Chinese action films have long delighted viewers with a dynamic storyline on various topics. 2021 is no exception - you can watch not only spectacular fights of martial arts masters. The list of the best includes films about the history of China, fantastic pictures about space. There are films about the rescue service and about mechanical monsters.
Project X-Traction
- Genre: Action, Thriller
- Director: Scott Waugh
- The plot tells about the difficult and dangerous work of the employees of a security company, who took an order to support a group of specialists.
In detail
The fighting in Iraq is approaching the factory sites of a Chinese enterprise. Management decides to evacuate personnel and hires a private security company for this. Employees have been to hot spots more than once, so the work does not seem difficult for them. But not this time, as the group will have to be transferred through the famous "highway of death".
Vanguard (Ji xian feng)
- Genre: Action
- Director: Stanley Tun
- The plot is based on the policy of intimidation of competitors through blackmail, threats and direct violence.
In detail
Trying to influence the results of a protracted trade war, mercenaries from the Arctic Wolves group decide to kidnap a Chinese businessman. Unfortunately, along with him, his daughter, with whom he visited the UK, is captured. The businessman's colleagues turn to the international security service for help. In their arsenal are not only all the latest achievements of science and technology, but also prohibited methods of freeing hostages.
Animal World 2 (Dong wu shi jie 2)
- Genre: Drama, Action
- Director: Han Yan
- Continuation of the adventures of the unlucky clown actor who decided to take part in the game, the consequences of which are unpredictable.
In detail
In the first part of the film, which was already released in 2018 with Michael Douglas, the hero works as a clown, but his life is not at all fun. The guy has big debts, which he got into trying to help his sick mother. Upon learning about a mysterious game where you can make huge money, he challenges fate. In the second part of the film, he will have to extricate himself from even more troubles.
355
- Genre: Action, Thriller
- Director: Simon Kienberg
- The action of the film is dedicated to the work of the CIA employees, preventing threats from terrorist organizations.
In detail
Callsign 355 is a real slang name in the intelligence department. It is assigned to female spies who are engaged in operational search work. This time the callsign was assigned to a group of 5 people. They are looking for weapons of mass destruction, which were seized by a criminal group. The girls have to save the world from destruction.
Pathfinder (Ta xing zhe)
- Genre: Action, Science Fiction
- Director: Zhang Xiaobei
- The plot tells about the organization of a search expedition, which needs to find the missing spaceship.
During the flight, the spaceship crashes on one of the planets inhabited by mankind. A group of mercenaries is sent in search of him, who take a local tracker with them. On the way, the hero realizes that those walking with him are not at all interested in saving the crew. Their interest lies in the mysterious cargo that was transported in the hold of the missing ship.
Sorcerer (Qing ya ji)
- Genre: Action, Fantasy
- Director: Guo Jingming
- The film is an adaptation of the famous manga by Baku Yumemakura "Onmyoji".
The director of the fantasy cartoon "The Legend of the Warring States" Guo Jingming decided to try his hand at a widescreen format about martial arts. Fantasy dilogy "Sorcerer" tells about an unusual world in which mythical creatures and people exist simultaneously. The great sorcerer from the mythical world Seimei enters into a duel with the black magician Dosonu. As a result of their conflict, both worlds plunge into the abyss of darkness and chaos for a long time.
Resistance (Dai hao fan kang)
- Genre: Action, Science Fiction
- Director: Wang Zi
- The plot is based on the fashionable theme of a lifeless future, in which the struggle for resources between the survivors unfolds.
Post-apocalyptic thriller about events in the distant 3019. Our descendants were so barbaric about the resources of the planet that their actions caused the collapse of the ecosystem. As a result, the Earth lost 71% of its water and turned into arid deserts. The survivors will have to fight with artificial intelligence, who have started their own game. And also with mutants who control the sources of drinking water.
Rescue Service (Jin ji jiu yuan)
- Genre: Action
- Director: Dante Lam
- A dramatic picture of people in trouble on the high seas and the well-coordinated work of the coastal rescue team.
In an effort to shatter the cliches of endless kung fu on screen, Chinese action films of 2021 will delight with disaster films as well. Viewers are invited to watch the work of brave rescuers. The picture was included in the list of the best for the dramatic plot that unfolds around a disaster offshore drilling platform. Risking their own lives, rescuers rush to evacuate all specialists, because the platform can tip over at any moment.
Trilogy of Gods (Feng shen san bu qu)
- Genre: Fantasy, Action
- Director: Wershan
- The plot tells about the centuries-old war between gods, demons and people.
If you want to watch new items from the fantasy world, then this film will give you real pleasure. Heroes can do anything, because they are the Gods of this world. They are opposed by demonic forces that do not want to obey their will. People keep up with them: in their arsenal there are magical artifacts, spells and trained armies of mercenaries. Who will stand in this epic confrontation - the audience will find out by watching the film to the end.
Double World (Zheng tu)
- Genre: Action, Adventure
- Director: Teddy Chan
- The plot is based on the fantastic tricks of the martial arts of China. The heroes demonstrate unprecedented miracles of acrobatics and martial arts.
Trying to gather an army of the best warriors, the warlord announces a competition. Participants will find a huge arena with cunning traps, fierce fantastical beasts and worthy opponents. Trying to test his strength, and at the same time to prove courage and courage to his fellow villagers, a young villager Dong Ilong is sent to the competition. But no sooner had the applause subsided after the tournament than the neighboring state attacked the country.
Storm G (G Storm)
- Genre: Action, Crime
- Director: David Lam
- Continuation of the adventures of heroes from various law enforcement agencies in China. Their goal is to identify and bring to justice dishonest officials.
In previous films, the main characters exposed police corruption, bookmaker fraud, bribery and blackmail among prison employees. This time, the heroes will have to understand the intricacies of the next state structure, whose employees are mired in wastefulness. We are talking about the town planning committee, which issues permits to developers.
Robosaur Wars (Gang tie zhen: Long zu zhi zhan)
- Genre: Action, Science Fiction
- Director: Kevin Grothert
- The film tells about the struggle of mankind against mechanical monsters that have come out of the subordination of their creators.
In an attempt to recreate the appearance of eerie prehistoric animals, robosaurs were constructed. They have become larger than their living relatives, they have been endowed with terrible destructive power. Worst of all, they broke free, sowing death and devastation around. The creators have endowed robosaurs with excellent hearing and vision, so getting close to them will not be easy. Survivors will have to work hard to find a way to calm the monsters.
Deer and Cauldron (Lu ding ji)
- Genre: Action
- Director: Ban Ho-Chun
- A screen adaptation of the novel by Jin Yong (Louis Ch), dedicated to the struggle of the supporters of the fallen Ming dynasty.
Most of all, the viewer loves Chinese fighters for martial arts. In 2021, there is something to watch: the list of the best includes a picture about the change of power and the unfolding struggle for the imperial throne. Not only intrigues and political conspiracies were used, but also direct confrontation between the strongest masters of oriental martial arts. Members of the emperor's family are in danger, so the heroes of the picture will have to fully demonstrate their fighting skills.
