Just Try And Match All These Scenes To Their Guy Movie
- by Ben Fisher
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The times are a’changing in Hollywood, and traditional gender stereotypes are being challenged and barriers taken down. In 2018, a record 40 of the year’s 100 top-grossing films featured female leads. Even male-dominated movie genres have been affected, with blockbusters like Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel putting the ‘her’ in ‘superhero’. This rapidly trending emphasis on equality on the big screen has taken aim at a long-standing status quo in which women are steered towards romance-centered ‘chick flicks’ and men are sold on testosterone-pumping guy movies.
Before anyone goes about eulogizing the old Hollywood gender divide, however, let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves. There’s no question that the existing power structure within the film industry was long overdue for an overhaul, with steps towards equality desperately needed. But even on equal footing, men and women can still be distinguished through inherent differences. And taste in movies is a component of that. Hollywood has decades of empirical data to highlight how these gender-targeted films have generated fervent followings, so why should that change now? Amidst a changing Hollywood landscape, there will forever be a place for movies geared specifically towards men or women.
Rom-coms and cheesy chick flicks remain a dime a dozen, but the guy-friendly action movie and sophomoric comedy have quietly held strong as well. To celebrate the enduring tradition of the ‘guy movie’, from the John Wayne era into today, see if you can identify these scenes from 50 different flicks.
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The recent films from the DCEU have received their fair share of scorn from critics and fans alike, a far cry from the praise heaped upon the Avengers series and the other blockbusters that the Marvel Universe has churned out. Still, that didn't keep guys from rushing out to see two of DC Comics' most iconic superheroes battle it out in 2016. This film, starring Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill, raked in $872 million at the box office. While the movie scored just 27% on Rotten Tomatoes, many movie-goers were simply happy to see these two titular titans go toe-to-toe.
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You might not expect male audiences to flock to the movie that made "You complete me" a thing, but fans of this Tom Cruise hit about a struggling sports agent tend to prefer another famous line. Bring this 1996 classic up with a guy, and he will likely offer up an enthusiastic "Show me the money!" in response, echoing the line of Cuba Gooding Jr.'s Rod Tidwell. It is the dynamic between Cruise and Gooding Jr.'s characters that make this both a guy flick and a sports movie, despite the love story that Renee Zellweger's Dorothy character brings into the fold.
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No 2019 summer release is more widely anticipated than the upcoming follow-up to 2018's Marvel superhero smash hit. It seems that everything Marvel Studios has touched has turned to gold, so it's no surprise that the four major blockbusters involving the assembly of Marvel's biggest superheroes have done big business. But while the first two movies in the series could be enjoyed breezily and with little angst, the 2018 follow-up introduced a significant threat to the heroes in the form of the powerful super-villain Thanos. Not only did the Mad Titan help make for one of the highest-grossing films of all-time, but his 'snap' created some serious anticipation for this April.
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Many guy movies carry a 'mindless fun' quality to them, and this 1997 John Woo sci-fi film is no exception. The premise of this John Travolta and Nicolas Cage vehicle sees the two leads literally swap faces so as to invert and confuse the good guy / bad guy dynamic that drives the movie. If the idea of trading faces seems ludicrous and impossible to you, then you are probably putting far more thought into it than most of the movie-goers than helped this thriller earn $245 million. In the 20 years since its release, the movie has lived on as something of a cult favorite among audiences.
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One probably wouldn't expect to find a film centered on the male modelling industry on a list of top guy movies, but this madcap 2001 comedy about a dim-witted model has come to be both widely beloved and endlessly quoted. Even those who haven't seen this Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson hit are probably familiar with 'Blue Steel' or have heard someone cry out, "what is this, a center for ants?!". The following for Stiller's mocking romp through the modelling industry was so strong that it produced a sequel 15 years later in 2016. Though the follow-up was less well-received, it hasn't taken the shine off of the 2001 original.
