John, Jack and Willy
This blog title can be confused with a country song, I am sure. I saw "Speed" on television and remembered going to the theater and seeing it, a little shocked Keanu Reeves was actually handsome all that time, he just needed a haircut. Here's the thing: I love me a good action movie. The bloodier the better, as well as huge explosions and car chases. In fact, "Die Hard" is my absolute favorite. "Speed" is in my top five. I also love movies with drama and suspense that make you think, such as "The Departed" and "Se7en," but give me "X-Men" or "Avengers" any day. Summer blockbusters are like presents spread out over May, June and July. Maybe it's the actors, maybe it's the character, I don't know. But John McClane, Jack Travern and Willy Beachum are my go-to good guys on the right side of the law. Bruce Willis as John McClane is a major snag in a terrorist's plot, using experience ...