Awesome Action

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson takes on all comers in this bloody, violent trailer for this upcoming thriller. After his brother’s death, he’s got a score to settle, and he’s cooking up a big bowl of revenge.

Awesomer fan fave Freddie Wong cranks out another one of his fantasy gun fights, this time with 90210’s Shenae Grimes by his side, who’s also not too shabby with her weapon skills.

EA has revealed this action-horror game, made by a veritable who’s-who of Japanese game creators. If you like slashing and shooting your way through rooms full of demons, this game is for you.

(NSFW) A 15 minute time investment here rewards you with a fluidly written, at times brutal, tightly directed 15 minute short film about a lottery ticket by the talented Dan Brown. (Thanks Duncan!)

(NSFW) It started as a two-minute concept trailer, and now it’s a full length flick. Blade Runner’s baddie Rutger Hauer is back on the big screen in this B-movie bloodbath.

Freddie Wong is back with another fun weapon and effect-laden video. What better way to take out your foe but by propelling yourself into the air with an RPG, then blowing them up mid-flight?

James Franco stars in Danny Boyle’s survival movie 127 Hours. The film is based on the story of American mountain climber Aron Ralston, who got stuck between two canyon walls for five days.

Not only does this box set offer 5 of Bruce Lee’s greatest martial arts masterpieces, the collection is entirely on Blu-ray, with 1080p HD transfers and tons of bonus features. Region A only.

Directed by Zack Snyder (of 300 and Watchmen), Sucker Punch is looking awesome. The action-fantasy is described as “Alice in Wonderland with Guns.” Sounds good to us. Opens 3/2011.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson hasn’t been the very selective with his scripts lately, but this return to tough-ass action form for the former pro-wrestler actually looks like it could be halfway decent.

Thought the GoldenEye remake was the only Bond game to look forward to? Keep an eye out for this 007 actioner from Bizarre Creations. It looks a lot like Uncharted 2 to us – and that’s a good thing.

After a few false starts with bootlegged trailers getting ripped down from the Interwebs, we finally have an official sneak preview for Robert Rodriguez’ controversial Grindhouse spin-off.

Whoa. Get ready to cut at will in the latest installment of Metal Gear Solid, entitled Rising, which looks seriously badass and deeply satisfying at the same time. Kojima rules. (Thanks Sterling!)

Based on Warren Ellis’ graphic novel, an all-star cast led by Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker, Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman and John Malkovich play ex-CIA agents who can’t leave their pasts behind.

Square Enix is showing off its latest side-scrolling-actioner, which looks sort of like a 4-player co-op version of Strider. The game hits Playstation Store and Xbox Live Arcade later this year.

Video hit the web today of what looks like a reboot of Mortal Kombat, going with a gritty, real-world take on the classic franchise. We’re not sure if it’s for a game or this movie, but it looks awesome.

Warning. If blood and guts gross you out, do not watch this clip. If you’re like the rest of us, crank it up and get ready to watch 2 minutes of the most over-the-top Japanese splatterfest you’ll ever see.

This brilliant short film manages to capture just about every visual cliché you can think of in one action-packed 4 minute clip. Creator Jacob Bricca recommends full volume/full screen playback.

We had no idea they had Ninjas in Norway, but Kommandør Treholt & Ninjatroppen tells the story of how Cmdr. Arne Treholt and his Ninja Force saved Norway during the Cold War. Go figure.

Rhys Ifans and Chloë Sevingny star in the story of Howard Marks, the most famous drug dealer in UK history, who was at times wanted by the CIA, MI6, DEA, IRA and the Mafia. Think Blow with Brits.

Gorgeous animation in this proof of concept called Azureus Rising, an epic tale of self discovery, obligation and love against all odds. Winner of Best Animated Short at the Malibu Film Festival.

We don’t care that it’s in Japanese. This horror / action flick looks awesome. The story centers on a man who loses everything and becomes an iron-celled-metal-man hell-bent on revenge.

Rubber, written and directed by French indie filmmaker Quentin Dupieux, tells the story of a telepathic killer tire, obsessed with revenge, finding things to blow up in the California desert.