Modern action movies have merged into one concept with action films. Viewers expect from this genre bright scene changes, special effects and cunningly twisted scenes. Most often in such films, the hero alone copes with a huge number of villains, using his wit and physical strength. The most successful films in this series are not just a collection of tricks, but the spectacularly presented opposition between Good and Evil within the framework of a single plot.
2017 pleased fans of such films with a large number of new products, both in the form of the continuation of well-known motion pictures, and absolutely new stories with unfamiliar heroes.
"Planet of the Apes: War"
This film was released in 2017 and represents the interweaving of several genres: drama, adventure, thriller. A fascinating story tells how an army of monkeys led by Caesar confronts the merciless leader of the human army, the so-called Colonel. In the previous part of Planet of the Apes: Revolution, the monkeys were defeated, and their head was tormented by a thirst for revenge for a long time.The climax of the action movie will be the personal battle of the Colonel with Caesar, who will prejudge the fate of each of the species.
Reviews of the film were inconsistent. According to critics, the use of children and animals in the plot is a safe move. The main "Villain" - Colonel - endowed with numerous vices, so that the monkeys from the very beginning of the movie cause the audience sympathy.
"Blasting Blonde"
Unsurpassed Charlize Theron plays in the film the agent of British intelligence Lorraine Broughton, who arrived in Berlin to investigate the death of her colleague. The main task of the heroine becomes the search for lists of double agents with whom the dead spy worked. During the movie, the heroine joins forces with local resident chief David Percival.
When watching a movie, it seems that the numerous conversations of the characters only fill the time between stunts and special effects. The authors do not hide the fact that the budget did not allow the Blasting Blonde to be brought closer to the level of “Bondiana”. Therefore, at the court viewers presented what happened.
"Valerian and the city of a thousand planets"
The fantasy action movie tells that in the 28th century, people overcame space and time and learned how to operate them. In Galaxy, everyone lives in virtual reality. The protagonist Valerian is designed to protect the planet from temporary paradoxes. He works together with his partner Lorelin, who came from the Middle Ages.
Being from childhood a fan of comics about the main characters, Besson filmed them. But the plot was very approximate. We can say that fans of the comic did not receive the long-awaited film version, which was expected.
"Thor: Ragnarek"
In the story, Loki fraudulently seized the throne of Odin. This caused the end of the world for the gods, the so-called Ragnarok. By giving the gods must fall, and the heavenly abode burned. Only the great Thor can change the future. Despite the drama of the plot, the film is full of jokes and comedic elements. Scenes of battles are accompanied by hard rock music, which creates an appropriate mood for the audience. The film is better to watch in 3D, because it is full of enchanting battles and psychedelic landscapes.
"Kingsman: Golden Ring"
After the destruction of the main headquarters of the secret English division, the fate of peace on earth is threatened. The main danger is a brilliant criminal world-famous. In the fight against it, the intelligence services of the United States and Britain have to unite.
Those who liked the first part of the film will enjoy this film as well. Numerous action scenes and stunts will delight action lovers. Unfortunately, the new film has lost its uniqueness and British flavor. The American spirit intervened in the plot, which could not but affect the motion picture.
"Justice League"
Fantasy thriller talks about how Batman gathered a team of people with superpowers. He hoped to provide the earth with protection from danger, but it appeared much faster than the heroes had expected. Critics believe that the picture does not reach the "Avengers", and some of the characters are not completely clear to the viewer. For example, Aquaman does not match his character from the comic. The situation is somewhat saved by the bright game of Jason Momoa. Despite the many illogicalities in the plot, the picture leaves a pleasant impression. In many ways, this is due to numerous jokes and comic scenes.
"Baby on the drive"
Unusual for the industry of modern cinema has become a musical thriller "Kid on the drive." The plot develops around a young man named Kid, who perfectly drives a car. Fate brought him to work to the local criminal authority, but the hero expects as soon as possible to change the scope of activities. Plans change after the fateful meeting of the Kid with a beautiful waitress who falls unconsciously in love with the hero.
A small amount of action is compensated by its high quality. In this film, the minimum of impressive bouts, but quite enough to rank it among the militants.
"John Wick 2"
A former assassin decided to retire.But the past does not let him go and unexpected guests appear in his house. The hero is required to kill his sister, who is also part of a mafia syndicate. Wick refuses, but the rules require the execution of the task.
This film, according to critics, has opened a new page in the industry of the production of militants. The director elevated the aesthetics of murder to a new level. Rivers of blood in almost every episode only complement the quality action scenes that have been lined up and honed over two years.
"Kong: Skull Island"
In the history of cinema, this is already the eighth film about a huge monkey. In the story in the ocean was discovered an island, previously unknown and not marked on the maps. The expedition that arrived there encounters huge monsters inhabiting this island. In addition to the huge gorillas, heroes lurk a variety of dangers in the face of other huge monsters. Only some of the heroes will survive and find out how the adventure will end.
There are a lot of heroes in the picture. Each of them has a clear line of work. But such a number of characters makes you think that they were introduced into the film only to die brightly. As a result, the viewer does not have time to decide on their likes and dislikes. On the island there are local residents in the form of a small settlement of people who have learned to survive in these conditions. Mystics and perceptions of danger to the spectators add mysterious landscapes of impassable jungle. In short, the film has everything to make it a worthy continuation of the epic about a huge monkey.
"Fast and Furious 8"
The criminal action movie "Fast and Furious 8" was a continuation of the well-known series of films. Heroes moved away from crime and healed a peaceful life. But the unexpectedly new character in the person of the heroine Charlize Theron drags Dominic into the world of crime and forces him to betray friends. The guys are forced to unite again to return the mind to a member of their team.
Critics argue that the film is absolutely devoid of meaning and any deep thoughts. But a large number of explosions, car chases and special effects turn it into an exciting spectacle. However, for those who liked the previous series, the new film will seem entertaining.
