When recordings of Tom Cruise’s stunts performed alone and without the help of substitutes appear on the Web, you accidentally forget that the actor is already over 60. Yes, he’s celebrating his 61st birthday today, but that didn’t stop him. a few years ago, for example, jumping on a motorcycle on a mountain pass on the set of “Deadly Reckoning” from the Mission: Impossible series. By the way, about the latter – it was the first episode of “Mission” in 1996 that brought Tom Cruise wide popularity and glorified him as special agent Ethan Hunt. It’s been 27 years since then, and he doesn’t think the task will be accomplished – this year the seventh episode of the franchise was released, and the next one is planned for the new one.
And as today’s birthday boy is probably gearing up for a new series of tricks, we’re reminded not only of Mission Impossible, but also of other famous series you’ll have time to watch before the sequel to The Deadly Showdown.
“Lord of the Rings”
Movies: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
The film adaptation of the works of JRR Tolkien was released simultaneously with Harry Potter, and with it became the basis of the entire fantasy genre. The world of humans, elves, and dwarves is in danger of extinction unless the Ring of Omnipotence and its owner, Sauron, are destroyed. Peter Jackson’s iconic epic garnered a total of 30 Oscar nominations (and won 17), and The Return of the King is still the only film in this genre to win 11 Academy Awards.
“The Hobbit”
Movies: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013), The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
And again the story “The Hobbit or There and Back Again”, in which JRR Tolkien and Peter Jackson were responsible for the film adaptation, for example, “The Lord of the Rings.” The story of Bilbo Baggins and the thirteen dwarfs on their journey to the Lonely Mountain (which is actually a prequel to The Lord of the Rings) received a total of seven Oscar nominations.
“Harry Potter”
Movies: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), Harry Potter and the Order Phoenix” (2007), “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009), “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Part 1 “(2010),” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Episode 2 (2011), Fantastic Beasts, Where to Find Them (2016), Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018), Fantastic Beasts: A Dumbledore Mystery (2022)
Your humble film editor’s favorite series and a fairy tale inspired by JK Rowling’s books that a generation grew up with. This is a story about magic, friendship, good and evil, first love and courage. Some people are still waiting for the cherished letter from Hogwarts.
“Matrix”
Movies: The Matrix (1999), The Matrix Reloaded (2003), The Matrix Revolutions (2003), The Matrix Resurrection (2021)
Lana Wachowski and Lilly Wachowski gave us Speed Racer, Cloud Atlas, Jupiter Ascending, V for Vendetta, but the story of Neo and Trinity as well as two pills – red and blue – was marked by four “Oscars” and nearly half at the time. . billion box office. The Matrix was released at the end of the 20th century and became a well-known example of cyberpunk, a genre of science fiction that reflects the decline of human culture against the backdrop of technological progress. It was loved, copied, accused of plagiarism, even called the new Bible, and also defined the development of action movies as a genre for the next few years, changing the film industry forever. I would like to remind you that for years everyone referred to any slow motion effect in movies as “like in The Matrix”. It is not surprising that even after 18 years, the creators of this story have followed suit and a sequel has been released on the screens.
“Return to the future”
Movies: Back to the Future (1985), Back to the Future 2 (1989), Back to the Future 3 (1990)
Science fiction by Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) about schoolboy Marty McFly and Doc Brown, the mad scientist who invented a time machine. Together they go to the past, to the future, and again to the past. Perhaps the best trilogy of its kind that has inspired more than one generation: Rick and Morty’s main characters, for example, are clearly written from Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, and the plot twists in The Simpsons. Family Guy and other tapes.
“Black Knight”
Movies: Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Probably the best comic book movie ever (Avengers fans forgive us). A Christopher Nolan trilogy starring the unrivaled Christian Bale as the guardian of Gotham. Heath Ledger, who won a posthumous Oscar for his Joker, played one of his last movie roles in The Dark Knight.
“John Wick”
Movies: John Wick (2014), John Wick 2 (2017), John Wick 3 (2019), John Wick 4 (2023)
Bloody and brutal action movies starring Keanu Reeves. The plot revolves around a retired hitman who turns to guns to avenge a car theft and the death of his beloved dog. We love the neon scene from the first episode of the gunfight to the English duo Kaleida’s song Think.
“Crazy Max”
Movies: Mad Max (1979), Mad Max: Road Warrior (1981), Mad Max: Furious Road (2015)
In the not-too-distant future, all life is centered on countless highways. Here, haunted by the ghosts of his past, Max is convinced the best way to survive is to wander alone, but still joins the rebels led by Furiosa. Mel Gibson played the main character in the 1979 film and was replaced 36 years later by Tom Hardy in the fantasy action movie. The director’s chair is still with George Miller, and his attempt to remake the story has been crowned with success: the film, which won six Oscars and grossed more than $374 million at the worldwide box office, is now considered a classic of the genre.
“Godfather”
Movies: Daddy (1972), Daddy 2 (1974), Daddy 3 (1990)
Classical. Crime epic about Al Pacino and Marlon Brando and the New York-Sicilian mafia family Corleone. The first two parts of the trilogy won nine Oscars and revolutionized gangster cinema.
