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After his mother (Henson) accepts a job in China, preteen Dre Park (played by Jaden Smith) is forced to move to the new country. He attempts to befriend others, but loses all of them except for Mei Ying (Han), his new girlfriend, after getting attacked by a bully (Cheng). After almost being killed, …he is rescued by his maintenance man, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), who does much more than maintenance. When Dre is forced to fight his bully, Cheng, in the upcoming tournament; Mr. Han steps in and teaches him Kung-Fu, and now Dre has to take matters into his own hands. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial arts |
| Themes: | death of wifebullyingherodrunkennessfearrevengefriendship |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | school bullynew schoolnew boy in townsinging in a carchinaschooltrain |
| Characters: | action heroamerican abroadchineseteacher student relationshipinterracial relationshipsingle motherbullyteenage girlboyafrican americanfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshippolice |
| Story: | playing violinmartial arts tournamentgreat wall of chinabeijing chinakarate chopremake of american filmhand to hand combatschool cafeteriamartial arts schoolfirst day of schoolschool uniformfoot chasehigh definition televisionsports trainerforbidden city …dead flydestroying a carviolent youthjet lagmaintenance manreflection in waternickelodeontracksuitflyswatterbroken windshieldfirst crushworking momfield triphdtvperseverancebambooloss of familyfoot pursuitchopsticksmoving outwater fountainleg injurywu shuping pongbreakdancebo staffdreadlockssilhouettetai chikicked in the headmoving inrespectinterracial kisskidjacketdetroit michigankung fu mastercartoon on tvmonastery12 year oldunderdogplaying pianoviolinistlooking at self in mirrortrophyblack eyehealingfather figurefirst kissinterracial romancepunched in the stomachmentorinterracial friendshipchild's point of viewchop sockytournamentviolinskateboardkicked in the stomachblockbusterjoggingmartial arts masterstylized violencesingle parentfreeze framesubtitled scenecharacter says i love youdeath of sonkicked in the faceauditionkarateparktrainingchild in perilapologychild abusesnakemixed martial artswidowbasketballmountainnewspaperkung fucombatshowdownbrawlwatching tvpunched in the faceslow motion sceneremakeface slapcar accidentfistfightbeatingfirechasedancingbare chested maleviolence (See All) |
Frank Dux has spent most his life being trained by Tanaka to participate in the Kumite, the ultimate martial arts tournament, where participants are seriously injured, even killed. Frank decides to go despite being told by his superiors in the army that he can't because they need him. Two army offic …ers are sent to get him and the trail leads to Hong Kong but Frank eludes them. While Frank advances, he knows that he may have to face Chong Li, the defending champion, who has killed a few participants. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsindependent filmcult filmcoming of ageblack comedyfish out of water |
| Themes: | herofriendshiprevengemurderdeathbetrayalescapedeceptionmilitaryseductionwrestlingrivalryblindnesscheatingnear death experience |
| Locations: | hospitalbarrestauranthotelairplaneboatbusairportpolice stationjungleslumsex in a hotel |
| Characters: | action heroamerican abroadteacher student relationshipbullyhusband wife relationshippolicedoctortattoosoldiernursetough guywarriorbest friendjapanesemilitary officer …military police (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | martial arts tournamentkarate chophand to hand combatfoot chasechopsticksunderdoginterracial romancepunched in the stomachmentorchop sockytournamentkicked in the stomachmartial arts masterstylized violencefreeze frame …kicked in the facekaratetrainingmixed martial artskung fucombatshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceslow motion scenefistfightbeatingchasebare chested maleviolencebloodmale nudityone word titleflashbackmale rear nuditydogkissfightphotographtitle spoken by charactersurprise endingshowerbased on true storyblood splatterblondeswordarrestbare buttbeersunglasseshallucinationhandcuffscompetitionfightingf wordreportersubjective camerajournalistambushstrangulationmontageboxingfishone man armyduelcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathscreaminglocker roomelectrocutioncharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementrace against timeknocked outopening action scenescargymmartial artistcontestneck breakingmanagerpremarital sexfirst partchampionblindfoldlove interestmachismocaptainwhat happened to epiloguehead buttbreaking and enteringelectronic music scorehong kongboxernosebleedhonortorchcolonelmale underwearkickboxingu.s. armykatana swordfight to the deathpsychotronicpunched in the chestrivalmeditationaerial shotbroken armfemale reporterbriefsbruisepolice inspectorcoinroundhouse kickrefereepillmagic trickalleytasermusclemancomic reliefbully comeuppancetaekwondoyoung version of charactertriadmilitary basehumorjudobroken nosekickboxerbettinggladiatoraikidoshrinemartial arts trainingracial stereotypeguidearmy basebeefcakejujitsumuay thaiattempted robberyfemale journalistsex on first datestrong mancoconutstreetcardinner datevideo arcadekicked in the chestillegal fistfightbare knuckle fightingtraining montageunderground fightingbeefcake martial artsninjutsubandannawuxia fictionvowcheeringdumb policeplay fightgold toothfighting movieabsent without leavetooth knocked outbone breakingmentor student relationshippunched in the mouthcoin trickkumitesexy female reporter (See All) |
At his new high school, a rebellious teen Jake Tyler is lured into an ultimate underground fighting club in a Backyard Fight, where he finds a mentor in a mixed martial arts veteran. After receiving threats to the safety of his friends and family, Jake seeks the mentoring of a veteran fighter, to tr …ain his mind and body for one final no-holds-barred elimination fight with his unrelenting personal nemesis and local martial arts champion Ryan McCarthy. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsteen movie |
| Themes: | herofriendshiprevengedeath of fatherguilt |
| Mood: | rainhigh school |
| Locations: | schooltrainhospitalbrazil |
| Characters: | bullymother son relationshipfather son relationshipteenagerbrother brother relationshiptough guywarrior |
| Story: | martial arts tournamenthand to hand combatviolent youthkicked in the headblack eyepunched in the stomachmentorchop sockykicked in the stomachmartial arts masterkicked in the facetrainingmixed martial artswidowkung fu …combatshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceslow motion sceneface slapfistfightbeatingbare chested maleviolencebloodflashbackfighttitle spoken by characterpartylesbian kissbikinifightinggay slurvideo cameramansionmontagegymdeath of brothermartial artisthigh school studentfirst parthead buttrageyoutubeclubtennischokingkickboxingbarefootbloody nosefootball playerhit on the headeye gougingbody landing on a carbruiserefereedrunk drivingpunching bagkickboxerbutt slapcamera phonehummerteenage heroworking outtauntingfootball gamestreet fighterrich kidillegal fistfightdrink thrown into someone's faceunderground fightingstreetfightingplay fightmustangorlando floridafighting moviebreaking up with boyfriendhot temperbroken ribdisqualificationmodern gladiatorsbody slam (See All) |
Daniel and his mother move from New Jersey to California. She has a wonderful new job, but Daniel quickly discovers that a dark haired Italian boy with a Jersey accent doesn't fit into the blond surfer crowd. Daniel manages to talk his way out of some fights, but he is finally cornered by several wh …o belong to the same karate school. As Daniel is passing out from the beating he sees Miyagi, the elderly gardener leaps into the fray and save him by outfighting half a dozen teenagers. Miyagi and Daniel soon find out the real motivator behind the boys' violent attitude in the form of their karate teacher. Miyagi promises to teach Daniel karate and arranges a fight at the all-valley tournament some months off. When his training begins, Daniel doesn't understand what he is being shown. Miyagi seems more interested in having Daniel paint fences and wax cars than teaching him Karate. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmcoming of ageteen movie |
| Themes: | drunkennessdancephilosophy |
| Mood: | high schoolmoving |
| Locations: | new schoolschoolbeachrestaurantmotorcyclelos angeles californiabicycleapartmentschool dancebeach partyused car |
| Characters: | teacher student relationshipsingle motherbullyteenage girlboymother son relationshipteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage boyteacherwarriorjapanese american |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | martial arts tournamentkarate chopfoot chasetai chikidunderdogblack eyementorchop sockytournamentblockbustermartial arts masterstylized violencekaratetraining …apologycombatshowdownbrawlface slapfistfightbeatingchasedancingviolencekissfighttitle spoken by characterthree word titlemarijuananeighborfishingbirthday partyracial slurlocker roomwidowerfirst of seriesmini skirthalloween costumeprankconvertiblemartial artistcheerleadergiftdateschoolgirlfirst partlove interestclass differencesteen angsteggfriendship between menassaultbroken legitalian americanrowboatyoung lovehalloween partyroundhouse kickkarate kickcar troublevietnam veteranwar heropaintbottlefencerestroombully comeuppanceold flamecostume partyflymastershort skirtintergenerational friendshiphandymanblack beltworld war two veteransoccer footballsnobvideo arcademiniskirtphoto boothcountry clubstudent athletegimedal of honorteenage sonshower curtainchopsticks the eating utensilschoolyard fightfighting movieresiliencedojangbonsaibonsai treesifuunusual method of trainingcar as a giftavantimartial arts bowschwinn bicyclereference to jcpenney (See All) |
An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself traveling back t …o ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscoming of agewuxia |
| Themes: | herodrunkennessrevengemurderrobberytime travelvengeancephilosophy |
| Locations: | chinaforestdesertvillagerooftopcavecampfire |
| Characters: | action herobullyteenagertough guywarriorvillainwitchamerican |
| Story: | karate chophand to hand combatwu shubo staffinterracial romancementorchop sockymartial arts masterstylized violencekaratemixed martial artsmountainkung fucombatshowdown …brawlfistfightbeatingchaseviolencebased on novelbloodflashbackfighttitle spoken by characterdreamhorseshot in the chesturinationbattleswordfalling from heightshootingfightingshot in the backorphanflashlightwinesword fightstrangulationambulancestabbingbirddisarming someoneduellegendstatuemartial artistwaterfallwhippingbow and arrowspearquesttemplevillainessmonkkickboxingwhipboston massachusettsprophecyimmortalitybounty hunterswordsmankatanaalleyhairparkourshot with an arrowarcherywelldrumparamedicartifactpotionresponsibilitypawnshopinnmiddle ageswarlordcavalrystaffrelicsecret loveshot with a bow and arrowslow motion action sceneshaolinsandstormteenager fighting adultturned to stoneoutnumberedprotectorwuxia fictionfighting in the airelixirsparrowunspoken lovemagical weaponburning villagemonkey kingrice paddysagecrescent mooncherry treereferring to oneself in the third person (See All) |
In 1935 in Foshan, south China, there are martial arts schools on every street corner. Ip Man is the undisputed martial arts champion, yet he has not devoted himself to teaching. Despite this, it seems that all the kung fu masters of the city are eager to fight him to improve their reputation.
| Subgenre: | martial artsepicchrist allegory |
| Themes: | friendshipmurderbetrayalmilitaryrobberyracismredemptionsadismwealthself sacrifice |
| Locations: | chinachinese restaurant |
| Characters: | action herochinesehusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipchildrentough guywarriorjapanesejapanese soldierself inflicted injuryjapanese versus chinese |
| Period: | world war two1930s |
| Story: | martial arts tournamentkarate chophand to hand combatwu shubo stafftai chipunched in the stomachchop sockytournamentkicked in the stomachblockbustermartial arts masterstylized violencekicked in the facemixed martial arts …kung fucombatbrawlpunched in the faceface slapfistfightviolencecharacter name in titlebloodflashbacktwo word titlefightcigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterpistolvoice over narrationshot to deathshot in the chestshot in the headbattleswordfalling from heightrifleheld at gunpointgood versus evilambushdinnerdisarming someoneone man armyassassinationfictional warduelone against manycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathknocked outshot in the shoulderbodyguardmartial artistneck breakingfirst partgeneralmedicineculture clashrebellionfaked deathhonorcompassioncolonelbosssocial commentarybroken legmoralitystealing a carbraveryinvasionfight to the deathmercilessnesstime lapse photographyfascismtragic heroloss of brotherstick fightpatriotismchallengeimprisonmentkarate kickheroismbandittranslatorbarbed wirekatanaex copwar violencemarketlighterforeignerself defensequitting a jobbayonetcripplekiteracial prejudicemasterresponsibilityshot point blankrepeated linerighteous ragepitchforkspitting bloodsurrenderinspectorblack beltstafffinger gunhatchethide and seekwar criminalrewardangry mobdojoriceinterpreterwing chunpatriarchwire futricyclecoal minefamily in dangerillegal fistfightimitationfirst of trilogyhand woundplatoonbroken backarmored vehiclepublic executionsino japanese warjapanese flagsplit lipswing setkamikazecompetitordying repeatedlyear bleedingprofessionalbroken vasefighting movietitle appears in textone against otherssoilhit in the throathit with a metal pipescufflebroken jawfeather dusterhit with a stickjammed gunteahousecooliedivine retributionresidencestomped to deathsifunose pushed into brainfalling off a stagegift of flowerslackeypunched on the nosewooden dummygrandmasterjapanese invasionjapanese occupation of chinacotton millshaking one's fist (See All) |
Former CIA spy Bob Ho takes on his toughest assignment to date: looking after his girlfriend's three kids (who haven't exactly warmed to their mom's beau). When one of the youngsters accidentally downloads a top-secret formula, Bob's longtime nemesis, a Russian terrorist, pays a visit to the family.
| Subgenre: | martial artsslapstick comedy |
| Themes: | herodivorcehome invasion |
| Locations: | schoolhospitalrestaurantswimming poolhotelhelicopterdesertbicycletaxikitchenlaboratorychinese restaurantkitchen fire |
| Characters: | action herochineseinterracial relationshipsingle motherbullyteenage girlboymother son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage boygirltough guy …artistlittle girllittle boyrussianstepmother stepdaughter relationshipstepbrother stepsister relationship (See All) |
| Story: | hand to hand combatcartoon on tvpunched in the stomachchop sockykicked in the stomachmartial arts masterstylized violencesingle parentfreeze framekicked in the facemixed martial artskung fushowdownbrawlpunched in the face …face slapfistfightbeatingfireviolencefightknifepistolcell phonecomputercatarrestpaintingheld at gunpointneighborhandcuffshalloweenspybedroomassassincookingterroristtied to a chairdrivingman with glasseschilddisarming someoneone man armynews reportsuburbundercoverknocked outhalloween costumeamerican flagmartial artistpigtied upsecret agentciahenchmanassassination attemptbabysitteroverallsvillainessnosebleedswat teamwristwatchladderlaserbreakfastgash in the faceshopping mallkicked in the crotchbooby trapaerial shotundercover agentturtlegadgetsecret identityterrorist plotpumpkinwilhelm screamriding a bicyclestick fightnannysatellitecia agentterrorist grouptrick or treatingparkourwatchschool principalkittencookiemacguffinmeat cleaverski maskbackyardinterracial couplerogue agentoverhead camera shotspy herogarbage cantoilet paperkicking in a doorhummerberetsugargadgetryhands tiedapple computerhair dryerhoseipodnanotechnologyred rosehit with a frying panmarriage ceremonyprincess costumebaconhalloween decorationmother's boyfriendouttakes during end creditslaundry roomwhite suitanimal bitechild spypigletplayboy mansionstepsister stepsister relationshipcookieswedgieoil refinerywire cutterasian man white woman relationshipends with weddingoatmealplayhousesitting on a rooftoptrip and fallvialhit by a falling objectknock knock jokecrash through windowcrashing through a doordoor shut in facebicycle bellbioengineeringfour year oldhandsomenessrobinson r44 raven helicopterok hand signruffled shirtextension ladder (See All) |
Returning to Shanghai to marry his fiancee, Chen Zhen (Bruce Lee) a student of renowned martial arts teacher Huo Yuanjia, discovers his sifu has died. During the funeral, members of a local Japanese dojo show up and insult the Chinese students. The bullying continues, with Chen fighting back, but wh …en he discovers the truth - that his teacher was poisoned on the orders of the dojo's master - he sets off on a doomed mission of revenge. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artschrist allegory |
| Themes: | bullyingherorevengemurderdeathgangsterracismbrutalitymafiawrestlingredemptionhome invasionvengeanceprejudiceself sacrifice |
| Locations: | china |
| Characters: | action herochineseteacher student relationshipteachertough guyhitmanjapaneserussian |
| Period: | 1910s |
| Story: | karate chophand to hand combatmartial arts schoolbo staffkung fu masterchop sockymartial arts masterstylized violencekaratemixed martial artskung fushowdownbrawlfistfightbeating …violencefemale nuditybloodfightsurprise endingshotgunshootingsword fightmassacreone man armyduelone against manybeaten to deathstripteasefactorypoisonhangingmartial artisttragic eventicehonorsocial commentarykatana swordfight to the deathdark heroracisttragic heroloss of brotherstick fightwrestlerroundhouse kickkarate kickheroismkung fu fightingkung fu classictaekwondoknocked unconsciousfiring squadblack beltlast standshanghaidojosignwing chunjeet kune dofemale in bra and pantiesbeefcake martial artsnunchakujapanese manimperial japannational priderepublican era chinaice factory (See All) |
In 19th century Qing Dynasty China, a warrior gives his sword, Green Destiny, to his lover to deliver to safe keeping, but it is stolen, and the chase is on to find it. The search leads to the House of Yu where the story takes on a whole different level.
