There's nothing precisely like Don't Mess with Me, but these are action/suspense movies. It usually has a protagonist who gets crushed or bullied back & forth that he's compelled to give a befitting reply to their opponents. Among youth, adults & thriller seekers, such movies have a fanbase. Therefore, we have put together the top ten most satisfying “Don't mess with me” movies below:
1. Gladiator (2000)
As the name implies, Gladiator, it is evident that the movie contains enough mesmerizing action/ adventure. The ancient Rome film follows Roman general Maximus, who wins a victory over Germanic tribes. Commodus became emperor after his father's death but was seen as a threat. Soon, Maximus gets seized and sold into slavery, where he starts getting the public's attention with his gladiatorial bouts. The movie features Russell Crowe, Connie Nielsen, Joaquin Phoenix, and Oliver Reed.
2. The Prestige (2006)
This suspenseful thriller is a one-of-a-kind movie that'll make you question your thinking. The storyline narrates that two magicians who are great friends one day become fierce rivals. As the rivalry intensifies, Alfred Borden (played by Christian Bale) and Robert Angier (played by Hugh Jackman) are willing to go to any consequences to win. It has won 2 Oscars for best cinematography & production design, which sums up the debate about whether it's worth watching.
3. Gangs of New York (2002)
Gangs of New York explores the tale of two arch-rival groups having conflict over land possession. In the generations-long enmity, Amsterdam loses his father in a gang fight & seeks revenge from Bill the Butcher. The attempt fails & he's trapped in a Civil war. Many renowned stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz, Liam Neeson & Jim Broadbent were featured in the cast.
4. Unforgiven (1992)
When two cowboys disfigure a prostitute, her fellow workers set a reward in exchange for catching them. The plot unfolds the journey of William Munny, a widower & an ex-outlaw struggling to make both ends meet, provided an opportunity he has to accept to secure his kid's financial future. Clint Eastwood was so well directed that it was acclaimed both on National & International levels & was awarded 4 Oscars.
5. Memento (2000)
Memento is based on the crime/suspense genre. It follows Leonard Shelby, a man with short-term amnesia, as he searches for his wife's killer with Teddy, a suspicious man, by his side. Since he can't memorize anything, he plans something clever to tackle it.
Christopher Nolan's brilliant direction and Guy Pearce's outstanding performance defined what it means to say, “Don't mess with me.”
6. Django Unchained (2012)
The movie revolves around Django, an enslaved African living under slavery with his wife. He is freed by Schultz, a German dentist who has now turned bounty hunter and becomes his companion. Upon asking for help from Django, he demands his new apprentice back him if he helps rescue his wife from his vindictive owner. It explores the themes of freedom, revenge, ethnic discrimination & visual storytelling.
7. Kate (2021)
The film Kate ” is a Netflix movie released in 2021. The storyline is about Kate, a Tokyo assassin who, on her final job, is poisoned & seeks vengeance but has only 24 hours to live and find out who poisoned her and why. It features Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Miku Martineau, Woody Harrelson & Jun Kunimura. The movie becomes appealing, thinking, will Kate be able to find her hunters or die in search? It is available for viewers to stream on Netflix.
8. Payback (1999)
It highlights a man's vindictive rise in the blood when he's hosted by the woman he loves the most. The movie follows Porter, a man who becomes vengeful after being cheated on by his loved one and double-crossed by his wife and friend. The main cast includes Mel Gibson, Lucy Liu, Gregg Henry & Maria Bello, directed by Brian Helgeland.
9. The Godfather (1972)
The movie has so many scenes that are still iconic and relevant to this date. It belongs to the crime/action movie genre. What made it an Oscar-worthy film was the engaging performance of Vito Colerone & transformation of Michael Colerone to prove his worthful stakes in the underworld Mafia. The movie has a rating above 90% on different review platforms. It explores the themes of dark psychology, limits of human instincts, and domination.
10. Old Boy (2003)
If only one film needs to be on your “Don't mess with me” list,” Old Boy will undoubtedly be it. The film revolves around Dae-su. You know, a man who has been in prison for fifteen years without being charged or given a reason? One fine day, he is released, providing him with a cell phone, luxurious clothes & money. This intrigues him, and he is furious to expose the captor who jailed him without having any enmity. Some netizens find the movie graphic and disturbing, but it seems subjective.
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