Top 50 Best Fighting Movies Of All Time

Aishwarya Aishwarya - Updated Jan 19, 2025

We all have an innate love for fighting no matter what age group we belong to.

As soon as we see a fight between two people in a market or between two car drivers at a traffic stop.

We all get an adrenaline rush watching one of them throw the first punch. As much as we might suppress the urge, try to appear offended by this uncivilized behavior, we invariably stop to watch the fight.

We start rooting for one of the guys, and we might even advise him to duck right or left and throw an uppercut in the end.

If you agree with me even slightly, then you are a certified fan of fight movies.

A simple, sedate, meek boxing match is not sufficient anymore. You need the raw action of a no-holds-barred brawl.

Fists should be flying, kicks should rain down on the opponent, knock-out punches and roundhouse kicks are what you want to see.

It is time for some good fight movies, it can be a martial arts movie with Kung Fu, Karate, Muay Thai or Boxing movie, or an MMA-inspired movie.

Play any of them and quench your thirst for a fight. Hollywood is packed with great directors who create breathtaking action movies like Christopher Nolan, George Miller, Russo Brothers, etc.

They use CGI to create action sequences, and use behemoth sets for a visual extravaganza, yet their fight sequences are not quite up there.

They don’t give the same satisfaction as a fight sequence from John Woo, Justin Lin, Chad Stahelki, or a David Leitch movie.

Martial arts movies have a special place in the heart of every fight movie fan.

Directors like Lo Wei, Yuen Woo-Ping, Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Chia Liang-Liu, and more have immortalized themselves with awe-inspiring martial arts sequences.

They rely on art, human ability, and editing to create scintillating matches. These fight movies have given us action heroes that may not be known for their acting skills but are immortalized for their fight sequences and action stunts.

Who can forget the great Bruce Lee, Jean Claude Van Damme, Sylvester Stallone, Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen, Chuck Norris, Michelle Yeoh, Jason Statham, Keanu Reeves, Jet Li, Tony Jaa?

I have humbly compiled a list of the best fighting movies that I love. I am sure that I have missed many memorable performances.

The aim here is to include the best of different fighting styles from all countries, decades and keep CGI involvement as small as possible.

1
Quiz about Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
PG-13
imdb icon7.9
IMDb Rating7.9
Rotten Tomatoes Rating98
Metacritic Rating94

ActionAdventureDrama

Director:

Ang Lee

Release Date:

Fri Jan 12 2001

Star Cast:

Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Ziyi Zhang

Budget:

$17,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$213,977,285

Direction
Excellent
Cinematography
Excellent
Casting
Very Good
Screenplay
Good
Visual
Fair
Sound
Fair

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon is set in the waning years of the Qing dynasty. Li Mu Bai is the current owner of the fabled sword of Green Destiny.

It gets stolen while it is being returned to Governor Yu. The rest of the film explains the struggles of an oppressed love, unfair societal norms, and the fight to change tradition and customs.

The film was a masterpiece by Ang Lee, and it won the Academy Award for best foreign-language film.

The sword fights, cinematography, story, and narration are a class apart.

 

2
Quiz about Raging Bull

Raging Bull

Raging Bull
R
imdb icon8.1
IMDb Rating8.1
Rotten Tomatoes Rating92
Metacritic Rating90

BiographyDramaSport

Director:

Martin Scorsese

Release Date:

Fri Dec 19 1980

Star Cast:

Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$23,404,827

Casting
Excellent
Direction
Very Good
Cinematography
Fair
Visual
Average
Screenplay
Average
Sound
Average

This Martin Scorsese masterpiece is a biographical movie about the professional boxer Jake LaMotta. It highlights the violent tendencies that fuel the rage in the ring and how he carries it into his personal life and marriage.

The movie has a gritty storyline that shows violence in the ring and domestic abuse.

The film is not for the faint-hearted. It was shot entirely in black and white to create an ambiance of darkness, and melancholy that went with the depression era.

Raging Bull won 5 Academy awards for best picture, actor, supporting actor, supporting actress, and film editing.

It marks a high point in the partnership of Robert DeNiro and Martin Scorsese.

 

3
Quiz about Million Dollar Baby

Million Dollar Baby

Million Dollar Baby
PG-13
imdb icon8.1
IMDb Rating8.1
Rotten Tomatoes Rating90
Metacritic Rating86

DramaSport

Director:

Clint Eastwood

Release Date:

Fri Jan 28 2005

Star Cast:

Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$216,763,646

Direction
Excellent
Casting
Excellent
Screenplay
Fair
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Sound
Average

This American boxing movie is about a female boxer who wants to break stereotypes and become a professional boxer.

The film garnered 4 Academy awards for best picture, director, actress, and supporting actor, apart from many more prestigious awards.

The story is about a reclusive boxing trainer who reluctantly takes in a young girl to train her into a champion boxer.

In her WBA championship bout, she is fatally injured when her opponent plays an illegal sucker punch.

The film is a heart-touching story of the bond between the trainer and his protege.

Although, it has a sad twist of fate at the end.

 

4
Quiz about Enter the Dragon

Enter the Dragon

Enter the Dragon
R
imdb icon7.6
IMDb Rating7.6
Rotten Tomatoes Rating95
Metacritic Rating83

ActionCrimeDrama

Director:

Robert Clouse

Release Date:

Sun Aug 19 1973

Star Cast:

Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Jim Kelly

Budget:

$850,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$68,064

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

Enter The Dragon is the iconic movie that spawned the craze for martial arts in the west.

Enter The Dragon paved the way for many martial artists in Hollywood and immortalized Kung Fu in the hearts of Americans.

Lee is a British special agent recruited to infiltrate the secret island of the opium drug lord Han.

He uses the martial arts competition to gain entry into this place where he gets help from two other artists, Roper and Williams.

The film boasts many iconic Kung Fu matches between Lee and the other contestants, but the best and the most memorable is the fight in the mirror maze with Han.

These were my top 50 iconic fight movies. Many more amazing films could not be included.

