When romantic comedies are bored, and melodramas are slowly beginning to annoy, it's time to switch to something driving and dynamic. Take a look at the list of foreign action films of 2020; some new items can already be watched on the big screens of cinemas!
The Gentlemen
- USA
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 8.6, IMDb - 8.1
- One of the roles was supposed to go to Kate Beckinsale, but she left the project, and Michelle Dockery took her place.
Gentlemen (2020) is a well-received foreign action film. Mickey is a talented, cunning and intelligent young American. He is an Oxford graduate who decided to use his ingenious mind in a somewhat non-standard direction. Possessing a daring character, the hero develops an illegal enrichment scheme. Using in his insidious designs the English aristocrats, whose financial situation has become dire, he becomes richer thanks to their magnificent estates.
After a while, Mika decides to sell his business, and the buyer is an influential clan of billionaires from Oklahoma. The cunning man may have problems, because now he has to contact the same charming, but at the same time cruel gentlemen. Will there be an exchange of pleasantries between businessmen?
Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn
- USA, UK
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.4, IMDb - 6.6
- Katie Yan became the first female Asian director to direct a superhero movie.
Birds of Prey: The Fantastic Story of Harley Quinn is an excellent film that can already be viewed in good quality. After parting with the Joker, Harley Quinn decides to team up with three female superheroes: Black Canary, Huntress and Rene Montoye. Together, the seductive four will confront the criminal world of Gotham in the person of businessman Roman Sayonis and his right hand, the killer Viktor Zaza, who are hunting a girl named Cassandra Kane.
Quantum of Time (Boss Level)
- USA
- This is the second film by Mel Gibson and Frank Grillo after the thriller "Retribution" (2010).
Roy Pavler is a retired intelligence officer who gets caught in a time loop, day after day living his death and waking up again. To escape from the endless nightmare, the main character must find out its reasons and find the culprit. Will Roy be able to unravel the plans of the secret organization and deal with those who came up with this program?
Loot (The Prey: Legend of the Karnoctus)
- USA
- The production of the painting was planned for 2012. Then the main role was to go to Michael Clarke Duncan, but he died, after which the role went to Kevin Grenier.
In the center of the plot of the film is a group of American soldiers who went to Afghanistan to search for the Taliban. While performing a dangerous mission, the platoon unexpectedly found itself in a cave with an unknown deadly creature.
Not Time to Die
- USA, UK
- Actor Daniel Craig believes that this will be the final part of the franchise.
007 Agent James Bond finally decides to retire. The protagonist enjoys a calm and quiet life in Jamaica. However, the peace quickly ends when his old friend and colleague from the CIA Felix Leiter turns to him for help. Bond needs to save the kidnapped scientist. The matter is not as easy as it seemed at first. Behind everything there is a mysterious villain wielding a dangerous biological weapon.
The Rhythm Section
- United Kingdom
- Rating: IMDb - 5.4
- Actress Blake Lively starred in City of Thieves (2010).
Rhythm Section is an excellent film that has already been released worldwide. After losing her family in a plane crash, a young woman Stephanie embarks on a path of self-destruction, carried away by alcohol and drugs. The heroine finds a new purpose in life when she learns from a journalist friend that the plane crash was faked. Stephanie decides to achieve justice with her own hands and take revenge on those responsible for the death of her loved ones. But at what cost?
Pain and Redemption (Payne & Redemption)
- United Kingdom
- Pain and Atonement is the seventh film for actress Kyle Cashman.
Uncompromising New York policeman Max Payne has put a lot of notorious villains behind bars. Over the years of honest work, the talented detective has earned the respect of colleagues and fame as an incorruptible detective. One day a man goes on the trail of a gang that distributes drugs. Max stays true to himself when the boss of the crime group offers him a solid reward. An angry gangster, without a bit of regret, kills people dear to him, and Payne, who has nothing to lose, goes in search of the criminal.