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It's a simple equation, really - take a small army of A-list actors, throw them into a madcap heist series and watch the money come rolling in. It was surely the presence of stars like George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon that caught the attention of movie fanatics, but the suave cool on display was really what cinched it and what kept folks coming back for the two sequels. Chances are, if you weren't fantasizing about striking it rich by robbing a swanky Vegas casino, you were probably dreaming about cracking wise while oozing charisma in expensive suits like Clooney and Pitt's characters.
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This era of superhero movies has been so prevalent and widespread that even the most devout of comic book fans could be forgiven for having superhero fatigue. Perhaps that's why this wisecracking anti-hero, played by Ryan Reynolds, was so instantly embraced - predominantly by male audiences - back in 2016. Unlike some of Marvel's recent offerings, this was not the kind of movie to take the whole family to. Even as he chased bad guys, this red-clad funnyman was far from noble or heroic. Instead, he was crass, rude, arrogant and aggressive. And fans ate it up to the tune of $783 million.
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The buzz that has recently followed Jordan Peele's "Us" into theaters would not have been possible without the critical and commercial success of his first foray into the director's chair. This thriller served to double as social commentary, putting race at the forefront of a uniquely original story. For male moviegoers, however, the appeal stemmed mostly from just being a well-made, fresh flick filled with plenty of twists, turns and, of course, genuine scares. Regardless of cultural background, the prospect of seeing a funny, surprising and spooky film within a genre that often brings so much of the same 'got' audiences 'out' to the tune of $255 million.
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For as badly as Holmes and Watson tanked upon its release last year, there's something that just works when it comes to the comedic pairing of Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. That much was evident in the release of this hit 2008 comedy about two immature man-children who slowly warm to each other after being brought together by a relationship between their parents. The plot was pretty thin, but the movie is made on the collective chemistry through the hijinks-loving characters of Ferrell and Reilly. It's a wonder that the two men haven't gone on to have an endless stream of hits as co-stars.
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Our greatest worries never fully go away, and so it probably makes sense that Stephen King's book offering about a clown who preys on the young has always stood out. The first film centered on the clown Pennywise came out back in 1990, but there remained a fascination in the story to prompt a remake in 2017. A new generation of fans could now experience this villain, bringing about a renewed sense of dread towards red balloons and leaving viewers loathe to venture anywhere near sewer grates. You might not expect a movie whose protagonists are a group of boys to have broad appeal, but Pennywise is as compelling a character as he is an unsettling one.
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This 1995 comedy caper that launched the big screen journey of Jim Carrey may not have aged well, but its standing as a preeminent 90's guy movie can't be denied. The rubber-faced Carrey infused the zany comedy with a manic, contagious energy that not only helped hammer home the jokes, but left you unable to take your eyes off of the central star. For guys, the movie proved an easy sell for its humor, but also for the football tie-in that included a memorable cameo by NFL Hall of Famer Dan Marino. Plus, who could resist the sheer comedy involved in a talking butt?
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You know all those heartwarming Christmas classics that start popping up again every year once the calendar rolls around to December? Yeah, this isn't one of those movies. Yes there was a distinct Christmas theme to this raunchy 2003 comedy starring Billy Bob Thornton, but unlike traditional holiday fare like "It's A Wonderful Life" and "Miracle on 34th Street", it was far from what you would call merry or jolly. Here, Thornton and Tony Cox star as a pair of thieves who steal from malls while posing as Santa Claus and an elf, respectively. Not exactly the movie to see to get you in the holiday spirit, but perfect for when things get too sugary sweet approaching December 25th.
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You don't steal his car and you certainly don't mess with his dog. That seems to be the general message of this Keanu Reeves-led 2014 film that spawned an entire franchise. The recipe for success here is simple: take a simple tale of revenge and add plenty of action, and you've got a movie that will appeal to a horde of thrill-seeking film buffs who don't mind some bloodshed. Despite an R rating, this thriller still raked in $88 million at the box office, nearly quadrupling its budget. Since then, Reeves' titular assassin has returned for two more movies, including one this summer.
