Ben je fan van de razendsnelle actie en adrenalinekick van 'Crank' (2006)? Dan zit je hier goed! In dit artikel ontdek je 10 films en series die net zo intens, chaotisch en meeslepend zijn als deze cultklassieker. Of je nu op zoek bent naar meer high-octane avonturen of gewoon iets met een vergelijkbare vibe, deze lijst heeft het allemaal.

The Bourne Identity (2002)
Beschreibung: A protagonist with a mysterious past, high-stakes chases, and realistic, gritty fight scenes.
Fakt: The film's car chase in Paris was shot without any CGI. The lead actor broke two toes during filming but continued to perform his own stunts.


The Transporter (2002)
Beschreibung: High-octane action sequences, a protagonist with a strict moral code, and a focus on vehicular stunts and hand-to-hand combat.
Fakt: The film's car chases were choreographed by the same team behind 'The Fast and the Furious'. The lead actor performed most of his own stunts.


The Equalizer (2014)
Beschreibung: A retired but highly skilled protagonist who returns to action to protect the innocent, with meticulously choreographed fight scenes.
Fakt: The film is based on a 1980s TV series of the same name. The lead actor did most of his own stunts despite being in his 60s.


Shoot 'Em Up (2007)
Beschreibung: Over-the-top action, a darkly comedic tone, and a protagonist who is constantly in motion, dispatching enemies with creative violence.
Fakt: The film features a gunfight during a skydiving sequence. The lead actor trained extensively in gun handling for the role.


Drive (2011)
Beschreibung: Stylized violence, a quiet but deadly protagonist, and a synth-heavy soundtrack that enhances the film's tense atmosphere.
Fakt: The film's iconic scorpion jacket was inspired by a jacket the director saw in a dream. The movie was shot in just 29 days.


Taken (2008)
Beschreibung: A relentless pursuit of justice, a protagonist with a particular set of skills, and intense, fast-paced action sequences.
Fakt: The film's famous phone monologue was ad-libbed by the lead actor. The movie was shot in just 30 days.


Dredd (2012)
Beschreibung: Relentless action, a dystopian setting, and a protagonist who dispenses justice with brutal efficiency.
Fakt: The film was shot in 3D but was not post-converted. The slow-motion effects were achieved using high-speed Phantom cameras.


Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Beschreibung: Non-stop vehicular mayhem, a post-apocalyptic setting, and a protagonist who is constantly on the move.
Fakt: The film features over 150 custom-built vehicles. Most of the stunts were performed practically with minimal CGI.


Atomic Blonde (2017)
Beschreibung: Stylish, brutal action, a cold-war setting, and a protagonist who is both cunning and physically formidable.
Fakt: The film features a nearly 10-minute-long single-take fight scene. The lead actress performed most of her own stunts.


John Wick (2014)
Beschreibung: Non-stop action, a revenge-driven plot, and a protagonist who is a master of close-quarters combat and gunplay.
Fakt: The film's fight scenes were heavily influenced by Hong Kong action cinema. The character of John Wick was originally written for a much older actor.
