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Adventure films are among the most beloved genres, always delivering excitement, thrills, and surprises. But have you explored the best adventure movies yet?
Here, ThutThuatPhanMem.vn presents to you the Top 20 Best Adventure Films You Should Watch. Stay tuned for the thrill!
#20. 127 Hours (2010) - R
The film Hugo is an adaptation of the novel 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret' by the English author Brian Selznick. The story unfolds in the backdrop of 1930s Paris, focusing on the mysterious life of an orphan boy at a train station. When Hugo encounters a malfunctioning robot, a stoic man running a toy store, and an eccentric girl, he embarks on a peculiar adventure that could plunge his secrets into perilous territory.
#17. Dancing with Wolves - Dances with Wolves (1990)
Major John Dunbar narrowly escapes death after a battle, with severely wounded legs and a despair that almost leads him to suicide. In a melancholic state, wandering on the Western frontier, Dunbar encounters a wolf named Two-Socks and the Sioux Native American tribe, who take him in. Here, he meets a white girl who, like him, has been nurtured and raised by the Sioux tribe, and their feelings quickly blossom. Day by day, Dunbar becomes a member of the tribe, forgetting his former life. However, when the army from Fort Sedgewick arrives in this land and discovers him, Dunbar must confront difficult choices.
#16. Secret Agent 007: Royal Casino - Casino Royale (2006)
Freshly stepping into MI6, James Bond rises to the code name 007. On his first mission in Madagascar, 007 engages with the notorious terrorist mastermind Mollaka and faces high-stakes card games where both sides might pay with their lives. The beautiful special treasury accountant Vesper Lynd closely shadows Bond, ensuring the safety of the national finances. Bond enters a tense mental duel at the casino, where dirty tricks, dramatic violence, and suspenseful twists unfold.
#15. The Ark of Covenant - Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
This marks the beginning of Indiana Jones' thrilling adventure series. The story kicks off in the spring of 1936 when the renowned archaeologist Indiana Jones returns home. Military intelligence officials await him to inform him of the Nazi plot near Cairo. Jones is determined to retrieve the Ark containing the Ten Commandments' engraved tablet. The U.S. government immediately sends Jones to find the treasure to prevent it from falling into Nazi hands. Jones' journey, filled with dangers and captivating moments, keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
#14. Fate - Inglourious Basterds (2009)
In the initial year of the Nazi occupation of France, Shosanna Dreyfus witnessed her family's execution by the German army under the command of Hans Landa. After a harrowing escape, she made her way to Paris, assumed a new identity, and became the owner and manager of a movie theater.
Elsewhere in Europe, Lieutenant Aldo Raine formed a group of American-Jewish soldiers to carry out surprise guerrilla attacks against the Nazi regime. Later known as 'The Basterds,' Raine's unit, along with undercover agent Bridget von Hammersmark, embarks on a mission to overthrow the leaders of the Third Reich. These fates converge at the movie theater where Shosanna is in charge, and her personal revenge plan begins to unfold.
#13. Gunslingers of the Wild West - The Wild Bunch (1969)
Following a failed payroll robbery, the Bunch, led by the enigmatic 'Bishop,' including Dutch, Angel, and brothers Lyle and Tector Gorch, head to Mexico, pursued by the gang led by Deke Thornton. Trapped with no way out between the railroad tycoon Harrigan and the federal General Mapache, the Bunch is forced to confront Mapache's federal army.
#12. Maya Empire - Apocalypto (2006)
Set in 16th-century Yucatan, Mexico, during the decline of the Maya Empire, a peaceful Mesoamerican tribe in the forest is attacked by the Aztec tribe, capturing people for sacrifice. Amidst the chaos, Jaguar takes his wife and child into hiding under a pit. Discovered, Jaguar is captured, and his family is left trapped below. During the sacrificial ritual, Jaguar escapes with fierce pursuit from the enemy soldiers. Can he find a way to save his tribe and his family?
#11. Back To The Future (1985)
Marty McFly has a time-traveling machine that accidentally takes him back 30 years. Here, he encounters his parents when they were young. Ironically, his presence causes historical conflicts, forcing him to both fix history and find a way back to his own time.
#10. The Majestic Seven - The Magnificent Seven (1960)
A Mexican village falls under the control of bandits, forcing the residents to pay tribute. Fed up, they decide to hire a skilled group led by Chris to defend their peaceful lives. Despite modest compensation, Chris and Vin agree due to their noble spirits. Chris assembles a renowned group of 7 gunslingers, including Bernardo, Lee, Britt, Harry, and Chico. Initially, the villagers are skeptical, but the camaraderie of the men dispels doubts. Now, the outlaws realize the harvest won't be as easy as before.
