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Kelly's Heroes

See it – Clint Eastwood and a group of rebellious GI’s risk going behind enemy lines to look for secret Nazi gold during WWII.  But there’s a war on, and they can’t seem to catch a break.  Some great tank combat, an exciting minefield sequence, and of course an explosive finish make this one of the most entertaining war movies ever made.  4 action rating

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Khartoum

See it – This movie tries to be “Lawrence of Arabia,” but it ain’t happenin’.  Charlton Heston is always trying to do these big epics, but this one may have been one too many.  The setting of this war film is the Mahdist War in Sudan.  Sure, it’s got a couple epic battle scenes.  If you’ve never seen it before it’s worth a watch.  But a true action movie’s quality is determined by how entertaining it is the second time you watch it.  Unfortunately, once is enough.  3 action rating

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Kick-Ass

See it – A ground-breaking, over-the-top, roller coaster ride of emotions that puts “Watchmen” to shame.  This one’s more than just a superhero action comedy.  It pushes the envelope at every turn, with scenes that would shock Quentin Tarantino.  The real star is probably the knife-wielding little girl whose character most likely will move to the top of the list of infamous femme fatales.  The fight scenes are beautifully choreographed and violent.  This film will make you laugh out loud, cringe, and inevitably stand up and cheer.  Great cast, great story, kick-ass movie! 3.5 action rating

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Killer Elite (2011)

3.5 action rating

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Kingsman: The Secret Service

3 out of 5 action rating

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