Mulan
- USA
- The film will be released a year after the twentieth anniversary of the Disney cartoon "Mulan".
Mulan is a young, very energetic and fearless girl, the eldest daughter of the warrior Hua. When a horde of Northern invaders breaks through the Great Wall of China, the rebellious and brave heroine secretly enters the Emperor's army under the guise of a young man. Mulan only wants to replace her ailing father in the service, but does not even assume that she is destined to become the savior of China.
Without Remorse
- USA
- The plot of the picture is based on the novel of the same name by the writer Tom Clancy in 1993. By the way, it was planned that the main role would go to Keanu Reeves, but the actor refused to participate in the project.
John Kelly is a former Special Forces soldier who repeatedly went on deadly business trips to the Vietnamese jungle. The protagonist starts a private war with the drug mafia from Baltimore. He promises to take revenge on the bandits for the death of his beloved Pamela.
Underwater
- USA
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.0, IMDb - 6.1
- The slogan of the tape is "At a depth of 13 kilometers something has awakened."
"Underwater" is a film that has already been released in good quality. The action of the film takes place at the deep-sea station of the Tian Industries corporation, which is located at the bottom of the Mariana Trench. An unexpected earthquake occurs, as a result of which a group of scientists is in great danger. Engineer Nora Price, along with several colleagues, manages to escape from the disaster zone. It soon becomes clear that the cause of what happened was not an earthquake at all, but something unknown, awakened at the bottom of the ocean. The researchers have disturbed the mysterious creatures, and now the underwater creatures are pursuing them. Will the heroes be able to escape or will they remain at the mercy of the monsters?
Hot Hottie (Jolt)
- USA
- Director Tanya Wexler directed Cheating (2019).
Lindy doesn't have a typical girl job - she's a bouncer. The main character has one funny feature - if someone pisses her off, then she completely loses control over herself. During bouts of anger, Lindy can accidentally beat her victim to death, so it's best not to joke with her.
But not everything is so bad, a unique invention helps to solve the problem - a vest that shocks the owner if the level of her anger exceeds the permissible mark. Once an unknown person kills the girl's lover, and then she goes on the warpath. Lindy gives up self-control and begins a bloody hunt for the killer, while the police are looking for her as the main suspect ...
Force of Nature
- USA
- Actor Emil Hirsch starred in Into the Wild (2007).
The plot of the film tells the story of a former detective who refuses to evacuate when a hurricane of incredible strength is approaching the city. The main character will have to confront not only the strongest natural disaster, but also the thieves, who decided to take advantage of the opportunity and broke into his home, thinking that all the inhabitants of the metropolis were evacuated. Will the man be able to get out of the situation as a winner?
Spenser Confidential
- USA
- Director Peter Berg was involved in the filming of the film "Hancock" (2008).
An ex-cop named Spencer served time on false charges. After being released, the main character decided to leave Boston once and for all, but before leaving he needs to complete a couple of important things - to track down and punish the scoundrels that killed his longtime colleagues. Mixed martial arts fighter Hawke will help Spencer in this difficult task. The two will have to unravel a cunning tangle of intrigues from corrupt politicians, dirty cops, drug dealerships who sent Spencer to jail.
Top Gun: Maverick
- USA, Hong Kong
- The filming of this film was also planned by Tony Scott, but the day before the appointment with Tom Cruise, the director committed suicide, leaving the project in limbo.
At the center of the story is Pete "Maverick" Mitchell - an unrivaled pilot with extensive experience, unafraid of the highest speeds. Leaving the service, the hero dismounted from the "iron bird" and began teaching newcomers. But times are changing, and with them the technique and rules of air combat are changing. Pete learns that robots will replace living pilots in the future. Maverick is not happy with this circumstance, and then he decides to return to the helm and show what aerobatics is.
The Four Horsemen
- Italy, Germany, Spain
- Director Enzo J. Castellari directed the mini-series "Desert on Fire" (1997).
