As we seem to be in the middle of a disaster-movie revival (the Rock alone has topped neuvo variations on “Earthquake” and “The Towering Inferno”), it seems sensible enough that someone should blow the dust off 1977’s lesser-remembered 1976 “Two-Minute Warning,” in which a sniper terrorized an American football stadium. (The “disaster” part was really the panicked crowd stampede at the end.) Though actually what “Final Score” is most like, as the press materials duly note, is “‘Die Hard’ in a football stadium.”
If you think that sounds fun, you’d be right: Park your brain cells in the lobby, and this U.K. production about a terrorist attack on a London soccer stadium — with Dave Bautista as Bruce Willis plus 100 or so extra pounds of muscle — is an entertainingly over-the-top ride that doesn’t even try to be “credible.” It’s not quite daft or otherwise distinctive enough to be memorable.
If you think that sounds fun, you’d be right: Park your brain cells in the lobby, and this U.K. production about a terrorist attack on a London soccer stadium — with Dave Bautista as Bruce Willis plus 100 or so extra pounds of muscle — is an entertainingly over-the-top ride that doesn’t even try to be “credible.” It’s not quite daft or otherwise distinctive enough to be memorable.
- 9/10/2018
- by Dennis Harvey
- Variety Film + TV
Stars: Dave Bautista, Pierce Brosnan, Ray Stevenson, Amit Shah, Martyn Ford, Kamil Lemieszewski, Ralph Brown, Lara Peake, Lucy Gaskell, Alexandra Dinu | Written by Jonathan Frank | Directed by Scott Mann
Dave Bautista’s solo action career continues its hot streak (see also: Bushwick) with Final Score, a ludicrous-but-fun Die Hard homage that sees the big man taking on terrorists at a football match in London. The film might have its flaws, but it delivers enough action-packed entertainment to ensure Bautista won’t be facing relegation anytime soon.
As established – albeit to outlandish extremes – in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, Bautista’s screen persona is essentially strong-but-sensitive, and he sticks closely to that template for his portrayal of Us military specialist Michael Knox, who arrives in London to visit the widow (Lucy Gaskell) and teenage daughter of his fellow soldier and best friend, who’s recently been killed in action.
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Dave Bautista’s solo action career continues its hot streak (see also: Bushwick) with Final Score, a ludicrous-but-fun Die Hard homage that sees the big man taking on terrorists at a football match in London. The film might have its flaws, but it delivers enough action-packed entertainment to ensure Bautista won’t be facing relegation anytime soon.
As established – albeit to outlandish extremes – in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, Bautista’s screen persona is essentially strong-but-sensitive, and he sticks closely to that template for his portrayal of Us military specialist Michael Knox, who arrives in London to visit the widow (Lucy Gaskell) and teenage daughter of his fellow soldier and best friend, who’s recently been killed in action.
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- 9/7/2018
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
35,000 lives. 90 minutes. No extra time.
Saban Films has released the full trailer for their upcoming action movie Final Score. The film stars Dave Bautista, Pierce Brosnan, and Ray Stevenson. It definitely looks like a badass action thriller worth checking out!
The movie is set in a football stadium in England. When a group of heavily armed criminals takes control of the stadium while it's packed with 35,000 spectators, ex-soldier Michael Knox (Bautista) is forced to use skills from his military background and everything at his disposal to save the hostages, including the life of a fallen comrade's daughter.
The film was directed by Scott Mann and written by Jonathan Frank, and brothers David T. Lynch and Keith Lynch.
The movie also stars Lucy Gaskell, Julian Cheung, Lara Peake, Alexandra Dinu, and Ralph Brown.
The film will hit theaters and on September 14th, 2018.
Saban Films has released the full trailer for their upcoming action movie Final Score. The film stars Dave Bautista, Pierce Brosnan, and Ray Stevenson. It definitely looks like a badass action thriller worth checking out!
The movie is set in a football stadium in England. When a group of heavily armed criminals takes control of the stadium while it's packed with 35,000 spectators, ex-soldier Michael Knox (Bautista) is forced to use skills from his military background and everything at his disposal to save the hostages, including the life of a fallen comrade's daughter.
