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Mar 18, 2005, 10:39 PM
 
Gotta wake up early tomorrow so I won't be going out tonight, anyway, I feel like a good 'ol action/adventure movie.
I'm looking for something along the lines of The Rock, Black Hawk Down, Die Hards, Gone in 60 Seconds, etc.

Anyone ?
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Mar 18, 2005, 11:09 PM
 
Originally posted by Sarc:
Gotta wake up early tomorrow so I won't be going out tonight, anyway, I feel like a good 'ol action/adventure movie.
I'm looking for something along the lines of The Rock, Black Hawk Down, Die Hards, Gone in 60 Seconds, etc.

Anyone ?
Just saw Rundown recently. I was pleasantly surprised.
     
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Mar 19, 2005, 12:35 AM
 
Originally posted by Kilbey:
Just saw Rundown recently. I was pleasantly surprised.
I was surprised myself, the movie isn't bad at all.

I give it a
     
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Mar 20, 2005, 02:51 PM
 
Goodfellas
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I, Robot
Total Recall
Predator
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Mar 20, 2005, 03:28 PM
 
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Mar 22, 2005, 10:41 PM
 
same situation as in original post. any other suggestions ?
(btw. I've already seen every movie mentioned in the replies ... dang)
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Mar 22, 2005, 11:13 PM
 
Originally posted by Sarc:
same situation as in original post. any other suggestions ?
(btw. I've already seen every movie mentioned in the replies ... dang)
Their are a million kung fu movies to choose from. That should be a good start.
     
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Mar 22, 2005, 11:18 PM
 
Originally posted by demograph68:
Their are a million kung fu movies to choose from. That should be a good start.
was looking for something like Indiana Jones, iRobot, Black Hawk Down actually, preferably with loads of flying bullets.

Movies along the lines of,
- The Bourne Movies
- Italian Job
- Swordfish
- National Treasure

are much welcome

Thx. for the reply though,
(Last edited by Sarc; Mar 22, 2005 at 11:25 PM. )
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Mar 23, 2005, 02:26 AM
 
Originally posted by Kilbey:
Just saw Rundown recently. I was pleasantly surprised.
Hey weird, I saw the thread title and thought if "The Rundown" hasn't been mentioned yet, I defenitely have to suggest this movie! Seems like I was a little bit late!
     
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Mar 23, 2005, 02:50 AM
 
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Mar 23, 2005, 05:01 AM
 
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Mar 23, 2005, 06:57 AM
 
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american beauty

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Mar 23, 2005, 07:23 AM
 
Originally posted by Dimethyltrypt:
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Action movies if there ever were one.
     
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Mar 23, 2005, 08:35 AM
 
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