![]() James Cameron’s True Lies (1994) is another big one from the 90s, but its unavailability on Blu-ray has cut into its ability to find new fans. Add in some great set pieces, and you’re in for a thrilling time. John Lithgow’s terrific run of 90s villains - including Ricochet (1991) and Raising Cain (1992) - ends here and does so in wonderfully over-the-top style. Stallone plays a mountaineer still recovering from having dropped something a while back, but his remorse is cut short when a mid-air heist goes sideways leaving bad guys scrambling all over his mountain. Cliffhanger (1993) remains one of Sylvester Stallone’s best films, and one of director Renny Harlin’s best too. Speaking of action… three certified bangers are hitting Hulu this month and are worth a rewatch. For the completists among you, Young Guns II (1990) is also new this month, as is Bad Girls (1994) which is something of a female spin on the formula. It’s an 80s action movie, essentially, and it’s forgettable fun. The western takes a historical bent in its characters, but this is all about brat pack cosplay as Emilio Estevez, Charlie Sheen, Lou Diamond Phillips, Kiefer Sutherland, Dermot Mulroney, and Casey Siemaszko square off against veterans like Jack Palance, Terence Stamp, and Terry O’Quinn. ![]() ![]() Okay, I wouldn’t actually argue that Young Guns (1988) is the best of anything, but you’d be hard-pressed not to have a fun time with it. Siskel & Ebert famously hated the film so much they spoiled the ending on The Tonight Show. Beautifully shot, riddled with great action, suspense, and character beats, and nihilistic to a point, the film remains an all-timer (and one I’m thrilled is getting a 4K UHD release from Second Sight soon). Oops! Turns out this guy is a madman who wants the kid to stop him from killing, and it ain’t gonna be easy. Thomas Howell plays a young guy who makes the mistake of picking up a hitchhiker played by Rutger Hauer. It’s just a casually entertaining ride.īy contrast, there’s nothing casual about Robert Harmon’s The Hitcher (1986), an intense, dark, and at times grueling journey across America’s midwest. Soles, Sean Young, John Candy, John Larroquette, Judge Reinhold, John Diehl, Joe Flaherty, Dave Thomas, and more familiar faces join in for the fun. Bill Murray and Harold Ramis star as two slacker friends who foolishly enlist in the army only to find a tough drill instructor, crazy hijinks, and an unlikely rescue mission in their immediate future. Ivan Reitman’s Stripes (1981) remains a fun, harmless romp no matter how many times you watch it. Still, the performances are engaging - Ben Affleck is the film’s MVP, no question - and Scott goes all in on creating the world’s medieval atmosphere and visuals. The themes are important ones but unfortunately, take a back seat to a flashy yet dull Rashomon-style format. I won’t pretend to be much of a fan of the film, but it’s certainly worth a watch (as is any film by Scott). Call it a neo-western if you want, if it’s good it’s good.įinally, while Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel (2021, premieres September 14th) got a wide release in theaters it was still far from a hit having earned less than a third of its budget back. It’s another small-town mystery/thriller, this time with a long-in-the-tooth sheriff squaring off against a murderous gang. That’s not necessarily a bad sign as movies get lost in the shuffle every day, and the cast features some familiar faces in Ron Perlman, Ralph Ineson, and Ali Larter. Unlike that Indian thriller, The Last Victim (2021, premieres September 10th) did get a quiet release earlier this year, but no one you know watched it. The serial slayings terrorize the populace, but one rookie cop digs in his heels to catch the killer only to discover a shocking truth behind it all. ![]() Cuttputli (premieres September 2nd) isn’t that, exactly, as it’s premiering here simultaneously with its own Indian premiere, but it’s still new! Ranjit Tewari’s thriller is set in a small town besieged by murder. While Hulu, like most streamers, is home to older films and new Originals, sometimes new movies you missed on release land here too. ![]()
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