If you have any suggestions or names that you want to add, feel free to contact us.

Feel free to reach out and tell us about your favourite movie and why.

If I have missed any, I will amend the list.

 

5
Quiz about Creed

Creed

Creed
PG-13
imdb icon7.6
IMDb Rating7.6
Rotten Tomatoes Rating95
Metacritic Rating82

ActionDramaSport

Director:

Ryan Coogler

Release Date:

Wed Nov 25 2015

Star Cast:

Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$174,178,883

Casting
Excellent
Direction
Fair
Screenplay
Fair
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Sound
Average

"Creed" is a 2015 sports drama film, directed by Ryan Coogler and co-written with Aaron Covington. It is a spin-off and the seventh instalment in the Rocky film series.

The story revolves around Adonis Creed, an amateur boxer and the son of Apollo Creed. He is trained by Rocky Balboa, his father's former rival turned friend. Adonis pursues his dream of becoming a professional boxer and faces challenges, including personal conflicts and health issues. Despite a loss in a high-profile match, he earns respect and is hailed as the future of the light heavyweight division.

The film received critical acclaim for its direction, screenplay, and performances. It was recognized by the National Board of Review and won several awards for Sylvester Stallone's supporting role.

6
Quiz about The Fighter

The Fighter

The Fighter
R
imdb icon7.8
IMDb Rating7.8
Rotten Tomatoes Rating91
Metacritic Rating79

ActionBiographyDrama

Director:

David O. Russell

Release Date:

Fri Dec 17 2010

Star Cast:

Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$129,190,869

Casting
Excellent
Screenplay
Good
Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Sound
Average

This is a biographical account of the comeback made by the American professional boxer Micky Ward.

Ward is briefly retired from boxing after an injury he sustains while stopping the police from arresting his half-brother Dicky Eklund.

The Fighter chronicles the struggles endured by Micky during the start of his career, this injury, and subsequent comeback.

The professional boxing career of Eklund ends, and he falls into a habit of cocaine, and later crime, to fund his habit.

During one of his attempts to fleece money off a fake prostitution attempt, Eklund is arrested, and Ward ends up with a broken arm.

How the two half-brothers reconcile and train to make a professional comeback becomes the crux of the film.

It was nominated for 6 Academy Awards and won 2 for best-supporting actor and supporting actress.

This is a must-watch sports drama that has a happy ending.

7
Quiz about Police Story

Police Story

Police Story
PG-13
imdb icon7.5
IMDb Rating7.5
Rotten Tomatoes Rating93
Metacritic Rating78

ActionComedyCrime

Director:

Jackie Chan, Chi-Hwa Chen

Release Date:

Sat Dec 14 1985

Star Cast:

Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Brigitte Lin

Box Office (Worldwide):

$113,164

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

Police Story is an action-comedy movie based in Hong Kong. Jackie Chan plays an honest cop who successfully arrests a big-time drug lord.

As revenge, the drug lord implicates Chan in the murder of another corrupt police officer. Here starts the comedic chase between the cops, Chan, and the druglord to catch the actual criminals.

The film boasts many large-scale action scenes with elaborate and dangerous stunts, performed by Chan and his stunt team.

The chase involving the double-decker buses, the car chase through the slums, and the various fight sequences make this a nail-biting entertainer.

8
Quiz about Rocky

Rocky

Rocky
PG
imdb icon8.1
IMDb Rating8.1
Rotten Tomatoes Rating92
Metacritic Rating70

DramaSport

Director:

John G. Avildsen

Release Date:

Fri Dec 3 1976

Star Cast:

Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young

Budget:

$960,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$117,250,587

Direction
Very Good
Casting
Very Good
Screenplay
Good
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Sound
Average

Rocky Balboa is a small-time boxer in Philadelphia who is struggling to make it big.

Heavyweight boxer Apollo Creed visits Philly and fights an exhibition match with Rocky. What was supposed to be an easy walkover becomes a ticket to big the league for Rocky, and he is not ready to let it go.

The movie is iconic in all ways. We have the famous Rocky theme, the infamous training run on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Arts, and the last fight with Apollo Creed.

The film was written by Sylvester Stallone, and he performs the titular role. It won 3 Oscars for Best Picture, director, and film editing.

9
Quiz about The Matrix

The Matrix

The Matrix
R
imdb icon8.7
IMDb Rating8.7
Rotten Tomatoes Rating83
Metacritic Rating73

ActionSci-Fi

Director:

Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski

Release Date:

Wed Mar 31 1999

Star Cast:

Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss

Budget:

$63,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$467,222,728

Visual
Excellent
Sound
Excellent
Cinematography
Good
Direction
Fair
Casting
Fair
Screenplay
Average

The motion picture Matrix needs no introduction. This movie introduced groundbreaking technology into filmmaking, production, direction, and choreography.

This noir film is about a dystopian future, where machines, artificial intelligence, and computers have fully taken over the human race, and humans have been reduced to farm animals with lesser to non-existent rights.

In this world, Neo, a recently freed human, becomes a messiah of hope, change, and revolution for a brighter future.

The stunt coordination, action choreography, wirework, CGI, and overall style are path-breaking and revolutionary in many ways.

Everyone needs to watch the movie at least once.

10
Quiz about Edge of Tomorrow

Edge of Tomorrow

Edge of Tomorrow
PG-13
imdb icon7.9
IMDb Rating7.9
Rotten Tomatoes Rating91
Metacritic Rating71

ActionAdventureSci-Fi

Director:

Doug Liman

Release Date:

Fri Jun 6 2014

Star Cast:

Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton

Budget:

$178,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$370,541,256

Casting
Excellent
Visual
Good
Direction
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Sound
Average

Edge of Tomorrow (2014) is a science fiction action film directed by Doug Liman and starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt. The film is based on the Japanese light novel All You Need Is Kill by Hiroshi Sakurazaka. 

In the film, Cruise plays Major William Cage, a US Army public relations officer who is forced to fight in a war against an alien race known as the Mimics. Cage is killed in battle, but he finds himself waking up on the day of the battle again, reliving the same day over and over again. 

