A rare genre of cinema boasts such entertainment and appeal as action movies about martial arts. You can start watching the best of these films from the middle and still feel glued to the sofa. However, a good action movie combines a fascinating plot and beautiful impressive fights, so it’s not boring to review it several times. Below are the best action movies about martial arts, which, in the opinion of fans of the genre, are worth everyone to see at least once.
Ip Man (2008)
Speaking about what are the best action movies about martial arts, one cannot help but recall this film. A semi-biographical movie that tells about the life of a real person - a mentor to the legendary Bruce Lee. The film takes place at the beginning of the 20th century during the Second Sino-Japanese War. The talented martial artist Ip Man lives in Foshan, which is famous for its kung fu schools. For some reason, he does not take students and practically does not participate in fights - he still has no equal. When invaders come to Foshan, the heir to a wealthy family, Ip Man, is forced to earn his living as hard as all the rest of the townspeople. But he remains one of the few who are trying to maintain the honor and dignity to which his kung fu obliges. That's just to do it in such difficult times will be difficult.
The Hero (2002)
In China, split into separate principalities, a leader finally appears, ready to put an end to civil strife and unite the country, becoming its emperor. But this prospect, of course, does not suit everyone. Therefore, immediately three renowned assassins in their craft, perfectly mastering the martial arts, go behind the head of this daredevil. And then a warrior nicknamed Bezymyanny gets up to protect the future emperor, who has to fight each of the mercenaries.
"House of Flying Daggers" (2004)
The emperor’s secret agent, Captain Zin, is tracking down the leaders of the rebel movement, the House of Flying Daggers. These people are robbing the rich and sharing with the poor, winning their appreciation. In addition, they are great fighters, and finding them is not so easy. Therefore, Jin tries to act carefully. When the police manage to attack the trail of the daughter of the leader of the rebels, the captain decides to gain her confidence and thus go to the rest. True, in fulfilling his cunning plan, Jin begins to notice that his sympathy for the girl is becoming completely sincere. But who knows - doesn’t the beauty herself play a double game?
The Fist of Legend (1994)
A young man from China named Chen Zheng is studying at a Japanese institute. It is not easy for him, because Japanese students in every way oppress and poison the Chinese. Only good kung fu possession allows Chen to withstand numerous ill-wishers and emerge whole from the frequent brawls. But once a familiar life changes. The young man learns that his wise and peaceful mentor died at the hands of the Japanese martial artist. Chen decides to return to his homeland to personally sort out what has happened and take revenge on the culprits. The main role of the film "Fist of Legend" - the famous Jet Li.
Comedy action movie about martial arts
The comedy thriller "Kung Fu Showdown" (2004) tells the story of the adventures of the unlucky swindler Sina. Once this young man dreamed of becoming a noble hero and master of kung fu, but life circumstances sent him to the path of crime. However, here he has not yet succeeded and lives somehow interrupting from rice to water. In the end, Sin and his friend decide on a desperate step: impersonating members of a local gang called the Axes and trying to collect tribute instead. At the same time, two comrades gathered to rob the inhabitants of the last urban area, on which this organization had not yet had time to lay a paw - the so-called “Pigsty”. But the matter turns out to be even more complicated than it seemed: all the inhabitants of this place, who seemed to be quite ordinary people, seem to be martial artists for inspection. The reckless act of Sin and his comrade becomes the reason for the beginning of a real war between the “Pigsty” and the “Axes”.
The Way of the Dragon (1972)
Managed to become a classic film with the participation of the legendary Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris. Young kung fu master Tang Lee comes to Italy to help family friends set up a business. Their main problem was not suppliers or customers, but local bandits trying to select an open Chinese restaurant with such difficulty. Tang Li will try to solve this misunderstanding with his radical methods.
Movie about a karate guy
The film "Karate Boy" (1984) is about an ordinary American high school student Daniel, who, along with his mother, recently moved to the outskirts of Los Angeles. Relations with the new classmates did not work out: in the very first days at a new place, Daniel involuntarily crossed the road to the head brawler of the school. Once beaten by a company of brutalized hooligans, the boy realizes that this will be repeated again and again. In order to learn how to at least somehow resist, he turns for help to a new neighbor who owns martial arts - Mr. Miyagi. This friendly, but a little strange old Japanese man kindly agrees to teach the student the basics of self-defense. But his teaching methods are a little strange ...
The Drunken Master (1978)
Young Won Feihong inherited martial arts talent from his father, a kung fu master. But he didn’t come out with character: he doesn’t listen to anyone and constantly gets involved in senseless fights, creating trouble for his parent. Tired of fighting the wayward offspring, his father gives him as a disciple to another mentor - a master of the “eight drunken saints” style named Sow. Learning the new style seems to Feihong to be a real mockery, he diligently takes off and continues his former careless lifestyle ... Until one day he crosses the path of a professional hired killer, nicknamed the Lightning Foot. He decides not to kill the guy and, abusing him enough, lets go home. From this day, Won Feihong decides to take up training seriously, because such meetings tend to be repeated. The main role in the film is played by Jackie Chan.
"Street Fighter" (1994)
The film "Street Fighter" was shot based on the computer game of the same name. A power-hungry General Bison, having gathered a small army, unexpectedly seizes power in the fictional country of Chadal. Moreover, he takes hostages and demands from the world community an astronomical ransom for their lives. Unfortunately, the villain is perfectly armed and poses a real threat. To get to the crazy dictator, locked up in a guarded military base, an elite detachment of soldiers led by Colonel Gail is taken. The film "Street Fighter" is in the filmography of the legendary Jean-Claude Van Damme. He is the lead actor.
Bloody Sport (1988)
US Army Officer Frank Dux deserts from a military unit to take part in a seemingly more peaceful activity - the unofficial Kumite World Championship. The best fighters of the world come to this event in Hong Kong, but this doesn’t scare Frank. After all, since childhood, he studied martial arts with a Japanese master along with his own son. However, the young adventurer is still waiting for a lot of unforeseen adventures: American agents looking for a fugitive, an affair with a journalist and dishonorable rivals in competitions. In the film "Bloody Sport" the leading role was also played by the famous Jean-Claude Van Damme. It is worth noting that he played brilliantly.
Now you know the best action movies about martial arts. Happy viewing!