Can You Match These Action Heroes To Their Movie?
- by Jessica Rae
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We can all agree that action movies are amazing right? Can you honestly think of a better way to spend a night than to sit down with a few drinks, a few good friends, and an adrenaline-fueled movie? No? Well, neither can we!
Of course, other genres of film can be fun too, but nothing packs punch quite like an action flick. Whether you like your action movies with a touch of comedy or epic storylines, there will always be something for the person who loves the excitement of battles, car chases, explosions, and fight scenes. Action movies, especially those with amazing casts and well put together special effects make your heart race, and isn't that what we're all looking for?
The best part of action movies is that the stars themselves don't always need to be superheroes. Sometimes the best characters are those who start out as weaklings but in the end, prove how tough they really are.
For this quiz, you need to really know your action flicks so we hope you've been watching carefully! What you need to do here is identify the action character and match them to their movie. Can you score 100%? Let's find out!
Which movie did this character appear in?
They say that size doesn't matter but is that still true when it comes to fighting crime? Surely the bigger you are, the better chance you stand of defeating the bad guys, right? Well, not in this case! This butt-kicking character may have a small stature but what she lacks in size she certainly makes up for with attitude. Thanks to her Big Daddy, this character, although she's only 11, is more than capable of taking care of herself, and any criminals who get in her way!
Which movie did this character appear in?
If there's a perfect woman out there it has to be this feisty character! For starters, she's clearly got a body to die for and features that make us all feel a little jealous (especially those lips). Add to that the fact that she's rich, she lives in a mansion and loves to hunt down ancient artifacts and it's easy to see why we find this lady so appealing. Oh, and she can kick butt too! Which of these movies was she in?
Which movie did this character appear in?
The eighteen film in the MCU broke box-office records all over the globe and with a star-studded cast including names like Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Angela Bassett, and Forest Whitaker it didn't come as too much of a surprise. In this film, the lead character returns to his homeland, where he is the king, but on his arrival finds that the freedom of his people is being threatened by a new enemy. Can you name the Marvel movie starring this hard fighting character?
Which movie did this character appear in?
This was the fourth film in a successful film series starring the one and only Sylvester Stallone. The very first film in this series came out back in 1982 and it's amazing to think that this actor was able to reprise his role 26 years later to make the last movie. But then again, it just wouldn't have been the same without him right? We'll always remember The Italian Stallion for his role in this franchise. Can you name the movie he was in?
Which movie did this character appear in?
This character, one of the founding members of S.H.I.E.L.D. is easily one of the world's best spies/assassins. Looking at her, you might think that she is nothing more than a pretty face clad in a hot black outfit but there's definitely more to this character than that. Armed with her special bracelets that deliver a powerful electrical charge, this MCU character has even helped Tony Stark out a few times! Which of these films was this character a part of?
Which movie did this character appear in?
If you need someone to deliver a package with no questions asked then this is the man you need. You might need to fork out a little more to use his services but he will certainly ensure that your package arrives on time. This character, played by one of our favorite action stars, had his own franchise of adrenaline-fueled films but this was the one that started it all. Can you name the movie that this character appeared in for the first time?
Which movie did this character appear in?
Can you imagine waking up and having no idea who you are or how you got to be where you are? Sounds pretty terrifying, right? Well, add to that terror the fact that some powerful people seem to want to kill you and you have the basic plot of this movie. This character (played by Matt Damon) had his own franchise of films all based on the books by Robert Ludlum. If you love movies full of spies, intrigue, and action then this one should be easy to name.
Which movie did this character appear in?
Is anything that we see real? Or could this all just be part of a massive simulation program? Okay, before we all get too paranoid, let's focus on this action character. The folks he had to go up against were certainly tough but luckily he had some help along the way. This was one of the most popular movies of the nineties and this character will surely never be forgotten. Can you name the movie that featured this reality-defying action hero?
Which movie did this character appear in?
This 2012 film was a remake of a popular sci-fi movie from 1990, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead role. For this version, Colin Farrell took on the lead role with Jessica Biel and Kate Beckinsale in supporting roles. Farrell plays a character who decides that he would like to have a few new memories but ends up getting a lot more than he bargained for. Can you name the movie that featured this mixed-up (but still hardcore) action character? Can you recall it?
Which movie did this character appear in?
This character, from the super successful horror science fiction franchise, always seems to be the sole survivor when the aliens decide to take over. The character has survived countless films, sometimes a little worse for wear, but she seems to be the only one tough enough to take on the face-huggers. But this is where it all started back in 1979. Can you name this legendary Sigourney Weaver character? And which of these movies was the one that gave birth to this franchise?
Which movie did these characters appear in?
