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Extraction 2 (2023)
Preposterous nonsense but damn it is just a sheer thrilling fun ride.
See through plot, nonsense violence, thin characters, but what a complete breath of fresh air once again (enjoyed first for same reasons) to see an almost old school action movie filmed in modern style that is not trying to preach at audience or push an agenda but just to entertain for its run time which this most certainly does.
Some stand out action sequences with several 'oh thats got to hurt' moments (one with barbell weights sticks out).
Stunt man director further shows his action chops as does Hemsworth.
Easily the equal of John Wick or Taken franchises.
Not had this much unbridled fun since the Bourne series.
The Batman (2022)
Much better than expected
Enjoyed this 're-boot' much more than I thought I would. Great visuals and action set pieces with gritty noir feel. Pattison was fine as Batman maybe less so as Bruce Wayne (certainly not the usual play boy take here). Dano was excellent as Riddler as was the unrecognisable Farrell as Penguin and rest of cast did fine jobs. In these days of Marvel multiverse nonsense this was something of a breath of fresh air in superhero genre and a step forward for DC after the mediocre League of Justice outings.
NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service: The Helpers (2022)
Such a poor episode of a usually good shoe
The basic story line of Kasie and Palmer being infected with a bio-toxin is sound but the execution in Kasies lab stretches credibility to limit with Palmers daughter being allowed to stay anywhere near a toxic zone never mind playing video games is sheer nonsense. Not to mention her seeing her Dad faint and being allowed to watch ! Also CDC involved but not a single member deployed into lab area in an form of protective wear. In fact the whole NCIS building remains in operation no evacuation at all. Decent acting totally undermined by a unbelievable contrived plot situation. Beginning to think all US shows are being written by 15 year olds, in fact that is probably an insult to such youths.