Only A Guy Can Name These Movies From Just Three Words
- by W. Aloysius
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People love going to the movies, and this is a fact. The movie industry is one that generates billions of dollars each year, and thanks to the quality of production continuing to increase over time, we can expect these box office receipts to continue to grow as time passes on. Disney alone has had multiple movies cross the $1 billion mark, one of which even crossed $2 billion at the box office. With this in mind, it is easy to see that there is something truly alluring to watching a movie on a gigantic screen while eating popcorn.
Whether people admit it or not, there are certain genres designed for certain types of people, though this doesn't stop everyone from enjoying a little bit of everything. The genres that are more geared towards men tend to crank up the action and spectacle, giving the viewers something that is going to catch their eye and help them dream of being the hero that no one saw coming.
While assembling this quiz, we made sure to pluck 50 films that men love, but instead of just a screenshot, we decided to give participants three clues to help them on their road to acing this quiz.
Justice. Gotham. Joker.
There was plenty of anticipation when this film was gearing up for release, and the fact that it actually exceeded the hype made it one of the most celebrated films ever released. Its box office haul was something that few could have predicted, and this film has long been considered the benchmark for all others that are released in the genre. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Na'vi. Pandora. RDA.
Every once in a while, a film is released in theaters and becomes something more than just a regular hit at the box office. A film like this one here becomes a spectacle in all facets, and thanks to having tons of great reviews and being made in a unique fashion, this movie would break the all-time box office record. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Future. Replicants. Deckard.
Creating a sequel to a classic film is always a massive gamble, and more often that not, people that are fans of the original work are always left disappointed. They have had years to take in the original film and analyze it, and they will spot every problem with the newest entry. Thankfully, this film is a rare example of one that fit right into the series. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Wakanda. Vibranium. Throne.
The superhero genre keeps chugging along and hauling in plenty of money, and while many of these films follow a very specific pattern, the occasional entry will change the game and help the genre reach a new level. This film was released earlier in 2018 and would take the world by storm, garnering universal praise and making over $1 billion at the box office. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Free. Travel. Wife.
The director of this film is one that is no stranger to delivering the goods when he is behind the camera, and this film wound up becoming yet another classic in his already impressive resume. It featured a pair of unlikely partners that come across a number of obstacles on their travels, and the people that saw this in in theaters were treated to something phenomenal. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Plutonium. Paris. Mistopolis.
As a film franchise that has been around since the 90s, people were interested to see if this film could come into the fold and fit into what was already established. As it were, this movie not only fit in, but many consider it to be the best installment yet, and this means that another installment could be in the works. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Mutants. United. Time.
The franchise that this film is involved with is the one that got the ball rolling on the superhero genre a number of years ago, and it proved to be one of the best entries in the series. It went right to the source material for a story that has been compelling to readers for decades, and it brought it to the big screen in a way that longtime fans truly enjoyed. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Run. Chocolate. Jenny.
The 90s boast some of the best and most influential films ever made, and this film is one of the best that was released during the decade. Tom Hanks was already considered a tremendous talent, and this film is one of his best to date. It featured an interesting lead character that found himself involved with some of the most important events of his era. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Mercenary. Justice. Chimichangas.
Fans had been clamoring for a film of this character to be made for years, and when they heard that it was finally going to happen with the perfect lead, they promptly lost their minds and rushed to theaters around the world to see it. The film wound up being a monumental success, and the anticipation was high for the sequel. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
France. Retreat. Beach.
Films that focus on conflicts have been done a million times, and while many of them are hardly memorable and eventually fade over time, this film was able to come along and garner a ton of critical acclaim, leading many people to flock to theaters to see what all the fuss was about. Box office numbers were great, and the rewards for the success were right around the corner. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Erso. Empire. Tarkin.
Even though this film didn’t fit into the traditional episodic series, it came along at just the right time and was able to ride positive momentum to the tune of $1 billion at the box office. The characters involved in the film weren’t exactly complex, but this movie delivered the goods and brought fans some fantastic scenes to sink their teeth into. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Jail. Con. Fraud.
These two actors had been tremendous leads in comedic films during their time in the business, and the decision to bring them together led to this hilarious flick. Each performer was able to riff with the other throughout the film, and they had people interested in seeing them work together again. Perhaps another film with these two is something that can happen down the line. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Family. Trick. Sunken.
The director of this film had done some fantastic things in the world of comedy, and people were genuinely blown away when they saw this film and the direction that he took it in. It showed an entirely new side of the director and showed the world that he possessed some of the most immense talent in the entertainment industry. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
McCallister. Bandits. Christmas.
Many people consider this film to be a Christmas movie for the simple fact that it takes place during the holidays, but others can legitimately watch this movie at any point during the year. After having some spats with his family, this kid was accidentally left behind while they headed off to Paris. He spent his time away from his family taking care of two burglars that wanted to raid their home. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Lightcycle. Computer. Flynn
The first film in this series completely changed the film industry and was instrumental in CGI being used in movies moving forward. Without it, who knows what the world of film would look like today. This installment brought the use of CGI to another level for a new generation of moviegoers, and it wound up having a solid go of things at the box office. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Dreams. Extractors. Subconscious.
Movies are usually pretty easy to follow, but this movie is one that still has some people stumped all these years later. It was a film that had some complex layers to it, and the imagery used in the film wowed audiences everywhere. People that haven’t seen it yet may want to have a friend with them to explain things as the film gets more intense. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Treasure. Pearl. Sparrow.
Swashbuckling on the high seas has always been an interesting story to tell, and when Disney decided to get involved and base a film off of a theme park ride, they wound up delivering a film that spawned a franchise that generated billions of dollars. The film was cast perfectly, and each person played their character in a way that truly brought them to life. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Money. Sports. Agent.
Tom Cruise has appeared in a number of flicks that are considered classics these days, and there are few films that he has made that are as good as this one here. The story itself was one that could stand on its own, but the performances that were given by the cast of the film truly put it over the top. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Amazon. Gauntlets. Poison.
The franchise that this film is involved with had gotten off to an interesting start, and many were hoping that this film would be the first to get rave reviews. Turns out, it became more than the studio could have hoped for, and the things it did at the box office helped this character reach an entirely new level of popularity. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Parrish. Game. Adventure.
People that grew up in the 90s were skeptical when this film was initially released, but the cast made sure that it was hilarious and entertaining, which is why the film would go on to make over $900 million at the box office. Should they choose to make a sequel to this film, expect it to be poised for a huge run. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Jynx. CIA. Greg.
One of the reasons why some films are so successful is that they bring relatable content and situations to audiences, and this film did that and more when it was first released. It boasted a cast that could have been exceptional in any film, and they shined with the great material that they had to work with. It wound up spawning a trilogy. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Cat. Rescue. Allentown.
The two men behind this film had done some great work on television before making this flick, and many of their fans were the ones that went and saw this in theaters. Even though this film was silly and lighthearted in nature, it wound up being hilarious and interesting, making it a guilty pleasure film for people that appreciate comedy. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Origin. Falcon. Kessel.
Oh, the things that this film could have done. The overall series is one that has been polarizing as of late, and many people had formed an opinion about this film before even seeing it. Unfortunately, its box office gross left a lot to be desired, but the people that went and saw it in theaters actually seemed to enjoy the movie. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Fraternity. Party. Chaos.
The previews for this flick looked absolutely hilarious, and thankfully, it was able to deliver the goods when it finally hit theaters. Each person in this movie did a great job with their characters, and seeing the conflict wage on between the two parties was something that people could not get enough of. A sequel wound up being made to this film. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Photojournalist. Stringers. Investigate.
The lead actor in this film had long been considered one of the more talented around, and he put everything on display for the fans while making this flick. It was a darker piece that was as tense and gripping as any other film released that year, and there weren’t too many people around that didn’t enjoy it when it was released. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Space. Accident. Awake.
Seeing the two leads in this movie deal with their situation is something that many people enjoyed, and the unique circumstance that brought them together led to many interesting conversations from people on their way home from the theater. Regardless of where a person’s opinion falls on their situation, everyone still appreciated what they overcame during the events of the film. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Nighthawk. Boats. Prestige.
Changes come when people least expect them, and these two men had massive things in store when their parents met and eventually got married. The conflict that brewed between them subsided as they grew to become thick as thieves. The duo in the lead roles has proven to be incredible when they are on screen together, and they are appearing in a film set for release soon. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Haunting. Pennywise. Georgie.
The original version of this film had long been considered one of the scariest movies ever made, and a modern version of the story had a lot to live up to when it was released. Thanks to phenomenal reviews and great word of mouth, this film was a phenomenon was it was released, and people cannot wait for the next installment to hit theaters. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Saul. Snicklefritz. Friends.
The duo that took the lead in this film allowed their friendship to shine through to audiences as they navigated their way through a sticky situation. From top to bottom, the cast of this film was exceptional, and the story itself was just silly and interesting enough to please fans everywhere and eventually come to be considered a cult classic. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Jules. Vega. Twist.
When discussing the greatest films that have ever been made, this film is always in the discussion. People that have seen it are aware of how great it is, and the way the characters come into contact with one another in this overarching story was sheer brilliance. People that consider themselves fans of film in any way have to watch this movie at least one time. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Detective. Undercover. Duo.
These two men had already been excelling for years before they decided to make a movie together, and the results could not have been better for them. They were perfect together, and the things that they were able to do had fans wanting more. Thankfully, the duo obliged and brought another entry in the series for the fans that were calling for it. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Shopwell. Beyond. Frank.
Animated films are typically for people of all ages, but this film was strictly for older audiences. Hopefully parents had done their research before taking their kids to the theaters to see this raunchy flick. It was not afraid to push the envelope and bring a story that was as twisted as it was funny. Nevertheless, it was a polarizing film. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Gauntlet. Titan. Loss.