Cage teams up with Special Forces warrior Rita Vrataski (Blunt) to find a way to defeat the Mimics and break the time loop.

Edge of Tomorrow is a fast-paced and action-packed film with stunning visuals and a clever premise. The film has been praised for its humor, its strong performances, and its innovative use of time travel.
 

11
Quiz about Ip Man 2

Ip Man 2

Ip Man 2
R
imdb icon7.5
IMDb Rating7.5
Rotten Tomatoes Rating97
Metacritic Rating67

ActionBiographyDrama

Director:

Wilson Yip

Release Date:

Thu Apr 29 2010

Star Cast:

Donnie Yen, Xiaoming Huang, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung

Box Office (Worldwide):

$15,089,448

Direction
Fair
Casting
Fair
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Sound
Average

Ip Man 2 is a biographical account of the life and struggles of Ip Man, the teacher of Bruce Lee and a grandmaster of the Wing Chun style of martial arts.

In the second part of the story of Ip Man, we follow his struggle to set up his martial arts school to teach Wing Chun in Hong Kong.

He faces opposition from the Hung Ga school of martial arts. The film cast includes Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung, and many other acclaimed martial artists from Hong Kong and mainland China.

You can watch a spectacular display of Wing Chun Kung Fu from Ip Man and his first disciple Wong Leung.

As well as the Hung Ga style of martial arts.

12
Quiz about Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Kill Bill: Vol. 1
R
imdb icon8.2
IMDb Rating8.2
Rotten Tomatoes Rating85
Metacritic Rating69

ActionCrimeThriller

Director:

Quentin Tarantino

Release Date:

Fri Oct 10 2003

Star Cast:

Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Daryl Hannah

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$180,906,076

Casting
Very Good
Visual
Good
Sound
Good
Direction
Fair
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average

Kill Bill is a Quentin Tarantino movie replete with extreme violence, over-the-top dialogues, and a touch of black comedy.

Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Darryl Hannah, Michael Madsen, and more come together to make the movie memorable.

Kill Bill Vol 1 starts with the Bride, from the Deadly Viper assassination squad, waking up from her coma after 4 years.

Now she sets out to take revenge on the 5 squad colleagues who betrayed and attempted to kill her including Bill.

You get to watch and enjoy many fights with Katanas, nunchucks, and every other weapon as The Bride carries out her plot of vengeance.

13
Quiz about Warrior

Warrior

Warrior
PG-13
imdb icon8.1
IMDb Rating8.1
Rotten Tomatoes Rating84
Metacritic Rating71

ActionDramaSport

Director:

Gavin O'Connor

Release Date:

Fri Sep 9 2011

Star Cast:

Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, Joel Edgerton

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$23,308,615

Casting
Very Good
Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Sound
Average

Warrior is one of my favorite fight movies, starring Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton, and Nick Nolte.

It is an emotionally charged movie against the backdrop of the new international Mixed Martial Arts tournament.

It is about two estranged brothers who are both competing for the same title. One is an army man, trained by his father.

The other is the estranged brother who is fighting to earn money for the surgery of his daughter.

Emotions are high as both of them feel betrayed by the other and their father.

We watch some brutal matches, and the final fight between the Conlon brothers will keep you on the edge of your seat.

14
Quiz about The Raid: Redemption

The Raid: Redemption

The Raid: Redemption
R
imdb icon7.6
IMDb Rating7.6
Rotten Tomatoes Rating87
Metacritic Rating73

ActionCrimeThriller

Director:

Gareth Evans

Release Date:

Fri Apr 13 2012

Star Cast:

Iko Uwais, Ananda George, Ray Sahetapy

Budget:

$1,100,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$9,148,519

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

The film is set in an Indonesian city. It follows the SWAT team as they fight the ruthless drug lord on his home turf.

The SWAT also faces its own troubles with corrupt officers and moles. Gareth Evans worked with Iko Uwais and Donny Alamsyah previously in another movie.

They gladly collaborated again on this action/martial arts thriller. The film uses the Thai martial arts form of Pencak Silat, and the all Indonesian cast was trained by their Navy special forces team before filming started.

The film opened at the Toronto Film festival to positive critical acclaim and successfully built a cult following in the US.

15
Quiz about Fight Club

Fight Club

Fight Club
R
imdb icon8.8
IMDb Rating8.8
Rotten Tomatoes Rating79
Metacritic Rating67

Drama

Director:

David Fincher

Release Date:

Fri Oct 15 1999

Star Cast:

Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Meat Loaf

Budget:

$63,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$101,209,702

Sound
Good
Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average

Fight Club is a neo-noir psychological thriller about an insomniac fed up with the purely materialistic world run by blatant consumerism.

It is packed with witty dialogue, engaging screenplay, and fabulous acting of the biggest actors in Hollywood.

The film is based on a novel by the same name written by Chuck Palahniuk.

It generated a cult following with fight clubs springing up across the nation from Alaska to Princeton University.

The movie was critically praised and panned in equal measure for its fights, editing, and screenplay.

Critics felt that the message relayed would promote violence among young men and boys. Despite what critics felt, the movie is a must-watch for the anarchical and anti-establishment rhetoric, and of course, the raw punches that rain down during the fights.

16
Quiz about The Raid 2

The Raid 2

The Raid 2
R
imdb icon7.9
IMDb Rating7.9
Rotten Tomatoes Rating82
Metacritic Rating71

ActionCrimeThriller

Director:

Gareth Evans

Release Date:

Fri Apr 11 2014

Star Cast:

Iko Uwais, Yayan Ruhian, Arifin Putra

Budget:

$4,500,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$6,566,916

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

Gareth Evans is back with the second installment, called Raid 2: Berendel. As in the first one, this film is also packed with high-octane fights, martial arts, explosions, and gunfights.

The film picks up a few months after the first one ends. Rama is back in the field as an undercover agent who sets out to clean up the corruption in the police force.

