Action & Adventure Movies

Actors Who Were Almost Cast In The Fifth Element

Luc Besson's "The Fifth Element" boasts one of the best ensembles for any sci-fi film. However, a number of other A-listers were almost cast in the project.

Major Matt Lewis in 55 Days at Peking looking stern against a red background

5 Historical Adventure Movies That Are Unwatchable Today

Whether for their historical inaccuracies or harsh stereotypes, these five historical adventure movies are tough to watch by today's standards.

Don Sauvage introducing the tournament in Street Fighter (2026)

Street Fighter Review: A Weak Video Game Adaptation That Pulls Every Punch

"Street Fighter" could have revitalized the classic video game franchise movie, but it falls far short. At least fans still have the 1994 animated film.

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5 Movies To Watch If You Like Matchbox

If the toy-based action antics of "Matchbox" get your motor running, here are five more movies that may offer up some of the same thrills.

Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny - Is The Antikythera Real? History Explained

After watching "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," curious fans may be interested to learn just how real the Antikythera actually was.

Gregory Peck looking off in the distance while cowboys prance behind him

5 Best Gregory Peck Western Movies, Ranked

The legendary Gregory Peck was a mainstay of many film genres, but one particular style in which he excelled was the Western.

The Mummy: Rick O'Connell's Complete Backstory Explained

Brendan Fraser's iconic performance brought fun, humor, and an air of mystery to The Mummy. But where did adventurer Rick O'Connell come from?

The Saddest Marvel Movie & TV Show Deaths Ranked

Characters in Marvel movies have been with us for so long -- years or even decades -- that seeing them perish onscreen can be a devastating experience.

Haymitch looking scared against a purple sky in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

All 41 Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping Characters Explained

There are a ton of characters in the upcoming prequel "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" — so let's meet them all.

3 Best And 7 Worst Moments In Tron: Ares

"Tron: Ares" has its fair share of spectacular scenes, but also many that miss the mark. Here are the best and worst moments from Disney's sci-fi blockbuster.

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5 John Wayne Westerns That Are Extremely Overrated

John Wayne's legacy is forever intertwined with the Western genre. However, that doesn't mean the all of the actor's Western flicks are fantastic films.

Bruce Willis' John McClane 'Cameo' In Pearl Harbor - An Urban Myth Explained

Online legend has it that John McClane of "Die Hard" can be seen in the background of "Pearl Harbor," Michael Bay's 2001 historical epic. Can you see it?

Cillian Murphy as Jonathan Crane in Batman Begins

Cillian Murphy Created An 'Electric Atmosphere' When He Tried On The Batsuit For Batman Begins

While he ultimately didn't portray the Bat in the film, Cillian Murphy created an "electric atmosphere" when he tried on the Batsuit for "Batman Begins."

Here's How They Finished The Crow After Brandon Lee Died During Filming

Brandon Lee famously lost his life as a result of a freak accident on the set of his final film, 1994's The Crow; here's how they finished the film without him.

Calhoun with shocked expression in car in One Battle After Another

The Secret Star Wars Homages You Didn't Notice In One Battle After Another

Viewers have been drawing comparisons between "Star Wars" and "One Battle After Another." But there's more validity to these parallels than you might expect.

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5 Best Western Movies About Revenge, Ranked

Vengeance is often a recurring theme for most Westerns. Here are the five greatest Western flicks that revolve heavily around the concept of revenge.

5 Most Rewatchable Christopher Nolan Movies, Ranked

Christopher Nolan has made some of the most successful, iconic films of the 21st century, but these five benefit the most from revisiting them.

All 7 Gene Hackman Western Movies, Ranked

Gene Hackman excelled in just about every genre of film, but the legendary actor gave some of his most interesting performances in Westerns.

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5 Best Superhero Westerns, Ranked

The Western and superhero genres share a lot of things in common, and these five films offer up the best that the combination has to offer.

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The MCU After Avengers: Endgame Explained

A lot has happened across the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2019's "Avengers: Endgame," and we're diving into all the multiversal madness to catch you up.

Warner Bros. Spent $370 Million On Justice League - But It Cost DC Much More

With the DC film universe rebooting itself once again, the failure of 2017's "Justice League" still looms large over the franchise.

12 Best Movies Like Highest 2 Lowest

"Highest 2 Lowest" may be the latest collaboration between Spike Lee and Denzel Washington, but other films from them and others are just as good.

Close-up of Laurence Fishburne as Dr. Ellis Cheever in Contagion

5 Most Realistic Disaster Movies Of All Time

Despite being Hollywood spectacles at their core, these disaster movies went out of their way to be rooted in realistic scientific research and accuracy.

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This Failed Superman Pitch Was Way More Controversial Than Zack Snyder's Take

Superman has had his ups and downs on the big screen, but filmmaker Matthew Vaughn pitched a film trilogy that would have made fans' heads spin.

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Why Loki Visits Steve Rogers And Peggy Carter In Avengers: Endgame Encore

Loki's appearance at the end of "Avengers: Endgame Encore" was one of its big surprises that has some major implications for "Avengers: Doomsday."

Tenzing Review: A Formulaic But Inspiring Old-School Adventure Movie [TIFF 2026]

Even if it lacks the amazing quality of its titular hero, "Tenzing" is incredibly solid viewing that viewers of all ages can enjoy.

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5 Best Movies Like Jason Statham's The Mechanic

If you love the Jason Statham hitman movie "The Mechanic," here are five similar action films about skilled assassins that you should check out next.