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The all-too-familiarity of The Hitman's Bodyguard still makes for an enjoyable time. Review by Matt Cummings If the old adage can be believed that some old movies need a newer version to rekindle interest in the genre, then The Hitman's Bodyguard might be the best example we've seen this year. And though it feels exactly like its predecessors, the film entertains with a way over-qualified cast that oozes comedic gems and sports great action, ready (but not quite qualified) to join the pantheon of buddy-cop comedies. Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) is living the high life as one of the world's top bodyguards, escorting an asset all the way to the airport, only to see him get whacked at the last second. As a result, Michael soon loses everything, sending his self-professed "AAA" status spiraling. But redemption is on its way as his ex-girlfriend/Interpol agent Amelia (Elodie Young) recruits him to escort a high-value target: none other than ...

Last we heard, just over a year ago, the English-language remake of The Raid was still a going concern. Screen Gems were behind it, The Expendables 3's Patrick Hughes was directing, and Taylor Kitsch and Frank Grillo were in talks to star. This morning, however, it's less Iko Uwais and more Pete Tong, since both Hughes and Screen Gems have abandoned the project. Only production company XYZ Films remains attached. The Tracking Board's sources don't quite address exectly what's caused this collapse. They speculate that continual delays have forced the Aussie Hughes to move on to a more going concern, that of Sydney-To-Hobart Yacht Race disaster drama The Storm Warning - but quite what chilled the collective feet of Screen Gems remains to be seen. Brad Ingelsby (Out Of The Furnace, Run All Night) and Eric and John Hueber (Red) have all contributed to multiple drafts of the screenplay, as has original Raid director Gareth Evans, who still seems to be attache...

With three movies of varying quality and box office success out there (and more in development), you would think Sylvester Stallone would be quite happy with the amount of Expendables in the world. Yet he, along with producer Avi Lerner and Lionsgate have made a deal with the US Fox network to craft an “ event ” series (read: along the lines of 24: Live Another Day ) based on the gun-toting franchise to hit small screens. But with the change in venue comes a scaled-down line-up: gone are the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Terry Crews and Dolph Lundgren and here come… Well, we don’t exactly know, as no actors have been so much as wish listed yet, but Deadline reports that the project will likely be stocked with a Who’s Who of older, iconic telly action types and possibly some of the current crop (the Strike Back team, for example). The plot, in case you were wondering, finds this fresh assemblage heading out on a mission to stop a terrorist. Which tota...

Slight improvements keep the brainless The Expendables 3 off life support...barely. These days, 60 is apparently the new 30 and what better what to celebrate such an inappropriate consideration than to see a bunch of old dudes try to remain relevant in an industry that seems ready to show many of them the front door? This is The Expendables 3 , a measurably better experience than previous entries, but still of little value beyond mindless action apathy. With a smaller team, Barney (Sylvester Stallone) and his friends (Jason Staitham, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, and Dolph Lungren) raid a prison train to liberate the maniac Doc (Wesley Snipes) for what he calls 'tax evasion.' But soon the team is caught in a deadly shootout with Barney's former Expendable buddy Conrad Stonebanks (Mel Gibson), whose love of gunpowder and large-scale death is equally only by his love for fine art. When a teammate goes down, Barney decides to protect his friends by hiring a younger c...

As rumors swirl regarding the second season of HBO's “ True Detective ,” Taylor Kitsch has been offered the lead in Screen Gems’ English-language remake of “ The Raid ,” multiple individuals familiar with the project have told TheWrap . While Kitsch's team has been pushing HBO and “True Detective” creator Nic Pizzolatto to cast him as the young male lead of the second season, they've been positioning him for “The Raid” remake in the meantime. Patrick Hughes (“The Expendables 3”) is directing the action movie, which is gearing up for a January 2015 shoot. Coincidentally, that is when the second season of “True Detective” is slated to wrap filming. While two sources told TheWrap that Kitsch is in negotiations for “The Raid,” one cautioned that the two sides remain apart on financial terms of the proposed deal. Representatives for Kitsch and Screen Gems did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Brad Ingelsby (“Run All Night”) wrote “The Raid” remake, wh...

Sony Entertainment has provided me with the opportunity to give One lucky winner a copy of Red Hill on DVD, and a signed poster by Ryan Kwanten (True Blood.)   All you have to do is fan SandwichJohnFilms On Facebook or Twitter and I will randomly select the winner later next week. How simple is that, even a child can do it. And don't worry if your already a Fan your name will also be entered for a chance to win. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment's New film Red Hill , will be available on DVD and Blu-ray on January 25, 2011. Shane Cooper ( Ryan Kwanten, True Blood ), a young police officer, relocates to the small town of Red Hill with his pregnant wife ( Claire van der Boom ) to start a family. On his first day on the job, Jimmy Conway ( Tom E. Lewis, Mad Max ), a convicted murderer escapes from prison and returns to the town seeking revenge, sending the local law enforcement officers – led by Old Bill ( Steve Bisley ) – into a panic Please Leave A Comment-

On behalf of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, we are pleased to present   RED HILL which will be is available on DVD and Blu-ray today, January 25th, 2011. Shane Cooper ( Ryan Kwanten, True Blood ), a young police officer, relocates to the small town of Red Hill with his pregnant wife ( Claire van der Boom ) to start a family. On his first day on the job, Jimmy Conway ( Tom E. Lewis, Mad Max ), a convicted murderer escapes from prison and returns to the town seeking revenge, sending the local law enforcement officers – led by Old Bill ( Steve Bisley ) – into a panic Watch the trailer after the Jump.. SYNOPSIS: Constable Shane Cooper (Ryan Kwanten, TV's "True Blood") arrives in the small town of Red Hill in search of a quieter life. But, on Cooper's first day with the Red Hill Police Department, a convicted murderer escapes from prison and heads straight for Red Hill to kill the men who put him there. One by one, the townsmen fall until Cooper discovers t...