War, Pestilence, Glad - the four horsemen of the apocalypse, they have already been born. It remains to be born the fourth - Death. However, not a single priest wants the prophecy of John to come true and begins to confuse the cards. According to the director, the film will be immersed in a gloomy and slightly frightening atmosphere.
G.I. Joe: Cobra Throw 3 (G.I. Joe: Ever Vigilant)
- USA
- The character Matt Trekker is borrowed from the animated series The Mask (1985).
"G.I. Joe: Cobra Throw 3 "is an anticipated film that will serve as a worthy continuation of the film series. Special squad G.I. JOE must join forces again to confront the Cobra terrorists. Antagonists are going to destroy the world with a new secret weapon. Will the fighters for justice be able to defeat the enemy? The new part of the franchise will once again be spiced up with dizzying shootouts, spectacular pursuits - and all this accompanied by cool and driving music!
Micronauts
- USA
- The fantastic film is based on the Micronauts line of toys, popular in the 70-80s of the last century.
A team of alien explorers pursues the evil Baron Karzu and arrives on Earth. Here an unexpected surprise awaits them - in our world they are all the size of a figurine. Micronauts are little heroes in the vast human world. Due to their tiny size, danger awaits them at almost every corner. In the story, a team of space guests meets and teams up with Cameron, who joins them in their quest for justice. Although the micronauts look very small, they are not lacking in courage and enterprise.
Wolf Creek 3
- USA
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.5, IMDb - 6.8
- The first part of the film grossed $ 30,762,648 at the box office.
Mick Taylor is back on television. The infamous killer is once again going to pursue lonely travelers, but this time fate itself will play a cruel joke with him. The man will be the victim of an assassination attempt while hunting a young tourist named Mayvin Enquist, who lost his older brother Rutger about a half month ago. It turns out that Rutger was killed by Taylor while on an adventure trip with his girlfriend. Having learned about this, Mason had been hatching a plan of revenge in his head for a long time, and now he is ready to deal with Mick in full.
Black Widow
- USA
- Actress Scarlett Johansson admitted that the plot of the last tape erased Black Widow both emotionally and literally.
Natasha Romanoff is a famous superheroine from The Avengers. Once she is overtaken by people from the past who are trying to make her an ideal killer. The main character does not want to follow the lead of her "friends" and decides to end them once and for all. Natasha will have to return to the foggy past, where it all began, and challenge the creators of the criminal spyware "Red Room". The long-awaited project about a Russian spy with the charming Scarlett Johansson.
Cut Throat City
- USA
- The film was directed by rapper RZA.
The film is set in 2005. The four friends return to New Orleans to witness the city destroyed and hit by Hurricane Katrina. Very soon the friends come to the conclusion that now they may have difficulties with work. Therefore, they have no choice but to seek help from a local gangster who hires them to rob a casino right in the city center. The heroes carefully think over the plan, but during the raid, all their ideas go to hell, and the friends go on the run. The field commander and two detectives are on the hunt for would-be criminals.
Godzilla vs. Kong
- USA
- The slogan of the film is "One will fall."
While the monsters calmly roam the Earth, people are fighting for a happy and carefree future, as a result of which they set Godzilla and Kong against each other - the most powerful ancient creatures who will have to come together in a mortal battle. Meanwhile, the organization "Monarch" once again arranges a sortie into a dangerous and unknown place to reveal the secret of the origin of the Titans. And the conspirators plan to wipe giant monsters from the face of the planet.
The Comeback Trail
- USA
- Actor Robert De Niro starred in the film Nicefellas (1990).
Max Barber is not a very successful film producer who owes a lot of money to the Mafia. Desperate to deal with debts, the man decides on a fraud and hires the long-forgotten film actor Duke Montana. He invites him to star in a new western in order to kill him during filming, passing off death as an accident, and then receive large insurance payments. But his ideal plan does not work, and events begin to unfold in a completely different scenario.
