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Hobbs and Shaw is dumb, bordering on ludicrous, but dripping with self awareness. Which ultimately makes it a big ol bag of fun. I personally hate when people suggest they just “switch their brain off” when they go into a film, because it implies a lack of connection with the screen. I understand what they’re saying though, they want a movie that does what it says on the box. Let me tell you my friends, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw is just that kind of movie. Is it any good? Well here’s the thing, the action is plentiful without ever being too original, the jokes flow thick and fast and the chemistry between the leads is palpable. So yeah, I’ll go so far as to say it’s good. It’s worth a watch on a Friday night with mates after a few post work beers. I predict Hobbs and Shaw will dominate at the global box office, not only cause of brand recognition but mostly due to Dwayne Johnson’s goliath presence and Jason Statham’s well established charm/athleticism. ...

Episode 41! Stu and Billy are back this week to discuss The Fate of The Furious ! The Fate of The Furious   is the 8th film in the  The Fast and The Furious franchise  and is directed by Felix Gary Gray (Friday, The Negotiator, The Italian Job, Straight Outta Compton) . The latest instalment sees Dom (Vin Diesel) seemingly betray his team and work with a mysterious woman named Cipher (Charlize Theron). Now his team must unite to stop them before Cipher unleashes Global Terror. The film sees the return of Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Kurt Russell, and Jason Statham . As well as the film, Stu and I discuss what else we've been watching this week, and look over the latest in movie news. As always it would make our day if you could take a couple of minutes to rate and reviews us on iTunes or drop us some feedback below! Really keen to have your input in the show. Enjoy!   ...

Action films are famous for their large-scale stunts and some actors are more than happy to cast off a stunt double for a slice of the glory. To celebrate the release of Jack Reacher: Never Go Back on October 20 , we have curated the top 12 actors who have risked life and limb to do their own stunts. Tom Cruise Cruise has starred in a lot action flicks in his time and has gained major street cred by completing all of his own stunts. The Mission: Impossible series is his most well-known chain of stunts where Cruise not only climbed, but ran down the mirrored glass exterior of the Burj Khalifa, the 181-story skyscraper in Dubai that holds the record for the highest structure ever built. He has also put his life at risk doing his own stunt driving in the fast-paced car chase scenes of Jack Reacher, the sequel of which, titled Jack Reacher: Never Go Back , is in cinemas from October 20! Margot Robbie Proud Aussie moment, Gold Coast beauty Margot Robbie did a trem...

Donald E. Westlake, also known under the pseudonym Richard Stark, is responsible for a character who has apparently blossomed into a pop-culture sweetheart in recent years - the hard boiled, remorseless criminal known only as Parker. Probably best known to my fellow geeks from Darwyn Cooke's comic book adaptations through IDW, Parker is back but this time on celluloid starring everyones favourite action hero, Jason Statham. Before delving into the review, I'll admit to having never read the source material so any comment on the physical appearance of the character is purely based on research. That said, this seems to be somewhat of another "Jack Reacher" conundrum.

Based on bestselling novels by Donald E. Westlake, Parker is anti-hero who lives by a personal code of ethics: Don't steal from people who can't afford it and don't hurt people who don't deserve it. Set to punch its way onto your TV screen, PARKER stars Jason Statham as cult anti-hero Parker, and Jennifer Lopez in a gritty ride of non-stop action directed by Academy Award® winner Taylor Hackford (The Devil’s Advocate, Ray). Thanks to our pals at Hopscotch, we've got 5 copies of PARKER on DVD to give away! All you have to do is fill out the form below and you're in the running to score yourself a copy. Don't forget, you can score yourself an extra entry just by  following us on Twitter  or  liking us on Facebook!

The Expendables 2 is a wank, a 103 minute long masturbatory session. The first Expendables film was a ludicrous testosterone filled gun fest and apparently, The Expendables have been on the juice since. The second outing in what is undoubtedly a burgeoning franchise is full of so much ham and cheese that it completely destroys any possible chance of being kosher on any level.

Well, Jason Statham may not be safe, but he is IN safe. Thanks to Icon Film Distribution we have 10 in season double passes to give away! All you have to do is like us on  Facebook  or follow us on  Twitter  and  fill out the form after the jump! Jason Statham plays Luke Wright, an ex-special forces operative who saves a young Chinese girl. The girl, Mei, is a mathematical genius who has memorised the combination to a safe that contains thirty million dollars. Once word of this gets out, everyone in the criminal underworld – including mobsters, corrupt New York Cops and even Mei’s own family – try to capture her. It’s up to Luke, her only protector, to keep her alive and keep her safe.  From the producer of KILL BILL and INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS.

Now, here's a film that you may not have heard much about. To be honest, I hadn't until this trailer fell into my lap this morning but from watching the trailer I'm really looking forward to watching De Niro kick some arse! Jason Statham looks like he is doing a wonderful Jason Statham impersonation while Clive Owen does a wonderful Nicolas Cage impersonation. All of that aside, it actually looks like a good fun action film! Check out the trailer after the jump.