When you think of action stars, surely Bruce Willis is one of the first names that comes to mind? Of course! The man has really made a name for himself, especially with this movie franchise. In this movie, a simple assignment (to pick up a suspected computer hacker) turns into a battle for survival as cyber terrorists plot to destroy society. And, of course, there's only one man to call when it's time to save the world. Which movie do you remember these characters from?
Which movie did these chatacters appear in?
If you're watching a Quentin Tarantino movie, you can be sure there will be some blood and violence somewhere along the way. This film (the first of two) was no different. This was a tale of vengeance. In this film, a mercenary tries to leave her old life behind her but she is double-crossed by her fellow assassins who try to take her out. Unfortunately for them, she survives a gunshot wound to the head and wakes up four years later, hungry for revenge.
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There really was no better actor for this action role than Karl Urban. He's no stranger to action roles, you'll also remember him from other movies like The Bourne Supremacy, Lord of the Rings, and Star Trek Into Darkness. But in this movie he was the star, playing a tough futuristic cop who acts as judge, jury, and executioner in a crime-ridden world. This wasn't the first time this character was brought to life in film, he was also played by Sylvester Stallone in the 1995 version of this 2012 movie.
Which movie did this character appear in?
When we needed a female action character that could really stand on her own two feet, DC Comics delivered by finally giving this character her own stand-alone movie in 2017. Not surprising the film was a huge success at the box office and it quickly became one of the highest-grossing superhero movies of all time. And who better than the feisty Gal Gadot to pull off this epic girl-power character? If you don't know what movie this character is from you need to play catch up and quick!
Which movie did this character appear in?
There are some people you just shouldn't mess with and this character was one them. He was an ex-hitman trying to make a new life for himself, and get over the tragic death of his wife when someone decided to mess with him. You can take a lot from a man, but when you kill the puppy that was the final gift from his beloved wife, you have to expect things to get a little messy. Can you name this character and his movie?
Which movie did this character appear in?
In this 2008 superhero-comedy film, Will Smith played the role of a vigilante superhero who was great at fighting crime but every time he did, he ended up causing a massive amount of damage. This obviously did not sit well with the public because even though he was helping he was causing so much destruction doing so. Thankfully he meets a man and his wife who are able to help him become a little more personable. Can you remember where you saw this action hero?
Which movie did these characters appear in?
When giant monsters rise up out of the sea and threaten to destroy the world as we know it, what are we to do? Well in this movie the world responds by fighting back with specially developed giant robots known as Jaegers and a group of fearless pilots. But the monsters are relentless and humanity seems doomed. It's up to these characters to band together and put these beasts down once and for all. Can you remember the name of this 2013 science fiction action film?
Which movie did these characters appear in?
In this 1997 action thriller Nicolas Cage and John Travolta go up against each other and it's a crazy ride; complete with explosive action scenes, plane crashes, and even face switches. Travolta plays an FBI agent dead set on capturing his nemesis, played by Cage. He even goes so far as to have surgery to remove his face and replaced it with his enemies so that he can get closer to a terrorist cell. Can you name the movie that starred these action characters?
Which movie did this character appear in?
Tom Cruise is a man of action and when it comes to this movie franchise he is THE man. When the world needs saving (and it seems to need to be rescued quite often) there's only one man for the job and it's this character. In this movie, Cruise's character faces one of his most formidable foes ever, played by the legendary Philip Seymour Hoffman. Hoffman, who could play villains like no-one else, really made this movie, but can you remember the title?
Which movie did this character appear in?
This image has been the subject of so many memes that even if you haven't seen the movie yet, you should be able to name this character and the title. In this movie, Liam Neeson played the role of a former government agent who was trying to repair his relationship with his daughter when she gets kidnapped. It's up to this character (and his set of very special skills) to rescue her before it's too late. Which movie is this character from?
Which movie did this character appear in?
Ryan Reynolds has come a long, long way since his days as Van Wilder but now he's really coming into his own and making a big name for himself as an action star, albeit a slightly off-the-wall one. In this Marvel superhero film from 2016, he plays more of an anti-hero, deadset on finding the man who gave him mutant abilities. The sequel is scheduled to be released in May 2018, so if you don't know who this character is, we suggest you find out before then!
Which movie did these characters appear in?
These two characters knew just how to antagonize each other but when the time came to work together, they always managed to kick butt. The two films they starred in together were a feast for the action junkie with explosions and epic car chases galore. Although there have been rumors of a third film it seems unlikely that it will happen with both lead actors (especially Will Smith) in such high demand. Do you know which of these films starred these two law enforcement officers?
Which movie did these characters appear in?
When we first meet the lead character of this 2008 film he really doesn't look like an action star. The character, played by James McAvoy, is a dissatisfied office worker with an unfaithful girlfriend, living a miserable existence. That is until he discovers that he is actually the son of an infamous mercenary and begins his training to become an assassin for an ancient underground brotherhood of killers. He certainly toughens up and delivers on the action! Can you name the film?
