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Subgenre Sampler

 
Robin HoodRobin Hood (1991)
Dir. John Irvin
Feat. Patrick Bergin, Uma Thurman, Jeroen Krabbe
Bergin inhabits the role of the noble swashbuckler in this modest adaptation of the Anglo legend. 
Robin Hood: Prince of ThievesRobin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
Dir. Kevin Reynolds
Feat. Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Lavishly mounted mega–hit. An exhilarating romp through the forests of Sherwood.
Scream of StoneScream of Stone (Cerro Torre: Schrei aus Stein) (1991)
Dir. Werner Herzog
Feat. Donald Sutherland, Mathilda May, Brad Dourif
Solid and steady climbing adventure set around an attempt on the incredibly difficult Patagonian peak of Cerro Torre. Despite some absolutely…
Showdown in Little TokyoShowdown in Little Tokyo (1991)
Dir. Mark Lester
Feat. Dolph Lundgren, Brandon Lee
Testosteroned vehicle for Lundgren and Lee as two mismatched L.A. cops who encounter the furious fists of Japanese drug lords.
Story of RickyStory of Ricky (Riki-Oh aka Lai Wong) (1991) Aro Favourite
Dir. Nam Nai-Choi
Feat. Fan Siu-wong
Hong Kong cult sensation that comedically stir–fries prison ultra–violence with Western–style splatter. Rib–cracking,…
Toy SoldiersToy Soldiers (1991)
Dir. Daniel Petrie Jnr.
Feat. Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, Keith Coogan
An elite boarding school comes under siege from the son of an extradited Columbian drug king. Shamelessly well executed.
Another 48 HoursAnother 48 Hours (1990)
Dir. Walter Hill
Feat. Eddie Murphy, Nick Nolte, Brion James
Barely adequate sequel to the buddy–cop smash hit.
BackdraftBackdraft (1990)
Dir. Ron Howard
Feat. Kurt Russell, Robert De Niro, William Baldwin
Kurt Russell, Robert De Niro and others are no match for the sizzling special effects that predominate this tale of fire–fighting brothers who…
Blue SteelBlue Steel (1990)
Dir. Kathryn Bigelow
Feat. Jamie Lee Curtis, Ron Silver
A predatory psychopath stalks rookie cop in rare action from a female perspective.  The genre is assaulted by the director with unequivocal flair.
Bullet in the HeadBullet in the Head (1990) Aro Favourite
Dir. John Woo
Feat. Tony Leung (Chiu-wai), Jacky Cheung, Waise Lee
John Woo's indictment of war as raw and visceral as its title. Three friends flee Hong Kong and find themselves knee deep in the corruption and…

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