Adventure Films with Mystical Artifacts

Description: In a futuristic setting, a cab driver named Korben Dallas must protect a mysterious woman who is the key to saving the world from an impending evil. The film features a quest for ancient stones that are mystical artifacts.

Fact: The film's unique visual style was inspired by French comics, and it features a mix of live-action and CGI that was groundbreaking at the time. The opera scene was filmed with real opera singers.

Description: A museum curator and a biologist must stop a creature that has been unleashed by a mystical artifact from a South American expedition. The film combines elements of horror and adventure with a quest to understand and contain the supernatural.

Fact: The film was based on the novel "Relic" by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. The creature was created using a combination of animatronics and CGI, which was quite advanced for its time.

Description: This film follows adventurer Rick O'Connell as he unwittingly awakens an ancient Egyptian priest, Imhotep, who seeks to resurrect his lover using mystical artifacts like the Book of the Dead. It's a thrilling mix of adventure, horror, and comedy, making it a perfect fit for this list.

Fact: The film was inspired by the 1932 film of the same name but was given a modern twist. The iconic scene where the scarabs burrow into a man's flesh was done with real scarabs, which were dyed and controlled to ensure they didn't harm the actor.

Description: Lara Croft, an adventurer and heiress, must race to find an ancient artifact, the Triangle of Light, before it falls into the wrong hands. This film brings the video game character to life in a quest for mystical power.

Fact: Angelina Jolie did most of her own stunts, including the bungee jump scene. The film was the first in a series of adaptations from the popular video game franchise.

Description: Set in ancient times, this film follows Mathayus, an Akkadian warrior, on his quest to defeat an evil sorcerer king and retrieve a mystical artifact that can control the world's water supply.

Fact: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made his feature film debut with this movie, which was a spin-off from "The Mummy Returns." The film was shot in the deserts of Namibia.

Description: Benjamin Franklin Gates, a treasure hunter, searches for a hidden treasure that has been passed down through generations of his family. The adventure involves decoding clues from historical documents and artifacts, including the Declaration of Independence.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life Beale ciphers, a set of three ciphertexts that allegedly reveal the location of a buried treasure. The production team actually got permission to film in the National Archives, but the Declaration of Independence was never touched.

Description: Based on Dan Brown's novel, this film follows symbologist Robert Langdon as he unravels a mystery involving the Priory of Sion, the Holy Grail, and the secrets of Leonardo da Vinci's art. It's a treasure hunt through history and art, making it a compelling addition to this list.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Paris, London, and Scotland, with many scenes filmed at the actual locations mentioned in the book. The Louvre allowed filming in the museum after hours.

Description: Flynn Carsen, a bookish librarian, is recruited to protect magical artifacts. His first mission involves retrieving the Spear of Destiny, which has the power to change the course of history.

Fact: This made-for-TV movie spawned a series of sequels and a TV show, "The Librarians." The character of Flynn Carsen was inspired by the likes of Indiana Jones and James Bond.

Description: Dr. Indiana Jones races against Nazis to find the Ark of the Covenant, a biblical artifact said to contain the Ten Commandments. This film sets the standard for adventure movies with its blend of historical mysticism and action-packed sequences.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," but the title was changed to avoid confusion with the second film in the series. The famous boulder chase scene was done in one take.

Description: This sequel to "Romancing the Stone" sees Joan Wilder and Jack Colton searching for El Dorado, the legendary city of gold, and encountering mystical artifacts along the way.

Fact: The film was shot in Mexico, with many scenes filmed in the real-life ruins of Palenque, adding authenticity to the adventure.