The film was directed by Scott Mann and written by Jonathan Frank, and brothers David T. Lynch and Keith Lynch.
The movie also stars Lucy Gaskell, Julian Cheung, Lara Peake, Alexandra Dinu, and Ralph Brown.
The film will hit theaters and on September 14th, 2018.
- 7/26/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
"The clock is ticking... Tick, tock." Saban Films + Sky Cinema have released the full-length, official trailer for an action movie titled Final Score, from British director Scott Mann. After deadly terrorists abduct his niece at a soccer match, an ex-soldier with lethal fighting skills wages a one-man war to save her and prevent mass destruction. Dave Bautista stars in this, along with Pierce Brosnan, Ray Stevenson, Martyn Ford, Ralph Brown, Alexandra Dinu, and Lucy Gaskell. This reminds me a lot of the 90s action movie Sudden Death with Jcvd, also set in a stadium, and the filmmakers have admitted that was a major inspiration. This looks kind of awesome! No thanks to Bautista kicking ass, even though it seems cheesy but still fun. Some scores will never be settled. Here's the full-length Us trailer (+ UK poster) for Scott Mann's Final Score, direct from YouTube: You can still watch the...
- 7/24/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Dave Bautista and Pierce Brosnan star in an upcoming new action thriller called Final Score. The movie is set in a football stadium in England. When a group of heavily armed criminals take control of the stadium while it's packed with 35,000 spectators, ex-soldier Michael Knox (Bautista) is forced to use skills from his military background and everything at his disposal to save the hostages, including the life of a fallen comrade's daughter.
The movie kind of reminds me of the 90s Jean-Claude Van Damme film Sudden Death where a group of terrorists are holding the Vice President and others hostage during the seventh game of the NHL Stanley Cup finals.
Final Score looks like it could be a fun action flick and I'll most likely end up watching it, because I like action movies! It also stars Pierce Brosnan, Ray Stevenson, Martyn Ford, Ralph Brown, Alexandra Dinu, and Lucy Gaskell.
The movie kind of reminds me of the 90s Jean-Claude Van Damme film Sudden Death where a group of terrorists are holding the Vice President and others hostage during the seventh game of the NHL Stanley Cup finals.
Final Score looks like it could be a fun action flick and I'll most likely end up watching it, because I like action movies! It also stars Pierce Brosnan, Ray Stevenson, Martyn Ford, Ralph Brown, Alexandra Dinu, and Lucy Gaskell.
- 6/26/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
"It's all about to kick off." Sky Cinema has debuted an official teaser trailer for an action film titled Final Score, from British director Scott Mann. This film seems like kind of a remake of Sudden Death (even with the same kind of cheesy title), that actual film from the 90s with Jean-Claude Van Damme where they take over a hockey arena. But this time it's a football stadium in England. Which is why this teaser is being released during the World Cup. Only one man can save all the footballs fans - and he is Drax. Er, sorry. Dave Bautista stars in this, along with Pierce Brosnan, Ray Stevenson, Martyn Ford, Ralph Brown, Alexandra Dinu, and Lucy Gaskell. This actually doesn't look bad, though I know it's just a teaser. I kind of want to see this, hopefully it's not so bad. Here's the first teaser trailer for Scott...
- 6/22/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Suspects will return for a third series in January on Channel 5.
The semi-improvised crime drama - which stars Fay Ripley, Damien Molony and Clare-Hope Ashitey - will air four new episodes over a two-week period.
The new series begins with the return of DS Jack Weston (Molony) after a period of enforced leave.
Emmett Scanlan (The Fall), Ben Peel (The Fall), Lucy Gaskell (Casualty) and Chris Coghill (EastEnders) will all guest star in the third series.
Jody Latham (Shameless), Ray Fearon (Da Vinci's Demons) and Kathryn Drysdale (Benidorm) will also appear.
