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Episode #266: Ambulance (2022)

By Matt on Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Happy almost tax day everyone! Yes it’s the worst time of the year, enough about that, we are here to talk movies. Today Mike and Matt chat about the latest Bay Bang Ambulance (2022) starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Eiza González. Not emergency vehicle related topics include FPV drones, Speed, and Mike falling asleep.

Man was it nice to see a huge over the top action chase thriller on the big screen. Ambulance (2022) is not Micahel Bay’s best work, let’s be honest nothing comes close to The Rock, but it is one of his best films in years. Ambulance (2022) is an edge of your seat thrill ride with incredible action, amazing camera work, and great acting especially from Gyllenhaal and Abdul-Mateen II. They have incredible chemistry from start to finish. The film can get long at times with the same concept running over and over but did we mention how incredible the action is? Matt and Mike both agree Ambulance (2022) is well worth the watch especially on the big screen. They both award the film 4 out of 5 Reels.

For next week’s podcast Matt gives us a break from the theaters to catch the new Netflix Original Metal Lords starring Jaeden Martell, Adrian Greensmith, and Isis Hainsworth. Thanks for listening and reading to the end of our show notes. Chat at you next week!

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Ambulance (2022)

Director: Michael Bay

Writers: Chris Fedak and Laurits Munch-Petersen

Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Eiza González, and Garret Dillahunt

Release Date: April 8, 2022

Storyline from IMDB

Two robbers steal an ambulance after their heist goes awry.

Watch the Ambulance (2022) trailer below.

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Episode #240: Tributary – Kate

By Matt on Wednesday, September 29, 2021

This is it listeners, our last podcast before HARVEST HORROR FEST! Today Mike and Matt chat about the Netflix Original assassin revenge film Kate starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Woody Harrelson. Bonus topics include Japan, Anthony Bourdain, and being tall.

Just what the guys needed, another action assassin revenge movie but this time in Japan. Kate is a story we have seen and reviewed time and time again. What sets this film apart from the others is it’s stunts, location, and acting. Taking in place in Japan and using Japanese actors and stunt professionals makes Kate a true visual delight crammed with martial arts. Mary Elizabeth Winstead and newcomer Miku Patricia Martineau have excellent chemistry. One of the few misses the film has is it’s lack of Woody Harrelson. Mike loved Kate! He did not anticipate it being such a great film and that might have added to his rating. He gives it 4.5 out of 5 Reels. Matt also really enjoyed the movie but thought the story had been told too many times before. He gives Kate 3.5 out of 5 Reels.

Next week our annual Harvest Horror Fest begins with the modern horror classic The Strangers currently streaming on Netflix too. Thank you for your continued support of our podcast and we will chat at you next week.

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Kate

Director: Cedric Nicolas-Troyan

Writer: Umair Aleem

Stars: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Woody Harrelson, and Miku Patricia Martineau

Release Date: September 10, 2021

Storyline from IMDB

A female assassin has 24 hours to get vengeance on her murderer before she dies.

Watch the Kate trailer below.

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Episode #187: Tenet

By Matt on Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Thank the maker! Matt and Mike Talent return to the theaters this week after a 5 month absence risking their lives and relationships to see Christoper Nolan’s latest epic Tenet. Bonus topics included more movie giveaways, Twilight (yes, that one), and the Saw franchise.

Christopher Nolan again tackles his favorite subject, time, but using a James Bond type character. Tenet is a great film that has issues, according to Matt. The shining star is all the practical effects especially when they crash a 747 into a building! The acting from John David Washington, Elizabeth Debicki, and Kenneth Branagh was excellent but Robert Pattinson was on another level. The first hour of the film is very confusing and might turn viewers away. About half way through something happens that helps explain the whole film and it’s off to the races from then on. Mike Talent really enjoyed Tenet giving it 4 out of 5 Reels. Matt thought the film was mediocre and had issues but really enjoyed it. He awards the movie 3.5 out of 5 Reels.

Next week the guys will review a movie of some kind if Mike Talent can make up his mind. Maybe they will return to the theaters for the first Marvel (not MCU) horror film The New Mutants. Don’t forget to enter our movie giveaway contests, we have a couple going on with more in the near future! Thanks for listening and we will chat at you next week!

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Tenet

Director: Christopher Nolan

Writer: Christopher Nolan

Stars: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, and Kenneth Branagh

Release Date: September 3, 2020

Storyline from IMDB

Armed with only one word, Tenet, and fighting for the survival of the entire world, a Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time.

Watch the Tenet trailer below.

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Episode #185: Tributary – Project Power

By Matt on Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Happy Wednesday everyone! Today Mike and Matt sit down to chat about one of Netflix’s latest Original Films Project Power starring Jamie Foxx and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Non superhero related topics include Fortnite, movie theaters opening back up, and win a Blu-ray copy of The King of Staten Island.

Netflix has done it again, what a fun popcorn action flick! The acting was great, the sets are dark and gritty, and the CGI is the best of any Netflix Original Film. Jamie Foxx does a great job as Major, a man on a mission to find his daughter, but one of the best performances turned in was by relative unknown Dominique Fishback. A low profile TV actress, Dominique does an excellent job as a lost teenage drug dealer trying to find her way in the superhero powered New Orleans.

Mike Talent, not knowing what to expect, really loved this film! He gives it a high rating of 4 out of 5 Reels. Matt also enjoyed Project Power giving it an above average rating of 3.5 out of 5 Reels. If you have Netflix and some time to spare (who doesn’t right now) then this movie is perfect for you.

Next week we are holding back on going to the theaters, for now. The boys are spending $25 each to catch a brand new movie Bill & Ted Face the Music. For you youngsters out there the original two films are cult classics and the role Keanu Reeves was born to play! Don’t forget to enter our giveaway for a free Blu-Ray copy of The King of Staten Island. Thanks for listening and we will chat at you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike Talent to review you can email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com, listeners we are talking to you.

Project Power

Directors: Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman

Writer: Mattson Tomlin

Stars: Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dominique Fishback, and Rodrigo Santoro

Release Date: August 14, 2020

Storyline from IMDB

When a pill that gives its users unpredictable superpowers for five minutes hits the streets of New Orleans, a teenage dealer and a local cop must team with an ex-soldier to take down the group responsible for its creation.

Watch the Project Power trailer below.

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Episode #182: Tributary – Extinction

By Matt on Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Happy Wednesday everyone! Mysterious Mike Talent finally picked a film for review this week. Another Netflix Original and this one is a couple of years old. The SciFi thriller Extinction starring Michael Pena and Lizzy Caplan. Other topics include Four Peaks releases their Pumpkin Porter early, SpaceX splashdown, and what order to watch the Star Wars films.

This is the first time in a while the guys do not agree on a film. Mike really enjoyed Extinction, especially the story. Matt on the other hand thought the only thing worth while in this film is the huge slap in the face twist. The acting was subdued and nothing special. The computer generated imagery was awful, especially one scene towards the end of the movie. If you are not into SciFi and big Twilight Zone style twists you might want to pass on this film, if you ask Matt. Mike on the other hand thinks it is definitely worth a watch being only 90 minutes long and easily available on Netflix. He graciously awards the film 3 out of 5 Reels. Matt uncharacteristically with a lower rating gives Extinction 2 out of 5 Reels, barely.

Next week we plan on having a newer movie review and giveaway! We were lucky to be contacted by the studio that produced The King of Staten Island and they will be providing us with some giveaway copies. Make sure to listen to next weeks episode for your chance to win. Thanks for listening to our pod, hopefully you enjoyed it as much as we did. Chat at you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike Talent to review you can email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com, listeners we are talking to you.

Extinction

Director: Ben Young

Writers: Spenser Cohen, Brad Kane, and Eric Heisserer

Stars: Michael Peña, Lizzy Caplan, Amelia Crouch, and Erica Tremblay

Release Date: July 27, 2018

Storyline from IMDB

A father has a recurring dream of losing his family. His nightmare turns into reality when the planet is invaded by a force bent on destruction. Fighting for their lives, he comes to realize an unknown strength to keep them safe from harm.

Tag Archives: Action

Episode #266: Ambulance (2022)

Ambulance (2022)

Watch the Ambulance (2022) trailer below.

Episode #240: Tributary – Kate

Kate

Storyline from IMDB

Watch the Kate trailer below.

Episode #187: Tenet

Tenet

Storyline from IMDB

Watch the Tenet trailer below.

Episode #185: Tributary – Project Power

Project Power

Storyline from IMDB

Watch the Project Power trailer below.

Episode #182: Tributary – Extinction

Extinction

Storyline from IMDB

Watch the Extinction trailer below.