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A true Hollywood classic, this mob epic goes far beyond the 'guy movie' label, but its popularity amongst male audiences still earns it a place in this quiz. In fact, it might just be the most critically successful guy movie of all-time, earning Best Picture honors at the Oscars and being named the second-best film of all-time (behind Citizen Kane) by the AFI. Not only has the saga of the Corleone mafia family survived the test of time over what is nearly 50 years, but this thrilling exploration into mob life through the rise of Al Pacino's Michael Corleone was an immediate smash hit in 1972.
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A silly slapstick about a troop of highway patrol officers played by unknown actors may not sound like comedy gold, but memorably wacky antics amongst a fun-loving group of goofballs made for a cult hit back in 2001. The five-man comedy troupe announced themselves with their brand of pranks, juvenile silliness and a special chemistry among the group's five members. While the movie didn't dominate the box office upon release, it slowly gained a growing following on the DVD circuit and has since spawned a sequel and several other films by the group. Still, nothing has caught fire quite like the hysterical original.
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It had been a long 36 years since the original was released, but film-goers were clearly ready for this adrenaline-pumping 2015 follow-up. The fourth entry into this sci-fi / fantasy film series but the first in 30 years introduced the franchise's breakneck pacing and sheer testosterone to a brand new audience, complete with a new cast that saw Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron take over for Mel Gibson. What didn't change, however, was the non-stop, high energy, unflinching action that the post-apocalyptic franchise is known for. Audiences were certainly ready for the thrill ride, as the movie raked in $378.9 million at the box office.
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Years before anyone had ever heard the term "bromance" before, we got this 1994 tale of two idiot pals on a cross-country mission to return a forgotten suitcase while oblivious to the madcap chaos around them (most of which they had unintentionally created). Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels became an iconic comedy tandem for their respective takes on dimwitted buddies who were meant for one another, Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne. This goofball comedy, which helped launch the directing journeys of the Farrelly brothers, has remained so beloved over the years that it actually launched a sequel 20 years after the original came out.
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Movies about wild bachelor parties have been way overdone in Hollywood, as have tales of craziness in Vegas. But there was something that stood out about this fearlessly raunchy and in-your-face buddy comedy that created some serious buzz. Just about anyone can relate to waking up in Vegas with a fuzzy recollection of the night prior, but it's at that point that the movie sends viewers on a wild ride filled with hilarious hijinks at every turn. The Todd Phillips-directed comedy made nearly $500 million on just a $35 million budget and spawned two sequels, not to mention prompting countless Vegas bachelor parties to attempt to meet this new debaucherous gold standard.
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It may not exactly come as a surprise that an action movie based around flashy, fast cars would draw plenty of interest, but few could have predicted just how big this movie franchise would grow. Dating back to the release of the original in 2001, there have now been a whopping eight films released as part of the franchise, with a ninth coming this summer and a tenth already in the works. Vin Diesel's Dominic Torreto has served as the foundational core for the series alongside the late Paul Walker's Brian O'Conner. However, its the cars that serve as the true stars of this testosterone-heavy action-fest.
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A movie centered on a high school slacker skipping class seems pretty benign in this day and age, especially when compared to some of the other movies on this list. But the charisma that exudes from Matthew Broderick's titular fourth wall-breaking anti-hero and the chemistry he shares with his friends makes for a memorable classic that still holds true 33 years after its release. While Broderick drives the film, scenes of his escapades throughout various popular Chicago attractions - including the famous parade scene - inject plenty of fun into this John Hughes smash hit. Though lacking in macho qualities, Broderick's rebellious star still connected with the mostly male audiences that came out in droves.