The film showcases the incredible Indonesian fighting style of Pencak Silat with fast-paced fights that look real and easy flowing.

Definitely a must-see.

17
Quiz about Gladiator

Gladiator

Gladiator
R
imdb icon8.5
IMDb Rating8.5
Rotten Tomatoes Rating80
Metacritic Rating67

ActionAdventureDrama

Director:

Ridley Scott

Release Date:

Fri May 5 2000

Star Cast:

Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen

Budget:

$103,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$503,162,313

Cinematography
Excellent
Casting
Excellent
Direction
Very Good
Screenplay
Good
Sound
Fair
Visual
Average

Gladiator is an epic movie about power struggles, greed, honor, and integrity. Set in the Roman era where an all-powerful general and heir to the throne is forced into exile after his family is brutally murdered.

The Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius died under questionable circumstances. His son, Commodus, swiftly does away with all opposition, but unknown to him general Maximus still lives.

He is left alive in the far reaches of the empire. Watch the revenge of Maximus, as he becomes a gladiator named Spaniard and enters the Colosseum to exact his revenge on Commodus in front of all spectators.

The film boasts breathtaking cinematography, thrilling gladiatorial fights, colossal sets, and Oscar-worthy acting.

18
Quiz about Fighting with My Family

Fighting with My Family

Fighting with My Family
PG-13
imdb icon7.1
IMDb Rating7.1
Rotten Tomatoes Rating93
Metacritic Rating68

BiographyComedyDrama

Director:

Stephen Merchant

Release Date:

Fri Feb 22 2019

Star Cast:

Dwayne Johnson, Lena Headey, Vince Vaughn

Budget:

$11,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$41,503,392

Casting
Fair
Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Sound
Average

Shawn, played by Channing Tatum, is a counterfeiter. He is invited to participate in street fighting by a hustler.

Shawn wins all his fights till his old rival Evan comes along. The movie is a rip-off of Lionheart, starring JCVD.

But, if you are a fan of bare-knuckled brawls and no-holds-barred fights, this movie delivers on all.

Fans of Channing Tatum get to watch him flex his muscles and win the girls.

The street fights in NYC are gritty, grimey, and realistic to keep us entertained for 105 mins.

19
Quiz about Cinderella Man

Cinderella Man

Cinderella Man
PG-13
imdb icon8
IMDb Rating8
Rotten Tomatoes Rating80
Metacritic Rating69

BiographyDramaRomance

Director:

Ron Howard

Release Date:

Fri Jun 3 2005

Star Cast:

Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger, Craig Bierko

Budget:

$88,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$108,539,911

Casting
Excellent
Direction
Good
Screenplay
Good
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Sound
Average

Cinderella Man is a sports biographical film about the world heavyweight champion James J Braddock.

The film received 3 Academy Award nominations, apart from BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Critics Choice nominations and awards.

During the Great American Depression, Braddock was forced to retire from a light heavyweight boxing career after an injury.

He faces many difficulties to fend for his family during this time. When he has another chance at boxing, he takes it despite his injury and makes it with pure grit, honor, and determination.

Cinderella man is a movie about honor, sporting integrity, grit, and perseverance through tough times.

20
Quiz about John Wick

John Wick

John Wick
R
imdb icon7.4
IMDb Rating7.4
Rotten Tomatoes Rating86
Metacritic Rating68

ActionCrimeThriller

Director:

Chad Stahelski, David Leitch

Release Date:

Fri Oct 24 2014

Star Cast:

Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$86,081,850

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

Simply put, John Wick is a revenge movie where an ex-assassin comes out of retirement to wipe out everyone who stands up to him.

Chad Stahelski, the director, worked with Keanu previously on the Matrix stunts. He brings the same CGI and wirework to the movie.

Gunfights, hand-to-hand combats, car chases, and Keanu Reeves are what lift the film from the realm of the ordinary into the realm of super-stylized, cool, kickass.

John Wick has already lost his wife and is depressed. In walks the son of a Russian mob boss, who rashly instigates Wick by killing his dog and leaving him half dead.

It is now the turn of John Wick to take revenge and vent out his anger and frustration.

Oh boy! does he let it all out by the end of it.

21
Quiz about Ip Man

Ip Man

Ip Man
R
imdb icon8
IMDb Rating8
Rotten Tomatoes Rating86
Metacritic Rating59

ActionBiographyDrama

Director:

Wilson Yip

Release Date:

Fri Dec 12 2008

Star Cast:

Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Siu-Wong Fan

Budget:

$11,715,578 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$22,108,789

Direction
Fair
Casting
Fair
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Sound
Average

Ip Man or Yip Man was the legendary grandmaster of the Wing Chun style of Kung Fu.

He is accredited as the teacher of Bruce Lee. This film is a biographical tale of the escape of Ip Man from China during the Japanese invasion, his fight against Japanese oppression, his struggle to set up his school in Hong Kong, and his rise to fame.

The movie is the first of a 4 part series starring Donnie Yen as Ip Man.

The film is a scintillating display of martial arts skills. At the Hong Kong film festival, the movie won awards for best film and best action choreography.

22
Quiz about Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior

Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior

Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior
R
imdb icon7.1
IMDb Rating7.1
Rotten Tomatoes Rating85
Metacritic Rating69

ActionCrimeThriller

Director:

Prachya Pinkaew

Release Date:

Fri Feb 11 2005

Star Cast:

Tony Jaa, Phetthai Vongkumlao, Pumwaree Yodkamol

Box Office (Worldwide):

$20,235,426

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

This is the first installment of the highly acclaimed Thai martial arts film starring Tony Jaa.

This movie propelled Jaa to international fame as the next name to watch out for in the world of martial arts.

This movie also started the collaboration between Tony Jaa, Prachya Pinkaew, and Panna Rittikrai. It lasted for 4 more films.

The best fact of the action in this film is that no ropes, wires, or CGI works were used in any of the fights.

We get to watch pure Muay Thai action at its best.

