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Unnecessary ‘Riddick’ lacks interesting story and characters

This is one of those movies that just begs the question of “Why are they still making these??”riddickmonster

“Riddick” the third installment in Vin Diesel’s personal crusade trilogy finds our hero, John Riddick (Diesel), awakening on a dangerous and desolate planet, having been abandoned and left for dead some time after the events of “Chronicles of Riddick”. Continue reading Unnecessary ‘Riddick’ lacks interesting story and characters

‘Fast and Furious 6’ is ridiculous and fun — but still pretty ridiculous

fast6cThere is no doubt that the “Fast and Furious” franchise has moved into some pretty ridiculous territory. What’s even more amazing is that the movies actually seem to be getting better as they go along.

“Furious 6” isn’t quite as good of an all-around movie as it’s predecessor, “Fast Five” but it amps up the crazy stunts and action and never takes itself more seriously than it needs to.

‘Fast & Furious 6’ helps set some big Memorial Day weekend box office records

Plus, this one has a post-movie scene that is so awesome — and I’m really not sure why it’s as awesome as it is — but it sets up the next movie perfectly. And yes, there will be a seventh movie, because these movies seem to be gaining audiences, an impressive achievement for a street racing movie series.

Read my full “Fast and Furious 6” review at Examiner.com.

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