20 movies that set new standards and redefined genres

Modified Dec 10, 2024 05:24 ET

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Source - Focus Features ; Oppenheimer, Source - Universal Pictures ; Batman Begins, Source - Warner Bros. Pictures ; Deadpool, Source - 20th Century Fox

1) DIE HARD

Action movies for a long time used to feature a righteous hero who sets on a mission to save innocent people. But, Die Hard, released in 1988 set redefined this genre. The movie introduced the concept of a morally grey hero. Someone the audience could relate with. Moreover, Die Hard was one of the first action movies to incorporate humor with action sequences.