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Stories don't come much simpler than the tale of an underdog boxer from Philly who wills himself to the top of the sport by overcoming obstacles and beating his bigger, stronger and faster rivals. Yet, that was still the recipe for a film series that captured the imaginations of fans through five movies and, most recently, two spinoffs. Even if you don't care much for boxing, you are surely familiar with Sylvester Stallone's character's famous cries of "Adrian!" or his often-duplicated training run up the steps of Philadelphia's Museum of Art. This particular image is from the movie that pitted the titular hero against Dolph Lundgren's imposing villain Ivan Drago.
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Weddings are a traditional rite that serve to celebrate the lifelong commitment to one another of two people in love. This Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson comedy, however, takes that ceremonial union and turns it on its head. Forget wedded bliss, these guys view weddings as a prime location to pick up women amidst an environment where love - or lust - is in the air. And not necessarily as invited guests, either. The madcap antics of Vaughn and Wilson, coupled with a supporting cast that includes Christopher Walken, Will Ferrell and Bradley Cooper, helped pull in $285 million and solidified the two men as a bona fide comedy duo.
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There are few more oft-quoted lines of dialogue in Hollywood history than this guy's iconic "I'll be back". Little did we know how true those words would turn out to be, as this 1984 sci-fi thriller about a futuristic cyborg assassin sent back in time would go on to produce four sequels. While the original film is typically the most popular, this particular film series is actually highlighted by the second James Cameron-directed offering, which raked in $523 million at the box office. Audiences were dazzled by what was, in 1991, cool special effects, while most guys headed to theaters to a robotic Arnie in action.
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Striving to make an in-your-face and wildly irreverent comedy with a starry cast on a shoestring budget is no easy undertaking, but that's exactly what director Quentin Tarantino pulled off back in 1994. In fact, 25 years later and you still hear people arguing that it should have won the Oscar for Best Picture ahead of Forrest Gump. What this dark tale of two hitmen, a boxer on the run and a vengeful gangster did achieve, however, was a box office haul over $200 million and a celebrated legacy as one of the best films ever made despite a meager $8 million budget.
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It's fitting that the 25th question on this quiz is dedicated to a wildly popular film franchise that, in 2020, is set to release its 25th installation. This milestone speaks to the enduring appeal of the iconic and famously suave spy at the heart of the franchise. The character has now survived through portrayals by seven different actors, from Sean Connery all the way through to Daniel Craig more than 50 years later. This particular 1964 offering, headlined by Connery as the debonair agent 007, remains widely considered one of the franchise's best and was even the first to win an Academy Award.
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It isn't easy to think all the way back to 1997, especially when you consider that Matt Damon and Ben Affleck were simply a couple of young, unknown writers from Boston at the time. This film, which starred Robin Williams and Minnie Driver alongside the two soon-to-be Hollywood A-listers, helped propel Damon and Affleck in the minds of moviegoers intrigued by what was a thoughtful, witty and clever film about a gifted prodigy limited by the life he was born into. Not merely a hit with male audiences, the film was a critical and commercial success, winning two Oscars and netting $225 million at the box office.
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Some movies included in this quiz live on as cinematic classics, while others have appealed to those wishing to leave their brain at the door for a little while and enjoy a mindless popcorn flick. This sophomoric Adam Sandler comedy is most definitely in the latter category. It would be an understatement to say it stretched the limits of plausibility to buy Sandler’s repeat journey through elementary school as a grown man, much less his ability to land Bridgette Wilson’s gorgeous teacher as a love interest. Still, the juvenile theme of the movie, one that included life-sized penguins and the late Chris Farley as a disgruntled school bus driver, won over plenty of fans and launched Sandler’s big screen journey.
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There might have been other buddy cop movies that came before it, but this 1987 Mel Gibson and Danny Glover franchise stands as the benchmark upon which other similarly-themed films are measured. The success of the entire franchise hinged on the chemistry between Gibson's Martin Riggs and Glover's Roger Murtaugh, partners who developed a close bond across the original movie and three subsequent sequels despite constant squabbling and back and forth verbal jabs. If the wise-cracking, combative nature of their relationship was the central appeal of the movie, the gratuitous, dramatic action scenes were the cherry on top. And as for the TV show spin-off, the less said, the better.
