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• Above the Law directed by Andrew Davis (1988)

  [5/10]

  "Admittedly a formula movie, but one that works well within the formula and still provides a satisfying time for action fans."

• Absolute Power directed by Clint Eastwood (1997)

  [6/10]

  "Eastwood does manage the suspense of Absolute Power very well. So well that I didn't really notice many of the flaws until I watched the film a second time. So, I recommend seeing Absolute Power once for the pleasant thrill, but then don't pollute the pleasant memory with closer scrutiny of repeated viewings."

• American Gangster directed by Ridley Scott (2007)

  [6/10]

  "From the trailers, I expected to see scene after scene of gore and violence, but I was pleasantly surprised at the intellectual comparison of these 'real life' characters from our recent past."

• Last Boy Scout, The directed by Tony Scott (1991)

  [4/10]

  "The Last Boy Scout tries to look like a Die Hard movie but never quite delivers a satisfying stream of action."

  Average score: 5.25