1. Die Hard 1988，IMDB Rating: 8.2, IMDB Votes: 953881, ID: 0095016 Photo by blogspot.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Die Hard, while a genre-defining action flick, highlights common cinematic inaccuracies like a lone hero defeating terrorists with minimal support – a far cry from the extensive teamwork real-life scenarios demand.
2. John Wick 2014，IMDB Rating: 7.4, IMDB Votes: 748010, ID: 2911666 Photo by coyotepr.uk, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 John Wick is about a former professional hitman named John Wick who lives a quiet life after the death of his wife, only to return to the world of hitmen to exact revenge when his beloved dog is killed by a gang member. However, the film’s portrayal of a lone assassin taking on an entire criminal organisation single-handedly is too far-fetched. In reality, such a mission would require careful planning and support.
3. James Bond 2012- Skyfall 2021，IMDB Rating: 0.0, IMDB Votes: 0, ID: 19634742 Photo by blogspot.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Skyfall sees Bond return to MI6 facing a major threat and an old enemy, a powerful film focusing on espionage and the spy’s near-superhuman abilities, which is a dramatic exaggeration of the often more mundane reality of intelligence work.
4. The Fast and the Furious 2001，IMDB Rating: 6.8, IMDB Votes: 423661, ID: 0232500 Photo by blog.hu, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Fast and the Furious is centred around undercover cop Brian, who infiltrates the underground racing scene in Los Angeles to get close to race car driver Dominic in an attempt to uncover the truth about a series of carjackings. While the film’s depiction of street racing and stunts is highly exaggerated and off-kilter, its tight action scenes and excellent performances by the cast make the film an enjoyable viewing experience.
5. Mission: Impossible – Fallout 2018，IMDB Rating: 7.7, IMDB Votes: 381871, ID: 4912910 Photo by clamorworld.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 In Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Ethan Hunt and his team race to recover nuclear weapons cores after a botched mission, but the film’s highly dramatic portrayal of espionage operations glosses over the meticulous planning and coordination essential in reality.
6. The Dark Knight 2008，IMDB Rating: 9.0, IMDB Votes: 2902869, ID: 0468569 Photo by bp.blogspot.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Dark Knight pits Batman against the Joker in an intense showdown, yet Batman’s knack for subduing criminals without permanent injury stretches credibility, though Heath Ledger’s iconic Joker and the film’s moral questions keep it captivating.
7. Mad Max: Fury Road 2015，IMDB Rating: 8.1, IMDB Votes: 1120561, ID: 1392190 Photo by bp.blogspot.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Mad Max: Fury Road thrusts us into a post-apocalyptic desert chase where Furiosa leads women escaping a tyrant, battling pursuers in a visually stunning spectacle that redefines action, despite exaggerating vehicle durability and human endurance.
8. The Matrix 1999，IMDB Rating: 8.7, IMDB Votes: 2075965, ID: 0133093 Photo by staticflickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Matrix is a story about virtual reality and human resistance. The depiction of hackers and virtual reality is nonetheless highly stylised and unrealistic. The idea of downloading martial arts skills directly into the brain is pure fantasy. Despite these flaws, the film’s innovative visuals and thought-provoking narrative continue to captivate audiences.
9. Taken 2008，IMDB Rating: 7.7, IMDB Votes: 639750, ID: 0936501 Photo by blogspot.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Taken is about a retired agent, Bryan Mills, who embarks on a thrilling rescue operation after his daughter is kidnapped and trafficked overseas. The film is tense and tightly plotted, but Mills’ almost invincible abilities and over-the-top action scenes make the film seem a little unrealistic. The film manages to capture the audience’s attention by depicting the cruelty of human traffickers and the deep power of a father’s love.
10. The Bourne Identity 2002，IMDB Rating: 7.8, IMDB Votes: 581106, ID: 0258463 Photo by blog.hu, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Bourne Identity follows an amnesiac, Jason Bourne, as he uncovers a world of espionage, but the film’s intense car chases and combat, while thrilling, often defy realism, though its tight plotting maintains suspense.
11. Lethal Weapon 1987，IMDB Rating: 7.6, IMDB Votes: 279104, ID: 0093409 Photo by wikimedia.org, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Lethal Weapon pairs two contrasting LAPD detectives who must confront danger and uncover a conspiracy, presenting a highly unrealistic view of police work where protagonists miraculously survive constant life-threatening situations, yet the stars’ chemistry makes it a classic partner-cop film.
12. Speed 1994，IMDB Rating: 7.3, IMDB Votes: 395970, ID: 0111257 Photo by senscritique.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Speed features an LAPD officer and a passenger, Annie, racing against time to disarm a bomb on a bus set to explode if it drops below 50 mph – a far-fetched premise, with stunts that defy physics, yet its rapid pace and suspense keep viewers glued.
13. Commando 1985，IMDB Rating: 6.7, IMDB Votes: 176538, ID: 0088944 Photo by exotica.org.uk, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Commando is about retired special forces soldier John, who single-handedly takes on an armed group to save his kidnapped daughter. Filled with over-the-top action scenes, Matt Ricks is barely injured and defeats a large number of enemies by himself. Despite the unrealistic battle scenes, Schwarzenegger’s superb charisma and the film’s explosive action make it a quintessential 80s action film.
14. Rambo: First Blood Part II 1985，IMDB Rating: 6.5, IMDB Votes: 184309, ID: 0089880 Photo by draco.pe.kr, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Rambo: First Blood Part II sends an ex-soldier on a mission to rescue POWs in Vietnam, showcasing superhuman abilities to dismantle enemy positions through sheer strength, but the film’s thrilling action and Stallone’s performance cement its status as an entertaining classic.
15. Terminator 2: Judgment Day 1991，IMDB Rating: 8.6, IMDB Votes: 1185851, ID: 0103064 Photo by bp.blogspot.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Terminator 2: Judgment Day explores a future where an AI, Skynet, causes an apocalypse, and though time travel and advanced robotics aren’t scientifically plausible, the film captivated audiences with its groundbreaking special effects, emotional depth, and compelling narrative.
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