Go Ballistic Presents: Irish Action & Adventure Movie Heroes!
Here at Go Ballistic HQ, we’re always up for celebration, no matter what the occasion, and St. Patrick’s Day is certainly no exception! Of course, we’re also always up for obtaining our next action fix too – entering the battlefield to take part in a truly exhilarating game of paintball! To play our part in the celebrations, here’s our list of Irish action and adventure movie heroes who have all graced our screens in style over the years:
Michael Fassbender
Although he was born in Germany in 1977, Michael Fassbender is actually Irish. After reaching mainstream success through his role in 300 in 2006, Fassbender’s career has taken off considerably – becoming widely known for his portrayal of Magneto in X-Men. More recently, he’s appeared in films such as Assassin’s Creed, in addition to his role in the Alien film series. Away from the big screen, he’s also found success in hit TV series such as the critically acclaimed Band of Brothers.
Pierce Brosnan
Born in Drogheda, County Louth in 1953, Pierce Brosnan is an Irish action hero who is renowned for his roles in several action and thriller movies over the years. We’re totally jealous of this guy. After all, he got to play the part of James Bond – pretty much every man’s dream! He appeared as 007 a total of four times in GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough, and Die Another Day. However, he most definitely has a softer side, appearing in the likes of Mamma Mia and Mrs. Doubtfire in 2008 and 1993 respectively.
Cillian Murphy
Born in Douglas, Cork in 1976, Cillian Murphy has appeared in several critically acclaimed films and TV shows over the years. Currently, he’s most widely known for his portrayal of Thomas Shelby in the hit BBC gangster series Peaky Blinders. However, he’s also appeared as Scarecrow in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy (which, if you haven’t seen, you certainly need to!)
Liam Neeson
Born in Ballymena, Northern Ireland in 1952, our list most definitely wouldn’t be complete without this action sensation. After he rose to fame in his role as the lead character in Steven Spielberg’s magnificent 1993 film Schindler’s List, he’s gone on to star in several commercially successful films throughout his acting career. Fast forward to more recent years, and he’s starred in such films as the Taken series, Non-Stop, and The Commuter.
Conclusion
If you’re looking to unleash your inner action movie hero this St. Patrick’s Day, then you couldn’t go far wrong by choosing one of Go Ballistic’s many awesome venues spread throughout the country. You can find your nearest venue by visiting the following link. Happy St. Patrick’s Day from us all at Go Ballistic HQ!