Devised by Paul Marquess (The Bill, Footballers' Wives), the series was Channel 5's first original drama for eight years. Working without a traditional script, the cast improvise their dialogue and actions based on a detailed plot synopsis.
The semi-improvised crime drama - which stars Fay Ripley, Damien Molony and Clare-Hope Ashitey - will air four new episodes over a two-week period.
The new series begins with the return of DS Jack Weston (Molony) after a period of enforced leave.
Emmett Scanlan (The Fall), Ben Peel (The Fall), Lucy Gaskell (Casualty) and Chris Coghill (EastEnders) will all guest star in the third series.
Jody Latham (Shameless), Ray Fearon (Da Vinci's Demons) and Kathryn Drysdale (Benidorm) will also appear.
Devised by Paul Marquess (The Bill, Footballers' Wives), the series was Channel 5's first original drama for eight years. Working without a traditional script, the cast improvise their dialogue and actions based on a detailed plot synopsis.
- 11/13/2014
- Digital Spy
Stephen Lord has revealed that he has experienced a mixed reaction to his Casualty character Warren Clements. Warren has been at the centre of a domestic violence storyline on the BBC medical drama in recent months, tormenting his wife Kirsty (Lucy Gaskell). However, in an interview with The People, Lord explained that Warren's poor health has earned him some sympathy from fans despite his abusive ways. The actor explained: "I would never defend what he did to Kirsty, not in a million years. But the fact he has muscular dystrophy and that he's been sat at home while she's been out flirting with her colleague Adam means it's not been absolutely black and white. "I was over in Ireland when he first started getting violent. On the ferry going back to England, a woman said to me, 'I (more)...
- 2/21/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Ex-EastEnders actor Stephen Lord has joined the cast of Casualty, Digital Spy can exclusively reveal. Lord - who played teen Jay Brown's father Jase Dyer for a year until he was killed off in 2008 - takes on the role of Kirsty Clements's (Lucy Gaskell) husband Warren. A dark and brooding character, Warren's arrival leads to viewers discovering a little more about Kirsty and her family. Series producer Oliver Kent told Digital Spy: "We're really excited that Stephen Lord is joining Casualty as Kirsty's husband. He's a really good actor with a great range and we're (more)...
- 6/23/2010
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Being Human actress Lucy Gaskell has landed a role as a mental health nurse in Casualty. The actress, 29, who has previously starred in Cutting It and Doctor Who, has been cast as the "fiery and vivacious" Kirsty Clements. Gaskell's first appearance in the long-running BBC One medical drama will air on May 15. "Joining Casualty has all been a great big whirlwind, but the cast and crew have been welcoming and friendly (more)...
- 3/19/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
This week, Lesbian Vampire Killers debuts in America a the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas. The comedic horror film has been receiving a lot of buzz, as its male stars are UK television stars, and also because of the women featured in the film.
Total Film Magazine recently profiled the women who play the lesbian vampire killers, asking them their favorite vampire movies (besides the one they're in, of course) and the making of the film.
Let's meet them:
Louise Dylan as Anke
Favorite vampire film: From Dusk Till Dawn
On her character: "She’s one of four Swedish tourists, we’ve all been studying myths and legends in Stockholm and we’ve come over to investigate vampires in our Vw. So, we’re basically fun-loving Swedish students looking for a good time." Silvia Colloca as Carmilla
Favorite vampire film: Van Helsing
On her character: "I am the leader...
Total Film Magazine recently profiled the women who play the lesbian vampire killers, asking them their favorite vampire movies (besides the one they're in, of course) and the making of the film.
Let's meet them:
Louise Dylan as Anke
Favorite vampire film: From Dusk Till Dawn
On her character: "She’s one of four Swedish tourists, we’ve all been studying myths and legends in Stockholm and we’ve come over to investigate vampires in our Vw. So, we’re basically fun-loving Swedish students looking for a good time." Silvia Colloca as Carmilla
Favorite vampire film: Van Helsing
On her character: "I am the leader...
- 3/11/2009
- by Trish Bendix
- AfterEllen.com
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