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Name your favorite action hero. In all likelihood, they have appeared in at least one of the films from this action-heavy franchise, whose first movie was released in 2010. From Sylvester Stallone to Bruce Willis to Chuck Norris, pretty well any actor who made their living as a Hollywood tough guy had a role to play as one of a group of special forces. And the action certainly lives up to the stature of its casts. While not shying away from some cheesy elements (there are characters with names like 'Yin Tang' and 'Hale Caesar'), this trio of movies consistently delivers the goods.
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You would think that bad guys might have learned by now to quit messing with Liam Neeson or members of his family. The Irish tough guy has, after all, made a professional life out of playing vengeance-seeking characters who possess a unique set of skills to help him bring baddies to justice. The prime example of this token role comes in this popular three-part series that has seen him portray ex-CIA agent Brian Mills. The trilogy, which has seen Neeson rescue his taken daughter (twice!) and avenge his ex-wife, has amassed nearly $1 billion at the box office. What's the answer?
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Years from now, someone will surely come upon this 2004 indie favourite and wonder how on Earth it ever grew so popular. And in truth, there’s still no clear answer to that question 15 years after it’s release. Whether because we all saw a bit of ourselves in Jon Heder’s endearingly awkward titular character or that audiences embraced real characters who didn’t look like models or have a snappy, perfectly timed quip at the ready, fans really got behind this unlikely success story. It surely didn’t hurt that just about every character in the film, including the lead, stood as an easy target for mockery.
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"They may take away our lives, but they'll never take our freedom!" Anyone who caught this 1995 war epic would have been hard pressed to not get something of a jolt from this line as it was memorably delivered by Mel Gibson's William Wallace. Wallace, the film's doomed hero, is actually a real historical figure, although the movie is fictional. In fact, the film's name is based off of the name of the 13th century Scottish warrior's famous sword. The movie's enduring legacy is, perhaps, best represented in its Oscar for Best Picture from the 68th Academy Awards. Gibson also took home a Best Director Oscar for the epic.
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A love story about a poor farm boy and a royal named Princess Buttercup as told as a bedtime story by a grandfather to his young grandson hardly sounds like a typical guy flick. But this 1987 comedy / fantasy / adventure film directed by Rob Reiner found success by breaking convention. Based off of the William Goldman novel of the same name, this light-hearted, satirical tale charts the quest of Cary Elwes' Westley as he encounters a series of colorful characters, including a young Mandy Patinkin and a comedic turn from Andre the Giant. The film has maintained cultural relevancy to the point that even Deadpool recently re-created the iconic grandfather/grandson scenes with a now-adult Fred Savage in its Christmas special.
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Okay, so anyone who spent more than two seconds thinking about the plausibility of the plot of this 1998 blockbuster would surely have been left scratching their head. After all, the notion of a group of blue collar deep-core drillers saving Earth from an asteroid attack seems ludicrous. But that didn't stop audiences from flocking to this Michael Bay-directed spectacle that sees Bruce Willis lead a group of unlikely heroes - including a young Ben Affleck - into space. The high octane action and heightened drama was enough to carry the film to $553 million at the box office, the highest gross of any movie that year.
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By the time Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reunite on the big screen next year in the third offering of their buddy cop franchise, it will have been 25 years since the original came out. That there remains a demand to see the wise-cracking duo of Smith's Mike Lowrey and Lawrence's Marcus Burnett together again highlights an on-screen chemistry that film audiences are still eager to see. It remains to be seen if the pair can recapture their former magic, but considering the first two Michael Bay-directed movies raked in over $400 million, there is certainly money to be made for the franchise.
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If you are familiar with this movie, then you know that its first rule dictates that we probably shouldn’t even be talking about it. This dark, gritty David Fincher-helmed thriller offered a twisted perspective on reality that reveals an angry, vicious animal hiding within all of us that is satiated by an organized, underground bare-knuckle boxing ring. And given that the Brad Pitt and Edward Norton 1999 vehicle topped $100 million at the box office, maybe the movie wasn’t wrong. Or maybe audiences just got a kick out of seeing chaos and destruction while watching grown, seemingly civilized men brutally beat each other up.
