My Must-Have Movies: Volume 2 Trivia Quiz

Answer: End of Watch

"End of Watch" follows Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peņa as LAPD officers Brian Taylor and Mike Zavala as they navigate the dangers of South Central LA. Their deep friendship is tested when they confront a violent drug cartel, highlighting the personal risks of their profession.

The film uses a found footage style, incorporating handheld cameras and dash cams to create an immersive experience. It was filmed on location in South Central Los Angeles.

Answer: Braveheart

"Braveheart" (1995) depicts the life of William Wallace, a 13th-century Scottish warrior who leads a rebellion against English rule. Driven by personal loss and a desire for freedom, Wallace inspires his countrymen to fight for independence. Filming took place in Scotland and Ireland, with significant battle scenes shot on the Curragh Plains in County Kildare.

Answer: The Last Samurai

"The Last Samurai" (2003) was filmed in New Zealand, with Mount Taranaki representing Japan's Mount Fuji. The film explores the cultural transition during the Meiji Restoration in Japan and follows Captain Nathan Algren, an American soldier who is captured by samurai in Japan. Immersed in their culture, he learns the way of the samurai and ultimately joins them in a fight to preserve their traditions against modernizing forces.

Answer: Casino Royale

"Casino Royale" (2006) introduces Daniel Craig as James Bond, who must defeat terrorist financier Le Chiffre in a high-stakes poker game, while navigating deception and forming a complicated bond with treasury agent Vesper Lynd. The film includes a notable parkour chase scene, filmed in the Bahamas, showcasing a new, dynamic action style for the series.

Answer: Body of Lies

"Body of Lies" (2008), directed by Ridley Scott, stars Leonardo DiCaprio as CIA operative Roger Ferris, who works to track down a terrorist leader in the Middle East, navigating a complex web of deception and alliances. As he collaborates with his superior, Ed Hoffman, and Jordanian intelligence, Ferris must balance trust and betrayal to prevent an impending attack.

The film was shot in various locations, including Morocco and the United States, and addresses themes of espionage and counter-terrorism.

Answer: American Gangster

"American Gangster" (2007) tells the story of Frank Lucas, who smuggled heroin into the U.S. using servicemen returning from Vietnam. It depicts the story of a resourceful criminal who revolutionizes the drug trade in 1970s New York by cutting out middlemen and importing heroin directly from Asia.

As his empire grows, an honest detective battles systemic corruption to dismantle the operation and restore order to the streets. The film recreates 1970s Harlem to reflect the era accurately.

Answer: Gladiator

"Gladiator" (2000) was filmed in Malta and Morocco. The film utilized CGI to recreate ancient Rome, particularly the Colosseum, contributing to its visual authenticity. The film follows Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius, who is betrayed and forced into slavery after the emperor's murder. Rising as a gladiator, he seeks vengeance against the corrupt new emperor Commodus while fighting for his freedom and honor in the arena.

Answer: In Time

"In Time" (2011) presents a future where time is the ultimate currency and people stop aging at 25 and must earn more time to live. Society is divided between the wealthy, who live indefinitely, and the poor, who struggle to survive day by day. After unexpectedly acquiring a large amount of time, a man from a destitute zone challenges the oppressive system, teaming up with an unlikely ally to fight for equality and justice.

The film was shot in various locations around Los Angeles, featuring a sleek, futuristic design.

Answer: Looper

In "Looper" (2012), time travel is used by criminal organizations to send targets back in time to be eliminated by hired guns called loopers. When a looper named Joe encounters his future self as a target, he must confront the consequences of his actions and make choices that could alter the course of his life and the future.

The film uses makeup and prosthetics to make Joseph Gordon-Levitt resemble Bruce Willis. The film explores time travel and its implications, with filming taking place in Louisiana.

Answer: Shooter

"Shooter" (2007) is based on Stephen Hunter's novel "Point of Impact". In this film, a retired Marine sniper is coaxed back into action to prevent an assassination but ends up being set up as the fall guy. As he becomes a fugitive, he must navigate a web of deceit to expose the real culprits and clear his name, using his expertise to outmaneuver those who want him silenced.

The film was shot in various locations across the United States and Canada, depicting realistic sniper tactics.