23
Quiz about Fist of Fury

Fist of Fury

Fist of Fury
R
imdb icon7.2
IMDb Rating7.2
Rotten Tomatoes Rating83
Metacritic Rating68

ActionDramaRomance

Director:

Wei Lo

Release Date:

Sat Sep 9 1972

Star Cast:

Bruce Lee, Nora Miao, James Tien

Budget:

$100,000 (estimated)

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

Chen is a Kung Fu student who goes to Shanghai for his marriage, only to return to find his master killed by the local Japanese Dojo.

As the atrocities of the Japanese increase, Chen has more brutal and violent altercations with them.

All this means, a more stunning martial arts display for viewers. This movie is considered the most violent Kung Fu movie by Bruce Lee.

The audience received the movie well, making it a major success too. However, the screenplay was considered to be racially biased against the Japanese.

As a result, Bruce Lee and Lo Wei never worked again.

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Quiz about Drunken Master

Drunken Master

Drunken Master
PG-13
imdb icon7.4
IMDb Rating7.4
Rotten Tomatoes Rating80
Metacritic Rating68

ActionComedy

Director:

Woo-Ping Yuen

Release Date:

Thu Oct 5 1978

Star Cast:

Jackie Chan, Siu-Tin Yuen, Jeong-lee Hwang

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

This masterpiece kung fu movie is directed by Yuen Woo-ping, the legendary martial arts master.

The film set the trend for future Kung Fu comedy movies. The story follows Wong Fei-Hung, a Chinese folk hero, and Beggar So, his teacher.

Wong Fei-Hung is mischievous but a good-hearted young man. His father is fed up with his shenanigans and sends him to Beggar So to learn martial arts.

The comedy arises from the attempts to train and discipline Fei-Hung. He flees at every possible opportunity.

When Wong Fei-Hung is humiliated by a fellow martial artist, he gets determined to learn the art and get back his honor.

25
Quiz about The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid
PG
imdb icon7.3
IMDb Rating7.3
Rotten Tomatoes Rating89
Metacritic Rating60

ActionDramaFamily

Director:

John G. Avildsen

Release Date:

Fri Jun 22 1984

Star Cast:

Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$91,119,319

Casting
Very Good
Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Sound
Average

The Karate Kid lacks the eponymous Karate in the plot. The plotline of a bullied kid rescued by an aging martial arts teacher, who then proceeds to teach him the art, is the only thing that it retains from the original.

Now that we discussed what is wrong with the film. Let us talk about what is right with it.

Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith work well together. Smith as the irresponsible kid and Chan as the all-wise teacher are fun to watch and have great comic timing.

The Kung Fu matches in this Karate movie are entertaining enough to make us forget the flaws and enjoy a fun entertainer.

26
Quiz about Rocky Balboa

Rocky Balboa

Rocky Balboa
PG
imdb icon7.1
IMDb Rating7.1
Rotten Tomatoes Rating78
Metacritic Rating63

DramaSport

Director:

Sylvester Stallone

Release Date:

Wed Dec 20 2006

Star Cast:

Sylvester Stallone, Antonio Tarver, Milo Ventimiglia

Budget:

$24,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$155,929,020

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

Rocky is back from retirement. He is back after 30 years of being away from the ring.

He is back to prove that he still has more to give. After the death of his wife, Rocky has settled into a lull, just minding his Italian restaurant and his son, played by Milo Ventimiglia.

But, he is dragged back into the ring because he is challenged to an exhibition match by the reigning champ, Mason Dixon.

Rocky never quits, so he accepts the challenge and starts to train again. The iconic Rocky theme, the iconic race up the steps in Philly, and the awe-inspiring boxing matches are all there in this 6th installment of the Rocky franchise.

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Quiz about Rumble in the Bronx

Rumble in the Bronx

Rumble in the Bronx
R
imdb icon6.7
IMDb Rating6.7
Rotten Tomatoes Rating80
Metacritic Rating61

ActionComedyCrime

Director:

Stanley Tong

Release Date:

Fri Feb 23 1996

Star Cast:

Jackie Chan, Anita Mui, Françoise Yip

Budget:

$7,500,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$32,392,047

Visual
Fair
Direction
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

Jackie Chan stars as a Hong Kong cop in this action-comedy that is set in New York City.

He is embroiled in street fights with the local mob when he tries to help a disabled boy.

The film is filled with Jackie Chan’s distinctive comic sense. You can catch great street fights and lightning-fast martial arts moves.

With Rumble in the Bronx, Jackie Chan burst into Hollywood with his hilarious comedic talent and breathtaking stunts.

He went on to make a permanent place in the hearts and minds of all martial arts fans.

28
Quiz about The Matrix Reloaded

The Matrix Reloaded

The Matrix Reloaded
R
imdb icon7.2
IMDb Rating7.2
Rotten Tomatoes Rating74
Metacritic Rating62

ActionSci-Fi

Director:

Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski

Release Date:

Thu May 15 2003

Star Cast:

Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss

Budget:

$150,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$741,847,937

Visual
Fair
Direction
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

The matrix needs no introduction. This is the second installment of The Matrix trilogy and delivers on its promise of bigger, better, and more fantastic fights.

The fight between Neo and the henchmen of the Merovingian is spellbinding. Morpheus and Trinity fight with The Twins in an incredible sequence.

The bike chase and the subsequent confrontation with the agents on the freeway are awe-inspiring.

The whole movie is to die for. If I have to name a flaw in the picture, it is the complicated philosophy on which the plot is built.

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Quiz about Rocky II

Rocky II

Rocky II
PG
imdb icon7.3
IMDb Rating7.3
Rotten Tomatoes Rating70
Metacritic Rating61

DramaSport

Director:

Sylvester Stallone

Release Date:

Fri Jun 15 1979

Star Cast:

Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young

Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$85,187,855

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

Rocky after losing the fight to Apollo Creed in the first movie, choose to retire.

He now decides to marry Adrian and settle down, but will the fight let him settle down?

With a child on the way and his lucrative career in commercials drying out, Rocky willingly accepts the challenge issued by Apollo.