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmmelodramawuxia |
| Themes: | herorevengemurderdeathlovekidnappingbetrayalpoliticsescapeweddinginvestigationdeceptionrobberytheftbrutality …unrequited lovevengeance (See All) |
| Mood: | ambiguous ending |
| Locations: | chinarestaurantforestdesertvillagewoodsrooftopcaverooftop chase |
| Characters: | action herochineseteacher student relationshipfather daughter relationshippolice officerhostagesister sister relationshiptough guylove trianglewarriordaughterdeath of hero |
| Period: | 18th century17th century |
| Story: | beijing chinahand to hand combatfoot chasebamboowu shubo staffmonasterymentorkicked in the stomachmartial arts masterstylized violencekicked in the facemixed martial artsmountainkung fu …combatshowdownbrawlpunched in the facefistfightchaseviolencef ratedbased on novelbloodflashbackkissfightfingeringtitle spoken by charactersingingknifesurprise endinghorserescuebattleswordsword fightdisguisebridgeimpalementfour word titlepoliticiannunno opening creditsdisarming someoneunderwater scenepolice officer killedduelflash forwardone against manytreewidowerfugitivepoisonundercoverninjatenttough girlpursuitmartial artistloss of fatherpremarital sextied upfirst partunderwaterwaterfallmagical realismrunawayfalling down stairsflyingspearheroineheavy raincatfightvillainessservantjumping from heighthonormonkaction heroinebald manfemale warriorguardarranged marriagekatana swordintriguedual wieldmercilessnesspunched in the chestdark herobathingoutlawknife fightdeceitundercover coptigermustachesword dueltragic heropolice inspectorsecret identitychallengemain character diesbanditswordsmanhistorical fictionkendoparalysislost lovegovernortavernforeplaydruggedfemale martial artistmacguffinresponsibilityfemale villaintragic pastwoman fights a mantied up while barefootaristocracybaldwanted posternew agesecret lovementor protege relationshipdojo19 year oldhorse drawn carriagemercywing chunantidotebuddhist monkwire fuman fights a womangovernessfemale ninjahouseguestfemale thiefprotegeolder woman younger woman relationshipbare midriffcalligraphywuxia fictionswordswomanabbeydowrycombmaster apprentice relationshippoison dartchopsticks the eating utensilunspoken lovebald herobelly buttonex lover ex lover relationshiphorseback chaseknife in shoeqing dynastybuddhist nunjumping from a bridgesheathmountaintop monasteryopening creditstaskmastermale dragtai chi sworddefying gravity (See All) |
Ip Man 2 is a 2010 Hong Kong biographical martial arts film loosely based on the life of Ip Man, a grandmaster of the martial art Wing Chun. A sequel to the 2008 film Ip Man, the film was directed by Wilson Yip, and stars Donnie Yen, who reprises the leading role. Continuing after the events of the …earlier film, the sequel centers on Ip's movements in Hong Kong, which is under British colonial rule. He attempts to propagate his discipline of Wing Chun, but faces rivalry from other practitioners, including the local master of Hung Ga martial arts. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscoming of agetragedyepicchrist allegorysemi autobiographical |
| Themes: | herorevengefriendshipdeathbetrayalpregnancyfuneralartrobberyracismbrutalitypovertyblackmailredemptionyouth …humiliationrivalryhopeafterlife (See All) |
| Locations: | schoolwaterpolice stationrooftopwater torture |
| Characters: | bullyboyhusband wife relationshippolicefamily relationshipsfather son relationshipchildrenphotographerhostagethieftough guywarriorjapaneseuncle nephew relationshipchildhood friend …pregnant wife (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | martial arts tournamentkarate chophand to hand combatmartial arts schoolwu shutai chirespectmentorchop sockytournamentkicked in the stomachmartial arts masterstylized violencekicked in the facemixed martial arts …newspaperkung fucombatshowdownbrawlpunched in the facefistfightbeatingbare chested maleviolencecharacter name in titlenumber in titlebloodsequelflashbackfightknifebased on true storydigit in titleshot in the headbattlesecond partnumbered sequelhandcuffsbritishprayercompetitiongood versus evilambusharmyweapondisarming someoneone man armyassassinationfictional warone against manylegendcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathspiritualitystorytellingknocked outactor shares first name with charactershot in the shouldermartial artistchildbirthbrotherthreatened with a knifecorrupt coptealoyaltywhat happened to epiloguehong kongvandalismboxernosebleedpress conferenceculture clashrebellionfaked deathhonorcompassionfatesocial commentaryransombraveryhypocrisygash in the facesuper villainimmortalitymedicationtime lapse photographyfamily dinnerstick fightkarate kickheroismceremonytranslatorenergypost warmusclemanrepeated scenebeggarchampionshipmigrationyoung version of characterforeignerasthmareluctant herounsubtitled foreign languagelollipopmasterkindnessboxing matchresponsibilitypunching bagshot point blankenglishmanrepeated linerighteous rageyoung manlaborsectflash cameraprohibitioncandlelighttragic villainricechild laborwing chunbailrascalcustodywire fulife after deathlifted by the throatillegal fistfighttraining montagejapanese armylaundry drying on clothes lineauthoritymentally challengedeye injurydisciplebritish flagfish marketwinkwuxia fictiontroubled youthradio broadcastingsplit lipmandarinbruce leesportsprize fighterstoolbritish manprotection rackettitle appears in textboxing trainingyear 1949flowerpothit in the throatsepiamaster criminalbegging for mercychallengerturf warestablishmentroom for rentsalarymanteacupbad reputationtuitiondivine retributionactor performing own stuntsstanding on a tableprizefightingsifumouth guardunusual method of trainingnose pushed into brainturfpunched on the nosewooden dummygrandmasterroast ducksuperiorityswarm tacticnewspaper ownerstalematebreaking a tablehit with a boardpowerful enemiessarcastic clapping (See All) |
Lyon Gaultier is a deserter in the Foreign Legion arriving in the USA entirely hard up. He finds his brother between life and death and his sister-in-law without the money needed to heal her husband and to maintain her child. To earn the money needed, Gaultier decides to take part in some very dange …rous clandestine fights. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsindependent filmcult filmblack comedytragedymelodramafish out of water |
| Themes: | herorevengefriendshipmurderdeathmoneybetrayalescapedeceptionmilitaryseductiondeath of fatherredemptionsurveillanceexploitation …homelessness (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york cityswimming poollos angeles californiaparis francedesertbicycletaxielevatorapartmentship |
| Characters: | action herosingle mothermother daughter relationshipdoctortattoosoldiernursetough guywarriorsecurity guardgermanuncle niece relationshiphomeless manbrother in law sister in law relationshiprevenge motive |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | martial arts tournamentkarate chophand to hand combatfoot chaseinterracial friendshipkicked in the stomachjoggingmartial arts masterkicked in the facekaratetrainingmixed martial artswidowbasketballcombat …showdownbrawlwatching tvpunched in the facecar accidentfistfightbeatingchasebare chested maleviolencecharacter name in titlebloodone word titlemale rear nuditydogfightcigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterknifesurprise endingblood splattermachine gunblondecatarrestundressingbare buttletterpaintingsunglasseshandcuffsfightingf wordgangmansiondrug dealermontageboxinganti heroone man armydrawingdouble crossunderwater scenefemme fataledrowningracial sluron the runduellimousinebinocularsbeaten to deathperson on firepay phonefugitivebaseball batopening action scenemanipulationdeath of brotherbodyguardmartial artistdeath of husbandloss of fatherthreatened with a knifemercenarygeneralclass differencesmachismoeavesdroppingburned alivehead buttwalkie talkieboxervideotapeparking garagestreet lifekickboxingthugswitchbladenicknamestealing a carkicked in the crotchstabbed in the leghit on the headpunched in the chestwisecrack humordisfigurementbody landing on a carhomoeroticismgasolineloss of husbandethnic slurburned to deathlandlordloss of brotherroundhouse kickkarate kickhappy endingbarbed wirefighterfinal showdownstreet gangmusclemanstrongmanmoney problemseiffel tower pariscomic relieftaekwondocheering crowddrug dealburnt facedepartment storeembassyambassadorhamburgerstreet fightbusiness cardcrashing through a windowpalm treen wordseductressfemale villaininsurancefur coatbettinggladiatormysterious womanhomeless personfrenchmanportburn victimarmy basebeefcakebilingualismmale male hugscotdeserterstreet fighterniecekiltpunched in the crotchillegal fistfightnorth africabare knuckle fightingdesertionunderground fightingboiler roomshort haired femalerich womansponsorfight cluballey fightbenefactortwo against onehit in the groinplay fightawolreference to the wizard of ozunderground tournamentprize fighterbare knuckle boxingman with a ponytailattempted seductionkicked in the legneeding money5 year oldcharacter says go to hellforeign legionunderground parking garagebroken ribsucker punchfrench foreign legionmilitary jeeppunched in the mouthfight promotermilitary desertionjumping from a boatlegionnaireinjured ribssetting man on firegambling winningstwo against manyworld trade center new york city (See All) |
Enter the Dragon revolves around the three main characters. Lee, a man recruited by an agency to investigate a tournament hosted by Han, since they believe he has an Opium trade there. Roper and Williams are former army buddies since Vietnam and they enter the tournament due to different problems th …at they have. Roper is on the run from the Mafia due to his gambling debts, while Williams is harassed by racist police officers and defends himself from them and uses the car for his getaway. It is a deadly tournament that they will enter on an island. Lee's job is to get the other two out of there alive. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmb movie |
| Themes: | herorevengemurderdeathsuicidedrugsinvestigationracismpsychopathgamblingpolice brutality |
| Locations: | chinabeachhelicoptercemeterylos angeles californiaboattaxishipbrothelmuseumslum |
| Characters: | action heroafrican americanpolicetattooprostitutepolice officerhostagetough guywarriorsecurity guardasiansecretaryself mutilation |
| Story: | martial arts tournamenthand to hand combatmartial arts schoolfoot chasechopsticksbo staffpunched in the stomachmentorchop sockytournamentkicked in the stomachmartial arts masterkicked in the facetrainingsnake …kung fucombatshowdownbrawlpunched in the facefistfightbare chested maleviolencebloodflashbackdogfightcigarette smokingknifepantiescorpsemirrorrescuecatanimal in titleprostitutionbritishislandgood versus evilspycaliforniaimpalementnonlinear timelinewhite pantiesdisarming someoneracial slurdueldrug addictbeaten to deathprologuebusinessmanfactoryundercoverninjaevil manknocked outbodyguardmartial artistneck breakinghandgunsecret agentespionageheroinhenchmangirl in pantiesapplauseropegolfsabotagehead buttspearhong kongjail celltemplegrindhouserebellionhonormonkthugcamera shot of feetstealing a carkicked in the crotchheadphonespsychotronicghettodeath of sisterlaughinggovernment agentstick fightdrug lordmannequinimprisonmentvietnam veteransex slavealarmfilm projectorbroken mirrorwhisperingfoot closeupscorpiontop secretsole black character dies clichecollectorbladebettingclawspy herostealthopiumblack beltbanquetguillotinestrong mancrime lordslow motion action scenebird cagecobrajeet kune dohidden roomhuman experimentationprosthetic limbshaolinnunchuckshitting a womanforced suicidestar died before releasesparringhands tied behind backbritish intelligencehoodlumnunchakuafrofemale bare feetscuba diverglass shardmaster apprentice relationshipbowingnoodlescon gamefighting moviepraying mantissecret headquartersshaolin monkprosthetic armnunchuckclaw fighthall of mirrorspulling hairintelligence officersecret labanimal fighteating insectharbor townhouse catsumo wrestlingdrug manufacturingbell 205 helicoptermetal handprison islandthrown through wall (See All) |
Shawn MacArthur, the kind-hearted son of an Alabama wrestling coach, makes a grim living selling fake products on the streets in New York. After dealing with thieving punks, he's discovered by bare-knuckle/street-fight manager, Harvey Boarden. He soon proves himself worthy and starts earning a small … fortune, part of which he volunteers to spend on single mother Zulay Velez. Shawn doesn't cheat and that seems to be a major problem, notably after the arrival of his Alabama high-school rival. (Read More)
| Themes: | herofriendshiprobberywrestlingrivalryunlikely hero |
| Locations: | schoolhospitalnew york cityapartment |
| Characters: | interracial relationshipsingle motherfather son relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptough guywaitressgrandmother granddaughter relationship |
| Story: | hand to hand combatkicked in the headfather figureinterracial romancepunched in the stomachchop sockykicked in the stomachmartial arts masterkicked in the facemixed martial artskung fucombatshowdownbrawlpunched in the face …fistfightbeatingbare chested maleviolencebloodone word titlefightpistolshootingheld at gunpointbedmanhattan new york cityfightingboxingsubwaylimousinelocker roomdebtknocked outactor shares first name with charactermartial artistpremarital sexlove interestloyaltyclubbrooklyn new york citytowelstreet lifekickboxingbroken glasshit on the headhustlertext messagingbag of moneyfighterstuffed animalsubway stationpush upsalabamakickboxerboxing ringbronx new york citygrudgenew york skylineworking outreference to harry potterhidden doorillegal fistfightbare knuckle fightingunderground fightingman dressed as a womancounterfeitstreetfightingshot in the earthrown through a wallchoke holdprize fighterbare knuckle boxingfighting movieillegal gamblingpetty crimerockefeller center manhattan new york cityex wrestlerbody slam (See All) |
The father of Wong Fei-hong, who has been attempting to teach his son kung-fu, but has found him too disobedient to teach and decides to send him off to his uncle, a cruel and torturous master of the 8-Drunken Genii kung-fu. After much suffering the son comes back to rescue the father from an assass …in. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmcoming of ageslapstickslapstick comedy |
| Themes: | herodrunkennessrevengedrinkinghumiliationgamblingalcoholismphilosophy |
| Locations: | restaurantfight in restaurant |
| Characters: | action heroteacher student relationshipfather son relationshipfriendtough guywarrioralcoholic |
| Story: | hand to hand combatwu shubo stafftai chikung fu masterchop sockymartial arts masterstylized violencetrainingsnakekung fucombatshowdownbrawlfistfight …bare chested maleviolencefightfoodbattlelettervomitingfightinggood versus evilassassinwineambusheatingdisarming someoneone man armyone against manymartial artistfirst partbare chested male bondageloyaltyhead buttmale underwearfight to the deathrivalmeditationinsultstick fightuncleshamekung fu fightingkung fu classicfemale fighterdrunkardfighting styledisciplinefemale martial artistmastercontract killeryoung mancomeuppancedojotrainershaking handsrestaurant ownertramptraining montagegluttonytrousersflying kickmaster apprentice relationshiptroublemakersaketough womanbody castjade (See All) |
Set in Canton, China in the 1940s, the story revolves in a town ruled by the Axe Gang, Sing who desperately wants to become a member. He stumbles into a slum ruled by eccentric landlords who turns out to be the greatest kung-fu masters in disguise. Sing's actions eventually cause the Axe Gang and th …e slumlords to engage in an explosive kung-fu battle. Only one side will win and only one hero will emerge as the greatest kung-fu master of all. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsindependent filmcult filmblack comedydark comedyabsurdismstop motionslapstickslapstick comedyabsurd comedy |
| Themes: | heromurderdeathsurrealismmoneygangstermagicrobberylonelinesssupernatural powermafiaredemptionhumiliationgamblingabuse …theatrephilosophyfirst lovechinese mythology (See All) |
| Mood: | spoof |
| Locations: | chinabusnightclubtownslum |
| Characters: | action herochinesebullychildrentattoosoldierpolice officerpolicemanmusicianthieftough guylittle girlhitmanlittle boyhomeless man …police arrestself healing (See All) |
