185 - The One

Jet Li's The One arrives at the height of early-2000s sci-fi action, blending multiverse theory with high-velocity martial-arts spectacle. The film follows Gabriel Yulaw, a former agent of the Multiverse Authority who has discovered a dangerous loophole in reality: by traveling to parallel universes and killing alternate versions of himself, he absorbs their life energy and grows exponentially stronger. With only one counterpart left to eliminate, Yulaw sets his sights on Gabe Law, a mild-mannered sheriff who has no idea why he's suddenly the target of a superhuman assassin who looks exactly like him.

Though The One was met with mixed-to-negative reviews on release, it has since settled into a cult-favorite niche. For some, it's a fascinating precursor to today's wave of multiverse storytelling, previewing themes and tropes that would become mainstream decades later. For others, it's simply a blast of nostalgia: a lean, eccentric action film that embraces its own excess. Whether admired for its ambition or enjoyed for its unapologetic pulp energy, The One remains a distinctive entry in Jet Li's filmography and a snapshot of a moment when sci-fi action cinema was boldly — and sometimes bizarrely — reinventing itself.

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184 - Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

In this action-packed episode of Reel Comic Heroes, the hosts dust off their dual pistols and dive headfirst into the early 2001 adventure phenomenon that was Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, starring Angelina Jolie. Based on the wildly popular video game series, this film promised to bring one of gaming's most iconic characters to life — but did it live up to the hype?

Join us as we explore the film's ambitious blend of myth, mysticism, and globe-trotting action, discuss Jolie's star-making turn as the fearless archaeologist, and debate whether the movie's flashy stunts and early CGI hold up today.

Grab your map, load your gear, and get ready for an expedition through ancient tombs, British manor intrigue, and the relic-hunting nostalgia of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider!

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183 - From Hell

In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we descend into the fog-drenched streets of Victorian London to unravel the grim mystery of From Hell, the 2001 adaptation of Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell's seminal graphic novel.

Johnny Depp stars as opium-addled Inspector Frederick Abberline, tasked with hunting down the elusive Jack the Ripper.

Grab your clairvoyant visions, pour yourself a Victorian absinthe cocktail, and join us as we investigate From Hell — before Jack returns for seconds.

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