Would "The Princess Bride" make a perfect double  feature with "The Mummy?" What do Robin Williams  
Would "The Princess Bride" make a perfect double  feature with "The Mummy?" What do Robin Williams  

and Brendan Fraser have in common? These are the  adventure films to watch if you love "The Mummy."
and Brendan Fraser have in common? These are the  adventure films to watch if you love "The Mummy."

Fans looking to get their adventure fix need  look no further than Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones,  
Fans looking to get their adventure fix need  look no further than Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones,  

as played by legendary actor Harrison Ford;  he's been rocking the whip and fedora combo  
as played by legendary actor Harrison Ford;  he's been rocking the whip and fedora combo  

for the last 30 years! To date, his tenure  as the archaeologist-slash-adventurer has  
for the last 30 years! To date, his tenure  as the archaeologist-slash-adventurer has  

resulted in four films, with a fifth  "Indiana Jones" film in the works.
resulted in four films, with a fifth  "Indiana Jones" film in the works.

It all kicked off with 1981's "Raiders of  the Lost Ark," in which Indy searches for  
It all kicked off with 1981's "Raiders of  the Lost Ark," in which Indy searches for  

the fabled Ark of the Covenant — believed  to contain the stone tablets on which the  
the fabled Ark of the Covenant — believed  to contain the stone tablets on which the  

Ten Commandments were inscribed — which is  supposed to have the power to make one's army  
Ten Commandments were inscribed — which is  supposed to have the power to make one's army  

undefeatable. Who would be interested  in such an ability? Nazis, that's who;  
undefeatable. Who would be interested  in such an ability? Nazis, that's who;  

the fascist German regime would appear again  as adversaries in 1989's third installment,  
the fascist German regime would appear again  as adversaries in 1989's third installment,  

"Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,"  which included a quest for the Holy Grail.
"Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,"  which included a quest for the Holy Grail.

The second film, 1984's "Indiana  Jones and the Temple of Doom,"  
The second film, 1984's "Indiana  Jones and the Temple of Doom,"  

served as a prequel to "Raiders"  and was primarily set in India,  
served as a prequel to "Raiders"  and was primarily set in India,  

with Dr. Jones taking on a Thuggee  cult and its chief priest, Mola Ram.
with Dr. Jones taking on a Thuggee  cult and its chief priest, Mola Ram.

"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal  Skull" came out in 2008 and swaps the Soviet Union  
"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal  Skull" came out in 2008 and swaps the Soviet Union  

and its KGB in as Indy's antagonists. It has the  distinction of faring the worst with reviewers,  
and its KGB in as Indy's antagonists. It has the  distinction of faring the worst with reviewers,  

though its 78% critics score and Certified Fresh  distinction on Rotten Tomatoes simply reflect  
though its 78% critics score and Certified Fresh  distinction on Rotten Tomatoes simply reflect  

how beloved the franchise is as a whole.  By any name, "Indiana Jones" is a classic.
how beloved the franchise is as a whole.  By any name, "Indiana Jones" is a classic.

"I like Indiana."
"I like Indiana."

"We named the dog Indiana."
"We named the dog Indiana."

"Sahara" is a fun 2005 action-adventure  flick starring Matthew McConaughey,  
"Sahara" is a fun 2005 action-adventure  flick starring Matthew McConaughey,  

as late author Clive Cussler's prolific  adventurer Dirk Pitt, adapted from the  
as late author Clive Cussler's prolific  adventurer Dirk Pitt, adapted from the  

novel of the same name. In "Sahara," Pitt is  searching for some long lost treasure: the  
novel of the same name. In "Sahara," Pitt is  searching for some long lost treasure: the  

haul of gold that was loaded onto the Confederate  ship CSS Texas at the end of the U.S. Civil War.
haul of gold that was loaded onto the Confederate  ship CSS Texas at the end of the U.S. Civil War.

Despite its talented cast and intriguing  plot, "Sahara" was mostly panned by critics,  
Despite its talented cast and intriguing  plot, "Sahara" was mostly panned by critics,  

managing just a meager 38%  critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.  
managing just a meager 38%  critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.  

Viewers were a bit kinder to the film, though,  as evidenced by its 53% audience score. In  
Viewers were a bit kinder to the film, though,  as evidenced by its 53% audience score. In  

addition to its lack of critical success,  the film was beset by numerous problems,  
addition to its lack of critical success,  the film was beset by numerous problems,  

including a massive $160 million budget that was  doubled from its original $80 million. According  
including a massive $160 million budget that was  doubled from its original $80 million. According  

to “The Los Angeles Times,” "Sahara" is believed  to have lost the studio $78 million, making it  
to “The Los Angeles Times,” "Sahara" is believed  to have lost the studio $78 million, making it  

among the biggest box office bombs of all time.  But it's still a fun popcorn movie for date night!
among the biggest box office bombs of all time.  But it's still a fun popcorn movie for date night!