| Period: | 1940s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatfoot chaseflyswattertai chikicked in the headkung fu masterchop sockykicked in the stomachmartial arts masterstylized violencekicked in the facesnakekung fushowdownbrawl …punched in the faceslow motion sceneface slapfistfightchasedancingbare chested maleviolencenuditybloodmale nudityflashbackmale rear nuditycigarette smokingknifethree word titlepantiescryingblood splattermachine gunurinationbattlebare buttfalling from heighthallucinationshot in the backdecapitationsoccerbraassassingangambushaxemassacredisguisestabbed in the chestanti herodisarming someonepublic nudityone against manyorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathperson on firewritten and directed by cast memberstorytellingfarmermartial artistpigstagedie hard scenariofireworkscross dressingcasinorecord playereyeglassesbulletfarceice creammobstertemplebuttockseccentricflatulencepart animationcgifollowing someoneabsurd humornicknameexplosiveobesityhit in the crotchmutemental hospitalcigarette lighterknife throwingtuxedoblind manpublic humiliationaxe murdergay stereotypepolice inspectormisogynymahjonglandlordsign languagesymbolismmusic bandroundhouse kickmob bossintimidationkung fu fightinghandshakegang warstreet gangkung fu classicspit in the facerepeated scenehead woundgolden showerdrunken mangun held to headcattlestabbed in the armgang violencebillboardflaskinsane asylumpharmacybelllandladysawed off shotgunquarrelstreet fightlollipopcrushed headoutlaw gangtenantwoman smokerblack beltgrudgekiss on the cheeksnake bitebarbershopclerkfirecrackerhatchettop hatarms tied overheadinner title cardtear on cheekzippo lighterrentstory tellingbuddhastreet vendorpolice commissionercaterpillardojopretending to be gayloss of memorywing chundeaf mutestabbed multiple timestrolleyaxe fightphonograph recordcobrastreetcarwriting in bloodwire fulaw enforcementcigarette holdercomic heroshopkeepertall manvendordefenseurinating on someonewashing hairapplying lipstickjazz bandgangster bosssiamese twinspracticewater bottlesaluteknife attackstickdumb criminalshanghai chinagineon lightadrenalinetime freezefilm businessfoaming at the mouthmentally challenged personpunched in the gutblackmailerline dancingreading newspapersticking out one's tongueteeth knocked outthrowing a knifecandy storeprotection racketopportunitywhite rosefriends falling outpublic bathgay hairdresserpile of moneychild hostagefalling from a windowpetty theftbreaking a glass windowdeath of cathair curlersshattering glassscaldingsocial unrestthompson sub machine gunharpistsee through gowndance floorpoker chipcooliestepping on someone's footbullet catchinggambling syndicatemonarch butterflyred underwearmanualfacial expressionslum lordmauser c96 pistolhair on firepick lockreference to helen of troysmack upside the headtailor shopcantonice cream cartkung fu spoofcracking knuckle jointgiant lollipophand on someone's buttpunch in the bellychinese noodlesfence cuttingkung fu in titleophidiophobiasmeared lipstick (See All) |
It's vacation time for Det. James Carter and he finds himself alongside Det. Lee in Hong Kong wishing for more excitement. While Carter wants to party and meet the ladies, Lee is out to track down a Triad gang lord who may be responsible for killing two men at the American Embassy. Things get compli …cated as the pair stumble onto a counterfeiting plot by L.A. crime boss Steven Reign and Triad Ricky Tan, an ex-cop who played a mysterious part in the death of Det. Lee's father. Throw in a power struggle between Tan and the gorgeous but dangerous Hu Li and the boys are soon up to their necks in fist fights and life-threatening situations. A trip back to the U.S. may provide the answers about the bombing, the counterfeiting, and the true allegiance of sexy customs agent Isabella. Then again, it may turn up more excitement than Carter was looking for during his vacation. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsblack comedy |
| Themes: | herorevengesuicidemoneydancegangsterdeceptiongamblingsurveillancegreedmurder of fatherchinese mafia |
| Locations: | chinacarairplanelos angeles californiaboatnightclubairportelevatorpolice stationyachtsewer |
| Characters: | action herochineseinterracial relationshippolicetattoosingerpolice officerdetectivetough guyasianpolice shootout |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatfoot chasebamboowu shukicked in the headkicked in the stomachblockbustermartial arts masterstylized violencesubtitled scenekicked in the facekaratekung fushowdownbrawl …watching tvpunched in the faceface slapfistfightfirechasedancingbare chested maleviolencenumber in titlebloodsequelgunexplosionsingingknifepistolshootouthigh heelsshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestswordundressinggunfightbare buttfalling from heightheld at gunpointbombsecond partbraassassingangambushcaliforniavideo cameradisguisestabbed to deathstabbed in the chestimmigrantdisarming someonepolice officer killedracial slurorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguecostumeundercoverproduct placementmassagevacationstatuetough girlopening action scenespeechmartial artistpolicewomanthreatened with a knifesemiautomatic pistolchickenlas vegas nevadacasinotrustuziundergroundloyaltyspearhong kongexploding buildingbuttocksvillainessjumping from heightpart of trilogyfaked deathfemale killerbuddypartnersmugglingkaraokejumping through a windowundercover agentundercover coptough copbody landing on a carknife throwingblack bra and pantieslyingmusic bandlaptop computerdesert eagleimpersonating a police officerbriberyvideo surveillancelatinaharborbloopers during creditssecret servicehit in the facetimebombstereotypespiral staircasetwo man armylegsstewardessblack markettraffic jambuddy coptriadsuicide bomberbreaking a windowfemale villainmoney launderingmaverick copreference to michael jacksontalking while drivingknocked out with a gun buttrevolving doorhitwomantranslationcrushed by a carodd couplefemale in bra and pantiesgangsta gripinter culturalenglish subtitles in originalcounterfeit moneywall safetape over mouthblood on mouthu.s. embassystretch limousinemetrosexualcounterfeitingcounterfeitertattooed ladycrashing through glassbody in a dumpstertight dresspantsuitroulette wheeldragon dance (See All) |
In Bangkok, the young Kham was raised by his father in the jungle with elephants as members of their family. When his old elephant and the baby Kern are stolen by criminals, Kham finds that the animals were sent to Sidney. He travels to Australia, where he locates the baby elephant in a restaurant o …wned by the evil Madame Rose, the leader of an international Thai mafia. With the support of the efficient Thai sergeant Mark, who was involved in a conspiracy, Kham fights to rescue the animal from the mobsters. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmconspiracyrevenge plot |
| Themes: | herorevengemurderdeathrobberymafiawrestlingevil |
| Locations: | restauranthelicopterbathtubbicycleaustraliarooftopjunglerooftop fight |
| Characters: | action heropoliceprostitutebabytough guywarriorlittle boyfatherhuman animal relationship |
| Story: | hand to hand combatfoot chasewu shudreadlockschop sockymartial arts masterstylized violencekicked in the facemixed martial artskung fucombatshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceface slap …fistfightbeatingfirechaseviolencebloodflashbacktitle spoken by characterblood splattershot in the chestrescueswordkissingfalling from heightsword fightgangambushmassacrestabbingstabbed in the chestimmigrantboxingfalse accusationdream sequenceanimaldisarming someoneone man armyshot in the foreheadgunshotduelone against manyorganized crimebeaten to deathpoisonlong takemartial artistneck breakingloss of fatherdie hard scenariofirst partwhippingkilling an animalelephantsergeantboxerchefbroken legkickboxingkatana swordwhipconvenience storeroseknife throwingbuddhismbroken armstick fightfighterkendosydney australiaparkourtelevision newsanimal rightsanimal abuseunconsciousnessbelldrug traffickingshot in the handhanged mancop killerkickboxerbarbershopbonemuay thaix rayed skeletonpower struggleangry mobstabbed in the footarsonistcapoeirabuddhist templegongstreet interviewroller skatesurroundedachilles tendon cutbone breakingconsulateinvincible henchmantraditional dancefestivebaby elephantthrown off balcony (See All) |
In Melbourne, the Chinese Chef Jackie has a successful show on television. The drug lord Giancarlo and his gang are dealing cocaine with The Demons gang, but they fight against each other. During the shooting, the snoopy reporter Diana and her partner are accidentally exposed and they flee with a VH …S tape with the footage of the negotiation. On the street, she stumbles with Jackie and he helps her fighting against the gangsters. When they are escaping in his car, her tape accidentally mixes with other videotapes that Jackie has in a box on the backseat of his car. Jackie goes to his apartment and meets his girlfriend Miki while his nephews "borrow" the tape to watch. Meanwhile Giancarlo's gangsters are looking for the tape and abduct Miki. Jackie's friend Romeo, who is a police detective, chases the gangsters with other policemen while Jackie teams up with Diana and his friend Lakisha to release Miki from Giancarlo. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsindependent filmcult filmblack comedyabsurdismvideo |
| Themes: | herofearrevengemurderdeathkidnappingmarriagedrugsmoneybetrayaltortureescapeweddinggangsterinvestigation …deceptionbrutalityparanoiamafiaredemptionsadismsurveillancehome invasionpaniccouragenear death experienceunlikely hero (See All) |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | hospitalbeachrestaurantswimming poolmotorcyclebicycletaxielevatorkitchenurban settingapartmentpolice stationpolice car |
| Characters: | action heroamerican abroadchinesefather daughter relationshippolicefather son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoobrother sister relationshippolice officerdetectivehostagetough guywarriorhitman …security guardpolice detectiveaustralianuncle nephew relationshippolice shootoutuncle niece relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | karate chophand to hand combatfoot chasewu shuinterracial friendshipchop sockykicked in the stomachmartial arts masterstylized violencekicked in the facekaratechild in perilmixed martial artskung fucombat …showdownbrawlwatching tvpunched in the faceslow motion sceneface slapcar accidentfistfightbeatingchaseviolencekissfightexplosionknifesurprise endingpantiespistolcell phoneshootoutshot to deathmachine gunhorseshot in the chestshot in the headrescuearrestgunfightfalling from heightheld at gunpointsunglassescar crashinterrogationhandcuffsrevolvertelevisionfightingshot in the backreporterjournalistbraassassincookinggangambushmassacremansiondrug dealerbridgecocainetied to a chairexploding caranti herodisarming someoneone man armyhit by a cardouble crosspolice officer killedvannews reportcigar smokingshot in the foreheadon the runattempted murderone against manystalkerorganized crimebeaten to deathdangerpay phoneproduct placementrace against timeknocked outactor shares first name with characterbodyguardmartial artiststalkingtied upthreatened with a knifesemiautomatic pistolhandgunsilencerhenchmancrime bossitalianeavesdroppingropeanswering machinehand grenadegrenadedestructionhead buttassassination attemptwarehouseelectronic music scoredrugbabysitterscene during opening creditscookwalkie talkiemobstervideotapechefaudiencetv showbikerthugwoman in jeopardydamsel in distressbraveryconstruction sitemisunderstandinghit in the crotchevacuationshopping mallpunched in the chestjumping through a windowknife fightbulletproof vestbody landing on a carpierfemale reporterhorse and carriagesports carstick fightdrug lordroundhouse kickkarate kickmob bossberettaheroismnews reportervideo tapedirector cameofinal showdownburied alivebloopers during creditsgang warviolence against womenconstruction workerfountainkung fu classicmazeparkourcameramandepartment storefighting stylestuntpolice captainanarchywoman in bra and pantiesman kills a womancrashing through a windowmacguffinaction violenceacrobathumorjudotv studiomafia bossmotorcycle gangoverturning carexploding housegarbage truckchinatowngang memberwoman slaps a manimprovised weapontrambiker gangbulldozercar rollovergang leaderabandoned warehousebreaking a bottle over someone's headacrobaticsbilingualismvcrvideo cassetteman slaps a womanbullet proof vestfemale journalisthorse drawn carriagemoney falling through the airice cream truckhit with a chaircookerymelbourne australiatv camerasuitcase full of moneycooking showchange of heartcookery programmedrug buststing operationhawaiian shirtinter culturalmorse codespeeding vehicleloud shirtcricket batsiren the alarmsurroundedman murders a womanman with a ponytailguesthouseinvincible henchmancement mixerearth moverice cream vancollapsing housecell phone tracehot peppertrolley car (See All) |
In this modern day Romeo and Juliet, kung fu action star Jet Li plays Romeo to hip-hop singer, Aaliyah Haughton's Juliet. Li is an ex-cop investigating the murder of his brother, who had ties with the Chinese mafia in America. Aaliyah plays the daughter of the American mob boss. Neither side approve …s of their romance, so, obviously, kung fu action ensues, with a soundtrack by Aaliyah. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsdark comedy |
| Themes: | revengemurderdeathsuicidekidnappingbetrayalprisonfuneralgangsterdeath of fatherprison escapechinese mafiafather suicide |
| Mood: | car chasehip hop |
| Locations: | helicopterairplanenightclubtaxiairportpolice carsan francisco california |
| Characters: | interracial relationshipafrican americanfather daughter relationshipfather son relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshippolice officertough guyasian americansuicide by gunshotfrench kisschinese american |
| Story: | hand to hand combatwu shukung fu masterinterracial romancechop sockymartial arts masterstylized violencedeath of sonmixed martial artsbasketballkung fushowdownbrawlwatching tvfistfight …beatingdancingviolencefemale nudityflashbackexplosionlesbian kissthree word titleblood splattermachine gunshotgungunfightfalling from heightsunglassesbombtelephoneaxemassacreambulanceimpalementprisonerdisarming someoneone man armycoffinritualracial slurduelone against manyorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialogueevil mantough girlbaseball bathangingdeath of brotherbodyguardmartial artistsemiautomatic pistolcorrupt copblack americanclaim in titlegolfdiscohong kongexploding buildingforbidden lovemonkgun fubar fightpump action shotgunprison guardstealing a carm 16thrown through a windowbody landing on a carextortionsirenblack bra and pantiesharborgang warreal estatereference to donald trumpgolf coursecrabstar crossed loversreference to shakespeare's romeo and julietexploding shipclothing storex rayed skeletonlast standfootball gamedesert eagle .50store clerkexposed breastamazing grace hymnoakland californiachinese womanfire hosewaterfrontbarroom brawlblown to piecesgongalbert einsteinchinese manreference to machiavelliproperty deedbandsaw (See All) |
Cultures clash and tempers flares as the two cops named Detective Inspector Lee a Hong Kong Detective and Detective James Carter FBI, a big-mouthed work-alone Los Angeles cop who are from different worlds discovers one thing in common: they can't stand each other. With time running out, they must jo …in forces to catch the criminals and save the eleven-year-old Chinese girl of the Chinese consul named Soo Yung. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsdark comedyfish out of waterbuddy comedy |
| Themes: | herorevengemurderkidnappingmoneyprisondeceptionsurveillance |
| Mood: | night |
| Locations: | singing in a carbarcarhelicopterairplanelos angeles californiawaterairportpolice stationpolice carshiptaxi drivermuseumusachinese restaurant …bar brawl (See All) |
| Characters: | action herochineseafrican americanfather daughter relationshippolicefriendpolice officerdetectivehostagetough guywarriorlittle girlhitmanwaitressasian …police detectivevillainpolice shootoutchinese abroadrevenge seeker (See All) |
| Period: | 1990syear 1997 |
| Story: | hand to hand combatfoot chasewu shuinterracial friendshipkicked in the stomachblockbustermartial arts masterstylized violencesubtitled scenekicked in the facechild in perilmixed martial artskung fushowdownbrawl …punched in the facefistfightchaseviolencebloodtwo word titlefightcigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionsurprise endingpistoltelephone callcell phoneshootoutshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headrescuegunfightfalling from heightheld at gunpointbombmarijuanahandcuffsrevolvershot in the backflashlightambushcaliforniaaxedisguisemansionprisonerexploding cardisarming someoneracial slurfbiundercoveropening action scenebodyguardmartial artistfirst parttrustmachismouzitouristlifting someone into the airhong kongsecurity camerafbi agentexploding buildingswat teampart of trilogyculture clashmexican standoffbar fightransomprison guardbraverydual wieldpartnersmugglingpool tableshot in the facepolice officer shotwisecrack humorundercover coptough coppolice raidethnic slursecret identitysirensports carstick fightlyingdesert eagleimpersonating a police officerbloopers during creditsfake identitypolice chieftime in titlearms dealertwo man armyquick drawinformanttraffic jambuddy coppolice captainlistening to radiofallingartifactn wordmaverick copfemale copfemale police officerart exhibitioncar radiocorrupt officialbagreference to michael jacksonchinatownreference to john waynetour busdiplomatblack coppool halllapdsmoking potcrime lordmoney falling through the airhit with a chairaxe fightc4 explosivesfalse namejumping from a cardouble decker busgoonpool cueinter culturalenglish subtitles in originalbomb squadstrapped to a bombtouching someone's breastschinese womanchevrolet corvetteexhibitbad temperlos angeles police departmentriding a bustrue identity revealedillegal gamblingwearing sunglasses at nightconsulatereference to the beach boysroses are red poemconsulzoot suitreference to chelsea clinton (See All) |