“The Man in Black”
Movies: Men in Black (1997), Men in Black 2 (2022), Men in Black 3 (2012)
We’re sure that after the last Oscar, Will Smith probably wanted to wipe everyone’s memory with this cunning tool from the trilogy. A fantasy action movie about aliens and secret agents who maintain order on Earth.
“Hunger Games”
Movies: The Hunger Games (2012), The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013), The Hunger Games: Mockingjay. Part I (2014), The Hunger Games: Mockingjay. Part II” (2015)
And may luck always be with you! The fate of Katniss Everdeen from the 12th District, the leader of the uprising against the Capitol, was once watched by the whole world, and the final episodes of the series have never shaken our nervous system.
“X-Men”
Movies: “X-Men” (2000), “X-Men – 2” (2003), “X-Men: The Last Stand” (2006), “X-Men: The Beginning. Wolverine (2009), X-Men: Freshman (2011), Wolverine: Immortal (2013), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), Logan “(2017),” X-Men: Dark Phoenix” (2019) , “The New Mutants” (2020)
Without exaggeration, it is one of the longest-running series of our selection, and also the first in the history of cinema to focus on people with superpowers. By the way, it was thanks to the “X-Men” that the world learned about Hugh Jackman – the role of Wolverine made him a superstar.
“Indian Jones”
Movies: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008), Indiana Jones 5 (2023) ) )
At the center of the plot is a tomb raider played by the inimitable Harrison Ford with his fear of snakes, hats, whips and firearms. In fact, Indiana Jones is not just called a cult franchise – it was these films that later inspired the creators of The Mummy, Lara Croft, National Treasure, and even the developers of the Uncharted game series (the same ones filmed in the past). Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg).
“Ocean’s Eleven”
Films: Ocean’s Eleven (2001), Ocean’s Twelve (2004), Ocean’s Thirteen (2007)
The most beautiful robbers you’ve ever seen. George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon in Steven Soderbergh’s crime epic about a gang of “experts” and their masterful scams.
“Hangover”
Movies: The Hangover (2009), The Hangover 2: From Vegas to Bangkok (2011), The Hangover Part III (2013)
If you miss cool comedies. A trilogy by Todd Phillips (who directs Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker) with a unique gang of Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Justin Bart, who constantly embark on crazy adventures. Who let the dogs out?
“Spider Man”
Films: “Spider-Man” (2002), “Spider-Man – 2” (2004), “Spider-Man: Enemy in Reflection” (2007)
The classic spider trilogy, starring Sam Raimi with Tobey Maguire, then made Hollywood believe in superhero cinema. Peter Parker was an ordinary schoolboy, but the bite of a radioactive spider turned his life upside down.
“Jurassic World”
Movies: Jurassic World (2015), Jurassic World 2 (2018), Jurassic World: Domination (2022)
There is a new species in the dinosaur theme park. Too clever and predatory to sit in a cage. Fantasy action adventure co-written by Colin Trevorrow and Juan Antonio Bayon (who directed the second part of the saga) with Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard.
“Planet of the apes”
Movies: Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), Planet of the Apes: Revolution (2014), Planet of the Apes: War (2017)
Reboot of the famous series based on Pierre Boulle’s novel. At the center of the plot is Caesar, the experimental chimpanzee, who will eventually lead the smarter apes and fight for their place in the sun. Woody Harrelson is incredibly brutal here.
“King Man”
Movies: Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015), Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017), King’s Man Begins (2021)
Morality is the face of a man. This is a comedy espionage saga based on the Marvel comics about super agents and real gentlemen. It seems like Colin Firth was literally made for the role.
“Maze Runner”
Movies: Maze Runner (2014), Maze Runner: Trial by Fire (2015), Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018)
Dystopia is based on the book series of the same name by James Deshner. The main characters are men of different ages who unwittingly become participants in a survival experiment in which scientists hope to find a vaccine against an unknown virus. A revolt is brewing.
“Foreign”
Movies: Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Alien 3 (1992), Alien: Resurrection (1997), Prometheus (2012), Alien: Covenant (2017)
A series of science fiction horror films about the struggle between the fictional company “Weyland-Yutani” and representatives of an aggressive extraterrestrial life form – they are called “Aliens”. Ridley Scott, James Cameron, David Fincher and Jean-Pierre Jeunet have worked on various episodes of the series, and a year ago, it was learned that work began on a new episode called Alien: Romulus, which Federico Alvarez will direct.
“Predatory”
Movies: Predator (1987), Predator 2 (1990), Predator (2010), Predator (2018), Predator (2022)
If you’ve seen “Alien” before and he’s not letting you go, take on “Predator”. This is a series of fantasy films about an interplanetary professional killer with mandibles instead of a chin, a thermal imager embedded in a mask and energy weapons. Then, by the way, both heroes (we are talking about Alien and Predator) Alien vs. It will meet in a series of spin-offs called Predator.
“Difficult”
Movies: Die Hard (1988), Die Hard 2 (1990), Die Hard 3 (1995), Die Hard 4.0 (2007), Die Hard: A Good Day to Die Hard (2013)
Bruce Willis in the classic action movie about the struggle between good and evil. By the way, “Die Hard” became one of the first American action films to arrive in the USSR in 1988, and those who made it at the time should still remember the nasal translation of Vasily Gorchakov and Leonid Volodarsky.
Source: People Talk
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