Looking for Indiana Jones, but with a  little less swagger and a much bigger brain?  
Looking for Indiana Jones, but with a  little less swagger and a much bigger brain?  

Meet Noah Wyle as Flynn Carsen, the title  character of the "Librarian" franchise.  
Meet Noah Wyle as Flynn Carsen, the title  character of the "Librarian" franchise.  

Think of "The Librarian" as the  ultimate keeper of knowledge,  
Think of "The Librarian" as the  ultimate keeper of knowledge,  

in addition to being the protector  of the actual Tree of Knowledge.
in addition to being the protector  of the actual Tree of Knowledge.

Over the course of three films — including 2006's  "The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines,"  
Over the course of three films — including 2006's  "The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines,"  

and 2008's "The Librarian: Curse of the Judas  Chalice" — the totally bookish and mostly meek  
and 2008's "The Librarian: Curse of the Judas  Chalice" — the totally bookish and mostly meek  

hero tracks down the Spear of Destiny, searches  for ancient treasure, and meets the girl of his  
hero tracks down the Spear of Destiny, searches  for ancient treasure, and meets the girl of his  

dreams while trying to protect the vampire  equivalent of the Holy Grail. That's in  
dreams while trying to protect the vampire  equivalent of the Holy Grail. That's in  

addition to inspiring the spinoff TV series "The  Librarians," which ran for four seasons on TNT.
addition to inspiring the spinoff TV series "The  Librarians," which ran for four seasons on TNT.

You can't compile a list of adventure movies  worth watching without including the "National  
You can't compile a list of adventure movies  worth watching without including the "National  

Treasure" franchise. The 2004 film and its 2007  sequel, "National Treasure: Book of Secrets,"  
Treasure" franchise. The 2004 film and its 2007  sequel, "National Treasure: Book of Secrets,"  

feature actor and human meme Nicolas Cage, as  historian and adventurer Benjamin Franklin Gates.
feature actor and human meme Nicolas Cage, as  historian and adventurer Benjamin Franklin Gates.

The first installment sees him steal  the Declaration of Independence from  
The first installment sees him steal  the Declaration of Independence from  

the National Archives in Washington, D.C.,  but don't worry, it's totally for a good  
the National Archives in Washington, D.C.,  but don't worry, it's totally for a good  

cause — protecting it from other thieves  led by a former friend and colleague.  
cause — protecting it from other thieves  led by a former friend and colleague.  

All parties concerned are in search of a storied  treasure trove from the Founding Fathers and  
All parties concerned are in search of a storied  treasure trove from the Founding Fathers and  

believe the Declaration contains a clue that'll  put them closer to their goals of finding it.
believe the Declaration contains a clue that'll  put them closer to their goals of finding it.

The sequel sees Gates setting about defending  the honor of his ancestor Thomas Gates,  
The sequel sees Gates setting about defending  the honor of his ancestor Thomas Gates,  

who was tasked with decrypting John Wilkes  Booth's journal; he did so and failed to stop  
who was tasked with decrypting John Wilkes  Booth's journal; he did so and failed to stop  

the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, ultimately  dying at the hand of Confederate sympathizers.
the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, ultimately  dying at the hand of Confederate sympathizers.

Though it's been a decade and a half since  the last film, fans have reason to be excited,  
Though it's been a decade and a half since  the last film, fans have reason to be excited,  

as Disney has announced both a third  film and a new TV series on Disney+.
as Disney has announced both a third  film and a new TV series on Disney+.

The "Mummy" franchise was so successful, it  spawned a spinoff film series tied to the  
The "Mummy" franchise was so successful, it  spawned a spinoff film series tied to the  

second movie. "The Mummy Returns" sees our hero  trying to save his son, who's foolishly put on the  
second movie. "The Mummy Returns" sees our hero  trying to save his son, who's foolishly put on the  

Bracelet of Anubis and will die if they don't  get him to a magical locale in a week's time.  
Bracelet of Anubis and will die if they don't  get him to a magical locale in a week's time.  