| Subgenre: | martial artscoming of ageblack comedysupernaturalsword and sorcerydark fantasysword and fantasychrist allegoryrevisionist history |
| Themes: | death of wifefearrevengefriendshipmurderdeathsurrealismkidnappingmoneybetrayaljealousyprisonescapefuneralmonster …deceptionmagicrobberyangerdeath of fatherbrutalitysupernatural powerdeath of motherparanoiaredemptionexecutionhopepaniccourageself sacrificemythology (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmaredarkness |
| Locations: | forestboatlondon englandwatervillagewoodsenglandlakeshipcastlecavebrothelsewer |
| Characters: | action herofather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshiptattoobrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipprostitutesoldierhostagethieftough guywarriorlittle boy …maidwitchuncle nephew relationshipmermaidself doubt (See All) |
| Story: | hand to hand combatmartial arts schoolfoot chasebo staffmentorinterracial friendshipkicked in the stomachblockbusterstylized violencefreeze frametrainingchild in perilsnakemixed martial artscombat …showdownbrawlpunched in the faceslow motion scenefistfightbeatingfirechasebare chested maleviolencecharacter name in titlebloodflashbackdogfighttitle spoken by characterexplosionknifesurprise endingbased on bookcorpseshot to deathblood splatterhorseshot in the chestshot in the headrescuewritten by directorbattleswordfalling from heightinterrogationdemonprostitutionbritishislandriverfightingshot in the backsubjective cameradecapitationgood versus evilspyorphancandlegangambushstrangulationaxemassacredisguisemontagethroat slittingbridgearmyimpalementstabbed to deathprisonerstabbed in the chestmapnonlinear timelinesevered headanti herodisarming someoneone man armyfictional warritualunderwater scenekingcreaturefemme fataleshot in the legtransformationon the runone against manylegendcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdangerstabbed in the backscreamingattackfugitivepoisoncharacter's point of view camera shotevil manknocked outopening action sceneshot in the shouldermanipulationscarexploding bodyloss of fatherratthreatened with a knifewaterfallsevered armloss of motherprofanityshot in the armgeneralqueenarsonbattlefieldpowerhenchmanriottraitorfalling down stairscaptainsabotagewolfdestructionbow and arrowburned alivehead buttspearassassination attemptfaintingscene during opening creditshelmetslaveryroyaltyelephantjail cellmagicianbeardsergeantloss of wifenosebleedgiantpoolrebeljumping from heightrebellionknightmind controlcgifollowing someonetorchanimal attackcrushed to deathscammasked manslaveeaten aliveguarddwarfreverse footageshieldcameohaunted by the pastnicknamevisiontarget practiceexplosivebraveryblood on faceresistancedual wieldhatredimpostormercilessnesschaosshot in the facedeath threatprophecyrowboatstabbed in the headstabbed in the legpunched in the chestcon artistdark heromedieval timesoutlawaerial shotdungeonwisecrack humordisfigurementknife throwingraiddark pastdemonic possessionkingdomtragic heroblack magicburned to deathcoinpatriotismfast motion scenepalacebullet timebatdoppelgangeroppressionswordsmandirector cameoface maskhistorical fictionfighterfinal showdownfolklorebag over headmusclemanstrongmanscene before opening creditssuper strengthtowerfireballhuman sacrificevikingshot with an arrowyoung version of characterarcherycrownidealismfemale spycommanderfortresshanging upside downsorcerertavernbellfilm starts with textreluctant heroman kills a womantyrantaltered version of studio logofight the systemheirburnt bodyshot in the throatpart computer animationarcherrighteous ragetragic pastmiddle agessubterraneanjailbreaksorceresscoup d'etatcockney accentflashback within a flashbackresistance fighteralternate dimensionscytheanimal killingchosen onekicking in a doorassassination plotgiant animalglowing eyeshawkthronefratricideburning buildingtotalitarianismslow motion action scenechild swearingjumping from a rooftophands tiedsevered earsuper speedorigin of heroflaming arrowbaronstabbed in the sidetyrannybrandysnorricamsquidcollapsing buildingwarlockdefectorfuneral pyrecoronationcatapultturned to stonebare knuckle fightinggunpowdergiant snakeking arthurbattering ramslave laborspear throwingpublic executionevil sorcerervenompyrokinesisstabbed through the chestcamelotcovered in mudevil kingexcaliburwrecking ballarthurian legendmagehanged bodygiant squidashman with a ponytailtunicround tableflaming swordburning villagegiant ratsnake venomchild slaverylancelotcollapsing bridgeknights of the round tablegiant batgrafittiheir to thronemartial arts instructormagic sword (See All) |
Martial arts legend Huo Yuanjia became the most famous fighter in all of China at the turn of the 20th Century. Huo faced personal tragedy but ultimately fought his way out of darkness and into history, defining the true spirit of martial arts. His self-discovery, and the choices he made, inspired h …is nation. The son of a great fighter who did not wish for his child to follow in his footsteps, the bullied Huo Yuanjia resolves to teach himself how to fight - and win. Years of training enable him to ace match after match in his home region of Tianjin. But as his fame as a martial arts master grows, so does his pride. After an ill-advised fight leads to another master's death, members of Huo's family are slain in revenge. Grieving and ashamed, Huo wanders the country in shock. Near death, he is rescued by women from an idyllic village, and is offered simple kindness and generosity that help him heal and regain his equilibrium over a period of several years. Huo realizes that the future of martial arts lies in sportsmanship and not brutality, and he rejoins society to apply what he has learned. Returning to Tianjin, Huo takes steps to come to terms with his past and restore his family's name. His evolving, graceful Mizong (Missing) Fist method of fighting brings Huo renewed success, and he forms the progressive Jingwu Sports Federation. Taking note, duplicitous members of the Foreign Chamber of Commerce engineer a Shanghai tournament pitting Huo against four fighters, each repres… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmtragedychrist allegory |
| Themes: | herofriendshiprevengemurderadulteryredemptiongamblinghopechildhood |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | chinarestaurantrural setting |
| Characters: | action herochinesemother son relationshipfather son relationshiptough guywarriorbest friendlittle girl |
| Story: | martial arts tournamenthand to hand combatwu shubo staffkung fu masterchop sockytournamentmartial arts masterstylized violencekaratetrainingmixed martial artskung fucombatshowdown …brawlfistfightbeatingviolencecharacter name in titlebloodfightsurprise endingbased on true storyblood splatterswordfightingsword fightdisarming someoneone man armycoffinduelone against manygravebusinessmanwidowerfantasy sequencepoisonopening action scenemartial artistcontestunderwaterloss of mothergrandmotherchild murderteaspearboxercompassionkickboxingkatana swordfight to the deathexiledeath of protagonistpridebetsword dueltragic herostick fightpatriotismblindmain character diespeasantkung fu classicflutebeggarloss of daughteridealismasthmafencingwagerkindnessresponsibilityvanitykickboxerfinancial crisisshanghaimessiahturn of the centuryswordplaydisciplecalligraphywuxia fictionlancerapierrice fieldhousehold servantbirthday dinnergodsontai chi swordtianjin chinachamber of commercewooden platform (See All) |
Inspector Wing of the Hong Kong Police Force has become the victim of a gang, led by the evil Joe. When his entire team is killed, Wing becomes a hapless drunk, feeling guilty for the deaths of his team. A young man with a troubled past pretends to be a police officer working on the case with Wing, …to get him back on his feet and begin an adventure to get revenge on the evil Joe and his Gang of Five, especially when it becomes personal. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsindependent filmcult filmblack comedytragedymelodramabuddy comedy |
| Themes: | herodrunkennessrevengefriendshipmurderdeathkidnappingmoneybetrayalescapefuneralgangsterinvestigationdeceptionrobbery …psychopathdeath of fatherredemptionguiltinsanitysadismsurveillancealcoholismcourageself sacrificepolice brutalitymurder of a police officernear death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chase |
| Locations: | hospitalbarhelicopterbusbicycletaxielevatorurban settingapartmentpolice stationpolice carrooftopfire truckmotorcycle chaseabandoned factory |
| Characters: | action heroteenage girlfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshippolicefamily relationshipsfather son relationshipteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage boypolice officernursedetective …hostagelawyerthieftough guywarrioralcoholicpolice detectivesniperpolice shootoutsniper riflepolice chaseself mutilationdeath of girlfriendself inflicted gunshot woundsuicide by coppolice funeral (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | karate chophand to hand combatfoot chasedreadlockschop sockyskateboardkicked in the stomachstylized violencedeath of sonkicked in the facekaratetrainingmixed martial artskung fushowdown …brawlpunched in the faceslow motion scenecar accidentfistfightbeatingfirechasebare chested maleviolencebloodsequelflashbackfightphotographexplosionpartysurprise endingpistolcell phoneshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunrescuecameraarrestgunfightfalling from heightvomitingheld at gunpointsunglassesbombbirthdaycar crashinterrogationhandcuffsrevolvercriminalshot in the backsubjective cameragood versus evilflashlightgangambushstrangulationmassacredisguiseambulancedeath of friendmontageinternetnonlinear timelineexploding caranti herodisarming someoneone man armydouble crosspolice officer killednews reportshot in the legmarriage proposalshot in the foreheadone against manyorganized crimebinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathcharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementrace against timeknocked outbaseball batopening action scenebankstreet shootoutshot in the shoulderscardeath of brothersplit screenpolicewomandie hard scenariobank robberyshot in the armwhippingbare chested male bondagecorrupt cophenchmanak 47birthday cakeropeuzifalling down stairshand grenadeteen angstrevelationhead buttelectronic music scoremass murdercomahong kongsecurity camerajail cellwalkie talkieswat teamwristwatchphone boothpress conferencejumping from heightfollowing someonemexican standofffemale killerbar fightbroken legmasked manthugwhiskeydamsel in distressreverse footagehaunted by the pasttarget practicetelescopeexplosivesurveillance camerabraveryhatredpartnermercilessnessevacuationshopping mallpunched in the chestdark herojumping through a windowthrown through a windowassault riflebooby trapaerial shotbulletproof vesttough copbetpolice raiddark pastabusive fathertragic herojuvenile delinquentfifth partlasersightpolice inspectorkilling spreesports carmannequinchallengemedia coverageengagement ringfirefighterkarate kickhit with a baseball batimpersonating a police officernews reportershot through a windowbag of moneyface maskalleyfighterbloopers during creditsex coppickpocketrobbershot in the necktimebombvomitparkourpolice chiefcomputer crackerarmed robberycomic reliefskyscraperbank robberscootercameramanbuddy cophanging upside downtriaddepartment storehit by a truckreluctant heromercy killingman kills a womanpunching bagroller skatingwoman kills a manbody bagmaverick copfilmed killingshot in the throatcop killerfemale police officeroverturning carrepeated linetragic pastfemale criminalpsychological torturecamera phonejailbreaklegosole survivorheroic bloodshedhappy birthday to yougang memberbagpipesgambling debtburn victimshot through a doorgang leaderspaghettimurder spreeabandoned warehouseinnocent person killedsurveillance footageextreme close uphostage situationcrime spreepolice commissionerex marinefalling through the floortime bombmoney falling through the airbank vaultbank heistshoot outrich kidjazz clubbank managerdouble decker buspurse snatchergas grenadefragments of glasshit by a businvestorgame of deathfemale thiefburnt handoutrunning explosionbomb squadstrapped to a bombrappellingslide locked backdeath traptroubled pastwoman murders a manonline gamingtrip wirenoodlesrubber duckwaking up from a comabus crashreboot of seriesyouth gangclown maskhong kong policesecret hideoutwhiskymanhole coverfemale robberteenage rebelcop impersonationdisgraced coparmed robbersurvivor's guilt (See All) |
Scott Pilgrim plays in a band which aspires to success. He dates Knives Chau, a high-school girl five years younger, and he hasn't recovered from being dumped by his former girlfriend, now a success with her own band. When Scott falls for Ramona Flowers, he has trouble breaking up with Knives and tr …ies to romance Ramona. As if juggling two women wasn't enough, Ramona comes with baggage: seven ex-lovers, with each of whom Scott must do battle to the death in order to win Ramona. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmcoming of ageslapstickcoming of age film |
| Themes: | drunkennessfriendshipmurderdeathsurrealismjealousylesbianismdrinkingmonsterfilmmakingvoyeurismobsessionsupernatural powerdatingbreak up …unemployment (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolnightmare |
| Locations: | schoolbarsnowbusnightclubdesertapartmentcastlecatholic school |
| Characters: | action herochineseinterracial relationshipteenage girlpolicehomosexualteenagerfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerbrother sister relationshipgay sexmusicianactor …tough guyvampiregay kissjapanesecatholicfilm directorcanadianamericanex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipgay friendself referentialdream girlgirl fightself respectself centerednessasian canadiangay seduction (See All) |
| Story: | karate chophand to hand combatkicked in the headpunched in the stomachskateboardkicked in the stomachstylized violencesubtitled scenekicked in the facekarateparkapologymixed martial artskung fushowdown …brawlwatching tvpunched in the faceface slapfistfightbeatingbare chested maleviolencecharacter name in titleflashbackkissfightexplosionsingingpartyknifepantiesvoice over narrationcell phonesongdreamurinationcomputerbattleswordfalling from heightbookbased on comichallucinationvoyeurguitarfightingsubjective cameragood versus evilcleavagebisexualcookingbandsword fightbased on comic bookmontageimpalementstabbed in the chestrock bandman with glassesanti heroscantily clad femaledisarming someoneroommatecoffeeduelflash forwardlimousinelibraryblack pantiescharacter repeating someone else's dialoguestabbed in the backprologuemini skirtcharacter's point of view camera shotninjadragonknocked outdisappearancestalkingsplit screenfilm within a filmexploding bodyrock 'n' rollwhippingpsychicgirl in pantiestwenty somethingapplausefemale stockinged legsfalling down stairsteahead buttelectronic music scoreslow motionfaintinglifting someone into the airguitaristphone boothpart animationrock starcrushed to deathback from the deadhaircutgirl with glassesabsurd humorfight to the deathanimated sequencebackstagegash in the facedespairdrummerjumping through a windowfilm setmusical numbersexy womane mailvegetarianslackerswingraised middle fingermale male kisslens flaresword dueltelekinesiscoinholding handsteleportationfast motion scenetelepathydrumscoffee shoptext messaginglevitationinsecurityfireballmini dressautographportaltoronto ontario canadalegsguitar playingcoca colaboy with glassestwin brothermaking outenvyunconsciousnesswetting pantsinfatuationbased on graphic novelmusic industrywoman in bra and pantiesveganman punching a womancartoon violenceshort skirtidentical twinsroller skatingaltered version of studio logorepeated linecheating boyfriendroller skateshoodiehipsterclothing storefinger gunglowing eyesversus in titlex rayed skeletonspotlightblogwingsskateboardermusic storetoilet humortelephone numberwomen's bathroommontreal quebecdrugstorewoman punching a manblue hairdyed haircut armmusic produceranimated opening creditsmicrochiprepeated eventtorontosaying goodbyevideo arcademiniskirtray gungreen hairegoismshared bedabsurd violenceindie rockpizza parlordumped by girlfriendbleeped dialoguemalletpac manlittle black dresspink hairwatching a movie on tvthrown through a wallbass guitaralleywayvideo game referenceegotistreference to liberacebattle of the bandscat fightbolt upright after nightmaredemonessroller skaterdrum setbroken eyeglassescomical female deathdying hairstunt doublerecord contractsharing a bedamplifierflaming swordfemale drummerlaser swordmale slaps a malelesbian stereotypevideo game parodyfighting with selfreference to an academy awardreference to neil youngdumped by boyfriendgin and tonicwords on screenroulette wheelsexy dressdelivery girlmen sharing bedafter partythrown into the airtoronto canadaasian with coloured hairex girlfriend ex girlfriend relationshipgay roommateonomatopoeiahero murders a womandeath by orgasmoni pressunderage girlfriend (See All) |
High school outcasts stumble upon an old alien ship, where they acquire superpowers and are dubbed the Power Rangers. Learning that an old enemy of the previous generation has returned to exact vegenance, the group must harness their powers and use them to work together and save the world.
