The best fighters of the 90s (foreign): a review

On the films of the 90s a whole generation grew up. But the most viewed and popular ones are the militants. The boys dreamed of becoming heroes from films, and the girls presented themselves in place of heroines. Below we will consider the best representatives of this genre.

Idols of an era

Perhaps, foreign militants of the 90s of the 20th century should be made a separate category of cinema, because they do not withdraw any more. No, of course, action films are popular and are being shot in large numbers to this day. Now they have reached a qualitatively new level. But the fighters of the 90s, foreigners basically did not have huge budgets, like modern blockbusters, but nevertheless, many of them became cult, and some became a new milestone in the cinema. VHS-cassettes were transmitted from hand to hand and looked at the holes. The whole generation grew up on these films.

In fact, militants of the 90s (notches) are a kind of phenomenon. After all, they were shot on a fairly limited means, the plot is often very simple, and the actors of most of these paintings did not receive an Oscar. But nevertheless there is in them something especial, that till now forces us to review again and again insurgents of 90th years (foreign). The list of the best films of those years is quite difficult to compose. To facilitate the task, let's try to break them into conditional categories.

Old good classic

What is most often meant by the classics of the action movie genre? The protagonist is a policeman, special agent, military man or other good guy, who by fate's fate finds himself on a thorny path of fighting against evil in the face of bandits, terrorists, mafia and other bad guys. Many weapons, explosions, chases and fights are the distinguishing features of any action movie. Most often in the classic action movies, Jean Claude Van Damme is removed, although he still prefers the pistol to kickboxing and karate. Martial arts are always spectacular and are great for fighting with particularly bad guys. Van Damme is definitely one of the leaders in this genre in terms of the number of films: "Samovolka", "Nowhere to Run," "Double Impact" and "Difficult Target."

Thanks to Bruce Willis, the term "Die Hard" from the film of the same name became a household name in the post-Soviet space. Joen McCain shockfully saved American citizens from terrorists three times in the 90s. It is impossible not to include in our rating and other great action games with Willis: "The Last Boy Scout", "At a strike distance", "Mercury in Danger" and "Jackal". These tapes are rightfully considered a classic of the genre, although Bruce always brings in his films a unique color.

Speaking of colorful actors, it is impossible to ignore the master of aikido Stephen Segal. "In the siege" and "In the siege 2: Territory of Darkness" very organically fit into our rating of the best fighters of the 90s of last century. No matter how atmospheric and thrilling the film, incredible tricks and exciting special effects, it's the beloved actors that make it meaningful. Therefore, when you recall the heroes of the militants, the best fighters of the 90s abroad come to their minds. Star composition in the face of Kurt Russell, Steven Seagal and Holly Berry in the movie "The Order to Destroy" helps the film to take its rightful place in our rating.

Beyond reality

This section of our list goes a little further from the classics. No, everything remains in the genre, the good guys are struggling with the bad, only now the action takes place either in the future, or on another planet, or in another world. So the arsenal of weapons, opportunities and tricks become unlimited. And, of course, special effects add coolness. This is now no longer the effects of jaded viewer not to surprise, and in the 90's fantastic - it was very cool! But it's still our favorite militants of the 90s (foreign).

Sylvester Stallone gave the 90th two cult fiction thriller "Judge Dredd" and "Destroyer" in tandem with Wesley Snipes. The theme of cryogenics at that time was incredibly exciting minds, and the film itself was very exciting. The same Snipes in "Blade" made viewers look at films about vampires from a different angle. It's not necessarily gloomy dramas, horrors and the like, "Blade" is a dynamic action film with a non-trivial storyline.

Also in the 90's terribly loved the topic of aliens. Their invasion was excellently revealed in the film "Independence Day" with Will Smith in the title role, which probably liked the subject so much that he decided to return to it, only now with his partner Tommy Lee Jones in the fantastic action movie "The Men in Black". Agents Jay and Kay became favorite characters, and the film had a stunning success and two sequels.

Van Damme also managed to excel in two impressive fantasy fighters, this is "Street Fighter" and "Time Patrol". Futuristic action "Remember All" with the former governor of California gave viewers the opportunity to visit Mars, to realize the old dream of earthlings. And he will adequately complete this category of our rating, which presents interesting fighters of the 90s (foreign).

And fight, and laugh ...

Recognized as the master of the genre of comedy thriller rightfully considered Jackie Chan. Perhaps, he will once again become a record-holder, now on our list of the best fighters of the 90's, as without a doubt each of his films, released at that time, became a hit of the hire. Continuation of the hits of the 80's "Armor of God 2: Operation Condor", "Police Story 3 and 4", "Drunken Master 2", as well as "Disassembly in the Bronx", "Gromoboy", "Who am I?" And, of course, "Rush hour" with inimitable Chris Tucker worthy of attention. Humor in action movies Bruce Willis also does not mind, in particular in the excellent comedy action of the early 90's "Hudson Hawk".