There, Rick O'Connell does battle with  the equally mythical Scorpion King,  
There, Rick O'Connell does battle with  the equally mythical Scorpion King,  

who sold his soul to Anubis in ancient times. In "The Scorpion King" movie, Dwayne "The  
who sold his soul to Anubis in ancient times. In "The Scorpion King" movie, Dwayne "The  

Rock" Johnson — in his first lead role —  takes on the part of the Scorpion King,  
Rock" Johnson — in his first lead role —  takes on the part of the Scorpion King,  

though in the days before he became the  legendary ruler. Instead, he’s a mercenary  
though in the days before he became the  legendary ruler. Instead, he’s a mercenary  

who’s been hired to kill a sorceress  who's conquering tribe after local tribe.
who’s been hired to kill a sorceress  who's conquering tribe after local tribe.

"The Scorpion King" spawned four  direct-to-video sequels in its own  
"The Scorpion King" spawned four  direct-to-video sequels in its own  

right, though it was one  and done for Johnson, alas.
right, though it was one  and done for Johnson, alas.

When it comes to "Jumanji," nothing beats  the '90s original, starring Robin Williams.  
When it comes to "Jumanji," nothing beats  the '90s original, starring Robin Williams.  

The late, great comedic actor took on the  role of the adult version of Alan Parrish,  
The late, great comedic actor took on the  role of the adult version of Alan Parrish,  

a young boy who gets sucked into the game in the  1960s, literally; he's trapped in the world of  
a young boy who gets sucked into the game in the  1960s, literally; he's trapped in the world of  

the titular magic board game. A couple of decades  later, two kids discover the cursed board game,  
the titular magic board game. A couple of decades  later, two kids discover the cursed board game,  

unwittingly releasing Alan from its confines, and  forcing them to finally win the game… or else!
unwittingly releasing Alan from its confines, and  forcing them to finally win the game… or else!

In addition to the sequel it would later receive,  
In addition to the sequel it would later receive,  

"Jumanji" was spun off into a slightly  more technological direction with 2005's  
"Jumanji" was spun off into a slightly  more technological direction with 2005's  

"Zathura: A Space Adventure." Of course, in  2017, "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" served  
"Zathura: A Space Adventure." Of course, in  2017, "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" served  

as the first direct sequel to the original film  and saw the game change media into a video game,  
as the first direct sequel to the original film  and saw the game change media into a video game,  

with heavy hitters like Dwayne Johnson, Kevin  Hart, Karen Gillan, and Jack Black as part  
with heavy hitters like Dwayne Johnson, Kevin  Hart, Karen Gillan, and Jack Black as part  

of the cast — and they all reprised their  roles in 2019's "Jumanji: The Next Level."
of the cast — and they all reprised their  roles in 2019's "Jumanji: The Next Level."

Just like the "Jumanji" franchise, viewers  have options when it comes to the adventures  
Just like the "Jumanji" franchise, viewers  have options when it comes to the adventures  

of Lara Croft. The 2001 action adventure film,  "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider," saw actor Angelina  
of Lara Croft. The 2001 action adventure film,  "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider," saw actor Angelina  

Jolie bring the title character to life in all her  skin-tight glory. Her first outing as the titular  
Jolie bring the title character to life in all her  skin-tight glory. Her first outing as the titular  

adventurer and star of the "Tomb Raider" video  game franchise sees her up against the Illuminati,  
adventurer and star of the "Tomb Raider" video  game franchise sees her up against the Illuminati,  

joined by a pre-James Bond Daniel Daniel Craig  as they race to assemble an object that allows  
joined by a pre-James Bond Daniel Daniel Craig  as they race to assemble an object that allows  

the person who wields it to control time.  Jolie reprised the role in 2003's "Lara Croft:  
the person who wields it to control time.  Jolie reprised the role in 2003's "Lara Croft:  

Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life," with  the on-screen sparks this time flying  
Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life," with  the on-screen sparks this time flying  

between her and still-rising star Gerard  Butler as the two seek out Pandora's Box.
between her and still-rising star Gerard  Butler as the two seek out Pandora's Box.

Jolie declined to take up the role a third time  and "Tomb Raider" rebooted the franchise in 2018,  
Jolie declined to take up the role a third time  and "Tomb Raider" rebooted the franchise in 2018,  

with actor Alicia Vikander [uh-LISS-ee-uh  vih-KAN-der] taking up the mantle of Lara  
with actor Alicia Vikander [uh-LISS-ee-uh  vih-KAN-der] taking up the mantle of Lara  

Croft in what amounts to an origin story. The  reboot failed to impress critics, managing a  
Croft in what amounts to an origin story. The  reboot failed to impress critics, managing a  

middling 52% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, but  Vikander received praise for her performance and  
middling 52% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, but  Vikander received praise for her performance and  

the movie did well enough at the box office for  a "Tomb Raider" sequel to get the green light.
the movie did well enough at the box office for  a "Tomb Raider" sequel to get the green light.