| Subgenre: | martial artscoming of ageblack comedysuperheroteen movie |
| Themes: | herofearfriendshiprevengemurderdeathsurrealismkidnappingbetrayalescapefuneralmonsterdeceptionmagicrobbery …angerpsychopathobsessionsupernatural powerterrorismredemptioninsanitysadismevilabusehome invasionhopegreedpanicapocalypsecourageself sacrificenear death experienceautism (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolcar chase |
| Locations: | school bullysinging in a carschooltrainforestcemeterysmall townbicyclewaterwoodspolice cartruckouter spacecavecampfire …school teacherfishing boatcar firestorm at seacave in (See All) |
| Characters: | action herosingle motherbullyteenage girlafrican americanfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage boy …police officeralienhostagetough guywarriorsecurity guardhomosexualityasian americanpolice chasefishermanhomeless manevil alienmean girl (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatfoot chasebo staffinterracial friendshipkicked in the stomachsingle parentsubtitled scenetrainingmixed martial artscombatshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceslow motion sceneremake …car accidentfistfightbeatingfirechasebare chested maleviolencef ratedkissfightphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionsurprise endingpistolcell phonecorpseshot in the chestshotgunrescuebattleswordfalling from heightheld at gunpointbeercar crashrobotgood versus evilflashlightbound and gaggedambushaxemontagearmytied to a chairmapfishexploding carnunno opening creditsanti herofictional wardouble crossspaceshipunderwater scenecreaturepolice officer killedvanfemme fatalenews reporttransformationflash forwardskinny dippingone against manybased on tv seriesbeaten to deathdangercostumeprologuelocker roomfantasy sequencemissionproduct placementrace against timeknocked outtough girllightningopening action scenescene during end creditspranklong takemanipulationscarhigh school studentcheerleaderexploding bodylaptoptied upcowgaragebattlefieldhatepowerterminal illnesspickup trucknerdrockeavesdroppingropegolddestinysabotageteen angstdestructionhead buttelectronic music scoremass murderheavy rainlooking at oneself in a mirrorgroup of friendsspacecraftexploding buildingvillainessgiantjumping from heightend of the worldfateaction heroinecrushed to deathback from the deadmasked mandinosaurcannonfemale warriorrampagecrime scenecameovisionexplosivebraveryconstruction sitehatredmercilessnesspower outageresurrectionevacuationsuper villainswamppunched in the chestvolcanoaerial shotsuperheroinehologramrainstormlonerminestadiummutationjuvenile delinquentsecret identitykilling spreegeekblack magicwilhelm screamcoinbullet timecoffee shoptext messagingheroismgiant robotextraterrestriallevitationfinal showdownoutcasthigh school teacherconstruction workerdockfemale fightersuper strengthgiant monsterfireballworld dominationstandoffcomic reliefmechabully comeuppancefemale psychopathmegalomaniactrailer homewallmisfitcrystalworkshopreluctant herotentacleoffscreen killingsuperhero teamleadersaving the worldjockhumorsuper powerfinal battleevil womanteamworkmeteortow truckprehistoric timesopen endedhigh school girloverturning carsuperhuman strengthhomeless personaircraftmasked herodetentionimprovised weaponfather son conflictbulldozercar rolloverchainsmass murdererstafflifting person in airrelictrespassinganti heroinedonutglowing eyesbilingualismteenage heroregenerationearth viewed from spaceepic battleabusive mothercryogenicsjewelry storehit by a traindutch anglecanteenleadershipdetonatorpenis jokesuit of armorsurprise during end creditshuman aliencliquequarryinvulnerabilityorigin of herobritish actor playing american characteralien technologybased on cult tv serieszero gravitykaijuangryhigh school footballsuperpowergold minegiant creatureabandoned minegreen hairrebootteenage angsttraining montagefragments of glasssick mothermorphingteenage superherogolempickaxefootball fieldhouse arrestelectromagnetic pulselatin americanteenage rebellioncity in ruinsevil laughcoastal townevil laughterhumanoid alienfreeze to deathpower suitrepairreference to spidermangold toothfemale alienflipping carsuspended animationcostumed heroprank gone wrongorigin storycar hit by a traintalking robotalien robothigh school dropoutrobot suitfrozen alivemontage with pop songreboot of seriesteen rebelscepteralien languagepower rangerstooth knocked outtooth ripped outfloating in spacepower armorangry fatherlesbian lead charactercutting own hairanger issuesboat yardevil smileaggressivereference to iron manalien supervillainanger anonymousangry motherbody slamsinging nungeodeteenage lifefixkrispy kremepower rangerautism spectrum disorderautistic boyautistic spectrum disorderpunishedstaff weapon (See All) |
Marvel's "Doctor Strange" follows the story of the talented neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a tragic car accident, must put ego aside and learn the secrets of a hidden world of mysticism and alternate dimensions. Based in New York City's Greenwich Village, Doctor Strange must act as a …n intermediary between the real world and what lies beyond, utilising a vast array of metaphysical abilities and artifacts to protect the Marvel Cinematic Universe. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artssuperheroparanormal phenomena |
| Themes: | murderdeathsurrealismbetrayalghostescapedeceptionmagicsupernatural powerapocalypsecouragephilosophyself sacrificenear death experiencespace travel …book of magic (See All) |
| Mood: | raindarkness |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citychurchhelicoptersnowbusdesertlondon englandapartmentpolice carouter spacefire truck |
| Characters: | action heroteacher student relationshipdoctornursetough guywarrior |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatfoot chasebo staffblack eyehealingmentorinterracial friendshipkicked in the stomachblockbusterstylized violencekicked in the facetrainingmixed martial artsbasketballcombat …brawlpunched in the faceslow motion scenecar accidentfistfightbeatingfirechasebare chested maleviolencecharacter name in titleflashbackfighttitle spoken by characterexplosionknifesurprise endingcell phonecorpsemirrorrescuewritten by directorbattleswordfalling from heightcar crashdemonfightingdecapitationgood versus evilbased on comic bookambushambulancemansiondeath of friendmontageimpalementstabbed in the chestsevered headno opening creditsanti heroone man armyritualtransformationlatex glovesone against manylibraryspiritualityelectrocutionattackproduct placementrace against timeevil mantough girllightningopening action scenescene during end creditsexploding bodylaptoplove interestbattlefieldpowerstrong female characterhenchmansurgerytraitorfalling down stairsdestructionbulletrevelationhead buttheavy rainhong kongmagiciantemplebeardexploding buildingeccentricwristwatchtimeend of the worldaction heroineback from the deadfemale warriorshieldcameobraveryfight to the deathdual wieldresurrectionwizardimmortalityscene after end creditsmarvel comicspunched in the chestbutterflywisecrack humore mailtitle at the endfemale doctorlaughingsurgeonblack magicreckless drivingteleportationarrogancesurprise after end creditsspellenergylevitationalleyfinal showdownmysticismfemale fighterabuse of powerportaltwo man armyworld dominationbrooklyn bridgelibrarianmegalomaniacskyscraperold flameno title at beginningsorcererartifactbullet woundguardianoperationamuletimmortalgodvending machinebaldalternate dimensionnew agetime looprelicattempted robberyx rayed skeletonearth viewed from spacementor protege relationshipnepalparallel worldsurprise during end creditssecret organizationorigin of herobrain surgerybritish actor playing american characterbroken handcollapsing buildingmysticbrass knucklesipodsequel mentioned during end creditsdisobeying ordersdefibrillationdefibrillatoranti villaincosmoshenchwomanmarvel entertainmenthand woundsupervillainout of body experiencealternate worldcloakmarvel cinematic universeevil sorcerermount everestevil godalley fightfighting in the airdying repeatedlyman wearing a tuxedomagical ringmaster apprentice relationshipoccupation in titleastral projectionzealotmagical objectlovecraftianmultiverseneurosurgeonupside downreference to beyoncereference to emineminanimate object comes to lifetime reversalparallel dimensionmentoringremoving a bulletarrogant manreference to bonoprayer wheelpsychedelic imagedimensional portalkathmandu nepalstan lee cameonew york cityscapethrown outcar falling off cliffsevered spinesuperhero origindisembodimentnerve damageenergy beamexperimental surgerysuturing a wounddisintegrating bodydoctor strangemiracle cure (See All) |
Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshiped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel's X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds …it and recruits a team of powerful mutants, including a disheartened Magneto, to cleanse mankind and create a new world order, over which he will reign. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Raven with the help of Professor X must lead a team of young X-Men to stop their greatest nemesis and save mankind from complete destruction. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscoming of agesuspensesuperherotragedyepicfish out of wateralternate historyperiod film |
| Themes: | death of wifedrunkennessfearrevengemurderdeathsurrealismkidnappingmoneybetrayalescapedeceptionmilitarymemoryanger …supernatural powersurveillancehopepanicapocalypsecourageself sacrificenear death experiencedeath of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolnightmare |
| Locations: | new york citybarforesthelicoptersnowmotorcycleairplanedeserttaxiwoodswheelchairouter spacecavestormlaboratory …submarinefishing boatu boatcave in (See All) |
| Characters: | action heroamerican abroadteacher student relationshipsingle motherbullyteenage girlfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshippolicefather son relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipteenage boy …teachersoldierhostagethieftough guywarriorprofessorasian americangermanengineerself healing (See All) |
| Period: | 1980syear 1983 |
| Story: | hand to hand combatfoot chaseloss of familymentorkicked in the stomachblockbusterstylized violencesingle parentsubtitled scenekicked in the facemixed martial artsbasketballmountaincombatshowdown …brawlwatching tvpunched in the faceslow motion scenefistfightbeatingfirechasebare chested maleviolencecharacter name in titlebloodsequelflashbackdoggunfightcigarette smokingphotographexplosionknifesurprise endingpistolcorpsearcade gameblood splattermachine gunrescuebattleswordfalling from heightheld at gunpointsunglassesrobotrevolvertelevisionscientistshot in the backsubjective cameradecapitationgood versus evilsurvivalorphanflashlightbased on comic bookambushstrangulationmassacredisguiseambulancemansionthroat slittingimpalementstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestmapsevered headman with glassescultno opening creditsdisarming someonefictional wardouble crossritualunderwater scenepolice officer killedthird partnews reporttransformationon the runflash forwardone against manytreebeaten to deathdangerprologuescreamingelectrocutionfactoryfugitivecharacter's point of view camera shotundercoverproduct placementrace against timeknocked outdeath of childtough girllightningopening action sceneskeletonbraceletdeath of brotherbodyguardhigh school studentbasementneck breakingthreatened with a knifemercenaryblindfoldpsychicciabattlefieldstrong female characterhenchmanpizzaberlin germanyak 47missilesabotageteen angstdestructionbow and arrowburned alivehead buttspearcomic bookhelmetmutantcaptiveloss of loved oneexploding buildingloss of wifevillainessgiantstrong female leadmind controllasertorchend of the worldaction heroinecolonelfemale killercrushed to deathback from the deadbald manbroken legearthquakefemale warriorpassportcamera shot of feetrampagebarefootreverse footagecameostealing a carvisiontarget practicebraverydual wieldstabbed in the throatinventorobesityimpostormercilessnesspower outageegyptchaosresurrectionevacuationimmortalityescape attemptensemble castscene after end creditsmarvel comicspunched in the chestjumping through a windowaccidental killingaerial shotsuperheroineundercover agentdeerpolandbody landing on a cardark pastbroken armmutationkilling spreeworld trade center manhattan new york cityburned to deathloss of brothertelekinesisnewspaper clippingprequelteleportationsurprise after end creditspostertelepathybullet timefemale assassintombceremonycia agentinvisibilitylevitationfinal showdownreturning character killed offburied aliveoutcastpickpockethigh school teacherohiosydney australiasuper strengthfake identityhuman sacrificeshipwreckloss of daughterportalworld dominationbrooklyn bridgebully comeuppancemegalomaniacplane crashyoung version of characterfemale spyholocaust survivormilitary basepyramidcabin in the woodsdampremonitionfactory workershamanoffscreen killingsuperhero teamwoman kills a manjockauschwitzfinal battlecapefamous scorefilmed killingrighteous rageshape shiftersixth partclawreference to ronald reaganexploding housetragic pastdeath of familywoman fights a manreference to star warsimmortalsubterraneangodhuman experimentmind readingone woman armybaldmurder spreeancient egyptu.s. air forceexploding airplaneabandoned warehousepentagonforce fieldanti heroinebilingualismteenage heroregenerationwingsnuclear threattragic villainslow motion action scenebedtime storydoomsdaywoman punches a manstun gunsuper speedinvulnerabilityorigin of herocairo egyptbritish actor playing american characternuclear missileman fights a womanrole modeldark heroinesnorricamcage fightingx menmanor housecollapsing buildingbubble gummohawk haircutteenage superheroshipping containerheadsetfemale thieflawn sprinklerhenchwomanmarvel entertainmentoutrunning explosionsubliminal messagetailelectromagnetic pulsesupervillainbridge collapsesecret laboratorywest berlin west germanyswordswomancargo shiptime freezecnn reporterdarwinismsoul transferenceinside the mindeast berlin east germanyfemale bodyguardshape shiftingwolverinehumanity in perilgod complexblue skinprequel and sequelsydney opera housefemale mercenaryelectromagnetismtwinkiedisaster in new yorkhieroglyphicsstreet urchinglowing eyereference to icarussoviet navycage fightercollapsing bridgestan lee cameoweather controlfemale mutant (See All) |
Keong comes from Hong Kong to visit New York for his uncle's wedding. His uncle runs a market in the Bronx and Keong offers to help out while Uncle is on his honeymoon. During his stay in the Bronx, Keong befriends a neighbor kid and beats up some neighborhood thugs who cause problems at the market. … Meanwhile, one of those petty thugs in the local gang stumbles into a criminal situation way over his head. Blinded by greed, his involvement draws his gang, the kid, Keong, and the whole neighborhood into a deadly crossfire. When the lazy cops fail to successfully resolve matters, Keong takes things into his own hands. Needless to say, much spectacular kung-fu and outrageous action sequences follow.... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsindependent filmblack comedyfish out of water |
| Themes: | herodrunkennessrevengemurderdeathkidnappingtortureescapeweddinggangsterdeceptionrobberypsychopathmafiahome invasion …greed (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | new york citybarbeachrestaurantchurchhelicoptermotorcycleairplaneboatbusnightclubtaxiairportwheelchairurban setting …apartmentpolice stationpolice carrooftoptaxi driverschool busmotorcycle chase (See All) |
