Action & Adventure - Movies

I Dreamed of Africa

Action & Adventure

Academy Award® -winner Kim Basinger stars in this epic tale of a woman's quest for adventure and a new life in the majestic, untamed lands of rural Africa. Based on the best-selling true story by Kuki Gallmann, this beautiful film chronicles her life as she leaves her pampered existence in Italy with her son Emanuele and her new husband Paulo for the magnificence and danger of the Kenyan countryside. Kuki learns that life has a different "rhythm" in her new home and when confronted with Africa's fury - unhindered lions, elephants and snakes, destructive storms, dangerous poachers - and the pain of personal loss, she also discovers her own inner strength and purpose. With breathtaking landscapes and riveting performances by Basinger, Vincent Perez, Eva Marie Saint and Liam Aiken, I Dreamed of Africa is a passionate, inspiring film about love, loss and personal triumph.

The White Storm 2: Drug Lords

Action & Adventure

There is an iron rule in the Ching Hing Gang: No drug dealing. The gang leader, Yu Nam (Kent Cheng), has two right-hand men: one is Tin (Andy Lau), a bright and sober adherent of principles and loyalty; the other is Dizang (Louis Koo), a cold-blooded smart man who secretly runs a drug business without Nam’s knowledge. Ordered by the top leader, Tin taught Dizang a lesson by cutting off one of his fingers and expelled him from the gang. On the same night, policeman Fung's (Michael Miu) wife was killed in Dizang’s nightclub during an operation. Meanwhile, Tin swore to change sides after his beloved girlfriend walked out of his life. 15 years later, the local drug market is now quadripartite. Dizang becomes the biggest drug dealer in Hong Kong; while Tin has now established himself as a financial tycoon and a philanthropist, and is offering a $100 million bounty to eliminate the No.1 drug dealer in Hong Kong. It causes a stir in both the society and the underworld. Inevitably, a battle between the two tycoons is underway!

Holy Flame of the Martial World

Action & Adventure

This is an internationally popular tale of a brother and sister, seeking vengeance for the death of their parents through using the mythical yin and yang Holy Flame kung-fu technique.

Hellboy: Sword of Storms

Action & Adventure

A folklore professor becomes unwittingly possessed by the ancient Japanese demons of Thunder and Lightning. But when The Bureau of Paranormal Research & Defense dispatches a team of agents to investigate, a cursed samurai sword sends Hellboy (Ron Perlman) to a supernatural dimension of ghosts, monsters, and feudal mayhem. Now while pyrokinetic Liz Sherman (Selma Blair) and fishboy Abe Sapien (Doug Jones) battle one very pissed-off dragon, a lost and cranky Hellboy must find his way home.

Frenzy

Action & Adventure

When they are surrounded by great white sharks, two sisters must use their strength, resourcefulness and immense courage to survive.

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (Unleashed and Unrated)

Action & Adventure

Brace yourself for hard-hitting action and high-flying excitement in Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li! Based on the wildly popular Street Fighter video game series, this powerful martial arts adventure explores the origins of the Street Fighter universe through Chun-Li (Kristen Kreuk), who avenges her father’s death at the hands of Bison (Neil McDonough) and his evil Shadaloo Empire. Now the stage is set, the challenge is clear, the legend will be forged...but who will prevail?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze

Action & Adventure

The Turtles have been forced to move in with their friend the news reporter April O'Neil, because the Foot Clan knows the whereabouts of their lair in the sewers. While the Turtles are looking for a new home, they encounter a pizza delivery boy, Keno, who is trying to fight off a band of robbers. The Turtles intervene and help him. The turtles learn that Shredder is not dead and that he is searching for the green ooze that created them. Shredder hopes to create a group of mutant animals to use against the turtles. So the turtles have to prove again that they are the better ninja fighters. Starring Paige Turco ("The Game Plan," "Invincible"), Francois Chau ("Rescue Dawn," "Lethal Weapon 4") and Ernie Reyes Jr. ("The Rundown," "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull").

Wanted

Action & Adventure

Wesley’s (James McAvoy) life is over – his pathetic old one, anyway…Fortunately, it is all because of a girl. Enter sizzling-hot Fox (Angelina Jolie), who crashes into his life and introduces him to the Fraternity, a secret society of assassins, led by the enigmatic Sloan (Morgan Freeman). Seems Wes’s long-lost father was killed while working for the Fraternity and Wes has been selected to target the rogue member who murdered him. But before he can complete his assignment, Wes must first uncover the dark secrets behind the Fraternity in order to determine his own destiny.

The Duel of the Century

Action & Adventure

For more than twenty-five years, Chu Yuan was famous as one of Hong Kong’s most respected directors of “Martial-art World” epics – often conceived by his remarkable collaborator, novelist Ku Lung. This was one of their last productions together for the Shaw Brothers Studio, but it’s another revenge and mystery-tinged winner. Liu Yung and Sun Chien team up to investigate the martial-art murders of a supposedly mortally wounded swordsman, only to find deception, double-dealings, imposters, and one deadly duel after another. No less than three choreographers are on hand to handle the multitude of martial arts, making this one of Chu Yuan’s most involving and exciting efforts ever.

