Article: Top 10 Underrated Adventure Films Volume 2

10.Gulliver’s Travels

Travel writer Lemuel Gulliver takes an assignment in Bermuda but ends up on the island of Lilliput, where he towers over its tiny citizens. Some people will like this and some don’t as this will divide people, for me personally I admire this film that try to be something different, the characters are great and they are likeable, if you wanted something different this is ideal for you.

9.Goosebumps

A teenager teams up with the daughter of young – adult horror author R.L. Stine after the writer’s imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison, Delaware. Too be honest with you I was surprised with this film, this is enjoyable as this can be funny in places, the CGI/ SFX is truly outstanding and it balances the darker elements with the comedy aspect, for me personally it certainly works as this is eye catching, this film will divide people but this is fun.

8.The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising

A boy’s life is turned upside down when he learns that he is the last of a group of immortal warriors who have dedicated their lives to fighting the forces of the dark. Personally, I don’t get the hate for this film, the story is spot on as it is multilayered plus this is a mythological style of film, for me personally it works and this film is memorable, in general this film is intriguing.

7.Zathura: A Space Adventure

Two young brothers are drawn into an intergalactic adventure when their house is hurled through the depths of space by the magical board game they are playing. Quietly this is a massive hit for me personally, it is action packed but it never loses the story itself and that is the key, it is entertaining from start to finish as this is enjoyable, it is well casted and this film is exciting.

6.Narnia (2005 – 2010)

While playing, Lucy and her siblings find a wardrobe that lands them in a mystical place called Narnia, along the way they meet new people and go on many adventures. Remarkable scenery and the whole film in general is watchable, these are perfectly paced as it does hold your interest, it also involves the war aspect and that is refreshing, all these films are certainly consistent.

5.Hook

When Captain James Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy. Old fashioned type of film with a memorable villain, the main lead is likeable and the pacing is perfect as it does hold your interest, this is a Christmas film but you can watch this film anytime, it is well casted and the story is superb.

4.The Creator

Against the backdrop of a war between humans and robots with artificial intelligence, a former soldier finds the secret weapon, a robot in the form of a young child. Might be rather overcomplicated in certain places, also doesn’t exactly gel or flow together, if you get past that this film have got amazing set pieces, this blended the science fiction with the adventure aspect and that does work, it also thought provoking and it does make you think, this is superbly made.

3.A Christmas Carol (2009)

An animated retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic novel about a Victorian – era miser taken on a journey of self – redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions. Normally with Christmas animation films they feels forced and too sentimental, with this one it doesn’t do that and this is eye catching, the vocal in this film is brilliant and it has got an easy-to-follow story, overall if you wanted a different Christmas film this is ideal for you, this film is enjoyable.

2.The Water Man

A boy sets out on a quest to save his ill mother by searching for a mythic figure said to have magical healing powers. Let take a moment for this beautiful adventure film, this is well casted and this is quietly powerful and it will leave you a lasting impression on you, it is a diversity type of film that is important especially the main lead, it will move you and it got fantastic scenery. It will draw you in and this film will surprise people.

1.Lightyear

Legendary space ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside ambitious recruits Izzy, Mo, Darby, and his robot companion, Sox. As this motley crew tackles their toughest mission yet. Key to this film it never feels too forced or too sentimental, this is silently powerful and it got great characters, it is funny and heartfelt at the same time, this is a family viewing film.

2 thoughts on “Article: Top 10 Underrated Adventure Films Volume 2

  1. Here’s some older ones to consider:

    Robin and Marian (1976) There have been countless films about the legend of Robin Hood and many amount to little more than a simplistic reading of the character.  Sean Connery gives one of his most underrated performances as an older version of the famous outlaw who returns to his old community to win the love of his lifelong sweetheart, Maid Marian (Audrey Hepburn).

    The Great Train Robbery (1978) The film follows the London high society master thief Edward Pierce (Sean Connery) and his accomplice Agar (Donald Sutherland) as they attempt to rob a safe traveling through the train service between London Bridge Station and Folkestone.

    Big Trouble in Little China (1986) Kurt Russell stars in this John Carpenter-directed adventure. He plays Jack Burton, a tough-guy truck driver who becomes embroiled in the search for his best friend’s girlfriend after she’s captured by an evil figure named Lo Pan. The story has action and adventure, yet it’s all done tongue-in-cheek. Action scenes are an unusual combination of the traditional gunplay and martial arts. There’s even a sci-fi element to the film.

    The Eagle (2011) In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth.

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