1.   He has acted in three forgettable action films.

2.   Analysts said the broadcast and theme park businesses were strong, but several disappointing live action films hurt the Creative Content unit.

3.   And Hollywood also is turning to independent producers, in part because big-budget action films with big-name stars do not guarantee a crowd or a profit.

4.   And not just the cosmetic, entertaining violence of most Hollywood action films, where no pain is felt and responsibility is avoided.

5.   And it was unreasonable to expect that they would hold back an action film for such a consideration.

6.   As superficial as the personal stories are, we have to be thankful when an action film these days makes any attempt at character.

7.   As with other extraordinarily expensive Hollywood action films, many of the details are being kept under wraps.

8.   Beyond that, though, they will take to the science and gadgetry, which is more interesting than it is in most action films.

9.   Big-budget action films returned.

10.   A clueless, charmless action film.