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Its been more than 20 years since the Farrelly brothers unleashed this madcap comedy upon unsuspecting movie audiences, but fans will surely still recall this memorable scene. Indeed, the Ben Stiller and Cameron Diaz 1998 slapstick hit stands as the prime example of the Farrellys' signature gross-out humor. Though not for everyone, it nevertheless proved popular enough with predominantly male audiences to pull in $370 million at the box office. After all, who could resist a movie that includes a young Diaz, endless crude jokes and sight gags and a memorable cameo by Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre - or "Brett Fav-ruh".
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Karate movies certainly have their appeal, as guys like Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jet Li can attest. But this 1984 martial arts drama drew in audiences in a very different way, as they rallied behind the underdog story of Ralph Macchio's Daniel LaRusso. "Daniel-san", as he comes to be known to mentor Mr. Miyagi, proves easy to root for as he attempts to overcome the bullying tactics of nemesis Johnny Lawrence and the villainous Cobra Kai clan. The crane kick, catching flies with chopsticks and "wax on, wax off" are just some of the more memorable elements of this unlikely hit.
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To put it simply, this 1999 action-filled sci-fi fantasy checked all the boxes when it came to the ideal guy movie. Not only did the visually stunning saga boast plenty of exciting special effects-rich fight scenes and some incredibly cool characters in Keanu Reeves’ Neo and Laurence Fishburne’s Morpheus, but the Wachowski brothers’ epic also carried a compelling story. It was the tale of Neo realizing his destiny as “the One” that kept audiences coming back for two more sequels and pulled in more than $1.5 billion in box office dollars. Even if the sequels were disappointing, fans will always have the stunning, groundbreaking original.
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Jack Nicholson has had no shortage of iconic roles, be it as the Joker in Tim Burton’s original Batman or as mental patient Randle Patrick McMurphy in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Still, there might be no more memorable image of him on the silver screen than peeking through a smashed in door with a psychotic grin while calling out, “Heeere’s Johnny” in this 1980 creepy classic. Ironically, the descent into madness of Nicholson’s character wasn’t the psychotic break that the Stephen King adaptation was responsible for. The production of this Stanley Kubrick-directed claustrophobic thriller was so emotionally draining that co-star Shelley Duvall was apparently driven to the point of a nervous breakdown.
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Mark Wahlberg has done some pretty strange things over the course of his Hollywood journey (remember when he raged against the wind in “The Happening”?), but hanging out with a talking teddy bear in this 2012 comedy is right up there. Now, lest anyone think that a film centered on a stuffed bear might be family friendly, the presence of Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane as writer/director should make it clear that this isn't one for the kids. Indeed, the foul-mouthed titular bear brings both the laughs and the crudeness. Still, this unconventional buddy comedy garnered nearly $550 million on a $50 million budget and spawned a sequel.
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The title of this 1996 action extravaganza might suggest that the movie would have ended rather quickly and unsuccessfully. And yet, here we are 23 years and five more blockbuster entries to the film franchise later, with two more in the works. Each movie of the series has seen Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt lead his spy team through a different action-packed thrill ride filled with twists and turns. The franchise has seemingly been raising the stakes with every entry, keeping moviegoers coming back with new high-risk scenes and mesmerizing stunts, many of which Cruise has been known to do himself.
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Coming of age movies are nothing new in Hollywood, but few have celebrated the awkwardness and general hilarity of adolescence with quite the same enthusiasm and fervor as this 2007 Judd Apatow comedy. Many of us could harken back to being underaged kids hoping to score alcohol in a bid to win over the cool kids and gain entry into a high school party, making the quest of Michael Cera, Jonah Hill and, most memorably, Christopher Mintz-Plasse’s ‘McLovin’ entirely relatable. Writers Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen, who also starred in the film, certainly demonstrated their own deft understanding of the high school condition along the way to making $170 million at the box office.
