. There aren't a lot of action sequences, and only one is significantly long. Overall, the action is a step down from the previous installment, but still a step above the first.

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Resident Evil Apocalypse

Run time: 94 minutes
Action time: 23 minutes
Action percentage: 24.5%
Action rating: 6.9/10
The action in this first sequel is better than it was in the first installment. The action sequences are more prevalent and more exciting than before. Overall, it's an all around better action movie when compared to the first film.

Friday, July 19, 2013

Resident Evil

Run time: 100 minutes
Action time: 16 minutes
Action percentage: 16%
Action rating: 6.5/10
The action in this movie is less than stellar. The action sequences aren't all that exciting and never rise above being just average. Overall, the action isn't really impressive even though it does have it's moments.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Sherlock Holmes A Game of Shadows

Run time: 129 minutes
Action time: 23 minutes
Action percentage: 18%
Action rating: 6.9/10
The action in this movie is pretty much on par with the previous movie. The action sequences aren't really any better or worse than they were last time. Overall, the action is what you would expect to see in a sequel when compared to the first installment.

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Sherlock Holmes

Run time: 128 minutes
Action time: 23 minutes
Action percentage: 18%
Action rating: 6.9/10
The action in this movie is pretty good just not great. The action sequences have some very inventive fight choreography that keeps the action interesting. Overall, the film has the action it needs to make for an exciting action movie.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

Run time: 112 minutes
Action time: 34 minutes
Action percentage: 30%
Action rating: 7.6/10
The action in this movie is pretty good when compared to other comic book movies. The action sequences are fairly lengthy and are also quite entertaining. In the end, the film has plenty of action in it, which makes it an enjoyable experience to watch.

Monday, July 15, 2013

Pacific Rim

Run time: 132 minutes
Action time: 42 minutes
Action percentage: 32%
Action rating: 8.2/10
The action in this movie is above average for the science fiction genre. The action sequences are done exceptionally well, and have some of the best visual effects seen on screen. Overall, the film succeeds in being a great action adventure that more than delivers what peaople want to see.

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Hellboy 2

Run time: 120 minutes
Action time: 23 minutes
Action percentage: 19%
Action rating: 7.0/10
The action in this movie is only slightly better than it was in the first installment. The only real improvement in the action sequences is the fight choreography which has more martial arts combat. Overall, the film has enough good action in it to be a good superhero movie.

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Hellboy

Run time: 122 minutes
Action time: 21 minutes
Action percentage: 17%
Action rating: 6.8/10
The action in this movie is about average for a superhero movie. The action sequences aren't the best in the world, but they get the job done. Overall, the film just barely has enough good action in it to make it a good action movie.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Dragonball Evolution

Run time: 85 minutes
Action time: 13 minutes
Action percentage: 15%
Action rating: 6.2/10
The action in this movie is really sub par. The majority of the action sequences are dull and lifeless. Overall, the film doesn't deliver on the action you would expect from a movie based on a fighting anime.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

G I. Joe Retaliation

Run time: 110 minutes
Action time: 26 minutes
Action percentage: 24%
Action rating: 7.2/10
There is less action in this sequel than there was in the previous installment. There are a couple of good action sequences in the movie, but the other ones are very dull. Overall, the action doesn't live up to what was done in the first film even though it tries to.

Monday, July 8, 2013

G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra

Run time: 118 minutes
Action time: 41 minutes
Action percentage: 35%
Action rating: 8.1/10
The action in this movie is very plentiful. Most of the action sequences last for quite awhile and are full of combat. Overall, the lengthy action coupled with great visual effects makes for an entertaining film to watch.

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer

Run time: 92 minutes
Action time: 13 minutes
Action percentage: 14%
Action rating: 6.2/10
The action in this sequel is even worse than it was in the first movie. All of the action sequences are really short and can be very underwhelming to watch. Overall, it's just ends up being a lackluster effort as far as action goes especially for a superhero movie.

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Fantastic Four

Run time: 106 minutes
Action time: 16 minutes
Action percentage: 15%
Action rating: 6.5/10
The action in this movie is slightly below average for the superhero movie genre. The action sequences are very short except for the final showdown. In the end, the action just doesn't hold up that well when compared to other comic book movies.

Friday, July 5, 2013

Blade Trinity

Run time: 113 minutes
Action time: 29 minutes
Action percentage: 26%
Action rating: 7.4/10
The action in this third installment of the Blade trilogy is better than it was in the first film, but not better than it was in the second one. The fight choreography is still good, although some of the action sequences aren't as strong as others. Overall, there's enough action here to end the trilogy on a good note in the action department.

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Blade 2

Run time: 117 minutes
Action time: 32 minutes
Action percentage: 27%
Action rating: 7.6/10
The action in this sequel is better than it was in the first Blade movie. The action sequences are longer and the fighting is better choreographed compared to the previous installment. Overall, this film delivers the kind of action people want in a comic book movie.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Blade

Run time. 120 minutes
Action time: 22 minutes
Action percentage: 18.5%
Action rating: 6.9/10
The action in this movie is good, but some of the action sequences could have been a little bit longer. The fight choreography is great as well as the special effects. Overall, this is a comic book movie with enough quality action in it to satisfy fans of the genre.

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance

Run time: 96 minutes
Action time: 22 minutes
Action percentage: 23%
Action rating: 6.9/10
The action in this sequel is a little bit better than it is in the first movie, but not by much. Even though the action sequences are slightly improved from last time they still aren't that impressive. In the end, the increase in the quality of the action doesn't save the film from being mediocre.

Monday, July 1, 2013

Ghost Rider

Run time: 114 minutes
Action time: 20 minutes
Action percentage: 17.5%
Action rating: 6.7/10
The action in this movie is about average for a superhero movie. Some of the action sequences in the film are fairly entertaining, but some of them can also be quite dull. In the end, there are some good action scenes, even though a lot of them are kind of hit and miss.