Bad Boys for Life
- USA, Mexico
- Rating: KinoPoisk - 6.9, IMDb - 7.2
- This is the second trilogy to feature actor Will Smith. The first was Men in Black.
Bad Boys Forever is one of the best action movies of 2020 according to viewers. Mike Lowry and Marcus Burnett are experienced detectives who quarreled a long time ago and went on different paths. Marcus retired and now works as a private detective. Meanwhile, Mike can barely endure his work colleague, is going through a midlife crisis and even thinking about getting married. One day, old friends will have to unite again to escape the pursuit of the Albanian mercenary avenger.
Cyborg
- USA
- In 1989, a film called "Cyborg" was released on television, in which the main role was played by actor Jean-Claude Van Damme.
The film is set in the future. At the center of the story is Victor Stone, the son of scientists who develop technologies to improve human intellectual abilities. They conduct secret experiments on their own son, and they manage to turn Victor into a real genius.
One day a young man returns home and witnesses how his parents conduct an interdimensional experience, as a result of which a plasma entity entered the apartment from another dimension, killing the boy's mother and injuring him. The father managed to send the alien creature back and, in order to save his son, the man decided on a desperate step. He perfected Victor's body by inserting metal implants, after which Cyborg appeared.
Fast & Furious 9
- USA
- Initially, Tyris Gibson refused to star in the ninth part of the franchise, as it was supposed to star Dwayne Johnson, with whom he is at odds. However, later "The Rock" himself did not want to take part in the project, after which Gibson gave his consent.
A fascinating new story about the elusive Dominica Toretto - the legend of risky street racing and even more dangerous scams. The main character retired long ago and became a decent family man. But a cyber terrorist named Cypher unexpectedly intervenes in a calm and measured life. The criminal dreams of taking revenge on Dominic for all the failures, using his own brother Jacob as a weapon to kill.
Mortal
- Norway, USA, UK
- Nat Wolfe is the older brother of actor Alex Wolfe.
The plot of the film tells about a young guy who discovered amazing abilities in himself. Its incredible power can only be compared with the power of the gods from ancient Norse mythology.
Main character (Free Guy)
- USA
- Most of the filming took place in Boston and Framingham. Some scenes were filmed in a former bank building in Framingham.
Guy is an inconspicuous bank worker who leads the most boring and gray life. Suddenly, the protagonist discovers that he is a minor character in a rather brutal but addictive video game where anyone can do whatever they want. One day the creators decide to completely destroy the game, and only Guy can prevent the developers.
Prisoners of the Ghostland
- Japan, USA
- Japanese director Shiona Sono has released the first film in English.
In the center of the film is a criminal who must break an evil curse in order to save the kidnapped daughter of a high-ranking official. On the way of the main character there will be many obstacles and difficulties, and even some mystical events will take place ...
Monster Hunter
- China, Germany, Japan, USA
- Monster Hunter is a film adaptation of the popular video game from Capcom.
Artemis is a female lieutenant who, along with a team of fighters, finds herself in a parallel world inhabited by incredible and dangerous creatures. Battle-hardened soldiers find themselves in an unusual situation and are forced to use all their skills to survive the encounter with fantastic creatures. A local Hunter comes to rescue people, sharpened for killing monsters.
The Old Guard
- USA
- Director Gina Prince-Bywood directed The Secret Life of Bees (2008).
The film will tell about a group of immortal warriors from different eras, fighting each other, led by Andy. Over the years, their interest and passion for life faded, but with the advent of a new immortal, everything changes.
Wonder Woman 1984
- USA, Canada, UK, Spain, Mexico
- The slogan of the film is "A new era of miracles begins."
Lord is a successful and influential businessman who dreams of becoming a god among mortals. He spares no expense and collects various magical artifacts from all over the world in an attempt to find one that can give him the boundless power and power of a real deity. Dr. Barbara Ann Minerva, a specialist in ancient history, helps the Lord in his search. One day, a mysterious artifact falls into her hands, turning her into a wild and uncontrollable female cat - Cheetah. The heroine is in a fit of rage and begins a bloodthirsty hunt for the Lord, because of whom she turned into a nightmare monster.