| Characters: | action herointerracial relationshippolicetattoobrother sister relationshippolice officerdancerhostagetough guywarriorhitmanlittle boyuncle nephew relationshipchinese american |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatfoot chasekidpunched in the stomachkicked in the stomachstylized violencefreeze framesubtitled scenekicked in the faceparkchild in perilmixed martial artskung fushowdownbrawl …punched in the faceface slapcar accidentfistfightbeatingchasebare chested maleviolencebloodinterviewmale rear nudityfightknifepantiespistolcell phoneshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headrescueswordgunfightbare buttfalling from heightheld at gunpointsunglassescar crashinterrogationneighborrevolvermanhattan new york citycriminalstrippergangambushnew yorkconcertdisguisedeath of friendrock bandexploding caranti heroone man armynews reportcigar smokinglimousineone against manyorganized crimebeaten to deathumbrellaundercoverproduct placementknocked outbaseball batactor shares first name with charactermartial artistthreatened with a knifesilencervigilantehenchmancrime bossuzigolffalling down stairshand grenadesupermarketwhat happened to epiloguelooking at oneself in a mirrorwoman with glassesice creamhong kongvandalismjumping from heightvisitcovered in bloodteddy bearparking garagestreet lifecrushed to deathbikerdiamondstealing a carshopliftinggash in the facepool tablepunched in the chestblood on shirttigerbody landing on a cartrailerextortionworld trade center manhattan new york cityneighborhoodwedding receptionstick fightuncleshot through a windowbarbed wirealleybloopers during creditsdriftergang warstreet gangvigilantismspiral staircasecrutchesbrooklyn bridgepopcornclimbing through a windowcoca colabody in a trunkwoman in bra and pantiesstatue of liberty new york citytrailer parkcrippleplaying a video gameraveroller skatinggolf coursehammockparaplegictwo way mirrorbroken nosemotorcycle gangcut into piecesbronx new york cityimprovised weaponbiker ganggang leaderpool hallchristmas lightskicking in a doorchrysler building manhattan new york cityworking outdiamondscrime lordwrenchice cream truckgolf cartleotardpinball machinebrother in law brother in law relationshipdockssuitcase full of moneycriminal syndicatecollapsing buildingstore clerkpool cuebeer bottlecoast guardsidewalk cafewearing a sound wireprofessional hithovercraftdiamond theftsplit lipdumb policejumping off a buildingleg castclimbing over a fencepierced noseurban violenceenergy drinkhandstandmotorcycle racedisabled childfootball helmethit with a bottledriving through a wallwoodchipperbarred windowcoors lightinflatable boatwindow cleanerbody in a fridgestanding on a tablebandaged nosemulching someonewooden dummyjamaican possebroken televisionjumping from a truckpin cushion (See All) |
For 60 years a mysterious monk with no name has zigzagged the globe to protect an ancient scroll - a scroll that holds the key to unlimited power. Now the Monk must look for a new scrollkeeper. Kar is an unlikely candidate, a streetwise young man whose only interest is himself. But when he inadverte …ntly saves the Bulletproof Monk from capture, the two become partners in a scheme to save the world from the scroll's most avid pursuer. Packed with spectacular special effects and martial arts action, the Monk, Kar, and a sexy Russian mob princess called Bad Girl must struggle to find, face, and fight the ultimate enemy. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artssuspensepunk |
| Themes: | herobetrayaltorturesupernatural powerredemptionexecution |
| Locations: | helicopterwheelchairpolice carrooftop fight |
| Characters: | action herochineseteacher student relationshiptattoosoldierpolice officertough guylittle boygrandfather granddaughter relationshiprussian mafia |
| Period: | year 1943 |
| Story: | hand to hand combatfoot chasebo stafftai chimonasterymartial arts masterstylized violencetrainingmixed martial artsmountaincombatshowdownbrawlslow motion scenefistfight …chasedancingbare chested maleviolencebloodtwo word titlekissfightexplosionshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine gungunfightbased on comicheld at gunpointfightingbased on comic bookgangmassacremansionsubwayexploding cardisarming someoneritualelectrocutiontough girlopening action sceneinjectionmartial artistfilm within a filmneck breakingmercenarysemiautomatic pistolnewspaper headlinemonkeytraditionsyringefireplacecatfighttemplewatching a moviemovie theatervillainesstimemonkgun fumovie theatreexplosivebuddydual wieldprophecyimmortalitytheatre audiencebutterflyfallknife fightknife throwingbuddhismstick fightbullet timeberettaasiadesert eaglemysticismpickpocketstreet gangsubway stationsubtitlestwo man armyfilm projectorsuper powersfall from heighthandcuffedtibetriteshrineenlightenmentchosen oneman with no namementor protege relationshipcustomwoman's neck brokenscrollwoman kills manbuddhist monkgerman armywire fuwoman kills womanprojectionistmagical potionthe forceenglish subtitles in originalpunjabiflying kickneon lightabbeyexhibitnewsstandmarqueenazi occultismmp 40 machine gunsaisiren the alarmtibetansword canedodging bulletsbuddhist monasterymovie screentibetan monkwoman breaks woman's neckmountaintop monasterychrysaliswoman strangles man (See All) |
After an attempted assassination on Ambassador Han, Inspector Lee and Detective Carter are back in action as they head to Paris to protect a French woman with knowledge of the Triads' secret leaders. Lee also holds secret meetings with a United Nations authority, but his personal struggles with a Ch …inese criminal mastermind named Kenji, which reveals that it's Lee's long-lost...brother. But their race will take them across the city, from the depths of the Paris underground to the breathtaking heights of the Eiffel Tower, as they fight to outrun the world's most deadly criminals and save the day. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsbuddy comedy |
| Themes: | heromurderdeathsuicidekidnappingself sacrificechinese mafia |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | hospitalbarhotelmotorcycleairplanelos angeles californiaparis francenightclubtaxielevatorfrancetaxi driversewercar bombcar motorcycle chase …hotel fightsex in a hotel (See All) |
| Characters: | action heroamerican abroadchineseafrican americanfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicetattoobrother brother relationshipdancerhostagetough guyhitmanjapaneseasian …police detectivevillainsniperfrenchamericanpolice shootoutsniper riflesamurai swordchinese abroad (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatmartial arts schoolfoot chasewu shubo staffinterracial romanceinterracial friendshipmartial arts masterstylized violencekicked in the facekaratekung fushowdownbrawlpunched in the face …face slapfistfightchaseviolencesexfemale nuditynumber in titlebloodsequeldogsingingknifepistoltelephone callshootoutdigit in titleblood splattershot in the chestrescueswordgunfightthongfalling from heightheld at gunpointcar crashnumbered sequelguitarshot in the backorphanassassinsword fightambushtied to a chairexploding carmodelnunscantily clad femaledisarming someoneassassinationthird partlatex glovesduelhotel roommissionconvertiblespeechdeath of brotherbodyguardmartial artistwigtied upsemiautomatic pistolshot in the armcasinoeuropeak 47africantraditionuzicard gamespearassassination attemptrace relationsvillainessimpersonationclubpart of trilogycrushed to deathpromisewoman in jeopardybuddykatana swordfanbackstagehit in the crotchfalling to deathsibling rivalrythrown through a windowparachutesexy womantough copbalconyknife throwingdressing roomsword duelloss of brotherpolitical corruptionshaved headfemale assassindesert eaglenews reportertranslatorflagkatanabloopers during creditsfountaineiffel tower paristwo man armygun held to headglockbillboardtraffic jambuddy coptriadaccidental shootingpartial female nudityambassadorbaseball capsubmachine gunmaverick copwoman in lingerietraffic accidentwoman fights a manfrenchmanwoman slaps a mantommy gunlapdthrown from a carwoman wearing black lingerienethit with a chairbuddy moviecut armafrican american protagonistindiana jonespolice protagoniststreet performermotorcycle crashbrother versus brothertall manphone bookhotel lobbyinter culturalledgeairport securityhk 5 machine gunrubber gloveschild martial artsbald womanear bleedingempty gunanal probefrench flagdog urinationtraffic coploudmouthman woman fightconsuldriving a car without a doorreference to bonnie and clydedemotionfalsettomusical revuesafety nettai chi swordkarate schooltattoo on headfolding fan (See All) |
| Subgenre: | martial artscoming of ageabsurdismslapstick comedyfish out of watersteampunkswashbucklersword and fantasychrist allegory |
| Themes: | herofearrevengefriendshipmurderdeathsurrealismkidnappingbetrayalescapedeceptionmagicfaithhopecourage …near death experience (See All) |
| Locations: | forestboatlondon englandwoodsshipouter spacecavecampfirecable car |
| Characters: | american abroadboymother son relationshipchildrenbabyhostagewarriornative americanmermaidship captaincrying boyboy crying |
| Period: | world war two1940s1930s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatchild's point of viewkicked in the stomachstylized violencekicked in the facetrainingchild in perilmixed martial artsmountaincombatshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceslow motion sceneface slap …fistfightfirechaseviolencecharacter name in titlebased on novelone word titlegunfighttitle spoken by characterexplosionknifesurprise endingpistolvoice over narrationrescuebattleswordfalling from heightletterheld at gunpointbombriversubjective cameragood versus evilorphanflashlightsword fightambushaxemapnunno opening creditsfictional warunderwater scenecreaturesearchjourneyprincesson the runflash forwardattempted murdertreecharacter repeating someone else's dialogueprologuekeyattackfugitivecharacter's point of view camera shotstatueevil manknocked outtough girlskeletonmartial artistexploding bodytied upthreatened with a knifebattlefieldhenchmanflirtingropepiratedestinycaptainflyingspearslaverycowboy hatjail celleccentricgiantjumping from heightirishorphanagetorchaction heroineanimal attacksocial commentarybald manslavecannoneaten alivefemale warriorguardvisionexplosivebraveryfairydual wieldanimated sequencechild protagonist3 dimensionalfalling to deathprophecyimmortalitystabbed in the head3dpunched in the chestbooby trapmusical numbertribeminekingdomsword duelcellarflamethrowerprequelclose up of eyesheroismflagminingfemale fightershipwreckcrocodilecomic reliefadventure herohanging upside downcrystalcrash landingfantasy worldfighter pilotreluctant heroilliteracyaltered version of studio logohumoralligatortrampolineminerhit with a shovelwoman fights a manair raidsubterraneanfart jokejailbreakdogfightcockney accentanachronismfighter planechosen oneexploding airplanegiant animalpirate shipcomeuppancefalling through the flooraxe fightwoman punches a manhidden roompendantorigin of heronestzero gravityman fights a womanair strikechild herogiant creaturepickaxeslave laboralternate worldblimpuse of bloody as epithetkicked in the buttfighting in the airreference to peter panspyglassair battlecannonballpirate captainroyal air forcewarrior racereference to nirvanainsurrectiongiant birdtinker bellcaptain hookflying boywalking the plankchild slaveryjolly rogertotemaerial battleflying fishflying shipnever neverlandchild slavetribal leaderblackbeardflying boatdelayed gravityhole in floor (See All) |
Phil Broker is a former DEA agent who has gone through a crisis after his actions against a biker gang went horribly wrong and it cost the life of his bosses son. He is recently widowed and is left with a 9 year old daughter, Maddy. He decides to quit the turbulent and demanding life of thrill for M …addy's sake and retires to a small town. His daughter fights off a boy who is bullying her at school, and this sets in motion a round of events that end in his direct confrontation with the local Meth drug lord. His past history with the biker gang also enters the arena, making matters more complex. But he has a mission in his mind to protect his daughter and he is ready to pay any cost that it demands. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial arts |
| Themes: | bullyingrevengemurderdeathkidnappingdrugsprisontortureescapedeceptionbrutalitydysfunctional familyredemptionhome invasionmurder of a police officer |
| Mood: | goreneo noircar chase |
| Locations: | schooltrainbarforesthelicoptermotorcyclesmall townboatwoodsstrip clubgas stationschool teachertownfire truckwater torture …sex in a garagesex on car (See All) |
| Characters: | action herobullyboyfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshippolicetattoobrother sister relationshiphostagelawyertough guywarriorhitmansniper …sheriffdaughtersniper riflesingle fatherparent child relationshipsuicide by coprevenge motive (See All) |
| Story: | hand to hand combatfoot chasepunched in the stomachsingle parentdeath of sonkicked in the facechild in perilmixed martial artswidowshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceslow motion scenecar accidentfistfight …beatingfirechaseviolencebased on novelbloodone word titleflashbackdogfightcigarette smokingexplosionknifesurprise endingpistolcell phoneshootoutshot to deathblood splattermachine gunhorseshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunrescuecatarrestgunfightheld at gunpointbirthdaycar crashinterrogationrevolvershot in the backf wordgangambushstrangulationaxedisguiseambulancedrug dealerbridgeimpalementstabbed to deathdinerprisonerstabbed in the chesttied to a chairexploding caranti heroone man armybirthday partypolice officer killedshot in the legshot in the foreheadone against manydrug addictcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathwidowerpay phonemissionundercoverknocked outthreathorse ridingdie hard scenarioak 47machismohead buttassassination attemptdrugshot in the stomachscene during opening creditsagentexploding buildingnosebleedswat teampsychologistculture clashbroken legbikerdrug dealinggas maskredneckrear entry sexstealing a carbloody noseconfrontationhit in the crotchsonnew orleans louisianadeath threatjunkiefeudswampbooby traptitle at the endundercover agentundercover copraidgasolinepolice raidlens flaredrug lordflat tiresouthern accenthit with a baseball batintimidationmarijuana jointblood on camera lensstabbed in the handex copstuffed animallouisianabully comeuppancetween girlelementary schoolflaskwhite trashstablealligatorprison visitcar set on firemotorcycle gangspeedboatmugshotpitchfork10 year oldhandymanhappy birthday to youbiker ganggang leaderabandoned warehousenight vision gogglesmodern westernmethamphetaminerunning for your lifebayoukicked in the chestdrug bustexploding motorcyclekidnapped girldeadea agentkidnapped childhuman shieldtwo against oneflipping carstolen police carmeth labcrystal methprovocationbuilding explosiondrawbridgetattoo on armsosdrug mulewidowed fatherairboatholding someone's head underwaterboat yardslashed tirestealing a police cardrug labdrug raidschool playgroundstabbed with a pitchforkone percenterhit teamerlenmeyer flaskgirl hits a boysteakhouseoverkillangry parentmonkey barsrebar (See All) |
Natasha Binder comes to New Orleans looking for her father, who has gone missing. In doing so, she meets a very hard man called Chance. He helps her find out that her father was killed by an organisation who sell the opportunity to hunt human prey. They are taking advantage of a police strike in New … Orleans. Will the Muscles from Brussels win through? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | herorevengemurderdeathmoneypsychopathbrutalitypovertymurder of a police officer |
| Mood: | gore |
| Locations: | trainhelicoptermotorcyclecemeterypolice stationcar motorcycle chasemotorcycle chase |
| Characters: | action heropolicetough guywarriorsniperuncle nephew relationshipsniper riflehomeless manex soldier |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | karate chophand to hand combatplaying pianopunched in the stomachkicked in the stomachstylized violencekicked in the facekaratekung fushowdownbrawlpunched in the faceslow motion scenefistfightbeating …chaseviolencebloodfightcigarette smokingexplosionknifepistolshootoutshot to deathblood splattermachine gunhorseshotgunbattlegunfightassassinambushdinerexploding carbrunetteanti herodisarming someoneone man armycigar smokingcoffeeone against manydebtmissing personopening action sceneexploding bodyloss of fathermercenarysemiautomatic pistolsilencerak 47machismogrenadebow and arrowkilling an animalwarehousejeeprocket launchergun fugun battlekickboxingpump action shotgunswitchbladeexplosivecrossbowdual wieldmanhuntnew orleans louisianagunshot woundm 16swampdynamitebooby traplasersightarrowbloodbathstick fightroundhouse kickbullet timehit with a baseball batdrifterlouisianahead blown offquick drawstandoffbullet balletgunslingershot in the eyesawed off shotgunrailroaduniongun duelgun violencesole black character dies clichefemale coprattlesnakesnake bitecriminal investigationfemale gunfighterlong brown hairexit woundmodern westerndog tagmoonshinebayoumost dangerous gameexploding motorcycleman punches a womangame of deathmedical examinerhuman preysouth africanmulletdeep southmurder of a policewomanwoman murders a mandead policewomanviciousnessfrench quarter new orleansgoreshedmerchant marinecatholic missionsliced off earpolicewoman shotblack policewomangraphic death scenegumbomurder of a black woman (See All) |
Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh, after escaping death from the previous movies are put on a hit list by The Triads. When blood thirsty mercenaries are on their tail they team up again with Leo Getz and Lorna Cole, a newcomer (Chris Rock) to finally put an end to the Triads for good.
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmblack comedypolice procedural |
| Themes: | heromurdermarriagepregnancyracismpolice brutalitychinese mafia |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | chinahelicoptercemeterylos angeles californiaboatelevatorwheelchairchinese restaurant |
| Characters: | action herointerracial relationshippolicepolice officerdetectivebabytough guypolice shootout |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatfoot chasewu shuinterracial kissblockbusterstylized violencechild in perilmixed martial artskung fushowdownbrawlcar accidentfistfightchaseviolence …number in titlebloodsequelpistolcell phoneshootoutshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headgunfightsecretfalling from heightnumbered sequelrevolverambushimmigrantboxingexploding cardisarming someonelatex glovestough girlopening action scenestreet shootoutchildbirthsemiautomatic pistolshot in the armgeneralak 47machismowarehousestabbed in the stomachfourth partfrogsharkmexican standoffgun fudentistbuddygunshot woundscissorstough coplasersightsequel to cult favoriteflamethrowerwilhelm screamillegal immigrantprivate investigatorberettahuman traffickingfinal showdowntwo man armyrabbibuddy coptriadexploding truckboxing matchmaverick copfinal battlejudotwo way mirrorboxing ringsix shooterhouse on fireblack copjujitsulapdsecret roomshoulder holsterboxing glovesforkliftjudo throwwire fucounterfeitdentist chairslave laborson in lawunderwater fighttwo against oneslide locked backcounterfeitingnitrous oxidecounterfeiteru.s. coast guardlaughing gasdodging bulletsmiranda warningreference to the marx brothers (See All) |
It's the story about a lazy, irreverent slacker panda, named Po, who is the biggest fan of Kung Fu around...which doesn't exactly come in handy while working every day in his family's noodle shop. Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po's dreams become reality when he joins the world …of Kung Fu and studies alongside his idols, the legendary Furious Five -- Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey -- under the leadership of their guru, Master Shifu. But before they know it, the vengeful and treacherous snow leopard Tai Lung is headed their way, and it's up to Po to defend everyone from the oncoming threat. Can he turn his dreams of becoming a Kung Fu master into reality? Po puts his heart - and his girth - into the task, and the unlikely hero ultimately finds that his greatest weaknesses turn out to be his greatest strengths. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artswuxia |
| Themes: | hero |
| Locations: | china |
| Characters: | action heroteacher student relationshipwarriorvillain |
| Story: | bo staffkung fu masterchop sockymartial arts masterstylized violencetrainingsnakemixed martial artskung fushowdownbrawlfistfightviolencefightfighting …martial artistbased on filmmonkeyanthropomorphismobesityanthropomorphic animalfighting gamestick fightkung fu fightingfighting stylecartoon violenceanimal that acts humanpandacomic heromild violencemaster apprentice relationshipcrane the bird (See All) |
Liu Jian, a police officer from China, comes to Paris to help the vice squad apprehend a Chinese drug lord and his unknown French connection. The French connection is Richard, the head of the vice squad, who intends to kill the drug lord then frame Jian. Jian ducks a bullet and escapes with a tape o …f what really happened. By chance, Jian turns to Jessica - a US farm girl who is one of Richard's hookers - for help. She has her own problems, including the fact that Richard has her daughter locked in an orphanage to keep Jessica on the streets and silent about his activities. Can Jian protect Jessica, rescue her daughter, and give Richard the kiss of the dragon? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artssuspenseconspiracy |
| Themes: | heromurderdeathgangsterangerpsychopathbrutalitydrug usesurveillance |
| Mood: | gorecar chase |
| Locations: | hospitalbarparis franceairportkitchenpolice cartaxi drivertunnelsewerhotel fight |
| Characters: | action herochinesepolicemother daughter relationshipprostitutehostagetough guylittle girlfrenchpimpshooting a police officer |
| Story: | hand to hand combatmartial arts schoolfoot chasechopstickswu shukicked in the headpunched in the stomachkicked in the stomachkicked in the facekaratechild in perilbrawlpunched in the faceslow motion sceneface slap …fistfightbeatingchasebare chested maleviolencebloodgunsex scenefightphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionpantiespistolshootoutshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headrescuecamerathongvomitingheld at gunpointshot in the backbracandleambushdeath of friendcocainestabbed in the chestsubwayone man armyhit by a carritualpolice officer killedshot in the foreheadbartenderon the rungunshotone against manybinocularsstabbed in the backrabbitshot in the shouldersensualitypursuitwigexploding bodyneck breakingsecret agentheroincorrupt copcrime bosshand grenadegrenadehead butthypodermic needlenosebleedswat teamrailway stationorphanagegun fugun battlekickboxingdual wieldstabbed in the throatkickingpool tablebroken glassframe upturtletough copsevered legstick fightframed for murdertorso cut in halfporn magazineneedleset updead animaleiffel tower parissubway stationsnorting cocainelockercall girlframedtwin brotherreluctant herocorrupt policebleeding to deathfilmed killinghiding under a beddirty copshot in the crotchvideo cassetterevolving doorexit woundairlinerjumping out a windowbedriddenforced prostitutionacupuncturegangsta grippolice officer shot in the backseine rivernylonsviolence against a womanhandcuffed to a pipetwo against onepool ballbleeding from eyeshit in the throatarc de triomphe parisspontaneous human combustionfalling down a shaftstitching own woundhiding from the policeforced drug usepsychopathic cop (See All) |
Kurt Sloan is the corner-man for his brother, U.S. kickboxing champion Eric Sloan. When Kurt witnesses his brother become maliciously paralyzed in the ring by Thailand champion Tong Po, Kurt vows revenge. With the help of Xian, a kickboxing trainer who lives in a remote area of Thailand, Kurt trains … for the fight of his life. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsindependent filmcult film |
| Themes: | herorevengerapebrutality |
| Locations: |
| Characters: | action herofamily relationshipsbrother brother relationshiptough guy |
| Story: | martial arts tournamenthand to hand combatinterracial romancepunched in the stomachmentortournamentkicked in the stomachkicked in the facecombatshowdownbrawlpunched in the facefistfightbeatingviolence …bloodmale nudityone word titledogfightsongblood splatterfightingmale underwearkickboxinghit in the crotchpunched in the chestroundhouse kickruinsbully comeuppancewagerwheelchair boundkickboxerbeefcakemuay thaikicked in the chestflying kickdisco dancingbrotherly loveasian culturekicked in the legbone breakingpunched in the ribsmartial arts championship (See All) |
Returning home with his father after a shopping expedition, Wong Fei-Hong is unwittingly caught up in the battle between foreigners who wish to export ancient Chinese artifacts and loyalists who don't want the pieces to leave the country. Fei-Hong has learned a style of fighting called "Drunken Boxi …ng", which makes him a dangerous person to cross. Unfortunately, his father is opposed to his engaging in any kind of fighting, let alone drunken boxing. Consequently, Fei-Hong not only has to fight against the foreigners, but he must overcome his father's antagonism as well. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmslapstickslapstick comedy |
| Themes: | herodrunkennessrevengefriendshipphilosophy |
| Locations: | train |
| Characters: | action herochinesefather son relationshiptough guywarrioralcoholicfatherhomeless manparent child relationshipstepmother stepson relationshipasian girlchinese girl |
| Period: | 1920s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatbo staffkung fu masterchop sockymartial arts masterstylized violencesnakekung fucombatshowdownbrawlfistfightviolencebloodsequel …fightknifebattleswordalcoholfightinggood versus evilsword fightambushdeath of friendboxingcultdisarming someoneone man armyduelone against manyperson on firemartial artistcountrysideloyaltyquestassaultasian womanhomeshoppingmeditationsequel to cult favoritemahjongstick fightkung fu fightingbloopers during creditskung fu classicfemale fighterparkourold ladydrunkardembassytrain ridemasteracrobatreturning homeacrobaticsstrong femaletramptraining montagestrong womanchinese womanchinese culturesteel millwoman fights manman woman fightbritish embassychinese dressstolen artifact (See All) |
After the defeat of their old arch nemesis, The Shredder, the Turtles are needed more than ever, but Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo have become lost and direction less. Leonardo has gone to Central America, on the orders of the martial arts master and father figure Master Splinter, for trainin …g. Donatello and Michelangelo have started small businesses in Leonardo's absence. Meanwhile, strange things are happening in New York City. An army of ancient creatures threatens to take over the world and the Turtles must unite again to save it. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artssuperherocomputer animationcgi animation |
| Themes: | heromonsterdating |
| Locations: | new york cityairplanerooftopjunglemuseumsewerrooftop fight |
| Characters: | action heroteenagerbrother brother relationshipwarrior |
| Story: | hand to hand combatbo stafffather figurementorchop sockyskateboardmartial arts mastertrainingkung fucombatshowdownbrawlfistfightviolenceflashback …kissfightrescuebattlemaskfightingsword fightbased on comic bookterroristdinerdisarming someoneacronym in titlenarrationdouble crossbirthday partyninjaopening action sceneratunderwatervigilantepizzaheroinemachetetalking animalaction heroineconstruction sitekatana swordanthropomorphic animalimmortalitysibling rivalryknife fightturtlesword duelstick fightkung fu fightingtelevision newsskyscraperninjitsucartoon violencefemale villainentire title is capitalized acronymwarlordgroup name in titlenunchucksvortextranquilizer dartremake of cult filmteenage mutant ninja turtlesninja armysaihang gliderliving statuewarner broscosmic zoomancient cursehalfpipetech supportcaged monster (See All) |
Through contact with a mysterious substance, called Ooze, 4 little turtles in the canalization of New York mutate to giant turtles. They can speak, walk upright and love pizza. The wise rat Splinter becomes their mentor and educates them to Ninja fighters. Their arch-enemy is the bad, bad guy Shredd …er, who struggles to gain power over the world. Of course the ninja turtles will do everything to stop him. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsindependent filmcult filmsuperheroslapstick comedy |
| Themes: | herorevengefriendshipmurdersurrealismangerredemptionregret |
| Mood: | poetic justice |
| Locations: | waterapartmentfarmsewer |
| Characters: | action heropolicefather son relationshipteenagerfriendbrother brother relationshiptough guywarriorvillainemployer employee relationship |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatbo staffcartoon on tvmentorchop sockyskateboardblockbusterkung fucombatshowdownbrawlfistfightbeatingfireviolence …flashbackfightswordsecretfalling from heightmaskfightingreportergood versus eviljournalistsword fightbased on comic bookambushaxedisguiseboxingsubwaydisarming someoneduelargumentbased on tv seriescostumeattackninjatough girlopening action scenescarratfirst partvigilantepizzaanswering machineloyaltyspearelectronic music scoretalking animallifting someone into the aircomastealingjumping from heightmasked mananthropomorphismkatana swordanthropomorphic animalskateboardingmeditationknife fightwisecrack humorturtlefemale reportermutationsword dueljuvenile delinquentsecret identitystick fightkung fu fightingface maskkatanastreet gangkung fu classicspit in the faceold dark housesubway stationgolf clubpolice chiefdual roleadvicefish tankurban decayknocked unconsciousninjitsuvigilante justicepizza deliverygarbage truckboard gamefather son reunionantiqueanimal that acts humanfemale journalistlifting female in airfalling through the floorantique shopcelebrity impersonationnunchuckshockey maskfurryhockey stickaudio flashbackteenage mutant ninja turtleshit with a golf clubninja armysaicomfortmirage comicsunderground hideoutelectrical wiretalking turtlewashclothcymbalstalking ratanthropomorphic turtlestaff weapon (See All) |
Counter-terrorist Jack Quinn misses his target, Stavros, on the eve of his final mission. From there, he is sent to "The Colony", a rebirth for presumed-dead assassins. He breaks free from there, and seeks the aid of Yaz, a weapons dealer, for his final battle with Stavros.
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmbuddy comedy |
| Themes: | herorevengesuicidekidnappingpregnancyescapeweddingterrorism |
| Locations: | hospitalswimming poolhotelmotorcycleairplaneboatbathtubnightclubitalyfrance |
| Characters: | action herohusband wife relationshiphostagetough guysnipersniper rifle |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatpunched in the stomachkicked in the stomachstylized violencekicked in the facekaratechild in perilmixed martial artskung fushowdownbrawlpunched in the faceslow motion scenefistfightchase …violencekissexplosionknifepistolshootoutmachine gunhorserescuegunfightislandspyassassinterroristdisguiseprisonerexploding cardisarming someoneduelproduct placementopening action scenechildbirthexploding bodymercenarysemiautomatic pistolsecret agentespionagemachismohand grenadegrenaderome italybridelasercarnivalmonkkickboxingswitchbladedual wieldpartnerspecial forcesthrown through a windowbooby trapparachutehologrammurder of a childtigerrescue missionlasersightgovernment agenttimebombarms dealertwo man armyquick drawexploding trucksubmachine gunhigh techexploding housewoman shotspy herovending machinecarriagelandmineskydivingjet skibuddy moviefairgroundcoming out of retirementhero kills a womanblack opsoutrunning explosionknife attackcolosseumman kills womanautomatic pistolclown maskantwerp belgiumkidnapped wifesecret islandcargo holdgun in purse (See All) |
| Subgenre: | martial artsindependent filmsuspenseconspiracycorporate conspiracy |
| Themes: | fearrevengemurderdeathsuicidekidnappingbetrayalescapeinvestigationdeceptionangerbrutalityparanoiasurveillancepanic …artificial intelligence (See All) |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | forestwoodskitchenfarmlakelaboratoryresearch station |
| Characters: | chineseinterracial relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorhostagepsychiatristsuicide by hangingbabe scientistfemale scientistgeneticist |
| Period: | near future |
| Story: | hand to hand combatfoot chasekicked in the stomachjoggingsubtitled scenekicked in the facekaratemixed martial artskung fushowdownbrawlpunched in the facecar accidentfistfightbeating …chasebare chested maleviolencecharacter name in titlebloodone word titleinterviewflashbackfighttitle spoken by characterknifesurprise endingpistolshowercell phonecorpseblood splattermirrorshot in the chestshot in the headrescuecomputercamerarifleheld at gunpointbedinterrogationriversciencescientistshot in the backf wordbedroomassassinambushstrangulationdeath of friendimpalementstabbed to deathdinerstabbed in the chestman with glassesdisarming someonedouble crossdrowningshot in the foreheadlatex glovesattempted murdertreecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdangerstabbed in the backsuitcasecover upknocked outshot in the shoulderinjectionisolationlaptopneck breakingsuspicionthreatened with a knifedirectorial debuttrustfalling down stairssabotagerevelationhead buttelectronic music scorehypodermic needlelooking at oneself in a mirrorcatfightmutantcooksecurity camerabeardpsychologistcompassionfemale killerandroidpresumed deadfull moonrampagestealing a carblood on facefight to the deathgash in the facestabbed in the neckevacuationpunched in the chestaerial shotdeerstabbed in the eyefemale doctorpiertied feetcorporationmutationcharacters killed one by onekilling spreeclonestick fightmoral dilemmasouthern accentimprisonmentclose up of eyesfemale assassinforename as titlefinal showdownpistol whipsuper strengtheuthanasiaabandoned houseyoung version of characterbunkerstabbed in the armclimbing through a windowhired killergenetic engineeringmercy killingwoman kills a mandeath of boyfriendexperiment gone wrongfilmed killinghigh techmysterious womangeneticsdistrustcloningimprovised weaponunwanted kisslocked in a roombroken necksolitary confinementscience runs amokbilingualisminnocent person killedsurveillance footagebitten in the throatwoman's neck brokendeoxyribonucleic acidthroat rippingcorporate executivebritish actor playing american charactermanor househumanoidvideo recordingtranquilizer dartsuper soldierhybridlethal injectionscience experimentsecret laboratoryhunting rifleprototypehead held underwaterresearch facilitysmothered to deathhooded sweatshirttranquilizer gunstabbed with a pencar crashing into a treebloody hand printkilling a deerbehavioristmutant humanbody in waterstrapped to a bedwoman kills a womanrisk management (See All) |
When the Switchblade, the most sophisticated prototype stealth fighter created yet, is stolen from the U.S. government, one of the United States' top spies, Alex Scott, is called to action. What he doesn't expect is to get teamed up with a cocky civilian, World Class Boxing Champion Kelly Robinson, …on a dangerous top secret espionage mission. Their assignment: using equal parts skill and humor, catch Arnold Gundars, one of the world's most successful illegal arms dealers, and foil his treacherous plans for the plane. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsspy spoof |
| Themes: | herokidnappingdeceptionsurveillance |
| Mood: | spoofparodycar chasejames bond spoof |
| Locations: | foresthotelhelicoptersewer |
| Characters: | action herotattootough guy |
| Story: | hand to hand combatfoot chaseinterracial kisspunched in the stomachkicked in the stomachsubtitled scenekicked in the facemountainnewspapershowdownbrawlpunched in the faceslow motion scenefistfightbeating …bare chested maleviolencef ratedexplosionsingingpartysurprise endingpistolcell phoneshootouttitle directed by femaleshot to deathmachine gunshot in the chestcomputerfalling from heightheld at gunpointbombcar crashinterrogationshot in the backsubjective cameraspyambushbridgeboxingtied to a chairexploding cardouble crosslimousinecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebased on tv serieselectrocutionknocked outtankopening action scenesplit screenthreatened with a knifesemiautomatic pistollas vegas nevadasecret agentsilencerespionagewashington d.c.ak 47head buttballoonmale bondingboxercrushlaserparadebroken legmasked manstealing a carbuddykicked in the crotchm 16stabbed in the legspyingbody landing on a cartuxedogadgetflamethrowertracking devicesecret servicetwo man armyintelligencenight visionglockscootertop secretreference to james bondstealthpenbathhousedouble agentbullet proof vestwoman punching a manjet fighterbudapest hungarygeorge w. bushsmoke grenademonte carlofaking own deathhiding in a car trunkinvisibility cloakwarheadsilent alarm (See All) |
