Spy action thrillers to watch after Pathaan
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Schenelle Dsouza- 11 minutes read
By Schenelle Dsouza
Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about the sensation behind Shah Rukh Khan’s latest movie, Pathaan. Released on January 25, the movie marked SRK’s grand return to the silver screen after almost five years (ignoring his cameos in Tubelight, Brahmāstra and Laal Singh Chaddha).
Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, Pathaan was one of the most anticipated films of this year, given SRK’s return after Zero in 2018 and the action-packed trailer that kept fans wanting more. The movie broke the box office record, becoming the first ever Bollywood film to earn ₹100 crore at the worldwide box office on the first day itself.
The story focuses on an exiled RAW agent Pathaan aka SRK and ISI agent Rubina (Padukone). The duo decide to join forces to take down Jim (Abraham), a former RAW agent-turned-traitor with plans to spread a deadly lab-generated virus across India at the behest of a Pakistani army general. The spy action thriller was an entertaining watch for all including die-hard SRK fans who might have watched it more than once! But if you’re looking for something new amid the Pathaan fever, check out these spy action thrillers that are just as entertaining.
Argo
Very rarely does one come across a spy action movie based on true events; Argo is one of those. Based on the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, Argo tells the story of a real-life ex-CIA Agent Tony Mendez played by Ben Affleck. In order to rescue a group of six American diplomats, exfiltration specialist Tony Mendez disguises himself as a sci-fi movie producer. For a more realistic portrayal, Mendez decides to collaborate with a real Hollywood crew comprising a make-up artist John Chambers (John Goodman) and producer, Lester Seigel (Alan Arkin). A perfect blend of drama, suspense, and good old action sequences, the movie is quite a thrilling watch.
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No Time to Die
When it comes to spy-action thrillers, nothing beats a good James Bond movie! No Time to Die was the series’ latest release featuring Daniel Craig as the charming James Bond alongside Léa Seydoux, Ana de Armas, Ralph Fiennes, and Rami Malek. After leaving active service, James Bond is busy enjoying retirement life in Jamaica when an old friend and former CIA partner Felix Leiter reaches out for help. Stuck with a new mission, Bond is asked to help rescue a kidnapped scientist from a mysteriously dangerous villain who is armed with new and dangerous technology. The high-energy drama is packed with action sequences with impressive performances by Craig making his, a memorable final appearance as James Bond.
Watch online on Amazon Prime Video
Raazi
Alia Bhat delivers another spectacular performance as Sehmat Khan in Raazi. The movie stands out for its fine display of a powerful female presence coupled with an incredible storyline. The movie is based on Harinder Sikka’s 2008 novel Calling Sehmat, which accounts the real-life story of an Indian Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) agent who, upon her father’s request, is married into a family of military officers in Pakistan to relay information to India, prior to the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Bhatt takes on the role of the timid but fierce Sehmat, while Vicky Kaushal stars as her husband Iqbal Syed.
Watch online on Amazon Prime Video
Salt
No actress does spy thrillers like Angelina Jolie. Remember Mr and Mrs Smith? Salt is another rendition of the actress’ acting prowess, convincing the audience to believe in some of the deepest, darkest conspiracies. Taking on the role of Evelyn Salt, Jolie’s character is a promising CIA agent whose loyalty is put to the test after a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. With no one to believe her, Salt is forced to go on the run using her skills and experience to avoid being captured. In addition to its incredible screenplay, the movie also avoids all irrelevant sub-plots and focuses entirely on Jolie’s character and her storyline –a rarity for action movies.
Watch online on Amazon Prime Video
The Gray Man
A Russo Brother’s masterpiece, The Gray Man is among Netflix’s most expensive movies to be ever made. The film featured an all-star cast including Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Billy Bob Thornton, Ana de Armas, Alfre Woodard, Jessica Henwick, Regé-Jean Page and Dhanush. The movie focuses on CIA agent Courtland “Court” aka the gray man, who is known to move silently from job to job, accomplishing the impossible, and then fading away. However, during one of his missions, Court stumbles up corrupt damaging evidence forcing him to go on the run, not only from his government but also from a sadistic mercenary named Lloyd Hansen. With planes, buses and entire cities crashing to bits, this chaotic action film is everything you wish for in a good action movie including a very attractive and talented cast!
Watch online on Netflix
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