Rogue Warfare: Death of a Nation
- USA
- Rating: IMDb - 5.3
- Mike Gunther starred in the TV series Babylon 5 (1994 - 1998).
Outlaws of War: Death of a Nation is a good movie, one of the best action films of 2020. The final part of the famous franchise "Outlaws of War". In the third film, an elite group of professional soldiers team up to try to defeat a major underground terrorist group. Dizzying shootouts, emotional showdown - what else is needed for a cool and dynamic action movie?
King's man: Beginning (The King's Man)
- UK, USA
- The film was filmed under the tentative title Kingsman: The Great Game.
The whole world is on the verge of the First World War. The governments of the leading powers prepare strategic plans and assess the need for mobilization resources. The heroes of the cloak and the dagger are going to stop the bloodshed - secret agents acting for the good of mankind far from prying eyes. Konrad is one of the most talented operatives in the history of the organization, who gets a unique chance to prevent an impending global conflict and save the lives of millions of people. He is given access to the latest achievements of science and technology, he is initiated into state secrets - all this is used by the residents of "Kingsman".
Project X-Traction
- China, USA
- The film was slated to be released under the title "Ex-Baghdad".
The film is set in Iraq at a Chinese oil refinery. Terrorists break in there and take all workers hostage. Plant managers seek help from local security guard Jackie Lowe. The hero realizes that the criminals do not want to shed blood, their goal is to steal a lot of oil. To prevent such a turn of events, Jackie, along with his reliable partner, takes decisive action. His comrade is an American who previously served in the Marine Corps. Together they will have to fight back the enemy, fight bandits, perform smart dangerous stunts and, of course, save innocent people!
Gunpowder Milkshake
- USA
- Actress Lina Headey played one of the main roles in the TV series Game of Thrones (2011 - 2019).
A few years ago, a woman killer named Scarlett was forced to part with her daughter Eva, who followed her path further in life. Two desperate heroines will have to destroy a crime syndicate led by a man they used to work for.
The Sound of Philadelphia
- USA, Belgium, France
- The Sound of Philadelphia is based on the 1991 novel Brotherly Love by former Philadelphia reporter, screenwriter and National Book Award winner Peter Dexter.
The Sound of Philadelphia is one of the most anticipated films of 2020. The plot of the film revolves around Peter. Unknown people cruelly dealt with his younger sister, and now the hero is obsessed only with revenge. He must hunt down the scum and punish them in full. The cruel world of the Philadelphia mafia has its own laws, but Peter can do it - every guilty person must die.
Nobody
- USA
- Actor Bob Odenkerk is best known for his filming in the series Breaking Bad (2008 - 2013) and Better Call Saul (2015 - 2020).
The most ordinary, gray and unremarkable person, having no weight in society, accidentally falls under the gun of a drug lord, saving a woman from the attack of bandits. After this incident, one of the criminals ends up in the hospital, and the hero finds out that he was the brother of a big gangster, and now he will have revenge.
Waldo
- USA
- The plot of the picture is based on the novel by the writer Howard Gould "The Last Look".
Charlie Waldo has long retired from police affairs and now leads a reclusive lifestyle in the middle of the forest. One day, a man receives a note from his former lover with a request to investigate the mysterious murder of a woman in which her husband, a TV star, is suspected. The forest hermit is forced to leave his modest hut and return to the big city, where he will meet with old colleagues.
Out of the Fire (Extraction)
- USA
- Actor David Harbor starred in Brokeback Mountain (2005).
Tyler Rake is a mercenary on a mission. He needs to free the son of an international criminal. The mission is almost impossible, and the hero will have to use all his ingenuity and ingenuity. The boy is a pawn in the war of two drug lords and is being held hostage in the city of Dhaka. The capital of Bangladesh is considered one of the most inaccessible places in the world.