Martin Riggs finally meets his match in the form of Lorna Cole, a beautiful but tough policewoman. Together with Roger Murtaugh, his partner, the three attempt to expose a crooked former policeman and his huge arms racket. The crooked cop (Jack Travis) thwarts them at every turn, mainly by killing a …nyone who is about to talk, but Murtaugh has personal problems of his own as his family are brought into the equation. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmpolice procedural |
| Themes: | herorevengemurderfuneralgangstermafia |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | trainlos angeles california |
| Characters: | action heropolicefather son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolice officerpolicemantough guyalcoholic |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | karate chophand to hand combatpunched in the stomachblockbusterstylized violencekicked in the facekaratemixed martial artsshowdownbrawlpunched in the facefistfightfirechaseviolence …sexnumber in titlebloodsequeldoggunkissexplosionpistolshootoutdigit in titleshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotguncatgunfightbombnumbered sequelrevolvergangcaliforniaboxingsubwayexploding cardisarming someonepolice officer killedthird partduelperson on firetough girlopening action scenesensualitysemiautomatic pistolsilencerkissing while having sexarsonstrong female charactermachismouzisecurity cameraexploding buildingmovie directorgun fugun battleretirementconstruction sitebuddydual wieldgunshot woundpost traumatic stress disorderscene after end creditsice hockeytough coppassionate kisssequel to cult favoritehockeysurprise after end creditskarate kickberettareal estate agentex coptimebombarmored cartwo man armyquick drawcomic reliefbuddy copmaverick copjudocrotch grabsitting on a toiletsix shooterdemolitionshooting rangeblack copjujitsulapdkicked in the groinpost traumatic stressrookie copjudo throwinternal affairschild uses gunbomb squadchop shopfiring rangearms dealmp 40 machine gunquitting smokingshooting practicetermitebad copspolice psychologistattack dogcop on the edgekilled on birthdayhigh speed pursuitwest highland white terrierhouse trailerarmor piercing ammunitionassault weapondog biscuitjaywalking (See All) |
Frank Martin is the best in the business. The ex-Special Forces operative hires himself out as a mercenary "transporter" who moves goods--human or otherwise. Very simple, he delivers, no questions asked. Frank has relocated from the French Mediterranean to Miami, Florida, where as a favor to a frien …d, Frank is driving for the wealthy Billings family. There's very little that can surprise The Transporter, but young Jack Billings has done just that; Frank has unexpectedly bonded with Jack, age 6, who he drives to and from school. But when Jack is kidnapped, Frank must use his battle-tested combat skills to retrieve the boy and thwart the kidnappers' master plan to release a virus that will kill anyone with whom it comes in contact. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial arts |
| Themes: | herodeathkidnapping |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | schoolhospitalcarhelicoptertaxicar thiefhospital fight |
| Characters: | action heroboyhusband wife relationshippolicedoctorhostagetough guyfrenchpolice shootoutpolice chasedriversamurai swordformer soldier |
| Story: | hand to hand combatfoot chaseblockbusterstylized violencekicked in the facechild in perilmixed martial artskung fucombatshowdownbrawlcar accidentfistfightchaseviolence …female nuditybloodsequelkissfemale rear nuditynipplesexplosionknifepistollickingshootoutshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headcomputerbombsecond partrobothandcuffsbritishsword fightaxeimpalementdrivingdisarming someoneone man armybirthday partypolice officer killedshot in the foreheadone against manytough girlopening action sceneneck breakingunderwatervigilantegarageak 47nipples visible through clothingvirusvillainessdysfunctional marriagepromisebra and pantiesswitchbladekatana sworddual wieldhit in the crotchstabbed in the neckm 16miami floridaspecial forcesstabbed in the legknife throwingwar veteranexploding helicopterstick fightdesert eagleneedleparalysisglockcoughingpipecrushed headmarriage problemsjetdumpsterriddlehummerjet skiantidoteaxe fightjamaicanipodhero kills a womanbomb squadshootfire hosepediatricianhigh speedhypodermickumdohero killing woman (See All) |
Trained since childhood to be a lethal killer, Raizo has since turned his back on the Ozunu clan that raised him and now seeks revenge for their heartless murders. Teaming up with Europol investigator Mika, Raizo steadily butchers his enemies while inching ever closer to the long-awaited bloody reun …ion with his former master. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial arts |
| Themes: | fearrevengemurderdeathescapegangsterinvestigationmagicbrutalitysupernatural powerredemptionsurveillanceexecutionexploitationcruelty …murder of a police officer (See All) |
| Mood: | raingoreneo noir |
| Locations: | barhotelhelicopterpolice car |
| Characters: | action herotattoopolice officertough guywarriorpolice shootoutself mutilation |
| Story: | hand to hand combatfoot chasehealingstylized violencetrainingchild abusemixed martial artsmountainkung fucombatshowdownbrawlwatching tvslow motion scenefistfight …firechasebare chested maleviolencebloodflashbackgunkissfightcigarette smokingexplosionpistolshowershootoutshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headrescueswordarrestgunfightfalling from heightheld at gunpointcompetitionshot in the backf worddecapitationgood versus evilorphanassassinsword fightmassacrestabbingimpalementstabbed to deathprisonerstabbed in the chestmapnonlinear timelinesevered headno opening creditsanti heroone man armyassassinationhit by a carbartenderpainon the runone against manyorganized crimebeaten to deathstabbed in the backfugitiveninjaopening action scenescarmartial artistdeath of husbandblindfoldsevered armdismembermentberlin germanyak 47crime bossmachismogoldassassination attemptgothicloss of loved onetempleswat teamsevered handcovered in bloodrocket launchergun fugun battledivinghaunted by the pastsandfight to the deathdual wieldstabbed in the throatmercilessnessgash in the facestabbed in the neckstabbed in the headstabbed in the legdark heroslaughtercaptureyakuzalonerdark pastsword dueltragic herosevered leglasersightlightsirengovernment agentbloodbathgrenade launcherlaptop computertorso cut in halftracking devicefemale assassinblood on camera lensbeheadingkatanakendostabbed in the armlaundromatbullet ballethead bashed inninjitsugun actionhazingsense of smellcarnagebloodshedtragic pastarm cut offcut handvideo cassetteexit woundsuper speedhand cut offthrowing starshurikentied to a postgutsgun katainternal affairsgun sauheartbeaton the lamclanninja masterhead cut in halfdehydrationthrown through a wallgolden gunclimbing up a wallfight in the restroomosaka japangold watchpolice officer strangulatedgoreshedsliced bodybloody footprintstabbing a police officerpolice officer stabbed in the chestpolice officer stabbed in the backninja traininghook and chainsubordination (See All) |
An extremely wealthy man, dying from cancer, undergoes a radical medical procedure that transfers his consciousness into the body of a healthy young man. But all is not as it seems when he starts to uncover the mystery of the body's origin and the organization that will kill to protect its cause.
| Subgenre: | martial artsindependent filmblack comedymedicalcyberpunk |
| Themes: | fearfriendshiprevengemurderdeathsurrealismkidnappingmoneybetrayalescapefuneralinvestigationdeceptionparanoiacancer …redemptionhome invasionself sacrificenear death experienceunlikely herodying of cancer (See All) |
| Mood: | car chasepoetic justice |
| Locations: | schoolnew york citybarbeachrestaurantswimming poolforestcemeteryairplanenightclubairportwoodswheelchairapartmenttruck …motelgas stationlaboratoryschool busfire truckcar fire (See All) |
| Characters: | interracial relationshipsingle motherfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctortattoohostagewarriorlittle girlsecurity guardprofessordaughter …ex soldierbiologist (See All) |
| Period: | 2010snear future |
| Story: | hand to hand combatinterracial friendshipkicked in the stomachsingle parentkicked in the facetrainingmixed martial artswidowbasketballshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceslow motion scenecar accidentfistfight …beatingfirechasebare chested maleviolenceflashbackfightphotographexplosionsurprise endingpistolcell phoneshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headshotgunrescuegunfightkissingletterlieheld at gunpointcar crashhallucinationislandrevolverscientistsubjective camerasurvivalflashlightassassinambushconcertambulancemansionbridgedinertoiletexploding carno opening creditsanti herodisarming someonedouble crossshot in the legcoffeeon the runlimousineone against manycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguewidowerperson on fireelectrocutionfugitivecharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementcover upknocked outscarlaptopneck breakingpremarital sexmercenaryclass differencesnewspaper headlinearsonterminal illnessidentitybulletburned aliverevelationassassination attemptheavy rainlooking at oneself in a mirrorfaintingwalkie talkiemad scientistwristwatchone night standfaked deathsocial commentaryback from the deadpresumed deadretirementreverse footagestealing a carpillsold ageitalian americannew orleans louisianaresurrectionimmortalitypunched in the chestaerial shottitle at the endalzheimer's diseaselasersightflamethrowerburned to deathmoral dilemmaenglishman abroadtasercentral park manhattan new york citypistol whipbillionaireno title at beginninginterracial marriageforeplayreference to albert einsteinpalm treeseizurefight the systemtop secretcar set on firereference to googletwo way mirrorhigh techoverturning carcamera phonespitting bloodprivate jetshot through a doorcar rolloverhouse firerichabandoned warehouseimmolationtycoonscience runs amokbody swaprich mantruck stopcorporate executiveflame throwerstreetcarpendantbritish actor playing american characterst. louis missourinew identityrepressed memoryslash in titlefather daughter estrangementsafe deposit boxwater towervideo recordingjazz bandpeanut butterphysical therapyfalse memorystolen identitylatin americansecret laboratoryshot in the earwoman wearing a thongsoul transferenceinside the mindvirtualitybrain scanflipping cartrippytaking a pillelderly manreference to wikipediawoman undressing for a manchauffeured limousinegoogle searchplaying basketballbody snatchinghiding in a bathroomtranshumanismgoogling for informationexperimental technologyreference to steve jobstrash talknecklace yanked offtrain setmind transfermisrepresentationpeanut allergyprivate islandbulletproof windowcaribbean islandslot car racing (See All) |
| Subgenre: | martial artsblack comedysuspensesupernaturalfairy talesword and sorcerydark fantasysword and fantasybased on fairy tale |
| Themes: | herofearrevengemurderdeathlovesurrealismkidnappingmarriagebetrayalescapemonsterdeceptionmagicanger …obsessionsupernatural powerredemptionguiltinsanitygriefevilunrequited loveexecutionhopegreedpaniccouragenear death experienceregretmurder of family (See All) |
| Locations: | churchforestsnowvillagewoodscastlecampfire |
| Characters: | action herosoldierbabyhostagesister sister relationshipthieftough guywarriorlittle girllittle boy |
| Story: | hand to hand combatbo staffkicked in the stomachstylized violencekicked in the facetrainingchild in perilsnakemixed martial artsmountaincombatshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceslow motion scene …face slapfistfightbeatingchasebare chested maleviolencecharacter name in titlebloodsequelflashbackkissfightexplosionknifesurprise endingvoice over narrationcorpsehorsemirrorshot in the chestshot in the headrescuebattleswordsecond parthallucinationriversubjective cameragood versus evilorphancandlesword fightambushaxemassacremontagebridgearmyimpalementstabbed in the chestfalse accusationno opening creditsanti herobirddisarming someoneone man armyfictional wardouble crosskingcreaturefemme fatalenecklacetransformationon the runflash forwardskinny dippingone against manycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdangerstabbed in the backprologuescreamingattackfantasy sequencefugitivemissiondeath of childtough girlscene during end creditsmanipulationthreatened with a knifedirectorial debutwaterfallflowerprofanitylove interestqueenmonkeybattlefieldpowerchessiceeavesdroppingtraitorgoldwolffireplacebow and arrowburned aliverevelationhead buttspearassassination attemptheavy rainlooking at oneself in a mirrorquestcatfighthelmetspin offvillainessjumping from heightfrogirishfaked deathmind controlforbidden lovetorchaction heroineanimal attackback from the deadbar fightpresumed deadfemale warriorguarddwarfreverse footageshielddiamondvisiontarget practicebraverycrossbowfight to the deathfairydual wieldmercilessnessresurrectiondark humorsuper villainimmortalityrowboattime lapse photographypunched in the chestengagementbooby trapaerial shotknife fightdeerpassionate kisskingdomblack magicburned to deathowltelekinesisstick fightprequelpalacetelepathyimprisonmentheroismhappy endingfemale soldierfinal showdownworld dominationcomic reliefshot with an arrowmegalomaniacyoung version of characterarcherycrownfortresshearing voicesnarcissismtavernreluctant herotentacleman kills a womanmacguffinwoman kills a manaltered version of studio logogoblinstabbed in the shoulderbleeding to deathevil womanarchertragic lovedeath of familywoman fights a manwarlordsorceresscoup d'etatwoman slaps a manmind readingone woman armyimprovised weaponchainsanimal killingrock climbinghalf brotheranti heroineglowing eyeschild abductionsecret lovethronepower strugglescottish accenthorse drawn carriagenetbanishmentsuit of armoraxe fightsurprise during end creditsorigin of herochild soldierflaming arrowstudio logo segues into filmdukeman fights a womantrackercoronationnarcissistmohawk haircutcaught in a netfemale thieftailrope bridgethrown from heightcloakevil laughterreference to snow whitefreeze to deathevil queenbackflipsentenced to deathelkmagical mirrormeltingsororicidemagical creatureaxe throwingbrothers grimmtunicprequel and sequelblack bloodsnow queen (See All) |
In 1431, the Kingdom of Ayutthayan conquers the territory of Sukhothai expanding their lands to the East. The noble Lord Siha Decho is betrayed by his Captain, Rajasena, and is murdered together with his wife. However their son Tien is saved by one loyal soldier and left alone in the woods...
| Subgenre: | martial artscult film |
| Themes: | herorevengedeathbetrayalyouthvengeancemythology |
| Locations: | villagejungle |
| Characters: | action heroboytough guywarriorfather |
| Period: | 15th century |
| Story: | hand to hand combatbo staffchop sockymartial arts masterstylized violencemixed martial artskung fucombatshowdownbrawlslow motion scenefistfightbeatingchasebare chested male …violencenumber in titlebloodsequelflashbackfightdigit in titleblood splatterbattlesecond partnumbered sequelfightingorphansword fightambushdisarming someoneone man armyone against manymissionmartial artistbare chested male bondagespiritbow and arrowelephantcaptiveslavebuddhistkatana swordfight to the deathmeditationmedieval timesoutlawbuddhismsword duelstick fightbanditkung fu fightingkatanafighterkung fu classiccrocodiletestoutlaw gangyoung manmiddle agesmuay thaibuddhashot with a bow and arrowyoung boybeefcake martial artssequel by name only1400s (See All) |
Arthur Bishop (Jason Statham) is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code and unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. It's a job that requires professional perfection and total detachment, and Bishop is the best in the business. But when his mentor and close friend Harry (Donald Su …therland) is murdered, Bishop is anything but detached. His next assignment is self-imposed - he wants those responsible dead. His mission grows complicated when Harry's son Steve (Ben Foster) approaches him with the same vengeful goal and a determination to learn Bishop's trade. Bishop has always acted alone but he can't turn his back on Harry's son. A methodical hit man takes an impulsive student deep into his world and a deadly partnership is born. But while in pursuit of their ultimate mark, deceptions threaten to surface and those hired to fix problems become problems themselves. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial arts |
| Themes: | drunkennessrevengemurderdeathbetrayaltortureescapedeceptiondeath of fatherbrutalitysurveillance |
| Mood: | gorecar chase |
| Locations: | barrestaurantswimming poolhotelcemeteryboatbusnightclubairportwheelchairchicago illinoisgas stationcar thief |
| Characters: | homosexualprostitutehostagetough guyhitmanolder man younger man relationship |
| Story: | karate chophand to hand combatkicked in the headpunched in the stomachmentorkicked in the stomachjoggingkicked in the facekaratetrainingmixed martial artsshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceslow motion scene …remakefistfightbeatingchasedancingbare chested maleviolenceblooddoggunsex scenefemale rear nuditycigarette smokingphotographlesbian kisssurprise endingpistolvoice over narrationcell phoneshootoutwoman on topcorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headfalling from heightheld at gunpointbombcar crashinterrogationsex standing upassassinstrangulationdeath of friendimpalementstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestexploding carno opening creditsdisarming someonehit by a carunderwater sceneshot in the legdrowningshot in the foreheadcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguepoisoncover upopening action scenestreet shootouthairy chestpremarital sexsemiautomatic pistolkissing while having sexnewspaper headlineparking garagebald mangun battletarget practicefight to the deathpower outagenew orleans louisianafalling to deathkicked in the crotchstabbed in the legjumping through a windowthrown through a windownotelens flaredrug lordbullet timemarijuana jointvillain played by lead actordirector cameofire extinguisherhiding in a closetarms dealertwo man armybullet balletgun duelcolombiawheelchair boundstabbed in the faceexploding houseoverhead camera shotgarbage truckprivate jetapprenticephonographmentor protege relationshipvinylcult leaderhundred dollar billfall to deathjumping off a bridgebrandychihuahuadisobeying ordersanimal sheltershot in the kneeerotic asphyxiationmotorcadeexploding busburning a photographthrown through a wallrappellingfaking own deathexploding gasoline stationhanged bodyfire pokerbus crashgarbage disposalstepping in shitstabbed with a screwdriverketaminekilling a friendwalking on broken glassswimming lapschoking to deathjaguar e typestrangled with a beltdiving into waterjumping off bridge (See All) |
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