‘The Equalizer’

In ‘The Equalizer’, Denzel Washington, a two-time Oscar winner, portrays a character who is not only highly skilled as an assassin but also possesses a profound human side, setting him apart from many other characters in similar films. Some viewers might draw comparisons between ‘The Equalizer’ and ‘Taken’ due to their narrative and execution similarities, although director Antoine Fuqua imbues ‘The Equalizer’ with a more emotionally resonant storyline.

With a rating of 7.2 on IMDb, ‘The Equalizer’ is also conveniently accessible for streaming on Netflix.

‘Bullet Train’

David Leitch, known for co-directing the first ‘John Wick’ film, contributes to the anticipation surrounding ‘Bullet Train’, adapted from Kōtarō Isaka’s novel ‘Maria Beetle’ (2010). The film’s action sequences draw parallels to the ‘John Wick’ franchise, heightening audience excitement. Leitch infuses comedic moments through the characters, juxtaposing humour with the intense violence unfolding aboard the bullet train.

With a rating of 7.3 on IMDb, ‘Bullet Train’ is easily accessible for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

‘Nobody’

The storyline of ‘Nobody’ shares several similarities with ‘John Wick’, revolving around an ordinary man who finds himself entangled in a conflict with a powerful Russian mob boss after a confrontation with one of the mob boss’s reckless relatives. Despite Bob Odenkirk’s portrayal of an assassin injecting a more lighthearted tone into the narrative compared to ‘John Wick’, it doesn’t diminish the brutality of the violence or the ingenuity behind it.

With an IMDb rating of 7.4, ‘Nobody’ is accessible for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

‘The Man From Nowhere’

Regarded as one of South Korea’s finest action films, ‘The Man From Nowhere’ captivates audiences with its blend of violence and poetic storytelling in a neo-noir fashion. While its plot may share similarities with other action flicks, it’s the impeccable execution of the fight sequences that elevates it to cult status.

The climax, featuring hand-to-hand combat between Won Bin and Thanayong Wongtrakunl, is particularly noteworthy. With its gripping style and concise narrative, the film holds the rare honour of achieving a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Dominating the Korean box office in 2010, it inspired an Indian remake titled ‘Rocky Handsome’ in 2016. Audiences can experience the brilliance of ‘The Man From Nowhere’ on Viki.

‘Wrath Of Man’

Adapted from Nicolas Boukhrief’s French action thriller ‘Cash Truck’ (2004), ‘Wrath of Man’ represents Guy Ritchie’s fourth directorial partnership with Jason Statham, marking their reunion since ‘Revolver’ (2005). True to Ritchie’s style, the film features dialogue-rich scenes, but it truly shines in its impeccably crafted action sequences, characterised by skillful camerawork, Statham’s trademark street-fighter approach, and an aura of enigma surrounding the characters.

Garnering a rating of 7.1 on IMDb, ‘Wrath of Man’ is readily available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

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‘The Beekeeper’

One man’s brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as “Beekeepers”.