Best Adventure Films of 1996
Dragonheart
A boy and his ... as well as audio tape, so that his facial expressions and mouth movements could be adapted to the character. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
The Ghost and the Darkness
A man bringing modern ... true story, which was previously brought to the screen in 1953, in Arch Oboler's pioneering 3-D adventure Bwana Devil. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Star Trek: First Contact
The first "Trek" film ... it over piece by piece, while Data (Brent Spiner) is captured and seduced by the Borg Queen (Alice Krige). [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Balto
Balto is an animated ... point), but it may not feature enough humor or excitement to keep anyone but the very smallest viewers engrossed. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
The Phantom
The first superhero ever, ... characteristic of screenwriter Jeffrey Boam, whose previous films included Innerspace (1987) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Superman: The Last Son of Krypton
Superman: The Last Son ... Fortunately, Superman triumphs over all, saving Metropolis and the world for the first of what will be many times. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Captains Courageous
Rudyard Kipling's classic novel ... about life and the sea as Captain Troop and his son make him earn his passage on their vessel. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Sharpe's Mission
Sean Bean stars as ... husband. Sharpe's Mission was the 11th of 15 Richard Sharpe adventures Sean Bean would star in for British television. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Sharpe's Regiment
Sean Bean returns as ... serve their King, Sharpe and Harper decide to fake their deaths and enlist in the army as foot soldiers. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Sharpe's Siege
Sean Bean returns as ... British television; the Sharpe films later found a loyal audience in the United States after they aired on PBS. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
White Squall
Based on a true ... soon turns deadly, and the boys are forced to go beyond their privileged upbringings and deal with real danger. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
Two dogs and a ... until several months after his passing), leading the producers of this sequel to cast Ralph Waite in the role. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Alaska
Widower Jake Barnes (Dirk ... and learn about survival in the wilderness. A highlight of the film is its fine footage of wild Alaska. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
The Quest
Martial arts movie star ... avaricious Dobbs, heavyweight boxing champ and fellow competitor Maxie (James Remar), and Carrie (Janet Gunn), a beautiful female reporter. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Le Jaguar
In this fast-paced French ... proves to be far more dangerous than any gambler's henchmen and comical chaos ensues as he struggles to survive. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
The Pathfinder
Based on James Fenimore ... this adventure follows a mid-18th-century British scout through the wilderness on a mission to sneak into a French fortress. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Iron Eagle IV: On the Attack
The fourth entry in ... is a dumb-dumb fantasy for fourteen-year-old boys who don't yet have their learner's permits, much less their pilot's licenses. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Tom and Huck
This Disney live-action film ... killer brought to justice. They try to find the treasure and end up confronting Injun Joe in a cave. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Robin of Locksley
In this romantic adventure, ... times and centers on the love story between a gifted high-school archer and an attractive, but distressed young woman. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
D.N.A.
This enjoyable sci-fi actioner ... one scene in which a speedboat is chased by a bazooka-firing helicopter is among the best of its type. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Little Bigfoot
With perhaps a slight ... has sent hunters out to shoot them, the family does all it can to protect their furry new friends. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves
The Szalinsky family once ... to the existence of the suddenly tiny. Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves marked the directorial debut of cinematographer Dean Cundey. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
The Land Before Time IV: The Journey Through the Mists
In this lively animated ... to find a rare flower. Littlefoot needs it to save the life of his grandfather who is near death. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Tiger Heart
In this martial arts ... a tough young fighter risks his life to protect his girl and her family from criminal creeps. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Two-Bits & Pepper
In a dual role, ... one of the horses gets seriously injured, and there is enough potty humor to warrant a caveat to parents. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Thunderbolt
Jackie Chan dons a ... Sendai Grand Prix in northern Japan. Wild high-speed chases and a rollicking kung-fu fight in a pachinko parlor ensue. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Robinson Crusoe
Pierce Brosnan, best known ... be the sole ruler of all he surveys. Robinson Crusoe also stars Ian Hart, Lysette Anthony, and James Frain. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Looking for Trouble
In this light-hearted adventure ... cruel circus ringmaster. Now the girl and the magician must somehow find a way to save their little buddy. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
DragonBall Z [Anime Series]
In this animated sci-fi ... the Saiyan invasion. But what will happen when it is revealed that Goku is actually Raditz's long lost brother? [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Landlock [Anime OVA Series]
Landlock is a tale ... the power evokes. Now Luda has nothing left but his desire for vengeance and the powers to attain it. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Ninja Cadets
A child of destiny ... defeat her enemies once and for all. This video release features both episodes of the two-part Ninja Cadets series. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Reborn from Hell: Samurai Armageddon
As feudal warfare rages ... to cross swords with the one man who taught him everything he knows about swordsmanship - his own father. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Greatest Adventure Stories from the Bible: The Easter Story
An all-star voice cast ... his subsequent betrayal, arrest, and eventual crucifixion, the vivid tale then presents Christ's joyous resurrection and ascension into heaven. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
Lupin the 3rd: Secret of the Twilight Gemini
The Lupin III films ... extremely valuable Morrocan diamond, known as the Twilight Gemini. Regular characters Jigen and Fujiko also turn up for appearances. [ best adventure films - 1996 ]
