Since I'm a big devotee of adventure movies, I decided to put together a list that highlights some of the best examples from the last several decades. In case you're wondering, adventure movies often feature the hero (or heroine) undertaking an exciting and perilous journey in order to accomplish some manner of goal. Their mission is usually complicated by those trying to stop them, and these antagonists can take the form of anything from sword-wielding warriors to scheming royals. But no matter what the danger, you can bet that our hero will usually find a way to overcome adversity and save the day.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) - In the third film of the series, archeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) sets out on a quest to find the Holy Grail before the Nazis get their hands on it. But complicating matters is his cantankerous father, Henry Jones Sr. (Sean Connery), himself an expert on Grail lore. As the Jones boys cross the globe, they'll be confronted with mysterious sects, thundering tanks, and lots and lots of German soldiers. And snakes...did I mention there would be snakes?
The Princess Bride (1987) - As an old man (Peter Falk) reads to his sick grandson (Fred Savage), we're told the tale of Westley (Carey Elwes) and Buttercup (Robin Wright), two lovers who must overcome all manner of obstacles to be together. A few of these obstacles include a six-fingered man (Christopher Guest), a spineless king (Chris Sarandon), and the temporary death of the main character. Also starring Mandy Patinkin, Andre the Giant, Billy Crystal, and Peter Cook.
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