"Stardust" springs to life from the brilliant  mind of celebrated writer Neil Gaiman.  
"Stardust" springs to life from the brilliant  mind of celebrated writer Neil Gaiman.  

The 2007 fantasy adventure romp follows  the exploits of Tristan Thorn, a bumbling  
The 2007 fantasy adventure romp follows  the exploits of Tristan Thorn, a bumbling  

but romantic young shopkeeper who's so smitten  with local beauty Victoria that he promises to  
but romantic young shopkeeper who's so smitten  with local beauty Victoria that he promises to  

journey to retrieve a fallen star for her hand  in marriage. And from there, hijinks ensue!
journey to retrieve a fallen star for her hand  in marriage. And from there, hijinks ensue!

"Stardust" proved popular with both critics and  audiences, earning a certified fresh rating of 77%  
"Stardust" proved popular with both critics and  audiences, earning a certified fresh rating of 77%  

from critics, and an even better 86% audience  score. If you like your romance with a side  
from critics, and an even better 86% audience  score. If you like your romance with a side  

of magical adventure — or vice versa  — then "Stardust" is the film for you!
of magical adventure — or vice versa  — then "Stardust" is the film for you!

Like "Stardust," "The League of  Extraordinary Gentlemen" came  
Like "Stardust," "The League of  Extraordinary Gentlemen" came  

from the mind of a legendary graphic  novel writer, in this case Alan Moore.
from the mind of a legendary graphic  novel writer, in this case Alan Moore.

"LXG," as the film was marketed, adapts the  graphic novel series of the same name and  
"LXG," as the film was marketed, adapts the  graphic novel series of the same name and  

unites a handful of popular adventure characters  as the titular team. Legendary big game hunter  
unites a handful of popular adventure characters  as the titular team. Legendary big game hunter  

and adventurer Allan Quartermain - played by  Sean Connery - is recruited out of Africa to  
and adventurer Allan Quartermain - played by  Sean Connery - is recruited out of Africa to  

lead a squad featuring the likes of Dorian Grey,  whose immortality is tied to a portrait that ages  
lead a squad featuring the likes of Dorian Grey,  whose immortality is tied to a portrait that ages  

in his stead; Mina Harker, whose vampirism  is a result of her husband Jonathan's former  
in his stead; Mina Harker, whose vampirism  is a result of her husband Jonathan's former  

employment by Count Dracula; the Invisible Man,  Rodney Skinner, a thief who stole the secret to  
employment by Count Dracula; the Invisible Man,  Rodney Skinner, a thief who stole the secret to  

invisibility from its creator; Nemo, captain of  the submarine Nautilus and maybe a pirate as well;  
invisibility from its creator; Nemo, captain of  the submarine Nautilus and maybe a pirate as well;  

American secret service agent Tom Sawyer; and Dr.  Jekyll and his abominable counterpart, Mr. Hyde.
American secret service agent Tom Sawyer; and Dr.  Jekyll and his abominable counterpart, Mr. Hyde.

The ambitious adventure film drew characters from  the works of Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, Jules Verne,  
The ambitious adventure film drew characters from  the works of Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, Jules Verne,  

Robert Louis Stevenson, Bram Stoker, H.G. Wells,  and more, just like its comic book inspiration.  
Robert Louis Stevenson, Bram Stoker, H.G. Wells,  and more, just like its comic book inspiration.  

It fared well at the box office — grossing  $179 million against a $78 million budget,  
It fared well at the box office — grossing  $179 million against a $78 million budget,  

though critics weren't as kind to  the edgy steampunk romp as audiences,  
though critics weren't as kind to  the edgy steampunk romp as audiences,  

as the film earned just a 17%  critics rating on Rotten tomatoes.
as the film earned just a 17%  critics rating on Rotten tomatoes.

But hey, if you like your dumb fun extra  dumb, this should be right up your alley!
But hey, if you like your dumb fun extra  dumb, this should be right up your alley!

Action, adventure, and forces beyond what  mere mortals can reckon await viewers in  
Action, adventure, and forces beyond what  mere mortals can reckon await viewers in  

the "Pirates of the Caribbean"  franchise, unquestionably the  
the "Pirates of the Caribbean"  franchise, unquestionably the  

most successful cinematic adaptation of  a theme park ride that has ever existed.
most successful cinematic adaptation of  a theme park ride that has ever existed.