And in 1995 "Bad Guys" came out - a stylish action movie with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in the lead roles. Chic cars, "black" humor, big budget and funny exchanges of two brave fellow-cops did their job. Remember also the excellent steampunk creation "Wild, Wild West" all with the same Smith, which also passed by the audience at the end of the last century to "Hurray." Be sure to include in the list of the best fighters of the 90s the continuation of the sensational "Lethal Weapon" with the favorite of women Mel Gibson and his partner Danny Glover. The stories of the brave policemen, who are very fond of making fun of each other, were in vogue.

Adventures without showdowns do not happen

What distinguishes these militants of the 1990s from the general mass? Foreign movies often combine several genres. It can be a thriller, adventure and comedy or, for example, action, thriller and drama - all in one bottle. So sometimes it is very difficult to distinguish between them and somehow systematize. "Mission Impossible" with Tom Cruise in the title role - just one of these mixes. And the fact that it was followed by a repeated continuation, a clear sign that such a mix is to the liking of spectators.

The film "On the crest of the wave" with the young Keanu Reeves with a very good story about surfing, robbing banks, was very popular in the early 90's. Actually, from this film, the career of the future Neo went up, or rather rushed, because in the list is another great action movie "Speed" with the beauty of Sandra Bullock. Two Hollywood stars, a racing bus and terrorists - an impressive tandem with a dynamic plot. In the format of "Speed" is also worth noting the film "Chase" with Charlie Sheen, whose hero was very lucky with the hostage.

Painting "True Lies" with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis was once just a favorite of the public, and still wins against the backdrop of many films of this kind. Incredible action, a rattling mix of genres and a dynamic plot forever put this action movie into history as one of the best in the 90s of the last century.

Criminal elements

What is crime in the cinema? Gangsters, mafia, prisons with gangsters, police disassembly and all that sort of thing. By and large, something criminal is present in almost all the militants. But we will definitely highlight particularly criminal action movies of the 90s.

Perhaps the best and still unsurpassed in this category is the "Leon" of the brilliant Luc Besson. He is watched and reviewed until now, and not only because of the chic starry trio - Reno, Portman and Oldman. It is a multi-faceted, unusual and challenging film, in which there is everything: action, crime, drama. There are still no analogues. Also in this category was the film of the inimitable and enchanting Robert Rodriguez "Desperado". Drug dealers and Mexico - seemingly beaten plot, wiped to holes, but the guitars and Antonio Banderas make it special, with its own unique charm.

It is worth noting also "Escape" with Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger, as well as "Payoff" with Mel Gibson, where the main characters for the variety are not such good guys. But here Bruce Willis is true to himself, his characters are always on the side of the law or somewhere near him, as, for example, in a fairly intense film "At the distance of impact." Criminals in the police - one of the favorite topics for a genre such as the fighters of the 90's (foreign). The list would be incomplete without an impressive "Enemy of the State". His swirling plot, stunning chases and Will Smith in a rather serious role have left indifferent neither spectators, nor critics.

Absolutely undeservedly so late on our list appears Harrison Ford and his "Fugitive", a tense and dynamic thriller where an ordinary surgeon, having escaped from custody, is looking for murderers of his wife, in the hope to get ahead of the police.

And finally - "Bloody Thursday", a worthy film with Mickey Rourke, which makes it clear that you can not take and break with the drug business.

Legendary and invincible

And this is about films, not just about specific heroes. It's about special films, which are the most iconic for the generation of the 90's. They characterize this generation.

"Terminator 2: Judgment Day" - a truly favorite action movie of the 90's, especially among the youth. Really cult. The most famous. It's hard to imagine that someone did not look at least once or did not hear about the Terminator. It was this role that brought Arnie to the top and made him Iron.

In 1997, a masterpiece was shot among the futuristic fighters, who so fond of our viewer - "The Fifth Element". Luc Besson opened the world the talent of the inimitable actress of the action genre - Mila Jovovich. And, of course, Bruce Willis as Corven Dallas once again saves everyone and everything. Fantastic cast, brilliant director and dizzying adventures have become a powerful base for creating cult movies, and special effects have outstripped their time.

Well, the late 90's was marked by the release of an epic film called "The Matrix". It was a new word in the genre of the action movie. We can say that the creation of the Wachowski brothers turned the idea of cinema upside down and gave a push to a new type of cinema.

Results

Summing up, we can say that in that era an incredible number of various militants were shot, many of which became so popular that they were watched by the vast majority of the world's inhabitants. And till now the actors of those films are considered heroes. With them, more and more films are being shot, despite the venerable age. Thanks to that love of the public, which they received in those same 90's, these actors gained popularity. They have become in demand and actively maintain their image to this day.