He hopes to win and secure his future and position. Rocky is not just a boxing movie, and it stands for the indomitable spirit to keep bouncing back.

This motto is what Rocky does best.

30
Quiz about Ip Man 3

Ip Man 3

Ip Man 3
PG-13
imdb icon7
IMDb Rating7
Rotten Tomatoes Rating77
Metacritic Rating57

ActionBiographyDrama

Director:

Wilson Yip

Release Date:

Thu Dec 24 2015

Star Cast:

Donnie Yen, Lynn Xiong, Jin Zhang

Budget:

$36,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$157,029,618

Direction
Fair
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

Donnie Yen is back as Ip Man in the third installment. He now settled in Hong Kong and is living as peacefully as can be.

But the trouble is not far away. In this installment, he has to contend with a rival Wing Chun expert for his title as a grandmaster.

There are additional concerns like the failing health of his wife and corrupt property developers.

The action choreography by Yuen Woo-Ping is stunning. Mike Tyson makes a special appearance in the role of Frank.

The movie lives up to the expectation of a true martial arts biopic of Ip Man.

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Quiz about Ali

Ali

Ali
R
imdb icon6.7
IMDb Rating6.7
Rotten Tomatoes Rating68
Metacritic Rating65

BiographyDramaSport

Director:

Michael Mann

Release Date:

Tue Dec 25 2001

Star Cast:

Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Jon Voight

Budget:

$107,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$87,812,729

Casting
Very Good
Sound
Fair
Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average

Ali is a biographical movie about the inspiring life and struggle of the great Muhammed Ali.

The film showcases his fight for the heavyweight title, and his stance on the Vietnam war.

His conversion to Islam, his ostracization due to race and religion, and his return to heavyweight boxing.

They recreate his matches against Joe Frazier, George Foreman. The portrayal of Will Smith as Muhammed Ali is fabulous.

He aptly captures the raw energy of Ali, his powerful punches, and his bravado out of the ring as well.

The film was praised by critics but panned at the box office. Yet, it is a performance worth watching.

32
Quiz about Unleashed

Unleashed

Unleashed
R
imdb icon7
IMDb Rating7
Rotten Tomatoes Rating66
Metacritic Rating58

ActionCrimeThriller

Director:

Louis Leterrier

Release Date:

Fri May 13 2005

Star Cast:

Jet Li, Bob Hoskins, Morgan Freeman

Budget:

$45,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$50,871,113

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

Bart is an unethical man who uses Danny for his illegal fights to earn money.

Danny is treated almost like a guard dog and has no apparent skills apart from his talent to fight.

Suddenly Danny finds himself free for the first time as Bart is injured in an accident.

Here begins his journey of self-discovery with an unlikely friend in the form of a blind pianist.

The movie not only has actions and fight sequences but also surprisingly good acting from Jet Li.

33
Quiz about Southpaw

Southpaw

Southpaw
R
imdb icon7.3
IMDb Rating7.3
Rotten Tomatoes Rating60
Metacritic Rating57

ActionDramaSport

Director:

Antoine Fuqua

Release Date:

Fri Jul 24 2015

Star Cast:

Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Oona Laurence

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$91,970,827

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

This movie is an American sports drama about a professional boxer who has anger issues and falls from grace after his wife is killed by the rival boxer’s brother.

Jake Gyllenhaal packed up muscles to get in great form for this movie. He rigorously trained for 5 months to ace his performance as the southpaw.

The role was intended for Eminem initially. It would have been a follow-up to 8-mile, and he brought in 50 Cent to play the manager who abandons him in the time of need.

The movie has heart and showcases Billy Hope’s fight to get back custody of his daughter and his champion title.

34
Quiz about Taken

Taken

Taken
PG-13
imdb icon7.8
IMDb Rating7.8
Rotten Tomatoes Rating59
Metacritic Rating51

ActionCrimeThriller

Director:

Pierre Morel

Release Date:

Fri Jan 30 2009

Star Cast:

Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$226,837,760

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

The Taken is an action thriller film starring Liam Neeson as Bryan Mills, a retired CIA agent who uses his skills to rescue his kidnapped daughter. The first film, Taken, was released in 2008 and was a critical and commercial success. It spawned two sequels, Taken 2 (2012) and Taken 3 (2015).

The Taken films are known for their intense action sequences and Neeson's gritty and determined portrayal of Bryan Mills. The films have also been praised for their realistic portrayal of the human trafficking trade.

Bryan Mills' daughter, Kim, is kidnapped while on a vacation in Paris. Mills uses his CIA training to track her down and rescue her from the traffickers.

The film also features the iconic response to a ransom call saying "...what I do have are a very particular set of skills..."

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Quiz about Man of Tai Chi

Man of Tai Chi

Man of Tai Chi
R
imdb icon6
IMDb Rating6
Rotten Tomatoes Rating71
Metacritic Rating52

ActionDrama

Director:

Keanu Reeves

Release Date:

Fri Jul 5 2013

Star Cast:

Tiger Hu Chen, Keanu Reeves, Karen Mok

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$5,464,885

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

The movie directed by Keanu Reeves is bound to be packed with splendid martial arts, and The Man of Tai Chi delivers this.

The motion picture was critically acclaimed, but it bombed at the box office. Reeves plays Donaka Mark, who runs an illegal fight competition under the guise of Security Systems Alliance.

Tiger Chen, who is learning Tai Chi, catches his attention at a competition and is invited to SSA with the lure of financial rewards.

As Tiger loses the confidence of his master in his Tai Chi practice and lets his greed overpower him, he wakes up to reality and defeats Donaka in a fight to redeem himself.

Tiger Chen is a martial artist who taught Keanu Reeves and worked as the stunt double of Uma Thurman.

He and Reeves work up to great martial arts magic for a stunning movie.

