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A selection of movies for the weekend. Source: Poster
Action movies have always been popular with moviegoers. From dynamic car chases to intense fights, action movies are known for their adrenaline-pumping scenes that keep viewers on their toes. OBOZREVATEL has prepared a list of the most exciting and successful action movies released between 2007 and 2010.
The Dark Knight
IMDB rating: 9.0
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 2h 32min
Year: 2008
Producer: Christopher Nolan
The Dark Knight, the second film in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, tells the story of the caped crusader's fight against the Joker. In this movie, he tries to stop the Joker's terror that has captured Gotham City. With Heath Ledger's unforgettable performance as the Joker, the movie keeps the audience on their toes with its dark and suspenseful action.
Inception
IMDB rating: 8.8
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science fiction
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 2h 28min
Year: 2010
Producer: Christopher Nolan
Inception, also directed by Christopher Nolan, tells the story of Dominic Cobb, a skilled villain who is hired to plant an idea in a person's mind through their dreams. With exciting action taking place in different layers of dreams, the movie is a visual spectacle that keeps viewers on their toes until the end.
Iron Man
IMDB rating: 7.9
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science fiction
Country: USA
Duration: 2h 6mins
Year: 2008
Producer: Kevin Feige
Iron Man is the story of Tony Stark, a billionaire industrialist who creates a high-tech suit to escape from prison and becomes a superhero. Thanks to the thrilling action and charismatic performance of Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, the film laid the foundation for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and paved the way for a new era of superhero movies.
Avatar
IMDB rating: 7.8
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 2h 42mins
Year: 2009
Producer: James Cameron
Avatar is set in the future on the planet Pandora, where people are mining a valuable mineral that can save the Earth. The movie tells the story of a disabled Marine who travels to Pandora to infiltrate the Na'vi tribe living on the planet. Thanks to its revolutionary special effects and exciting battle scenes, Avatar has become one of the highest-grossing films of all time since its release.
District 9
IMDB rating: 7.9
Genre: Action, Science fiction, Thriller
Country: South Africa, USA, New Zealand, Canada
Duration: 1h 52mins
Year: 2009
Producer: Peter Jackson
District 9 is a science fiction film set in a world where aliens have landed on Earth and are forced to live in slums. The movie tells the story of a government agent who gets infected with a virus that turns him into one of the aliens. Thanks to its intense action and thought-provoking plot, the movie received critical acclaim and became a classic.
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