Andromache ‘Andy’ the Scythian (Charlize Theron) possesses immortality; she's so ancient that even her own age escapes her memory. Her injuries mend without a trace, though she isn't invulnerable to suffering and can still die, typically returning by dramatically rising from whatever state she was in. Andy isn't alone in this condition; other immortals share the same fate, aging up to the point of their initial de…

This film, seemingly made by someone just starting out, features a soundtrack so bad that it’s hard to imagine anyone ever enjoying it. The actress known for her role in *Fury Road* sports a short haircut which somehow makes her character even less appealing than if she had lost an arm and was completely bald. Early on, there's a scene where the other characters are wagering on whether she can identify what’s …

Netflix isn’t typically known for producing original action movies, and when they do appear, they often lean toward comedy rather than intense action (like Spenser Confidential or 6 Underground). However, 2020 seemed to be Netflix's chance to surprise audiences with ruthless, bloody, and violent action. A few months prior, Extraction had become the studio’s best original action film and one of the better movies relea…

"Highlander" comes to mind immediately; it was a genuinely great film—something you’d recall fondly, full of feeling, romance, thrills, and a wonderful score. However, "The Old Guard" feels like the complete opposite. It's a rigid narrative that seems designed to rationalize interventionist policies from Western nations, incorporating themes of social justice and sexuality into its politics. As a result, the plot …