Top 10 Fantasy Parkour Films

Description: The iconic "Burly Brawl" scene where Neo fights multiple Agent Smiths includes some parkour-like moves, showcasing the fluidity and agility of the characters in a virtual world.

Fact: The film used "bullet time" photography to capture the dynamic movements, which can be seen as a precursor to the visual style of parkour.

Description: While not strictly a parkour film, Riddick's ability to navigate through complex environments with agility and stealth makes it a spiritual cousin to parkour. His escape from the prison planet Crematoria involves some impressive physical feats.

Fact: Vin Diesel's character, Riddick, was initially introduced in the film "Pitch Black" (2000), where his parkour-like skills were already showcased.

Description: This film features a young girl navigating through a surreal, Escher-like world where she must use her wits and agility to solve puzzles and escape. The dreamlike setting provides a perfect backdrop for parkour-inspired movement.

Fact: The film was co-written by Neil Gaiman, known for his imaginative storytelling, and directed by Dave McKean, whose visual style adds to the film's unique atmosphere.

Description: Based on the video game, this film features the Prince using acrobatics and parkour to navigate through ancient Persia, with time manipulation adding a magical twist.

Fact: Jake Gyllenhaal underwent extensive training to perform many of his own stunts, including parkour sequences.

Description: This film blends martial arts with fantasy, where the young hero uses parkour-like skills to navigate through ancient China, fighting mythical creatures.

Fact: It stars both Jackie Chan and Jet Li, marking their first collaboration in a Hollywood film.

Description: Tarzan's movement through the jungle, swinging from vines and leaping from tree to tree, can be seen as a primitive form of parkour, blending nature with athleticism.

Fact: Alexander Skarsgård, who plays Tarzan, underwent rigorous physical training to embody the character's agility.

Description: While not strictly parkour, the film includes scenes where the protagonist uses magic to move through the city in a parkour-like fashion, blending sorcery with urban navigation.

Fact: The film features a modern take on the classic "Fantasia" segment, with Jay Baruchel performing many of his own stunts.

Description: While not explicitly parkour, the escape from the Woodland Realm involves Bilbo and the dwarves using agility and quick thinking to navigate through the forest, akin to parkour.

Fact: The film uses extensive CGI to create the environments, allowing for dynamic movement sequences.

Description: Based on the video game, this film showcases parkour as a central element, with the protagonist using it to navigate through historical settings and perform assassinations.

Fact: The film used stunt performers trained in parkour to ensure authenticity in the movement sequences.

Description: Featuring a group of adventurers, this film includes scenes where characters use parkour to escape traps and navigate through dungeons, adding a modern twist to the fantasy genre.

Fact: The film aims to bring a more humorous and light-hearted approach to the Dungeons & Dragons universe.