Which movie did this character appear in?
Whether you need to be brave, or whether you just need a solid dose of epic entertainment you really need to watch this historical fantasy war film. Based on an actual ancient battle, this film delivers a powerful message; that even when the odds are stacked against you, you can still be brave and just carry on. The lead character in this film took his tiny group of soldiers up against a massive army. Which 2000's movie starred Gerard Butler as this powerful character?
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Most of us came to know Vin Diesel as his hard-driving character in the Fast and Furious franchise but in this movie, he took on the role of a different type of bad guy. In this film, he was a criminal on a galactic level who was on the run from the law. With bounty hunters hot on his tail he needs to navigate his way through battles, oh and save the universe from a bunch of nasty aliens who want to remove all human life from the galaxy. Can you name the movie that starred this unique character?
Which movie did these characters appear in?
In this film, we find our favorite dragon-rider and slave-freer Emilia Clarke playing the role of a future guardian of mankind alongside the top action star (and former governor of California) Arnold Schwarzenegger. Together this pair travel to the past in order to travel to the future to save mankind from some really scary A.I creations. Our misfit heroes have to destroy the future in order to save the past so that another timeline will never exist. It's confusing but entertaining.
Which movie did these characters appear in?
Picture this for a moment: Nicolas Cage as a nerdy chemist with a penchant for LP's and bioweapons. He's not the kind of character that you would expect to find in a high action Michael Bay flick but you'll be surprised at how he pulls it off. But then again he does have the ever-ready-for-action Sean Connery along to guide him on this almost impossible mission. Can you name the movie these two characters appear in? Hint: It wasn't cooking anything.
Which movie did this character appear in?
Best get out your umbrella because in this 2012 military science fiction flick Rihanna is bringing the rain and we don't mean the soft wet kind, this is the hard metal kind. In this film, you won't find her making any music but that doesn't mean she not making a noise. Her character is a navy bad girl who knows how to handle herself and the big guns. Do you remember the name of the action movie that featured this character?
Which movie did these characters appear in?
This was a team like no other and these characters liked nothing more than when a plan finally came together. This mismatched but effective team included a crazy pilot with mad skills, a handsome military intel guy with a taste for the ladies, a cigar-chewing old-school C.O and a dude you just wouldn't want to sit next to on a bumpy plane ride. Never mind whether or not you can find them, rather just tell us that you remember the movie they were in.
Which movie did this character appear in?
Remember Groundhog Day? Getting stuck in the same day over and over again? Well, this movie was kind of like that, except that in this storyline the repeat is happening in the midst of a complete alien invasion. The unlikely hero in this movie is played by Tom Cruise (surprise, surprise Tom Cruise in an action movie) who needs to live the same battle over and over again until he can find what he needs to save the world. Again. In which movie was he this character?
Which movie did this character appear in?
If you love high-speed adrenaline-pumping chases across barren landscapes this movie won't disappoint. With a cast that included Charlize Theron (who has more than proved her action capabilities with movies like The Italian Job and Atomic Blonde) and Tom Hardy, there's plenty of eye-candy for everyone and judging by its 97% Rotten Tomatoes score it's more than worthwhile to watch (if you don't mind a little dirt and dust). Do you remember the name of this 2015 post-apocalyptic action movie?
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Imagine for a moment if you can living in Roman times. This was an era when life was cheap, battles were hardwon, and betrayal was almost inevitable. For this character, life takes an unexpected turn and he finds himself in a very scary situation. In order to survive, and be able to seek justice, he needs to become the top fighter and that is no easy feat. But when you have the proper motivation, anything is possible. Can you name the movie starring Russell Crowe as this character?
Which movie did these characters appear in?
If you like your action movies with a splash of well-timed comedy, and you don't mind too many obvious jokes, this movie can be quite entertaining. It has a surprisingly solid storyline and while the action is not heart-stopping it certainly is entertaining. In this movie, an overzealous policeman is moved to a tiny village where he discovers that the perfect hamlet might not be so perfect after all. Can you name the movie that you remember these two funny guys from?
Which movie did these characters appear in?
In this movie, our favorite funny guy Ben Stiller takes on the role of an over-indulged action movie star who is used to having everything his heart desires. He thinks his career is reaching it's pinnacle when he is cast to play in one of the most expensive war movies ever made but of course, something goes wrong. Soon he finds himself in the middle of a tropical jungle having to survive for real and the result is side-splitting. Can you name this 2008 satirical action film?
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Imagine the perfect wife, the perfect house, and the perfect life. But she's hiding something from you and it's not the latest credit card statement. Without you knowing it she has been working as an international assassin for quite some time. This would be shocking enough for any husband to deal with but what do you do when she's also your competition in the world of professional killing? Can you name this 2005 film starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie?