Category Archives: Action
Edge of Tomorrow
Release 2014
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Director: Doug Liman
Writers: Christopher McQuarrie, Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, Hiroshi Sakurazaka
Stars: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Brendan Gleeson, Bill Paxton, Jonas Armstrong
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1631867/
An officer finds himself caught in a time loop in a war with an alien race. His skills increase as he faces the same brutal combat scenarios, and his union with a Special Forces warrior gets him closer and closer to defeating the enemy.
How to Train Your Dragon 2
Release 2014
Genre Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy
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Director: Dean DeBlois
Writers: Dean DeBlois, Cressida Cowell
Stars: Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1646971/
When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace.
Man on Fire
Release 2004
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Director: Tony Scott
Writers: A.J. Quinnell, Brian Helgeland
Stars: Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Radha Mitchell, Christopher Walken, Marc Anthony
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0328107/
In Mexico City, a former assassin swears vengeance on those who committed an unspeakable act against the family he was hired to protect.
Deja Vu
Release 2006
Genre Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
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Director: Tony Scott
Writers: Bill Marsilii, Terry Rossio
Stars: Denzel Washington, Paula Patton, Val Kilmer, Jim Caviezel, Adam Goldberg
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0453467/
An A.T.F. agent travels back in time to save a woman from being murdered, falling in love with her in the process.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Release 2005
Genre Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
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Director: George Lucas
Stars: Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0121766/
As the Clone Wars near an end, the Sith Lord Darth Sidious steps out of the shadows, at which time Anakin succumbs to his emotions, becoming Darth Vader and putting his relationships with Obi-Wan and Padme at risk.
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Release 2002
Genre Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
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Director: George Lucas
Writers: George Lucas, Jonathan Hales
Stars: Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Christopher Lee, Samuel L. Jackson
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0121765/
Ten years after initially meeting, Anakin Skywalker shares a forbidden romance with Padmé, while Obi-Wan investigates an assassination attempt on the Senator and discovers a secret clone army crafted for the Jedi.
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Release 1999
Genre Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
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Director: George Lucas
Stars: Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120915/
Two Jedi Knights escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to reclaim their old glory.
Star Wars: Episode VI - The Return of the Jedi
Release 1983
Genre Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
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Director: Richard Marquand
Writers: Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas
Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086190/
After rescuing Han Solo from the palace of Jabba the Hutt, the rebels attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to make Vader shake off of the dark side of the Force.
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Release 1980
Genre Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
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Director: Irvin Kershner
Writers: Leigh Brackett, Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas
Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080684/
After the rebels have been brutally overpowered by the Empire on their newly established base, Luke Skywalker takes advanced Jedi training with Master Yoda, while his friends are pursued by Darth Vader as part of his plan to capture Luke.
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Release 1977
Genre Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
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Director: George Lucas
Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076759/
Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a wookiee and two droids to save the universe from the Empire's world-destroying battle-station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader.