Who's The Expert?
Movie night arguments about who starred in what action film? We've all been there. This quiz settles the score once and for all. It’s time to prove you're the real movie expert in your friend group.
Adrenaline-Fueled Race
In this 1994 movie, a bus in Los Angeles cannot drop below fifty miles per hour, or it will blow up.
Twentieth Century, Speed (1994)
The Answer
Speed. It stars Keanu Reeves as Jack Traven, a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer, and Sandra Bullock as Annie Porter, a passenger who helps drive the bus.
Twentieth Century, Speed (1994)
Last Veteran Standing
A traumatized Vietnam veteran uses guerrilla warfare and improvised traps to battle a small-town sheriff in the Pacific Northwest wilderness.
Anabasis N.V., First Blood (1982)
The Answer
First Blood. This introduced the world to Sylvester Stallone's iconic John Rambo character, which is significantly less violent than its sequels. Apparently, David Morrell's 1972 novel was the inspiration for the movie.
Jungle Nightmare
The movie follows a team of commandos led by Major Alan "Dutch" Schaefer.
Twentieth Century, Predator (1987)
The Answer
Predator. It explores themes of masculinity and challenges traditional action hero tropes by portraying a team of brutal commandos being hunted and killed by a superior foe. John McTiernan directed the film.
Twentieth Century, Predator (1987)
Gold In The Desert
Four American soldiers plan to rob a cache of gold stolen from Kuwait by Saddam Hussein.
Warner Bros., Three Kings (1999)
The Answer
Three Kings. David O. Russell's 1999 film brought to the stage George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, and Ice Cube. They blended action, comedy, and drama while giving an important commentary on American foreign policy.
Warner Bros., Three Kings (1999)
Nakatomi Plaza Standoff
Bruce Willis plays the role of protagonist John McClane, a New York City police detective.
Die Hard,20th Century Studios
The Answer
Die Hard. All of it takes place on Christmas Eve when NYPD Detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) visits his estranged wife, Holly (Bonnie Bedelia), at a holiday party in Nakatomi Plaza, Los Angeles.
Twentieth Century, Die Hard (1988)
Shield's Secret Enemy
The follow-up to Captain America: The First Avenger and the ninth picture in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Marvel Studios, Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
The Answer
Captain America: The Winter Soldier. This 2014 superhero thriller was directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. It opens up with Steve Rogers (Captain America) working in Washington, DC.
Marvel, Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Stuntman's Triumph
Cruise did an underwater sequence where he held his breath for over three minutes in a single take.
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation | Official Trailer | Paramount Movies by Paramount Movies
The Answer
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation. Tom Cruise was 53 years old when filming these dangerous stunts for the fifth installment. This movie was shot in different areas across three continents, including Morocco, Austria, and the UK.
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation | Official Trailer | Paramount Movies by Paramount Movies
Unexpected Blockbuster
Lionsgate picked it up for a theatrical release and grossed about $76 million worldwide.
Summit Entertainment, John Wick (2014)
The Answer
John Wick. The movie follows retired hitman John Wick as he seeks revenge on the Russian gangsters who killed his dog. Soon after, a couple of events connected to the Continental Hotel and the underworld occur.
Thunder Road Pictures, John Wick (2014)
Underworld Expansion
The protagonist goes undercover in prison to infiltrate a crime syndicate after the events of the first film.
The Raid 2 | Official Trailer HD (2014) by Sony Pictures Classics
The Answer
The Raid 2. This 2014 sequel expanded beyond the original's claustrophobic setting. It displayed really detailed car chases and martial arts sequences, which received positive reviews from the audience.
The Raid 2 | Official Trailer HD (2014) by Sony Pictures Classics
Hong Kong Bloodbath
Here, we get to see the ruthless villain Johnny Wong and Mad Dog at their best.
Hard Boiled (1992) Trailer HD by StudioMars
The Answer
Hard Boiled. This is a 1992 Hong Kong action movie that was directed by John Woo. The main actors are Chow Yun-fat and Tony Leung Chiu-wai. The story revolves around characters “Tequila” Yuen and Alan.
Hard Boiled (1992) Trailer HD by StudioMars
Martial Arts World
An inspiration for various works, especially the video game Mortal Kombat.
Cannon International, Bloodsport (1988)
The Answer
Bloodsport. Despite initial negative reviews, Bloodsport became a box-office success. It collected around $11.8–$30 million on a $1.5–2.3 million budget. It also contributed to the resurgence of martial arts films in the US.
Bloodsport (1988), Cannon International
30 Floors Of Combat
A police officer fought through 30 floors of criminals with minimal CGI and real martial artists as stuntmen.
Mad Dog VS. Jaka Hand To Hand Fight | The Raid: Redemption by Piece of the Action
The Answer
The Raid: Redemption. Director Gareth Evans and star Iko Uwais showcased the Indonesian martial art pencak silat in this claustrophobic action masterpiece. Released in 2011, it also goes by the title "Serbuan maut".
The Raid | Official US Trailer HD (2011) by Sony Pictures Classics
Iconic Catchphrase Origin
When Schwarzenegger's character is denied entry to a police station, he comes up with an iconic catchphrase.
Cinema '84, The Terminator (1984)
The Answer
The Terminator. Arnold Schwarzenegger's "I'll be back" was originally scripted as "I'll come back," but his impromptu change created one of cinema's most quoted lines. James Cameron intended the line to be a throwaway remark.
Hemdale, The Terminator (1984)
Green Destiny Pursuit
Based on the fourth part of Wang Dulu's Crane-Iron Series.
Columbia, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
The Answer
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. The film is set in 19th-century Imperial China and follows two master warriors, Li Mu Bai and Yu Shu Lien. They deal with the theft of the Green Destiny sword by Jen Yu.
Columbia, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Mountain Rescue Record
Holds a Guinness World Record for the most expensive aerial stunt by stuntman Simon Crane.
Cliffhanger | Official Trailer by StudiocanalUK
The Answer
Cliffhanger. Sylvester Stallone takes on the character of Gabe Walker, with Michael Rooker as Hal Tucker, Janine Turner as Jessie Deighan, and John Lithgow as Eric Qualen. The story opens up in the Rocky Mountains.
Hong Kong Chase
Hong Kong police officer Chan Ka-Kui works with the CIA to track an individual named Natasha.
Police Story 4: First Strike (1996) tribute - Desperado by TheActionmaster
The Answer
Police Story 4: First Strike. The story takes Ka-Kui on a long journey from Hong Kong to Ukraine, Russia, and Australia. Some truly good scenes are the ski resort chase, the ladder fight, and the underwater battle.
Police Story 4: First Strike (1996) tribute - Desperado by TheActionmaster
Armored Warfare
Filmmaker Ayer asked the actors to fight each other physically, causing dark eyes and red noses.
The Answer
Fury. Apparently, David Ayer drew inspiration from books like Belton Y. Cooper's memoir Death Traps: The Survival of an American Armored Division in World War II. Due to the cramped space inside real tanks, a separate set was built.
FURY - Official Trailer by Sony Pictures Entertainment
Berlin Spy
Based on the graphic book The Coldest City by Antony Johnston and Sam Hart.
Atomic Blonde (2017), 87Eleven
The Answer
Atomic Blonde. MI6 agent Lorraine Broughton (Charlize Theron) is sent to Berlin to find out about the murder of fellow agent James Gascoigne and recover a list of covert agents known as “The List”.
Focus Features, Atomic Blonde (2017)
Train Combat Spectacle
A memorable fight scene occurs on a train between Bond and Hinx (Dave Bautista).
The Answer
Spectre. It was a commercial success, grossing $880 million across the globe. In the movie, Bond and his allies work to prevent Nine Eyes from going online while confronting Spectre.
Wushu Spectacle
This 2004 martial arts epic from director Zhang Yimou displays an extraordinary bamboo forest battle.
House of Flying Daggers - Trailer (Upscaled HD) (2004) by Tue Nguyen
The Answer
House of Flying Daggers. Following the success of Hero, Zhang Yimou's follow-up film successfully exported wushu to Western multiplexes. It was ranked among the best films of the 2000s by Slant and Empire.
House of Flying Daggers - Trailer (Upscaled HD) (2004) by Tue Nguyen
Immigrant's Reality Shift
Evelyn Quan Wang, a middle-aged Chinese-American immigrant, runs a laundromat with her husband, Waymond.
A24, Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
The Answer
Everything Everywhere All At Once. This indie production starring Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Ke Huy Quan won the Academy Award for Best Picture despite showing unconventional weapons like a fanny pack.
A24, Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
Western Revolution
Sam Peckinpah’s ferocious Western changed the game when it came to violence in movies.
The Wild Bunch (1/10) Movie CLIP - If They Move, Kill 'Em (1969) HD by Movieclips
The Answer
The Wild Bunch. This film revolves around an aging outlaw gang led by Pike Bishop (William Holden), who seeks to retire after one final score. It culminates in a violent confrontation at Mapache's stronghold.
