9/11

Drama

Beschikbaar voor VOD: 5 september 2019

Regie: Martin Guigui

Cast: Charlie Sheen (Anger Management, Two and a Half Men, Due Date), Gina Gershon (Killer Joe, P.S. I Love You, Showgirls, Inconceivable), Luis Guzmán (The Last Stand, The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, Anger Management ), Whoopi Goldberg ( The Color Purple, Sister Act, Glee), Wood Harris (Dredd, Ant-Man, Creed), Jacqueline Bisset (Miss You Already, Bullit)

Wanneer een lift van het World Trade Center plots blokkeert, hebben de vijf inzittenden geen benul van het drama dat zich daarbuiten en boven hun hoofden aan het voltrekken is. De dame die de liften aanstuurt, vormt hun enige verbinding met de buitenwereld. Via de intercom probeert ze het bonte gezelschap in veiligheid te brengen … de datum is 11 september 2001.

Reviews

• Thewrap.com: It's Gershon who really shines here. Her telephone scene with Jacqueline Bisset, as her mother, carries the power and the tragedy of those real-life calls we heard that day from the World Trade Center; that moment, and a later exchange between Bisset and Prestyn Bates as Jeffrey and Eve’s son, go a long way toward giving “9/11” the dramatic impact it needs.
• Marcfusion.com: Retains that small scale, personal scope, even within the massive, world changing scope of events of 9/11.
• Stevethemovieman: highlighting a lot of recognizable actors giving above-average performances.

In The Blood

Actie, Misdaad, Thriller

Beschikbaar voor VOD: 18 november 2014

Regie: John Stockwell

Cast: Gina Carano (Deadpool, Haywire, Furious 6), Cam Gigandet (Priest, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn II, Easy A), Stephen Lang (Avatar, Don't Breathe, In The Blood), Luis Guzmán (The Last Stand, The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, Anger Management ), Danny Trejo (Machete, In the Blood), Amaury Nolasco (A Good Day to Die Hard, Transformers, 2 Fast 2 Furious), Ismael Cruz Cordova (White Alligator)

Wat een exotische huwelijksreis in een Caraïbisch vakantieparadijs moest worden, ontaardt in een helse nachtmerrie wanneer Ava (Gina Carano) hulpeloos moet toezien hoe haar man Derek (Cam Gigandet, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn II) neerstort en afgevoerd wordt in een "ambulance". Al snel dringt het tot haar door dat ze een pion is in een smerig ontvoeringscomplot en dat de lokale politie haar eerder als een goudzoeker beschouwt dan een radeloze echtgenote.

Maar de mooie Ava is geen katje om zonder handschoenen aan te pakken. Ze grijpt terug naar de dodelijke talenten uit haar schimmige verleden en gaat op eigen houtje op zoek naar haar ontvoerde man. En o wee de misdadigers die haar ook maar één strobreed in de weg leggen... things could get nasty!

Voormalig MMA-kampioene Gina Carano (Haywire, Fast & Furious 6) blaast de mannelijke tegenstand letterlijk en figuurlijk van het scherm in deze spetterende en wurgend spannende actiethriller van John Stockwell (Blue Crush, Turistas). Maar de andere castleden zijn ook geen doetjes, met glansrollen voor Stephen Lang (Avatar), Luis Guzmán (The Last Stand), Danny Trejo (Machete, In the Blood), Treat Williams (The Substitute) en Amaury Nolasco (Prison Break, A Good Day to Die Hard).

Reviews

• 1nfluxmagazine.com: A movie that kept me glued to the screen...and my adrenalin pumping! An exceptional film all around.
• Cinema-crazed.com: The excellent Gina Carano takes her shot at her own version of "Breakdown," and "Frantic," with an action thriller that delivers on all fronts. "In the Blood" is a great vehicle for Gina Carano, it's a tense and exciting action thriller I was very much invested in until the very end, and I can't wait to see more from Ms. Carano.
• CoolAwesomeMovies.com: The bottom line, that is, why "In the Blood" works is the following: Gina Carano is a good action hero(ine). Gina bring that old-school action vibe to the table.
• KungFuCinema.com: Following her debut lead role in HAYWIRE, former mixed martial arts champion Gina Carano proves with this follow-up that she can not only fight, but proves herself to be a good actress.
• TheFilmStage.com: This is her Cobra, her Commando, her Double Team — now she is truly an action star.
• DigitalJournal.com: One of the great things about casting Carano in this role is she is believable. As a former mixed martial arts fighter turned actress, she doesn't need to pretend to know what she's doing in a fight because she actually does.
• Cooltarget.blogspot.co.uk: It's Carano's relentless mission through the seedier side of the Caribbean that gives the film its momentum and the former fighter turn actress proves again she's got the talent to become a leading female action star.
• Cinemadeviant.com: You completely get your money's worth with this one and if you are into action movies or (more importantly) Gina Carano then you WILL NOT be disappointed one bit and I can't wait to see her in more movies like this.
• Variety.com: Ava goes full Death Wish. Not just a martial artist, Ava proves proficient in amateur surgery ("Oh, but you can live without your spleen, can't you?).
• LATimes.com: Action and thrills are 'In the Blood'.
• Examiner.com: [The] star is no shrinking violet unable to fend off her attackers. Instead it's MMA star-turned-movie bad ass Gina Carano, in her first solo lead role since Haywire. When she's doing her thing, namely cracking a few skulls, the film is a fun, gritty throwback. She's not only a physical force of nature, bending her screen foes into pretzels with ease, but she's also quite the beauty and someone who has a natural presence. When Carano is given free reign to break a few bones, you never want to look away. A solid old school action flick.
• Theactionelite.com: Overall, In the Blood really showcases Gina Carano's action hero credentials and if you're looking for a movie with some twists and turns, engaging story and plenty of broken bones then you'll have a blast.
• 7mpictures.com: Fortunately, "In the Blood" is more like the aforementioned "Taken" and less like "Hostel." Still, it's this ripped-from-the-headlines approach to the story that makes it hit home.
• ShowBizJunkies.com: The film's well-paced and if you're into reality-driven action scenes, it's one of the better offerings in what's, thus far, been a disappointing year for the genre.
• Filmschoolrejects.com: Ava breaks more than a few bones on her way to the truth, and that's where Carano shines.
• DVDTalk.com: It's a stalwart reminder of traditional punch-and-kick action flicks standing firm for a tradition of non-CGI stunts.

The Lookalike

Misdaad, Thriller

Beschikbaar voor VOD: 12 augustus 2014

Regie: Richard Gray

Cast: Luis Guzmán (The Last Stand, The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, Anger Management ), Gillian Jacobs (Hot Tub Time Machine 2, Seeking a Friend for the End of the World), Scottie Thompson (Star Trek: The Future Begins, Skyline, NCIS), Jerry O'Connell (Veronica Mars, Scary Movie 5, Jerry Maguire), Gina Gershon (Killer Joe, P.S. I Love You, Showgirls, Inconceivable), Justin Long (Live Free or Die Hard, Drag Me to Hell, He's Just Not That Into You), John Corbett (Northern Exposure, Sex and the City 2, United States of Tara)

Drugsbaron William Spinks koestert een bizarre fascinatie voor de mooie Sadie Hill en hij gebruikt Bobby en Frank, twee bevriende gangsters, om haar te benaderen. Wanneer Sadie plots vermoord wordt, dreigt hun lucratieve deal echter in het water te vallen. Voor de criminelen zit er niets anders op dan een vrouw te vinden die als twee druppels water op Sadie lijkt... voor Spinks erachter komt. Ze besluiten Holt en Joe Mulligan in te schakelen, twee broers die bij hen in het krijt staan, maar niet echt voor de misdaad geschikt zijn.

Voor deze sexy misdaadthriller vol plotwendingen en zwarte humor trommelde regisseur Richard Gray een cast op voor fijnproevers van gangsterfilms: John Corbett (Sex and the City 2), Justin Long (Live Free or Die Hard), Gina Gershon (Showgirls), Jerry O'Connell (Jerry Maguire), Gillian Jacobs (Hot Tub Time Machine 2), Luis Guzmán (The Last Stand) en Steven Bauer (Scarface).

Reviews

• 1nfluxmagazine.com: Director Richard Gray has outdone himself with his latest effort, with no small thanks to scriptwriter Michele Davis-Gray. And backed by such a strong and experienced cast, it's no surprise The Lookalike turned out so entertaining. It was good seeing the prolific John Savage and Scarface co-star Steven Bauer back on form. Another reason I had such a fun time with this somewhat busy film, was down to the fact everyone knew not to take anything too seriously and simply enjoy the ride, as I suggest you also do. Highly entertaining!
• Cinemadeviant.com: complex, full of suspense and had plenty of thrills with a great group of actors.