We wouldn’t be wrong if we said that old-style action movies will never go out of style. In the golden age of superhero movies, the vast majority of action movies released are in this genre. However, it is the highest-grossing film of 2022 all over the world, with a gross of over one billion dollars, which was released this year.Top Gun: Maverick”It showed that audiences really missed old-school action movies…
The practical effects and realistic action sequences of the sequel, starring Tom Cruise, were a breath of fresh air to audiences who missed the action movies of the 1980s and 1990s, as well as revived the interest of a new generation of viewers in old movies.
In this gallery, we wanted to bring together 10 action movies that celebrate their 25th anniversary this year, to inspire those who want to go on a nostalgic cinema journey and those who want to discover action classics. Here are 10 great action movies from 1997…
Con Air
Legendary names such as Nicolas Cage, John Malkovich, Steve Buscemi and Danny Trejo star in Simon West’s unforgettable action “Con Air”. A plane transporting notorious criminals to prison is taken over by one of the criminals. However, among the passengers of the plane is Cameron Poe (Cage), who has just been released and is actually a good person. Dreaming of reuniting with his wife and little girl he’s never seen, Poe has to fight the hijackers…
Although this unrealistic film did not receive a passing grade from the critics at the time, it still retains its value as an entertaining spectacle.
The Fifth Element
Luc Besson’s futuristic thriller “The Fifth Element” brought a unique action to the dystopian science fiction genre. Set in the 23rd century, the sought-after action movie star Bruce Willis plays Korben Dallas, a modest taxi driver. Dallas’ path crosses with Leeloo (Milla Jovovich), created as a weapon against evil, and unwittingly becomes the main figure in his quest for a cosmic weapon.
While it lacks the thought-provoking thematic essence of techno-noir pioneer “Blade Runner”, “The Fifth element” remains one of the iconic action movies of the ’90s, with its exciting action sequences.
Breakdown
In Jonathan Mostow’s underrated thriller “Breakdown,” Kurt Russell plays an ordinary man searching for his missing wife. When their car breaks down in the middle of the desert, the couple split up to seek help, but are unaware of what awaits them… Russell’s character becomes more and more desperate as he scrambles to find his wife and uncover why everyone claims not to see her.
“Breakdown” was one of Russell’s last action movies before focusing on family-friendly movies for almost a decade.
Absolute Power
Clint Eastwood directed, produced and starred in “Absolute Power,” a politically charged action thriller about a master thief who witnesses the murder of the US President’s mistress by a pair of Secret Service agents.
Master screenwriter William Goldman penned the screenplay, which is based on David Baldacci’s novel and invites the audience to a dark, twisty and unpredictable story.
Men in Black
Adapted from the Marvel comics, “Men in Black” brings sci-fi twists to the classic cop movie genre. In the movie, Will Smith plays the pure rookie; Tommy Lee Jones plays a veteran agent for a secret government agency dedicated to fighting alien invaders. It also led to the much-loved “Men in Black” sequels, with Smith and Jones’ strong on-screen chemistry and entertaining plotline.
Grosse Pointe Blank
John Wick What would happen if she got the therapy she desperately needed? That’s the central question of John Cusack’s movie “Grosse Pointe Blank,” in which he plays an assassin who attends his high school reunion and chooses to take a different path by considering his immoral life choices. Tom Jankiewicz’s witty screenplay is a high-concept action comedy that combines a high school date with the violence of an assassin thriller.
Tomorrow Never Dies
“Tomorrow Never Dies” is not just a fun-filled James Bond movie, it is a forward-thinking fake news satire whose message about the power of the media is more powerful and meaningful today than ever before. A megalomaniacal media mogul attempts to dominate the world market, up to and including World War III. Pierce Brosnan is very charismatic as always, as James Bond, who was assigned to prevent the Sino-British war, and Michelle Yeoh, who accompanies him, gives an unforgettable performance…
Starship Troopers
Paul Verhoeven’s satirical action epic Starship Troopers is based on Robert A. Heinlein’s classic sci-fi novel of the same name. The movie is about human soldiers enlisted to fight against a giant alien insect species. The story of people fighting non-human enemies allowed “Starship Troopers” to satirize the absurdity of war more sharply and abstractly than other anti-war films.
Air Force One
In “Air Force One,” often described as “Die Hard on the President’s Plane,” Harrison Ford plays the most charismatic and toughest president in US history. The US president, whose plane was hijacked by terrorists, is actually a former soldier with a medal of honor and must use his military experience when faced with a threat… Directed by Wolfgang Petersen, Gary Oldman gives an unforgettable villain performance.
Face/Off
In this unrealistic film by John Woo, master director of action movies, John Travolta and Nicolas CageThey play the role of an FBI agent and criminal who swaps faces with each other. This idea, which sounds ridiculous on paper, turns into an unforgettable action movie with performances by Travolta and Cage and Woo’s typically stylized direction…