Marvel had been building up to this film for an entire decade, and people knew that it was poised to do big business when it was released. The film was able to live up to the hype that people had placed on it, and the box office gross for the film would end up surpassing the $2 billion mark, which is simply amazing. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Burglar. Tiny. Hero.
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and even though this character has never been one that has commanded a ton of attention from fans, the studio was still able to turn it into a success at the box office. This character has since appeared in crossover films, and the sequel that he starred in generated over $600 million at the box office. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Ashecliffe. Investigation. Twist.
Twists in films do not get more interesting than the one that happened here. The leads in the film were guaranteed to put on a show, and the film attracted many people to theaters with the promise that all wasn’t as it appeared. Turns out, the secrets that lied within this movie were more interesting than people could have expected. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Mexico. Quantum. Moneypenny.
This leading man has been involved in this franchise for a substantial amount of time now, and while the franchise has had its lower moments, entries like this were able to help restore it to its glory days. The film was filled with compelling motives, and this is a huge reason why people were interested in seeing it in theaters. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Live. Lose. Repeat.
This film was actually called two different things during its marketing campaign that helped set up its release, and it utilized an incredible talented cast to bring a unique story to life. Fans of the genre were treated to a move that helped raise the bar, and they told their friends all about it, which inevitably brought more attention to the film. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Mach. Crucible. X.
People are still divided over this movie after all this time, but the more impressive thing is that people still talk about it in the first place. It came along and looked to have stunning visuals that would please even the pickiest people, but the polarizing reaction to it caused a massive divide that still exists to this very day. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Aging. Traveling. Daisy.
Unique films that employ top talent have a better chance of resonating with mainstream audiences, and this film is proof of this. It took an interesting premise and presented it in a palatable way, and people simply ate it up when it finally hit theaters. It was showered in praise from fans and critics alike, turning into a film that people had to see. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Rappers. Records. Group.
This biopic had everything needed to succeed, and thanks to the group’s legacy remaining in tact and some phenomenal trailers, it wound up being a success at the box office. Other studios took note of how this film was able to rise to the top, and they are working on projects that are sure to please music fans around the world. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
McLovin. Party. Cops.
Coming of age movies are always released with the potential of doing big things at the box office, and the fact this film was willing to push the envelope and get dirtier than most was a huge reason why people could hardly contain themselves when it was released. One character from this film wound up being a pop culture staple. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Security. Paris. Rescue.
The word of mouth that went around when this film was released was simply tremendous. There was already enough buzz for the film for it to have been a success at the box office, but people spreading the word was huge. The film did a great job in showing the lengths that a father will go through for his daughter. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Apocalypse. Carnegie. Traveling.
Now this is a good flick. Using a talented cast and a story that was well done, this film is one that took many by surprise when it was released. The cast alone was more than enough to get people interested in seeing it, and the fact that it delivered the goods helped people spread the word and encourage other people to go and see it. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Sovereign. Ego. Battery.
After the success of the first film, this one was eager to show fans that it wasn’t a fluke and was here to stay. It gave its phenomenal characters an interesting adventure to go on, and the things that they had to do in order to save the day and get away safe was interesting enough for people to go and see it in theaters. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Boston. Bear. Thunder.
The man that brought the world Family Guy decided to turn his sights to the big screen and bring people a movie that didn’t have to be censored. He let his talents come through, and he brought people a story that was hilarious and endearing. It did big business when it was released, though the sequel left a lot to be desired. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Mobster. Rat. Boston.
Even though this film was based on another, it was able to become an Academy Award winner thanks to casting brilliant performers and making the story digestible for audiences. It was intense all throughout, and fans watching the two leads play cat and mouse with one another were treated to a great piece of storytelling that left people everywhere speechless. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Mob. Vito. Offer.
People wanting to see cinema at its finest need to set aside a few hours out of their day and watch this movie. Even though it is lengthy, it remains one of the most incredible movies that have ever been made. It has given inspiration to tons of filmmakers all over the world, and its legacy in the business is unquestioned. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Space. Mars. Potatoes.
The novel that this film was based on was already popular with plenty of people, and anticipation was high for this film when it was announced. Eventually, it would see a release in theaters and do an exceptional job in bringing the words of the story to life. People that saw this on this big screen were treated to something special. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Asgard. Prophecy. Thunder.
Even though this franchise had already had plenty of success, it would be this third installment that would help put it over the edge and become bigger than others could have imagined. It overhauled the lead character and allowed the actor bringing him to life to do things his way. The decision to do this paid off for the studio in a huge way. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)
Pirates. Cargo. Rescue.
Movies that are based on actual events have a way of presenting the story in an interesting and palatable way, increasing the tension and seizing a chance to suck viewers into the experience that others had. People that wound up watching this film when it was in theaters were treated to a movie that achieved this better than most before it. This question may be tough, but people with some knowledge of film can use these three hints to their advantage. (Box Office Mojo)