What can attract such films? Who is this movie for? Asian militants are designed primarily for men who, looking at the heroes, would like to become like them: strong and selfless, ready to rush to protect the offended.
Ancient traditions need to be honored
Martial arts films are rooted in the East. As you know, it was there that martial arts were born and still remain popular, keeping centuries-old secrets, rules and techniques. To win, the hero uses the experience of his ancestors, masters of martial arts, often passing a cruel sentence to villains. Often, Asian fighters include a dynamic, action-packed narrative related to the fight against evil in its various manifestations - syndicates, the mafia, and bandits.
Classics of the genre
One of the most famous examples of such a direction in Asian cinema is the trilogy “Armor of God” with the participation of Jackie Chan. All parts cover the period from 1986 to 2012. The protagonist, nicknamed the Hawk, steals an ancient ritual sword, which, when destroyed, will lead to the birth of new evil forces. The hero faces a question of truly global significance - to save humanity using its fighting skills. In the second part, the Hawk goes on an expedition to Africa in search of Nazi treasures. The third part is devoted to the search for rare figurines depicting the head of an animal ...
In total, the total income of the “Armor of God” amounted to about $ 200 million. This is one of the famous films of Jackie Chan, which is included in the category of "Asian Action".
The coolest - historical films
With a budget of 31 million, the fees for this film exceeded $ 170 million. Fantasy action movie received an Oscar nomination. The plot of the picture “Hero” takes the viewer to the past centuries, when China was divided into principalities. Anticipating power and the throne, there is one person in the ranks of the applicants, while wanting to remain in the shadows. He wants to take over all areas and become the leader of a single state. He has his own protector, sacredly guarding the life and honor of the future ruler. But there are those who, being hired killers, will do everything to get rid of him ... One of the best films of 2002, which can be included in the category "Cool Asian action movies."
Vivid examples of the best paintings
“Unrivaled Kung Fu Master” consists of several series. In each of them, the relationship between the young martial artist and surrounding people is developing more and more. When Hong Kei returned home after a long absence, he found that his father was still teaching the general detachment, causing indignation among his fellow citizens who thought he was too close to the tops of power. Hun Kei himself is sympathetic to the local justice fighter, the Red Dragon, who keeps order on the streets of the city. The face of this person is hidden behind a mask, and it is Hong Kei who wants to look like him, involving various sections of society in getting to know his idol ...
“Merantau” is not only the name of the 2009 film, but also the ancient rite that the young fighter Yuda must survive. As a condition, he must move to Jakarta - a city famous for its violence and crime. Yuda has to hold out here for some time, but from the first minutes he gets involved in a confrontation with pimps and drug dealers who run the local streets. The company of Yuda is joined by an orphan Astri and her younger brother, whose safety is now vested in his shoulders.
This film is included in the list of "Asian fighters with martial arts" for a reason. The scale and entertainment, according to viewers, do not leave it all over. The exciting final battle with the main enemy of Yuda turned out to be truly impressive.
The dynamic film “Dance of the Dragon” (2008) tells a modern story in which many different directions are intertwined - dancing, love, courage and martial art, without which the main characters cannot overcome the difficulties that have arisen.
There must be a spark of humor in every battle
This picture was released in 2004 and immediately received recognition from the audience. What can keep them off the screen, if not comedic action movies? Asian martial arts films can be replenished with a “killer team”. Despite the tough battle scenes, comedic motifs are noticeable in the film. Judge for yourself: the country's best taekwondo school is on the verge of closure if its teacher does not win the local tournament, which can bring the necessary funding. But even the best students refused to compete, and the main character has to put together a new group in a short time. The difficulty is that none of her has ever dealt with martial arts: a well-fed seller of sausages, a petty thief and a ballet dancer. How can they make serious competition? Newly-fought fighters will have a hard time learning, but rest assured: they will succeed.
Modernity: the latest Asian action movie
Having left vivid examples of past years, we turn to those that came out relatively recently. The loudest and managed to win audience love are presented further:
- “Dragon Sword” (2015). Action with Jackie Chan in the title role. A few months after the release I managed to recoup the costs of production. The plot tells of the ruling emperor of Tiberius. A Roman commander and a devoted soldier will oppose him. By all rules, they should not have met. But forced to unite to protect their state from the oppression of the greedy ruler.
- “The Formation of a Legend” (2014). Young fighter Won Feihong receives an offer from the leader of the local gang to join him. Now he is one of those who control power in one of the provinces. But Vaughn is attracted by something else, which the whole group will soon regret: the martial artist entered it out of a sense of revenge.
- “Raid 2” (2014). Continuation of the successful first part under the slogan "One against all." Officer Rama is trying to leave the bloody past, but he is still intruding on a new life - Rama is forced to infiltrate the criminal syndicate, destroying those who once destroyed his friends. A dynamic action movie about the Indonesian police cleaning up criminal Jakarta. The film is marked by scenes of violence and episodes of spectacular production fights. The picture can be deservedly attributed to the list of "Best action movies." Asian films, like the second “Raid," retain a special atmosphere that characterizes the tapes of the genre in question. Good adrenaline and pleasant viewing!