Most genres aim to generate a strong emotional reaction. Thrillers are all about excitement and suspense, romance tries to get the audience to swoon with joy, and comedies never hide their intention ...

2001: A Space Odyssey, The Lord of the Rings, and Jaws are among those iconic adventure films that became the blueprint for the whole genre in cinema.

The 21st century has already delivered many great historical adventure movies, including masterpieces like The Northman and Master and Commander.