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Quiz about The Protector

The Protector

The Protector
R
imdb icon7
IMDb Rating7
Rotten Tomatoes Rating53
Metacritic Rating52

ActionCrimeDrama

Director:

Prachya Pinkaew

Release Date:

Fri Sep 8 2006

Star Cast:

Tony Jaa, Nathan Jones, Xing Jin

Budget:

THB 200,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$27,165,581

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

Tony Jaa and Prachya Pinkaew team up once again. They make a Thai martial arts extravaganza but are let down by a weak plot.

Jaa sets out to retrieve his elephant, it gets smuggled out of Thailand by an evil international Thai mafia organization.

Since his village considers these elephants as family, he will go to any length to save his family.

The storyline may be repetitive, but the martial arts are refreshing and stunning. This movie has the lengthiest single-fight sequence filmed in one take.

The story moves from Thailand to Australia. Due to this, matches are filmed in new and different locales with a greater scope for stunts.

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Quiz about The Transporter

The Transporter

The Transporter
PG-13
imdb icon6.8
IMDb Rating6.8
Rotten Tomatoes Rating54
Metacritic Rating51

ActionCrimeThriller

Director:

Louis Leterrier, Corey Yuen

Release Date:

Fri Oct 11 2002

Star Cast:

Jason Statham, Shu Qi, Matt Schulze

Budget:

$21,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$43,928,932

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

The film is a French action thriller where an ex-special forces operative Frank Martin is the Transporter.

He will transport anything, no questions asked, as long as the price is right. This premise is used to shoot many stunning car chases, gunfights, and action sequences in picturesque locales across Southern France.

The writer, Luc Besson, was inspired by the BMW film series named, The Hire. It showcases the performance of different BMW automobiles.

Corey Yuen utilizes the athleticism and martial arts skill of Jason Statham to create a visually engaging film.

The excessive action was panned by few critics, but the audiences loved the movie, and spawned 3 sequels and a TV series.

38
Quiz about The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
R
imdb icon7.6
IMDb Rating7.6
Rotten Tomatoes Rating83
Metacritic Rating-

ActionAdventureDrama

Director:

Chia-Liang Liu

Star Cast:

Chia-Hui Liu, Lieh Lo, Yue Wong

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

The movie is considered by many as the most distinguished martial arts film. The Harvard Film Archives states the film is an exhilarating rendition of the legendary dissemination of the Shaolin martial arts.

The story traces the progress of San Te, the legendary martial arts disciple of Zhi Shan.

From his beginnings as the young student who protests against the oppressive Manchu government up to his victory over general Tien Ta, and the subsequent set up of the 36th Chamber of the Shaolin Temple that teaches Kung Fu to ordinary folk.

The film is replete with exciting martial arts, a good plot, and exceptional action choreography.

39
Quiz about Last Man Standing

Last Man Standing

Last Man Standing
R
imdb icon6.4
IMDb Rating6.4
Rotten Tomatoes Rating39
Metacritic Rating44

ActionCrimeDrama

Director:

Walter Hill

Release Date:

Fri Sep 20 1996

Star Cast:

Bruce Willis, Bruce Dern, William Sanderson

Budget:

$67,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$47,267,001

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

George Chambers is a heavyweight champion in his prime. He is sent to prison on trumped-up charges, and here starts the action.

In the illegal prison fights, Chambers faces off with Boyka. It is a stunning and bone-crushing martial arts sequence.

Both actors are seasoned martial artists, and the action is enthralling from the get-go. White and Adkins deliver pure dynamite performances with their power-packed fight sequences in a kick-ass movie.

40
Quiz about Romeo Must Die

Romeo Must Die

Romeo Must Die
R
imdb icon6.1
IMDb Rating6.1
Rotten Tomatoes Rating32
Metacritic Rating52

ActionCrimeThriller

Director:

Andrzej Bartkowiak

Release Date:

Wed Mar 22 2000

Star Cast:

Jet Li, Aaliyah, Isaiah Washington

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$91,036,760

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

Romeo Must Die is a typical commercial potboiler. The movie is replete with a revenge plot, dangerous villains, a lady love, and a comedic sidekick.

Jet Li is a cop on a mission. He has to avenge the death of his brother at the hands of the mob.

The story has enough scope for fast-paced fights, dare-devil stunts, and all-around entertainment. You can watch the movie purely for the entertainment factor at least once.

You may be disappointed with the flimsy and predictable plot, but you will certainly enjoy the action sequences and all the fighting.

41
Quiz about Bloodsport

Bloodsport

Bloodsport
R
imdb icon6.8
IMDb Rating6.8
Rotten Tomatoes Rating46
Metacritic Rating29

ActionBiographyDrama

Director:

Newt Arnold

Release Date:

Fri Apr 29 1988

Star Cast:

Jean-Claude Van Damme, Donald Gibb, Leah Ayres

Budget:

$1,100,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$11,806,119

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

Bloodsport is inspired by the exploits of martial artist Frank Dux. The story follows the army captain Dux played by Van Damme (JCVD).

Dux learned the ways of ninjutsu from his sensei and planned to enter the Kumite, an illegal martial arts competition.

He goes AWOL from the army and enlists in the Kumite. The highlight of this movie is the high-octane and brutal fights involving Bolo Yeung and Van Damme.

The movie was one of the first starring roles of JCVD, and it earned him a cult following for his athletic body and his black belt in Karate.

42
Quiz about The Legend of Tarzan

The Legend of Tarzan

The Legend of Tarzan
PG-13
imdb icon6.2
IMDb Rating6.2
Rotten Tomatoes Rating35
Metacritic Rating44

ActionAdventureDrama

Director:

David Yates

Release Date:

Fri Jul 1 2016

Star Cast:

Alexander Skarsgård, Rory J Saper, Christian Stevens

Budget:

$180,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$356,700,357

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

The movie is the sequel to Drunken Master, but this installment is directed by Chia-Liang Liu.

The story is about a young Kung Fu master who finds it difficult to find a peaceful resolution to conflicts when he can just fight his way around.

Chan plays the Cantonese folk hero who has to fight foreign invaders who try to steal the imperial seal.

