5 action movies with an entertaining finish
AI-curated movie playlist for crime, comedy, and action packed weekend
We’re fast approaching weekend and (if you haven’t got a getaway plan already,) that can only mean one thing — time to get your new movie playlist ready! We don’t want another classic summer blockbuster movie list though, so here’s something different with a comedic twist or nail biting suspense.
Maimovie analyzed movie lovers’ reviews on more than 540,000 movies to put together a list of 5 action movies with an entertaining finish.
1. Ashfall
- 2019–12–19 | Action / Adventure
- Executive Producer: Kim Byung-seo, Lee Hae-jun
- Stars: Lee Byung-hun, Ha Jung-woo
Ranked #1 for scaled back, popcorn fare, and ilogical decision
This 2019 movie is about a group of unlikely heroes from across the Korean peninsula try to save the day after a volcano erupts on the mythical and majestic Baekdu Mountain. Rated 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 6.2 stars on IMDb, the movie’s touted as “most audacious,” “escapist entertainment.” “so engrossing” by those who loved it (68%), while criticized as “sleazy,” “totally absurd,” and “minor disappointment” by those who disliked it (32%).
- 2019–12–03 | Crime / Action
- Executive Producer: Guy Ritchie
- Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam
Ranked #1 for actor in limelight, never missing a beat, and very entertaining
This 2019 crime movie is about an American expat Mickey Pearson who has built a highly profitable marijuana empire in London. When word gets out that he’s looking to cash out of the business forever — it triggers plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail. Rated 7.8 stars on IMDb and sits at 51 stars on meteoritic, the movie’s hailed as “very entertaining” and “clever” by those who loved it (85%), while criticized as “making head spin” and “hilariously over the top” by those who disliked it (15%).
- 2020–08–30 | Action / Comedy
- Executive Producer: Quoc Bao Tran
- Stars: Alain Uy, Ron Yuan
Ranked #1 for comedic effects, chopsocky, and with funny moments
This 2020 comedy movie is about three middle aged men polish their martial arts skills to avenge their fallen master. It rated 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 6.3 stars on IMDb, and 67 on meteoritic. The movie’s touted as “highly entertaining” with “plenty of laughs” by those who loved it (83%), while criticized as “shallow,” “disgruntled,” and “feeling underwhelmed” by those who disliked it (17%).
4. Nobody
- 2021–03–18 | Action / Crime
- Executive Producer: Ilya Naishuller
- Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen
Ranked #1 for reluctant hero, rip-roaring, and popcorn flick
This 2021 crime movie is about a “nobody” — a suburban dad, overlooked husband, nothing neighbor. But when two thieves break into his home one night, Hutch’s unknown long-simmering rage is ignited and propels him on a brutal path that will uncover dark secrets he fought to leave behind. Rated 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 7.4 stars on IMDb, and 64 on meteoritic, the movie is touted as “pure adrenaline,” “cool,” and “pure excitement” by those who loved it (77%), while criticized as “brutal and bloody” and “bone crushing” by those who disliked it (23%).
5. Free Guy
- 2021–08–11 | Comedy / Action
- Executive Producer: Shawn Levy
- Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer
Ranked #1 for geeking out, fun, and escapist fun
This 2021 comedic action movie is about a bank teller called Guy, who realizes he is a background character in an open world video game called Free City that will soon go offline. Rated 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 7.1 stars on IMDb, and 62 on meteoritic, the movie is touted as “fun-filled,” “enjoyable” “piece of entertainment” by those who loved it (79%), while criticized as “childish,” “goofy,” and “overly silly” by those who disliked it (21%).
That’s a wrap! If you get to watch them, let us know what’s your take on these five action movies with an entertaining finish in reply!
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