By Oluwatosin Maliki
“Looking to unwind this weekend? QUESTPICKS has got you covered! Delve into the world of action-packed excitement with our curated selection of top-notch movies on Netflix.
Buckle up for an adrenaline-fueled experience as we present 8 gripping action films that are guaranteed to keep you at the edge of your seat. It’s time to elevate your weekend entertainment!”
1. Jung_E
In this thought-provoking sci-fi movie set in the year 2194, a civil war erupts among Earth’s survivors after a catastrophic event. Major Jung_E, a war heroine, falls into a coma due to a severe injury. To advance scientific research, her family reluctantly donates her brain data to the Next Generation Lab. The lab utilizes this data to create an AI robot, using it for ongoing war simulations. Throughout these simulations, Jung_E’s daughter, Seo-hyun, who leads the robot research team, uncovers her mother’s hidden secrets. The cast includes Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Kim Si-a, Esom, and Koo Kyo-hwan. Directed by Byun Sung-hyun.
2. Kill Boksoon
“Kill Boksoon” is a gripping action movie that delves into the life of a woman living a double life. She is both a mother to a teenage daughter and a legendary professional killer at the top-tier killing agency MK. Boksoon faces a moral dilemma when she must choose between fulfilling an assignment and her responsibilities as a mother. Her decision propels her into an inevitable showdown. The film features Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Kim Si-a, Esom, and Koo Kyo-hwan, and it was directed by Byun Sung-hyun.
3. Luther: The Fallen Sun
A gripping continuation of the award-winning television series, “Luther: The Fallen Sun” reimagines the saga for the big screen. The story keeps viewers in suspense as a serial killer terrorizes London, while brilliant but disgraced detective John Luther (Idris Elba) is incarcerated. Haunted by his failure to capture a cyber psychopath, Luther escapes from prison to finish the job at any cost. The cast includes Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Andy Serkis, and Dermot Crowley, with direction by Jamie Payne.
4. Murder Mystery 2
In “Murder Mystery 2,” full-time detectives Nick and Audrey Spitz struggle to establish their private eye agency. However, their world takes a surprising turn when their friend, the Maharajah, is kidnapped during his lavish wedding, embroiling them in an international abduction. The ensemble cast includes Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Adeel Akhtar, John Kani, Mark Strong, Mélanie Laurent, Jodie Turner-Smith, Kuhoo Verma, Enrique Arce, Tony Goldwyn, Annie Mumolo, and Zurin Villanueva. The movie was directed by Jeremy Garelick.
5. The Mother
Jennifer Lopez stars in “The Mother,” a gripping assassin movie where she emerges from hiding to protect her long-lost daughter from dangerous pursuers. The film explores the depth of a mother’s love when her only daughter is in grave danger. The cast includes Jennifer Lopez, Joseph Fiennes, Omari Hardwick, Gael GarcÃa Bernal, Paul Raci, and Lucy Paez. Directed by Niki Caro.
6. The Night Agent
Based on Matthew Quirk’s novel, “The Night Agent” is a sophisticated action-thriller that revolves around a low-level FBI agent working in the White House basement, tending to a phone that rarely rings. However, when that phone does ring, a twist unfolds, thrusting him into a fast-moving and perilous conspiracy that leads to the Oval Office. The cast features Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, Hong Chau, and others, under the direction of Shawn Ryan.
7. Black Night
“Black Night” presents a dystopian future ravaged by air pollution, where humanity’s survival depends on the Black Knights, a unique group of deliverymen. These Black Knights deliver everything, including life-sustaining oxygen, to those with a barcode that grants them the right to live. Their tireless efforts offer the only hope for refugees in this grim world. The cast includes Kim Woo-bin, Song Seung-heon, Kang You-seok, and Esom. Directed by Cho Ui-seok.
8. S.W.A.T.
Inspired by the television series and the feature film, “S.W.A.T.” stars Shemar Moore as a former Marine and a locally born and raised S.W.A.T. sergeant in Los Angeles. He is tasked with running a specialized tactical unit, the last line of law enforcement defense in the city. Balancing loyalty to his roots and allegiance to his police family, Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson strives to bridge the gap between his two worlds. The cast includes Shemar Moore, Stephanie Sigman, Alex Russell, Jay Harrington, Lina Esco, Kenneth Johnson, and Peter Onorati, under the direction of Shawn Ryan.