You can expect exciting, fast-paced, and seemingly impossible martial arts stunts and sequences under the direction of Chia-Liang Liu and Jackie Chan.

Legend of the Drunken Master is a visual treat with a great comedic display and an even greater martial arts display.

43
Quiz about Blood and Bone

Blood and Bone

Blood and Bone
R
imdb icon6.7
IMDb Rating6.7
Rotten Tomatoes Rating71
Metacritic Rating-

ActionCrimeDrama

Director:

Ben Ramsey

Release Date:

Sun Sep 20 2009

Star Cast:

Michael Jai White, Julian Sands, Eamonn Walker

Budget:

$3,700,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$3,492

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

Blood and Bone is about the world of illegal, underground fighting scenes where everything goes.

The protagonist is an ex-con who is a martial artist. He enters this world of underground fighting, drugs, and mafia who keep a promise made to his friend.

The plot may seem like the run of a mill story, and the cast is not oscar worthy.

Yet the movie boasts some of the best fight sequences, and Michael Jai White does not disappoint.

Watch the movie to see White in action. He does a fine job at both his acting and his flawless martial arts which are worth watching.

44
Quiz about Kickboxer

Kickboxer

Kickboxer
R
imdb icon6.4
IMDb Rating6.4
Rotten Tomatoes Rating36
Metacritic Rating33

ActionSportThriller

Director:

Mark DiSalle, David Worth

Release Date:

Fri Sep 8 1989

Star Cast:

Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dennis Alexio, Dennis Chan

Budget:

$1,500,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$14,697,005

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

This kickboxing movie cemented Jean-Claude Van Damme as one of the best action heroes of the 80s with his bulging muscles, seemingly impossible splits, and martial arts fights.

This sports movie is based on a kickboxing match gone bad. Of course, the hero has to step in to take revenge for his fallen brother.

That is pretty much the plot of the movie. When his brother is left paralyzed from a kickboxing match, Kirk Sloane vows to learn Muay Thai and avenge his brother’s defeat.

Van Damme’s training in Thailand may not be accurate, his Muay Thai skills may be limited, but there is no scarcity for great fights in the ring.

The movie is a must-watch if you are a fan of the ‘muscles from Brussels’.

45
Quiz about Hard to Kill

Hard to Kill

Hard to Kill
R
imdb icon5.8
IMDb Rating5.8
Rotten Tomatoes Rating33
Metacritic Rating41

ActionCrimeDrama

Director:

Bruce Malmuth

Release Date:

Fri Feb 9 1990

Star Cast:

Steven Seagal, Kelly LeBrock, William Sadler

Budget:

$11,500,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$47,410,827

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

This is a classic Stevan Seagal movie with wooden acting but nonstop action. Here, he plays an LA detective who goes undercover to investigate the mob.

When he gets too close to the truth, his cover is blown. His home and family are destroyed, and he ends up in a coma.

Once the detective wakes up, he sets out to take revenge. The action and fights start in all earnestness.

You are guaranteed to find gravity-defying stunts, explosions, car chases, and of course, hand combats.

This movie is for the old-timers who don’t bother about finesse, grace, and skill. The fights can be defined as raw, yet they are a good time pass.

46
Quiz about Never Back Down

Never Back Down

Never Back Down
PG-13
imdb icon6.5
IMDb Rating6.5
Rotten Tomatoes Rating21
Metacritic Rating39

ActionDramaSport

Director:

Jeff Wadlow

Release Date:

Fri Mar 14 2008

Star Cast:

Sean Faris, Djimon Hounsou, Amber Heard

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$41,627,431

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

The storyline is a bit cliche with a rebellious teenager, who moves to a new city, and gets sucked into trouble.

He learns from his mistakes and trains with a martial arts coach to overcome his hurdles.

The movie is a teen drama with all the flashy styles and eye-ball-grabbing fights.

Sean Faris put on 15 lbs of muscles for this role, and it pays off.

The underground matches between Cam Gigandet, Sean Faris, and various opponents and his training sessions are entertaining and exciting.

The movie is a stylized version of Karate kid. It has fast cars, scantily clad women, and underground fights.

The hero has to win these fights to cement his place in the new school.

47
Quiz about Tekken

Tekken

Tekken
R
imdb icon4.8
IMDb Rating4.8
Rotten Tomatoes Rating-
Metacritic Rating-

ActionCrimeDrama

Director:

Dwight H. Little

Release Date:

Sat Mar 20 2010

Star Cast:

Jonathan Patrick Foo, Kelly Overton, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Box Office (Worldwide):

$1,697,207

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

It is easy to confuse this movie with the Liam Neeson starring Taken. Yet, nothing is similar apart from the title.

Tekken is inspired by video games with the same name. It follows Jin Kazama as he fights to avenge the death of his mother at the hands of Tekken.

The movie is not true to the game, and the plot is thin. This has irked the fans of the game and led to low earnings.

Action-wise and fight-wise, the movie deserves a watch and has some enthralling matches that are eyeball-grabbing.

48
Quiz about Mortal Kombat 2

Mortal Kombat 2

Mortal Kombat 2
R

ActionAdventureFantasy

Director:

Simon McQuoid

Release Date:

Fri Oct 24 2025

Star Cast:

Tadanobu Asano, Hiroyuki Sanada, Karl Urban

Direction
Average
Visual
Average
Cinematography
Average
Screenplay
Average
Casting
Average
Sound
Average

The film is inspired by the 1992 video game of the same name. It is a fight to save the earth from mythical forces of evil.

The characters of the video games are participants in a fight to the death between forces of good, namely the team of Lord Raiden, and the team of evil, namely the team of Shang Tsung.

The first installment was hugely successful despite the cheesy dialogues, plot holes, and bad acting.

The plus point of the movie is the fight sequences and grand settings. The characters like Lord Raiden, Johnny Cage, Sub-Zero, Goro, etc., and the plotline stayed true to the video game.

A remake of the same movie is released in 2021 with a lot of action sequences.

If you are a fan of this game, you are sure to enjoy the movie just as much.

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