Medieval
- Czech
- Jan ižka is a vivid example among military leaders who never lost a single battle in his entire life.
Jan ижižka is a national hero of the Czech people. The action of the film unfolds before the Hussite wars (military actions with the participation of the followers of Jan Hus, which took place from 1419 to 1434), when Zizka was just a young man. Viewers will see how Yang from an ordinary, unknown guy turned into a famous military leader.
Snake Eyes
- USA
- Snake Eyes is a spin-off of the Cobra Toss franchise.
The film will tell about the most mysterious and silent fighter of the elite special squad G. I. Joe - Snake Isa. He is dressed all in black, under no circumstances takes off his mask and does not speak to anyone. Despite his aloofness, the hero fights in such a way that the enemies have no chance of winning. What kind of person is hiding under this strange name? Will they tell us more about its history?
Jiu Jitsu
- USA
- Actor Nicolas Cage was trained in jiu-jitsu by professional fighter Royce Gracie.
For six years, an ancient order of Jiu-Jitsu masters have been fighting for Earth with Brax, a ruthless alien from outer space. This epic battle took place for millennia, until once veteran Jake Barnes was defeated, and now the safety of all mankind was threatened. The unconscious Barnes is found by Harrigan, Wiley and Kune. Together they must help Jake gain strength and stop the insidious monster.
The Tomorrow War
- USA
- The film was filmed under the tentative title "Phantom Call", but Chris Pratt decided to change it.
The film takes place in the future, when there is a destructive conflict with an alien race. Suffering defeat after defeat, humanity makes a desperate attempt to turn the tide and recruits soldiers from the past into its army. Not without the help of scientists, the heroes travel in time to fight in a new war. Will they be able to defeat the aliens, or the entire planet will be destroyed?
Vanguard (Ji xian feng)
- China
- Jackie Chan is known for his own stunts. During the filming, the actor received numerous injuries, including a skull fracture, a spinal injury, as well as a dislocation of the pelvis and shoulder.
The plot of the film is set in the UK. A mercenary group called the Arctic Wolves kidnaps a Chinese businessman and his daughter. The only hope for the rescue of the hostages is the international security service "Avangard", which is armed with all the latest achievements of science and technology. The heroes come up with a plan that looks great on paper. Naturally, in practice, all theoretical developments go to hell ...
Animal World 2 (Dong wu shi jie 2)
- China
- The collection of the previous part in the world amounted to $ 74,663,576.
In the first part of the film, viewers met the loser actor Zheng Casey, who at the time of the beginning of the film was working as a clown. The hero found himself in a difficult life situation: his mother is seriously ill, and his best friend, instead of lending his shoulder in a difficult period of life, turned out to be a traitor and betrayed him. Zheng was left at a broken trough, while the creditors, meanwhile, rub their hands and expect a large sum of money from him. One day, Zheng learns that on a mysterious ship you can play the popular game "rock-paper-scissors". The winner will receive a substantial jackpot, which is more than enough to write off all debts.
The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard
- USA, UK
- The Killer's Wife's Bodyguard is a sequel to the 2017 film Killer's Bodyguard.
At the center of the narrative are two former enemies - the indestructible hitman Darius Kinkade and the first-class bodyguard Michael Bryce. The heroes need to carry out a special operation in the Amalfi Coast area, and to successfully complete the mission, they invite the irresistible Sonya Kinkade to their team. Their goal is to prevent a cyberattack that could lead to the collapse of the European Union.
Argument (Tenet)
- USA, UK
- Indian actress Dimple Kapadia takes part in a Hollywood project for the first time.
Argument (2020) - Upcoming Foreign Action Film Listed; it is best to watch a novelty with friends. The plot of the story revolves around a secret agent who passes a brutal test of reliability and joins a very difficult mission. The fate of all mankind depends on its implementation. To complete the task successfully, it is necessary to discard all previous ideas about space and time.
