Casino Royale
Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench
After earning 00 status and a licence to kill, secret agent James Bond sets out on his first mission as 007. Bond must defeat a private banker funding terrorists in a high-stakes game of poker at Casino Royale, Montenegro.
Why you'll love it
Reinvigorates the Bond franchise with intense action sequences and a gritty, modern edge similar to the Bourne series.
Skyfall
Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris
James Bond's loyalty to M is tested when her past comes back to haunt her. When MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.
Why you'll love it
Delivers a compelling mix of character depth and action, much like the Bourne movies, while exploring Bond's past.
Taken
Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen
A retired CIA agent travels across Europe and relies on his old skills to save his estranged daughter, who has been kidnapped while on a trip to Paris.
Why you'll love it
Features intense, fast-paced action and a protagonist with a particular set of skills, akin to Jason Bourne.
John Wick
Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen
John Wick is a former hitman grieving the loss of his true love. When his home is broken into, robbed, and his dog killed, he is forced to return to action to exact revenge.
Why you'll love it
Offers a relentless action-packed experience with a highly skilled protagonist reminiscent of Bourne's combat efficiency.
Quantum of Solace
Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalric
James Bond descends into mystery as he tries to stop a mysterious organisation from eliminating a country's most valuable resource.
Why you'll love it
Continues the high-stakes action and espionage following 'Casino Royale', with a similar fast-paced narrative.