Name The Action Movie And We'll Tell You How Your Story Ends
- by Dylan Jacob
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Do you ever find yourself watching an action movie and wondering what happens to the characters involved when the screen goes to credits? More and more movies now are detailing the after-effects in sequels, but if you ever wanted to get a feeling of how your own story will end, this is definitely the quiz for you!
We do have some things you'll want to keep in mind for this quiz, although we'll try to keep them fairly simple:
All movies in this quiz - many of which are from the 2000s on - are either defined action movies or movies that may be comedies with a heavy emphasis on action. There is one movie that leans more into the comedy genre, but you'll understand why it's in this quiz when we get there.
We won't spoil the plots, though there may be a picture or two that spoils small aspects of the movie. But if you're expecting any major reveals from The Last Jedi, you won't find those here.
Speaking of the pictures, there's no heavy gore or anything that'll make you want to vomit. Unless you're squeamish of CGI characters, you don't have to worry....
If you're ready to test your action movie knowledge, let's get to work!
Harrison Ford takes a break from playing Han Solo
When Harrison Ford wasn't playing Han Solo in a galaxy far, far away, his other most memorable role came as Indiana Jones. An archaeologist who battled Nazis, mercenaries, and Ivanka Trump - I mean Irina Spalko. Which of the following movies is this picture, taken from Indiana's first on-screen adventure, from?
He...is...Iron Man..
Once upon a time, the Marvel Cinematic Universe was just an idea...until the Iron Man movies came out of nowhere to not only revive Robert Downey Jr.'s career, but re-established a frame for what superhero movies should be. Can you tell us which movie this screenshot of Iron Man and Rhodes comes from?
Going blonde like a Super Saiyan
We mentioned in the intro that there will be plenty of newer movies in this quiz, so we hope you've been paying attention! TV may be full of trash, but you have to look out for those commercials. This recent movie starring a blonde felt like John Wick and James Bond, but do you know what it was called?
Tiny Tom Cruise is back in action
Tom Cruise is still considered insane by many, but at least he showed in this recent movie he can still act. Playing a drug runner and doing his best to make you forget about his relationship with Katie Holmes, Cruise's performance really made this movie fantastic. What movie is this?
South Park tackles Satan, Saddam, and Canada
We're going to use this one question to cheat and include one of our own personal movies because, technically, it is an action movie. If you ever wanted Eric Cartman to yell "RESPECT MY AUTHORITAH" uncensored as he shoots electricity at Saddam Hussein, this movie is for you. What was South Park's first - and only, as of 2018 - movie called?
Mel Gibson is insane...but on-screen!
Yeah, make your Mel Gibson jokes, but you at least have to acknowledge his amazing directing skills. Jesus was portrayed, in an incredible performance, by Jim Caviezel, in this highly controversial film.
Is this the revival of Mel Gibson's career?
So after going insane, Mel Gibson has slowly begun to save his career. In this movie, Gibson stars as an ex-convict who helps his estranged daughter try to escape her cartel leading ex-boyfriend. I would not be surprised if this became Gibson's reality one day. What was the movie called?
Hey look, it's Jackie Chan!
Family Guy's infamous Jackie Chan joke where Peter stands around "Asiantown" and calls every Asian in sight "Jackie Chan" is worth mentioning here because...why not? Chan trades his usual slapstick for a dark, gritty film where he stars as an anti-hero trying to avenge his family. Do you remember the title?
Take the shot!
Likely one of the easier titles on this list not to come from a franchise, this movie about a deadly sniper got all the hype and attention when it came out a few years ago. If we say anything else, we'll likely spoil things. Do you remember what this movie was called.
The Purge takes its talents to Washington
The Purge movies seem to be hit-or-miss with some people, but there's no denying how graphic these films are. The most recent Purge movie involved Washington politicians, an interesting idea given them being the ones behind the entire idea. What was this movie, the third in the Purge series, called?
The assassins attack
Movies about assassins are always interesting, especially when there's gore and war involved. Who doesn't love violence and murder and swords? It's even better when the Japanese get involved without the cliched Yakuza storylines, but we highly suggest checking this movie out on Netflix. But first, you're going to need the movie's title...
Yet another war movie...
What would a movie quiz be without war movies? Andrew Garfield stars and does something worth watching as he takes part in Word War II, becoming revered throughout the ranks for his bravery and selflessness. But it's Andrew Garfield, so all you're going to think about is Spider-Man. What was this movie called?
Glenn, you got your skull back!
Steven Yeun returns from his grizzly fate on The Walking Dead to star in this film adaption of a popular 1980s video game. At least Steven was able to get off The Walking Dead before the show turned into the mess it is now, but we digress. What movie is this?
Spider-Man, Spider-Man...
...does whatever a spider can! Spins a web, any size, catches thieves just like flies. Look out! Here comes the Spider-Man. Is he strong? Listen bud, he's got radioactive blood! We're now in the third Spider-Man movie installment, but this picture comes from one of the first two series. Do you know which movie?
An entertaining, but dragged British comedy
The Kingsman movies have turned out to be pretty good, though they still drag on for way too long - and that's not a millennial complaining about sitting for nearly three hours watching a movie. What was this Kingsman movie, which features Elton John in all pink playing the piano, tiled?
I'm stuck in the middle with you...
We're going back to some older action movies for a bit if only so we can discuss the classics. This Quentin Tarantino flick sees a group of bank robbers, including Michael Madsen, fight among themselves before they try to kill one another. Are you able to remember what this movie is called?
Stallone. Snipes. And lots of action.
This movie has one of the greatest plot ideas featuring two A-list stars: Sylvester Stallone, playing a cop, awakens to a new future alongside a violent thug played by Wesley Snipes - pre-tax evasion Wesley Snipes, of course. Are you able to remember this 1993 thriller that has become a cult classic in recent years?
Harrison Ford in yet another fantastic movie
When he wasn't starring in Star Wars or Indiana Jones, Harrison Ford has no trouble finding work. In this movie, Ford works as a federal agent who has to clash with Willem Dafoe - who was still a few years away from starring as the Green Goblin. What movie was this?
Another Die Hard movie, but relatively entertaining
The only entertaining part about this movie is thinking back to John McClane's better moments, as we're a long ways removed from his actions in the first two movies. This is one of the so-far three Die Hard movies with a second title after the whole 'Die Hard' part. What movie is this?
Da na na na na na na..
Batman! One of Christopher Nolan's three Batman movies, discussing the plot or anything too intense would spoil the movie, so let's just say Christian Bale did a fine job as the Caped Crusader. Please, Christian, come back for one more stint as Batman! And don't let Zack Snyder anywhere near him!
Time travel is frustrating...
"In a future society, time-travel exists, but it's only available to those with the means to pay for it on the black market. When the mob wants to eliminate someone, it sends the target into the past." What a summary - and what an interesting concept. Do you remember what this 2012 movie is called?
A bloody movie that people pointlessly criticized
Of all the movies on this list, this has one of the more interesting concepts. DEA agent Bobby Trench (Denzel Washington) and U.S. Navy intelligence officer Marcus Stigman (Mark Wahlberg) have been working undercover as members of a narcotics syndicate, but don't know each other is in that role. Too bad people blamed it for gun violence when that's clearly not the case. What movie is this?
The Punisher before Jon Bernthal
Jon Bernthal has obviously become the face of the Punisher since starring in Daredevil's second season back in 2016, but there once was a Frank Castle-based movie back in the mid-2000s. This picture comes from one of those movies, but can you tell us which movie this was? We still love you, Jon!
If you don't get this, what kind of superhero fan are you?
Come on, what kind of quiz would this be if we didn't put one of the most beloved superhero movies in recent memory? Who doesn't want to see an older Wolverine hiding out with Professor X and taking out those trying to rid the world of mutants? What was this movie called?
Mad Max is back at it again...
Mad Max is almost like Grand Theft Auto come to life. It's nothing but a film orgy of sex, violence, gore, blood, and awesomeness. Between Mad Max and John Wick, I'd like to think the Violent Movie Fan Club is in good shape going forward. Which Mad Max movie is this?