#9. The Big Fish (2003)
William Bloom grows up with his father's fantastical adventure stories. As he matures, he yearns to understand his father, to know the real events of his life that Edward always avoids. One day, with Edward ailing, Will returns home with his wife, uncovering the tales his father told were based on reality, and Edward's storytelling only made them more captivating and intriguing.
#8. The Black Hole of Doom - Interstellar (2014)
In the future, a strange disease kills crops, endless dust storms wreak havoc, and oxygen levels decline, pushing humanity to the brink of extinction. NASA discovers a wormhole near Saturn, leading to a distant galaxy with 12 potentially habitable planets. They send 12 astronauts to explore, with 3 planets deemed suitable for human survival.
Former NASA engineer and pilot Cooper is convinced to pilot the spaceship Endurance to gather data on these planets to save humanity. Cooper and his fellow travelers embark on a journey more perilous than anticipated.
#7. Alone on the Deserted Island - Cast Away (2000)
Chuck Nolan (Tom Hanks), a dedicated and responsible FedEx executive, frequently travels abroad to assess job efficiency at international branches. After a plane crash during a business trip, he finds himself stranded on a deserted island, striving to survive until rescue arrives. In this situation, he must apply all his skills and undergo both physical and mental transformations for his own survival.
#6. Northwest Bound - North by Northwest (1959)
The film revolves around the hilarious misadventures of an advertising executive (Cary Grant) mistakenly identified as a secret government agent. He must evade foreign spies and face professional agents in heart-stopping situations, leading the audience on an unexpected journey with Roger O. Thornhill.
#5. Avatar (2009)
Avatar tells the story of the reluctant hero Jake Sully, a former marine paralyzed from the waist down. His twin brother is chosen to participate in a genetic program with the extraterrestrial Na'vi to create Avatar hybrids that can genetically match the Na'vi people and breathe the air on the planet Pandora. This action serves Earth's mission to colonize Pandora.
The Na'vi, with their distinctively unusual features, have blue skin and stand at a towering 3 meters. They live harmoniously, deeply connected to nature.
After Jake's brother is killed, Jake is selected as his replacement and becomes an Avatar. Assigned to explore and study the planet Pandora, he falls in love with its inhabitants during his time immersed in collecting information. Caught between two factions when the conflict arises, he is forced to make his own choice.
#4. The Returnee from the Dead - The Revenant (2015)
Inspired by true events, The Revenant follows the story of hunter Hugh Glass. After a brutal battle with Native Americans, Hugh is wounded and ruthlessly left behind by his comrades in the treacherous snowy mountains. Determined to survive amidst the brutal cold, he faces flesh-eating animals and wars with mountain tribes. With unwavering determination, the hunter miraculously survives, traversing over 3,000 miles alone to return. His purpose: to live, return, and possibly seek revenge on John Fitzgerald – once his companion.
#3. The Lord Of The Rings (all 3 films) (2001 - 2003)
This film series is based on the novel by English author J.R.R Tolkien, set in the fantasy realm of Middle Earth. The story revolves around the quest to find and destroy the powerful ring of the Dark Lord Sauron – who died thousands of years ago but seeks revival through the ring.
Forged by Sauron to dominate Middle Earth, under his cruel rule, Men and Elves unite to overthrow him. In the battle, Sauron's ring finger is severed, rendering his entire army paralyzed. His soul merges with the ring, causing his demise only when the ring is destroyed.
After a long journey, the ring now falls into the hands of the Hobbit Frodo Baggins. The weight of destroying the ring rests on his shoulders, and it's certainly no easy task to destroy it.
#2. The Dream Thief - Inception (2010)
Dom Cobb and his partner Arthur are specialists hired to infiltrate the dreams of anyone to steal secrets from their subconscious or manipulate and alter their thoughts. Before leaving this dark business behind and returning to a normal life, Cobb is compelled to complete one last job for Mr. Saito to clear Cobb of a murder accusation.
Cobb's target is Fischer, who has just inherited his late father's energy conglomerate. Saito wants Cobb to plant the idea of dissolving the company in Fischer's mind. Despite meticulous planning and a tight itinerary, when they invade Fischer's dream, they encounter unpredictable life-threatening dangers.
#1. Gladiator (2000)
Maximus Deximus Meridias, a skilled general of the mighty Roman Empire, is deeply loved by the people. Before the Roman emperor's demise, Maximus is chosen to succeed and replace Prince Commodus, a power-hungry individual. This event places Maximus and his family in a perilous situation. Returning home to Spain, Maximus finds his wife and child murdered, and he is captured to become a slave trained as a gladiator by Proximo.
Maximus harbors revenge until the day he returns to Rome to avenge Commodus, fulfilling the wishes of Emperor Marcus and reclaiming his rightful throne.
Here is the list of Top 20 Best Adventure Films you should watch. Wishing you enjoyable movie moments!