The swashbuckling adventure series follows  the misadventures of Captain Jack Sparrow,  
The swashbuckling adventure series follows  the misadventures of Captain Jack Sparrow,  

who's simply trying to get his ship back  in the first film. In the course of events,  
who's simply trying to get his ship back  in the first film. In the course of events,  

his path crosses with that of pirate-obsessed  socialite Elizabeth Swan, and Will Turner,  
his path crosses with that of pirate-obsessed  socialite Elizabeth Swan, and Will Turner,  

the blacksmith who's in love with her — so  much so that he'll break Jack out of prison  
the blacksmith who's in love with her — so  much so that he'll break Jack out of prison  

if he agrees to help rescue her from her pirate  captors. Who just so happen to be the mutinous  
if he agrees to help rescue her from her pirate  captors. Who just so happen to be the mutinous  

crew that marooned Jack, stealing his ship in  the first place. It's like it was meant to be!
crew that marooned Jack, stealing his ship in  the first place. It's like it was meant to be!

The 2003 film "Pirates of the Caribbean: The  Curse of the Black Pearl" spawned a trilogy  
The 2003 film "Pirates of the Caribbean: The  Curse of the Black Pearl" spawned a trilogy  

that included "Dead Man's Chest" in 2006  and "At World's End" in 2007. Stars Johnny  
that included "Dead Man's Chest" in 2006  and "At World's End" in 2007. Stars Johnny  

Depp and Geoffrey Rush both returned  for the fourth and fifth installments,  
Depp and Geoffrey Rush both returned  for the fourth and fifth installments,  

"On Stranger Tides" in 2011 and "Dead  Men Tell No Tales" in 2017. Together,  
"On Stranger Tides" in 2011 and "Dead  Men Tell No Tales" in 2017. Together,  

the films have grossed more than $4.5  billion worldwide and a sixth "Pirates  
the films have grossed more than $4.5  billion worldwide and a sixth "Pirates  

of the Caribbean" movie will reboot the  franchise without Depp at the wheel.
of the Caribbean" movie will reboot the  franchise without Depp at the wheel.

"You cheated!"
"You cheated!"

"Pirate!"
"Pirate!"

Adventure lovers who haven't seen  the cult classic "The Princess Bride"  
Adventure lovers who haven't seen  the cult classic "The Princess Bride"  

would do well to resolve that  issue as quickly as possible.  
would do well to resolve that  issue as quickly as possible.  

It packs in plenty of heart and wit,  in addition to danger and excitement.
It packs in plenty of heart and wit,  in addition to danger and excitement.

Adapted from the novel of the same  name, "The Princess Bride" follows the  
Adapted from the novel of the same  name, "The Princess Bride" follows the  

travails of Westley , a young stableboy who  serves Princess Buttercup without question,  
travails of Westley , a young stableboy who  serves Princess Buttercup without question,  

with the two eventually falling in love. Westley  sets out to make something of himself in order to  
with the two eventually falling in love. Westley  sets out to make something of himself in order to  

be worthy of Buttercup's hand in marriage but is  waylaid by the Dread Pirate Roberts, well known  
be worthy of Buttercup's hand in marriage but is  waylaid by the Dread Pirate Roberts, well known  

for taking no prisoners. Heartbroken, Buttercup  is engaged to Prince Humperdinck against her will.
for taking no prisoners. Heartbroken, Buttercup  is engaged to Prince Humperdinck against her will.

Thankfully — yes, thankfully — she is kidnapped  before her wedding by three scallywags,  
Thankfully — yes, thankfully — she is kidnapped  before her wedding by three scallywags,  

a thief named Vizzini, a giant named  Fezzik, and a swordsman named Inigo Montoya,  
a thief named Vizzini, a giant named  Fezzik, and a swordsman named Inigo Montoya,  

who seeks to avenge his father's death and  spawn a million memes. They're pursued by  
who seeks to avenge his father's death and  spawn a million memes. They're pursued by  

Prince Humperdinck and his soldiers, in  addition to a mysterious man in black.
Prince Humperdinck and his soldiers, in  addition to a mysterious man in black.

The 1987 film is an enduring favorite among movie  lovers of multiple generations. While it didn't  
The 1987 film is an enduring favorite among movie  lovers of multiple generations. While it didn't  

smash any box office records — it grossed  $31 million globally against its $15 million  
smash any box office records — it grossed  $31 million globally against its $15 million  

budget — it was a modest financial success.  But it's gone on to become a cult classic.  
budget — it was a modest financial success.  But it's gone on to become a cult classic.  

So you want to watch the most fun  adventure movie of all time? Well,  
So you want to watch the most fun  adventure movie of all time? Well,  

"Princess Bride" has just  one answer to that request:
"Princess Bride" has just  one answer to that request:

"As you wish!"
"As you wish!"

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