Still, the action genre is not without its emotional entries.
Indeed, acclaimed efforts likeTerminator 2and Oscar-winning epics likeBravehearthave always had equal amounts of blood and sincerity.
Pesci then gives an Oscar-worthy monologue about Rigg’s new wife not being better but different from his former.
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Seeing a ruthless killer find his humanity by protecting a child never fails to stir audiences.
This beautiful and sad cathartic moment stays with viewers even as the credits roll.
The plot sees an older Wolverine caring for a sick Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart).
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However, his path will change after meeting a girl (Dafne Keen) pursued by a shady organization.
Fans see their once mighty hero at his lowest and struggle to climb his way back.
There’s also a finality toLoganthat makes every action scene and choice have huge stakes.
Bravehearthas the privilege of beinga well-acted period piecewhile simultaneously being a brutally graphic action.
As bloody as this film gets, it never overshadows the story or its protagonist.
This gut-punch of an endingwill surely leave viewers with a hollow feeling.
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The plot centers on Maximus, a former general betrayed by the new emperor and sold into slavery.
Rising the ranks as a gladiator, Maximus starts a bloody path to vengeance.
However,James Cameron’s gamble paid off big time.
This classic impressively takes the killer robot from the former and transforms him into a lovable protagonist.
This crime comedy easily delivers on the action and buddy-cop comradery promised by its premise.
Gibson brings a wild intensity to his character and the film at large that is completely unexpected.
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It follows a now-adult Maverick (Tom Cruise) training a new class of daredevil pilots.
All this adversity makes seeing Maverick poetically fly off into the sunsetfeel supremely satisfying and quite heartwarming.
However, this movie goes above and beyond to add a story about trauma and the power of family.
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