In this fast-paced era, a good action movie always gives us an adrenaline-pumping thrill experience.
Especially some action blockbusters, they not only have stunning visuals and tense plots, but also outstanding heroines, which are definitely worth watching.
The following 3 recommended passionate action movies, how many have you watched?
Part 1: "007: Black Sun Crisis"
The World Is Not Enough，1999
As the 19th installment in the James · Bond film series, this film continues the consistently high standard of the series.
It's a quintessential secret agent action movie, a blend of thrilling action sequences, intricate international intrigue, and romance.
The film mainly tells the series of actions launched by United Kingdom agent 007 (played by Pierce · Brosnan) to stop the evil plans of international terrorist Renard. In order to monopolize the supply of oil, Renard did not hesitate to kill the oil tycoon Sir Robb and threatened to cause a nuclear explosion in Turkey's huge oil pipeline.
007 is tasked with protecting Sir Rob's heir, the beautiful Elektra (Sophie · Marceau), while stopping Renard's plots.
The whole film has a tight pace and exciting action scenes. From the banks of the River Nevey in Bilburg in Spain to the River Thames in London to the Highlands of Scotland, 007 takes a variety of high-tech gear to engage in thrilling chases and fights around the world. High-speed speedboat chases, snowmobile speeds, helicopter duels, and other scenes are dizzying.
Sophie · Marceau's role of Irektra is not only beautiful and moving, but also plays a key role in the plot, and the emotional entanglement between her and 007 also adds a unique touch to the film.
The film's excellent visual effects and clever action design perfectly combine the usual sense of humor and excitement of the 007 series, which can be called a spy action blockbuster that makes the audience's blood boil throughout the whole process.
Part 2: Operation United States
American Made，2017
It is an action crime film based on true events, starring Tom · Cruise.
The film is different from traditional action movies in that it blends dark humor, thrilling thrills, and social satire to show the bizarre story of an ordinary man who is embroiled in an international conspiracy.
The film tells the story of Barry · Hill (Tom · Cruise), an ordinary commercial pilot, who gradually becomes embroiled in a complex web of CIA, drug smuggling and arms dealing.
The story begins in the 80s, when Barry is recruited by CIA agent Mondy to embark on a secret mission in Central America. However, things quickly spiral out of hand, and Barry is drawn into an even bigger maelstrom.
In the course of his mission, he is also forced to deliver drugs for the big drug lord Bablo. Over time, Barry's "career" expanded, not only transporting drugs, but also engaging in the arms trade.
The film shows how Barry juggles between the CIA, drug lords and other forces, and how he struggles between profit and morality.
Tom · Cruise's performance in the film is extremely charismatic, and he portrays Barry as a character who is both intelligent and reckless, greedy and naïve.
The film is fast-paced, interspersed with thrilling flight sequences and tense escape scenes. Director Doug · Liman adopts a light and humorous narrative style that makes this serious subject interesting and engaging.
Part 3: "The Wicked Girl"
Wicked, 2017
It is a Korea action thriller directed by Jung Byung-gil and starring Kim Ok-bin.
The film tells the revenge story of a woman named Sook-hee (Kim Ok-bin). Raised to be a cold-blooded killer from a young age, Sook-hee returns to Korea to launch her revenge plan after a series of brutal training.
The film reveals Sook-hee's past and the reasons why she became a "wicked girl" through flashbacks.
The opening of the film brought a strong visual impact to the audience. The film presents a nearly 10-minute continuous action scene from a first-person perspective, with a dazzling scene of Sook-hee going on a killing spree inside a building.
This innovative approach to filming makes the audience feel as if they are in the middle of an action scene, bringing an unprecedented sense of immersion.
As the plot progresses, we gradually learn about Sook-hee's complex life story and her inner struggles. Not only does she have to face her past enemies, but she also has to deal with real-life challenges. The film skillfully combines action scenes with emotional scenes, and under the bloody and violent appearance, it shows the protagonist's inner fragility and the complexity of human nature.
Kim Ok-bin's performance in the film is excellent, and she perfectly interprets a female character who is both cold and vulnerable. Whether it is a difficult action scene or a delicate emotional expression, she can control it with ease.
The action scenes in the film are novel and unique, such as motorcycle chase scenes, bus fights, etc., all of which are impressive.
Not only is the film a pure action movie, it also explores deep themes such as revenge, redemption, identity, and more.
Epilogue:
Not only do these films have great action sequences and eye-catching special effects, but more importantly, they all have compelling storylines and deep character portrayals.
It is worth mentioning that all three films have excellent female characters. None of these characters are simple vases, but play an important role in the plot.
Of course, the heroines' looks and acting skills are just the icing on the cake, what really attracts us is the thought-provoking stories and themes behind them.