This year the box office was taken by storm as action films heated up the silver screen. Gaining fans young and old alike, any of these films would make a great gift to a family or individual alike.
The Dark Knight
Following the lead of Titanic, The Dark Knight is astonishingly the second largest grossing movie ever to hit theatres. The sequel to Batman Begins, which hit theatres in 2005, one doesn’t have to be a Batman or super hero fan to enjoy this fun ride. With an excellent script, and extraordinary acting, Batman fans will love Heath Ledger’s portrait of the Joker as you’ve never seen him before. Considered by many to be the best movie of 2008, it is a certainty that this big name title will be showing up around Oscar time.
- Director: Christopher Nolan
- Writers: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan, David Goyer, and Bob Kane
- Released: 18 July 2008
- Running Time: 18 July 2008
- MPAA: PG-13
Iron Man
A super hero movie, this hero is anything but perfect yet you will find yourself cheering him on. Being a womanizing genius, Tony Stark is a cocky head of a weapons company designed by his father. After being captured and taken hostage in Afghanistan, he designs his greatest invention yet; an iron suit. Even though the movie runs over two hours long, all of the scenes feel necessary. This movie shows great growth in a character’s morality and was considered the first big hit of the summer.
- Director: Jon Favreau
- Writers: Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway
- Released: 2 May 2008
- Running Time: 126 Min
- MPAA: PG-13
Hancock
Another great super hero movie, Will Smith stars as Hancock. A lonely super hero that finds himself often in more trouble than good is be-friended by an average, overly nice public relations professional who promises to help Hancock improve his image with the people of Los Angeles. The plot takes an interesting turn when Hancock falls for the man’s wife.
- Director: Peter Berg
- Writers: Vincent Ngo and Vince Gilligan
- Released: 2 July 2008
- Running Time: 92 Min
- MPAA: PG-13
Wanted
A young man that finds his office job boring, Wesley finds himself out of element and suffering more anxiety attacks than ever when he is informed that his recently deceased father was an assassin. Seeking some excitement in life, and following his dad’s footsteps he begins undertaking training on how to become an assassin himself. Although very well received by audiences, this movie does involve many violent, gory scenes that some people may find offensive.
- Director: Timur Bekmambetov
- Writers: Michael Brandt, Derek Haas, Chris Morgan
- Released: 27 June 2008
- Running Time: 110 Min
- MPAA: R
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Director Steven Spielberg is back with yet another classic Indiana Jones film. A family action packed favorite, this movie involves archaeologist Indiana Jones as he seeks to find the answers behind an ancient artifact referred to as the crystal skull. With excellent cinematography and unsuspected action scenes this movie is a great hit for people of all ages and would work well as a family gift.
- Director: Steven Spielberg
- Writers: David Koepp
- Released: 22 May 2008
- Running Time: 122 Min
- MPAA: PG-13
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