Let’s look back at the top spy action movies that every movie fan can hardly miss.
James Bond (007)
![](https://gamek.mediacdn.vn/133514250583805952/2024/2/12/120240206111341-1707750753744-1707750753935746843689.png)
Spy films offer a thrilling escape from everyday life, taking viewers to exotic locations around the world, introducing captivating characters so audiences can vicariously live the excitement of the Exciting mission but also full of risks. And one of the most popular and oldest brands of spy movies must mention 007 – James Bond.
James Bond went down in history as one of the most famous screen spies. Right from the first works, this character has created a deep impression until now as a witty, wise super spy who sneaks into the devil’s lair, seducing with deadly skills. From Sean Connery’s iconic role to Daniel Craig’s bold innovations, Bond’s legacy is inherited and renewed by each generation.
Besides the statue of the main character, James Bond works take viewers on an endless adventure journey of pursuits, gunfights, and advanced technological toys of the spy such as the Walther PPK pistol or the Aston car. Martin DB5 is full of elegance. The World is Not Enough sees the main character skiing down a mountain or the breathtaking parkour chase in Casino Royale, Bond films filled with unforgettable suspenseful entertainment.
Mission: Impossible
![](https://gamek.mediacdn.vn/133514250583805952/2024/2/12/220240206111341-1707750754454-1707750754538251862866.jpg)
Unlike generations of 007 players, Tom Cruise is the soul who makes Mission: Impossible a success. Not only does he shine in the role of Ethan Hunt, the actor also succeeds as a producer, constantly shaping the films. The actor himself performs dangerous scenes, which makes the action part of Mission: Impossible more realistic and respectable, as well as elevates the brand as one of the “cool” contemporary action films. best.
Unlike many franchises that get bogged down in a repetitive formula, Mission: Impossible keeps things fresh by constantly innovating and raising the bar. Each film brings in a new director and their own unique vision, resulting in a variety of styles and storytelling within a common theme.
Balancing the intense action is the visual sophistication, taking viewers through beautiful locations on a global scale. It could be the Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai, the romantic Casablanca in Morocco or the beautiful Nordic mountains, each Mission: Impossible movie promises an exciting journey waiting for Ethan Hunt ahead.
The Bourne
![](https://gamek.mediacdn.vn/133514250583805952/2024/2/12/320240206111341-1707750754877-1707750754994560048587.jpg)
If you are familiar with glossy spy action franchises, you can change things up with brutal realism with The Bourne series. Main character Jason Bourne is a tough, flawed individual pushed into a dark world. Far from perfect, Jason struggles with memory loss and an identity crisis. Possessing expert investigative and combat skills, Bourne must find the meaning of it all in a complex, morally ambiguous world full of conspiracies.
Bourne’s films prioritize realism, focusing on close combat, tactical manipulation, and psychological manipulation. The close-up shots make the viewer feel like they are in the first-person perspective, directly participating in the life-and-death struggle of the spy.
Kingsman
![](https://gamek.mediacdn.vn/133514250583805952/2024/2/12/420240206111341-1707750755392-17077507554661398486061.jpg)
Based on the comic book The Secret Service by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons, the Kingsman franchise has carved out its own niche in the spy film genre. The series attracts audiences with a blend of action, humor and cool British elegance. We have the polite Harry Hart (played by Colin Firth) and the genuine IT guy Merlin (played by Mark Strong) both showing off their wit and elegance through their distinctive British accent.
Instead of the typical spy hero, the center of the first film Kingsman: The Secret Service is a working-class teenager (played by Taron Egerton) thrown into the world of espionage full of traps. In addition to a fresh perspective, Kingsman movies also possess the specialty of mixing humor into each quality action scene. The spies’ technological treasures have also become more powerful and “dirty” than ever, such as the bulletproof umbrella in the church fight scene.
Argylle
![](https://gamek.mediacdn.vn/133514250583805952/2024/2/12/520240206111341-1707750756172-1707750756276109839899.jpg)
Returning to the spy movie genre after Kingsman, Matthew Vaughn brings a new story called Argylle the Super Spy. Vaughn’s ability to combine humor, action, and flashy aesthetics has made the filmmaker a successful name when it comes to the spy genre.
Super Spy Argylle will combine elements of classic spy movies with a bit of metafiction. The film’s main character is a female writer played by Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World) who discovers that every detail of her fictional novel about a spy named Argylle (Henry Cavill) suddenly becomes reality. The film also promises to focus on humorous interactive elements instead of bloody action, making Super Spy Argylle the perfect choice for audiences of many ages this Tet. The film premiered on February 10, 2024 (first day of Lunar New Year 2024).
The film brings together a large cast of stars including Henry Cavill (Superman), Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World series), Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), Catherine O’Hara (Schitt’s Creek) , Dua Lipa (Barbie), Ariana DeBose (Hamilton), John Cena and Samuel L. Jackson. The talent of the actors is undeniable, and with top-notch music from Grammy winner Dua Lipa, vibrant colors, breathtaking locations, and over-the-top action that’s signature Matthew Vaughn, there’s plenty of it. Reasons for this blockbuster to shine in theaters during the holiday season.