The Sea Wolves

Action & Adventure

Screen legend Gregory Peck ("To Kill a Mockingbird") and Roger Moore (James Bond series) lead an all-star cast in this suspenseful and powerful true story of a retired British cavalry unit undertaking an espionage operation in World War II. Shot on location in England.

Intimate Power

Action & Adventure

Based on the true story of Aimee Dubucq De Rivery, beautiful high spirited Aimee (Amber O'Shea) is sold into white slavery and loses her innocence to the most powerful man in the east- the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. The aging sultan (F. Murray Abraham) falls hopelessly in love with this opinionated French schoolgirl who is horrified by the cruelty of the Turkish society. After she bears his son, the Sultan is killed during a revolt, leaving the empire in turmoil. When the new Sultan takes the reigns of power, Aimee embraces the opportunity to seize power within his kingdom, implementing changes and leaving her eternal mark on this exotic land.

Shaolin Rescuers

Action & Adventure

The "Venoms" are back in action in this thriller of Shaolin versus corrupt Ching soldiers, with the help of the Lama, Black Tiger and Mantis clans, headquartered at a pugilism school, a dyeing mill, and a beancurd shop. The five men that were made famous - by director Chang Cheh, in more than a dozen similar high-flying, blood-splattered adventures (starting with The Five Venoms) - are all here. There’s the Taiwanese opera artist Kuo Chue, his fellow light-skill acrobat Chiang Sheng, the evil Lu Feng, the Chinese muscleman Lo Mang, and Korean kicker Sun Chien, whose skills are specially spotlighted in this production. Together they create another wonderfully fun kung-fu showcase, filled with show-stopping sequences of martial arts expertise.

You're Killing Me

Action & Adventure

Eden goes to a coveted 'Heaven and Hell' party, hoping to get a letter of recommendation to an elite university from the wealthy parents of her classmate. But the party quickly turns into a fight for her life.

Assassination Nation

Action & Adventure

High school senior Lily and her three best friends live in a world of selfies, emojis, snaps and sexts. But when their town of Salem is besieged by a massive data hack, resulting in half the citizens' private info spewed into the public view, the community descends into anarchy. Lily is targeted after being falsely blamed for the hack—and bands together with her friends to survive a long, blood-soaked night.

99 River Street

Action & Adventure

In this classic film noir, a down-on-his-luck boxer turned cab driver is on the run and out of time after being accused of murdering his wife.

The Shadow Effect

Action & Adventure

Obsessed with gene regeneration, and fascinated by the phenomenon of the waking dream, Dr. Reese (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) explores the psyche of Gabriel Howarth (Cam Gigandet), a young man whose life is turned upside down when his violent dreams begin to blend with reality. When Gabriel's dreams mirror political assassinations, he must race against the clock to not only save himself and his wife Brinn (Britt Shaw), but stop an experimental government program. With time running out, and Gabriel's life on the line, only Dr. Reese holds the key to unlocking the truth.

Little Big Soldier

Action & Adventure

Set during China's war period, Little Big Soldier is the story of a soldier (Jackie Chan) and a general (Wang Leehom) who come from opposing states and also have very much opposing views on the war and the world. Jackie Chan in one of his finest performances plays a soldier from Liang, who ultimately survives the war by playing dead. Lee Hom Wang plays a general from Wei, who is wounded fighting for his country. A painful yet comical journey commences when the soldier decides to kidnap the general and bring him back to his state in the high hopes of collecting a reward. When the unlikely duo is confronted by danger, they quickly learn that they must join forces in order to survive!

The Kid with a Tattoo

Action & Adventure

Director Sun Chung was the first Shaw Brothers’ director to use the Steadicam and in the mid-70s was one of the most productive directors Shaw Brothers ever had. His action films had strong tension, snappy editing and slow motion, the things that influenced up and coming martial arts director John Woo. Sun Chung joins forces with kung-fu comedian Wong Yue, a ballistic kid on a mission to clear his father's name, in The Kid with a Tattoo which also features plentiful ripsnorting martial arts at the hands of Liu Chia-liang's 10-year, exceptionally creative, choreographer partner Tang Chia. Jackie Chan's long time kung-fu classmates Yuen Hua and Yuan Pin along with best martial arts fighting villain Wang Lung-wei, add wickedly wild altercations to the melees of death.

Every Last One of Them

Action & Adventure

Ex-Black Ops soldier Jake Hunter is desperate to find his missing daughter. As Jake uncovers the terrifying truth surrounding her disappearance, he goes on a merciless quest for revenge, bringing those responsible to justice in this gripping action thriller.

The Promised Land

Action & Adventure

In 1755, the impoverished Captain Ludvig Kahlen sets out to conquer the harsh, uninhabitable Danish heath with a seemingly impossible goal: to build a colony in the name of the King. In exchange, he'll receive a desperately desired Royal name for himself. But the sole ruler of the area, the merciless Frederik de Schinkel, arrogantly believes this land belongs to him. When de Schinkel learns that the maid Ann Barbara and her servant husband have escaped for refuge with Kahlen, the privileged and spiteful ruler swears revenge, doing everything in his power to drive the captain away. Kahlen will not be intimated and takes up the unequal battle – not only risking his life, but also the family of outsiders that has formed around him.

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