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This December promises to bring the ninth and final entry into one of the silver screen's most iconic film franchises. It will come 42 years after the original, which is actually the fourth film from a chronological standpoint, was released. In stark contrast to the heavy hype and buzz that has already greeted the finale of this beloved sci-fi series, few knew what to expect when a cast of largely unknown actors embarked upon this special effects-heavy fantasy tale. Incredibly, this film, which would go on to make an unheard of $775 million, was originally shown in a mere 40 theaters upon its release.
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As a Saturday Night Live alumni, it should probably come as no surprise that Will Ferrell has a knack for playing some memorably oddball and often hilarious characters. Still even among his impressive roster of alter egos, his portrayal of Ron Burgundy stands out. The character at the helm of this madcap 2004 comedy not only spawned a sequel in 2013, but even led to the launch of The Ron Burgundy Podcast earlier this year. Supporting Ferrell's endearingly arrogant and buffoonish 1970's era newscaster was an impressive supporting cast that included Steve Carrell, Paul Rudd, David Koechner and love interest Christina Applegate.
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Chances are, he's the coolest archaeologist in the history of the big screen. A fearless adventurer with a quick wit and plenty of charisma, Harrison Ford's titular hero has driven a four- (soon to be five-) film franchise and entrenched himself as one of the most iconic characters in the history of the silver screen. His first adventure, pitting him against a villainous group of foes in pursuit of the Ark of the Covenant, came all the way back in 1981, with a fifth film set to arrive in 2021. Ford might be 76 now, but his most famous movie character just keeps chugging along.
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While it's hard to say whether this outrageous 2004 comedy can be classified as a sports movie, but it certainly is one of the funnier big screen offerings in recent history. A feud between Vince Vaughn's every man Peter LaFleur character and Ben Stiller's cartoonishly over-the-top villain White Goodman is played out through an obscure sport being played to maximum dramatic effect. The movie centers on this core good vs bad battle, albeit amidst plenty of surrounding silliness and ridiculousness. Cameo appearances by William Shatner, Chuck Norris, Davis Hasselhoff and even Lance Armstrong highlight that this really isn't a movie to be taken too seriously.
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If there was any doubt that Steven Spielberg’s 1998 World War II epic would be sufficiently gritty and realistic, it was quickly put to rest within the movie’s gruelling first half hour. That opening portion saw Spielberg offer an unflinching, true-to-life take on war that made the viewer feel all too close to the front lines of battle. It sent the tone for a weighty film that ran nearly three hours long but felt like it flew by. While you could quibble with the sensibility of sending an entire troop of soldiers behind enemy lines to retrieve one comrade, watching Tom Hanks and an impressive ensemble cast undertake a daunting, perilous mission undeniably made for compelling cinema.
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Time travel has been done time and time again in Hollywood, but the story of Michael J. Fox's Marty McFly and Christopher Lloyd's 'Doc' Brown still seems to stand out among the rest. The movie trilogy still carries a cult following in spite of the fact that its most recent movie was released nearly 30 years ago. Rather than being bogged down by hard science, these three movies opt instead to take a fun route, exciting audiences with futuristic technology like hoverboards. Mostly, though, it is the chemistry between Lloyd's mad scientist character and Fox's exuberant youngster that carries the film series.
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Forget that this 1994 classic lost out to Forrest Gump in the Best Picture race on Oscar night. The story of two friendly inmates - Tim Robbins' Andy Dufresne and Morgan Freeman's Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding - navigating the injustices and cruelty of the prison system in the mid-1900's stands as not only a great guy film, but an all-time Hollywood classic. Its gritty themes and the bromance between Robbins and Freeman have boosted its 'guy movie' designation, but its stand alone greatness is enough to avoid falling into such labels. Like the friendship of the two leads, this movie should continue to stand the test of time.