1) Crank – Crank Up
Crank is a famous action film series from the United States. The film was first released in 2006 and features the directing duo Neveldine – Taylor alongside the star power of renowned actor Jason Statham.
The storyline begins with Chev, an assassin who is injected with a lethal substance into his body, and he realizes that if his heart rate drops below a certain level, he will die. This creates a sense of urgency for Chev, not only to find a way to counteract the effects of the drug but also to seek revenge on those who have betrayed him.
One of the key reasons for the success of Crank is the performance of Jason Statham. He delivers a heart-pounding performance as the character Chev Chelios, while also displaying complex emotions with his girlfriend and his own self-worth.
Currently, Crank: High Voltage is the latest installment in this series, released worldwide in 2009.
* Transition to game: Crank – The Shock, Action
2) Kung Fu Hustle – Kung Fu Masterpiece
Kung Fu Hustle is a comedy-action martial arts film from Hong Kong, released in 2004. The film features Stephen Chow as the director and lead actor. It is regarded as a fresh perspective on comedy, creativity, and the martial arts genre that Stephen Chow has crafted for the works of Jin Yong.
With a combination of three main elements: “Jin Yong’s martial arts,” “fantasy elements,” and “comedy,” Kung Fu Hustle has achieved immense success both in Asia and globally. Despite its relatively modest budget, the film became a phenomenon in 2004, grossing over 100 million USD (five times its production cost).
In addition to its success, this also marked the last time Stephen Chow appeared prominently on screen as an actor. After Kung Fu Hustle, the king of comedy transitioned to directing and screenwriting.
* Transition to game: The Resistance – The Adventure, Action – RPG
3) Dredd – The Judge
Released in 2012, Dredd is a dystopian action film directed by the renowned Pete Travis. The film is set in a future America, where society is engulfed in violence, drugs, and crime.
To solve the issues at hand, a special police force known as “Judges” is established, with Dredd being the highest-ranking judge. Set in this future America, Dredd and his partner are faced with Ma-Ma, the most notorious drug lord in the country.
With its gritty action and high stakes, this film can be categorized as a superhero movie. Viewers are taken through stunning visuals, intense gunfights, and heart-pounding action sequences. Additionally, the performance of New Zealand actor Karl Urban has been highly praised by critics and audiences alike.
* Transition to game: The Resistance – The Adventure, Action
4) The Shining – The Haunted House
The Shining is a psychological horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick, featuring actors Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, and Scatman Crothers. Although based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name, the film and the novel differ significantly in many details. In the film, the main character is Jack Torrance, a writer who takes a job as the winter caretaker at the Overlook Hotel.
The horror film The Shining had a production budget of 19 million USD (a significant amount in the 1980s). The film’s initial release faced harsh criticism, but it eventually grossed over 44 million USD. Upon its release, it received negative reviews from critics. However, over the years, The Shining has been recognized as a cinematic masterpiece. Director Martin Scorsese has praised it as one of the best horror films of all time.
* Transition to game: Horror – The Resolution
5) Edge of Tomorrow – The Boundary of Tomorrow
Edge of Tomorrow is a science fiction film co-produced by British and American studios, directed by Doug Liman and based on the novel “All You Need Is Kill” by Japanese author Hiroshi Sakurazaka. The film features a star-studded cast including Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, and Bill Paxton. It was released in June 2014.
The film’s plot revolves around a near-future world where an alien invasion threatens Earth through a bloody war. In this film, Bill Cage (played by Tom Cruise) is just a public relations officer who has never seen combat and suddenly finds himself thrust into a lethal battle. Killed within minutes, Cage discovers he is trapped in a time loop, reliving the same brutal battle over and over again, dying each time…
However, after each battle, Cage begins to understand the enemy’s strategy and teams up with the fierce warrior Rita Vrataski (Emily Blunt). As Cage and Rita continue to fight against the alien invaders, each confrontation brings them closer to a victory they desperately seek.
* Transition to game: Gunfire – The Adventure, RPG, Action.
