Top Action Movies Ever Made
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- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsChristian BaleHeath LedgerAaron EckhartWhen the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.It's kind of obvious why this is No.1. The amount of acting talent in this movie is a amazing, the action is awesome, and the story is phenomenal (especially for a Batman movie). Cannot wait for the third to come out!
- DirectorTony JaaPanna RittikraiStarsTony JaaSarunyu WongkrachangSorapong ChatreeA young Thai boxer learns the skills and inner meaning of martial arts.There will be a lot of people who havn't seen this movie and some who havn't even heard of it. That is why i recommend for you, next time you are at the video store to rent this one out. Sure it is in Thai language but the action is absolutely jaw dropping without exaggeration. After you watch this movie, I guarantee you that this will be some of the greatest action you will ever see in a movie. Tony Jaa is the next Jet Li for sure!
- DirectorSylvester StalloneStarsSylvester StalloneJason StathamJet LiA CIA operative hires a team of mercenaries to eliminate a Latin dictator and a renegade CIA agent.Even though this has a very crappy storyline, (directed by Sylvester Stallone what do you expect!) the action is incredible. Basically from start to finish this movie is nonstop jaw dropping action and having all these action legends together in one movie just makes it fun to watch.
- DirectorZack SnyderStarsGerard ButlerLena HeadeyDavid WenhamIn the ancient battle of Thermopylae, King Leonidas and 300 Spartans fight against Xerxes and his massive Persian army. They face insurmountable odds when they are betrayed by a Spartan reject.In my opinion and many others, this movie is the greatest creation of Zack Snyder and nothing he will do will be able to top this movie. He took a true story from history which is the Spartans which are known for their battle skills and brutality, added special effects and slow motion and made an absolute action masterpiece! This movie can be watched over and over again and you will never be tired of watching it!
- DirectorQuentin TarantinoStarsUma ThurmanDavid CarradineDaryl HannahAfter awakening from a four-year coma, a former assassin wreaks vengeance on the team of assassins who betrayed her.Quentin Tarantino is the king of film! Everything he does seems to be a masterpiece whether it is Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, or Inglorious Basterds. This movie is just so well done, like every Tarantino film and he is a force to be reckoned with!
- DirectorJames McTeigueStarsRainRick YuneNaomie HarrisA young ninja turns his back on the orphanage that raised him, leading to a confrontation with a fellow ninja from the clan.OMG! Talk about blood and gore! This movie is packed with gory violence and incredible action. Even though there is quite a lot CGI throughout the movie, they still pulled it off and delivered a f'''ing sick movie!
- DirectorSylvester StalloneStarsSylvester StalloneJulie BenzMatthew MarsdenIn Thailand, John Rambo joins a group of mercenaries to venture into war-torn Burma, and rescue a group of Christian aid workers who were kidnapped by the ruthless local infantry unit.Even though everything by directed by Sylvester Stallone seems to have no story and awesome action (discluding Rocky Balboa), I actually enjoyed this movie quite a lot. Hate me for saying this, but i found the original Rambo movies to be a load of rubbish that weren't for my liking. However, probably the only reason i have for liking this movie is for the bloody and gory action which i enjoy quite a lot!
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsChristian BaleMichael CaineKen WatanabeAfter witnessing his parents' death, Bruce learns the art of fighting to confront injustice. When he returns to Gotham as Batman, he must stop a secret society that intends to destroy the city.This movie is filled to the brim with acting talents such as Morgan Freeman, Christian Bale, Liam Neeson, Michael Caine, and Cillian Murphy, which is probably the greatest cast ensemble in the history of super hero movies (apart from maybe The Dark Knight just for the performance of Heath Ledger). I love how in the Batman movies they don't cast massive actors as the villain. This is shown through Heath Ledger as the Joker, and Cillian Murphy as Scarecrow. These roles just seem to suit the actor that is playing them.
- DirectorMark NeveldineBrian TaylorStarsJason StathamAmy SmartCarlos SanzProfessional assassin Chev Chelios learns his rival has injected him with a poison that will kill him if his heart rate drops.This character of Chev Chelios, in my opinion, was only made to showcase just how much a badass Jason Statham can be. I think that when they saw just how badass Statham was in movies like the Transporter, they thought "hey wait! why don't we make a movie to showcase that talent", and made a career highlight for Jason Statham.
- DirectorMark NeveldineBrian TaylorStarsJason StathamAmy SmartClifton Collins Jr.Chelios faces a Chinese mobster who has stolen his nearly indestructible heart and replaced it with a battery-powered ticker which requires regular jolts of electricity to keep working.This movie is so unrealistic! Whether it is the action or the amount of endurance Chev Chelios has is totally out-there! However you do not really care for how unrealistic this is as Jason Statham is again - a badass! This movie is funny, the action is awesome, and it makes a great movie. I really hope they make another Crank!
- DirectorPaul W.S. AndersonStarsMilla JovovichAli LarterWentworth MillerWhile still out to destroy the evil Umbrella Corporation, Alice joins a group of survivors living in a prison surrounded by the infected who also want to relocate to the mysterious but supposedly unharmed safe haven known only as Arcadia.In my opinion the greatest action out of all the movies. In 3D, this movie was absolutely outrageously awesome! The action scenes are too good and the characters are really enjoyable to watch. Screw the critics! This movie is a must see!
- DirectorLouis LeterrierStarsJet LiBob HoskinsMorgan FreemanA man enslaved by the mob since childhood and raised into behaving like a human attack dog escapes his captors and attempts to start a new life.In my opinion the best performance by Jet Li in a movie. This movie showcases how much a badass Jet Li can be in a movie and showcases his pure martial arts talent. (you are probably getting tired of me saying the word badass!) I was very surprised to see Morgan Freeman in this movie, as it not really the genre you see him often acting in.
- DirectorLexi AlexanderStarsRay StevensonDominic WestJulie BenzFrank Castle, known as the Punisher, ruthlessly demolishes organized crime, but it starts an even bigger war.You might think how this movie got so high on this list. Well this is a pure action flick. No story, the acting is quite average, but the action is sick. There are some scenes in this movie where it is quite funny just how unrealistic the action is, (he punches a hole in someones face!) but it is a very fun movie to watch if you are in the mood for only kick ass action!
- DirectorPierre MorelStarsJohn TravoltaJonathan Rhys MeyersKasia SmutniakIn Paris, a young employee in the office of the US Ambassador hooks up with an American spy looking to stop a terrorist attack in the city.This movie was sooooooooo good! I mean i love Jonathan Rhys-Meyers in The Tudors, but this was another step for him. He played the characters really well and John Travolta delivered a kick ass performance(as usual!)
- DirectorXavier GensStarsTimothy OlyphantDougray ScottOlga KurylenkoA gun-for-hire known only as Agent 47 hired by a group known only as 'The Organization' is ensnared in a political conspiracy, which finds him pursued by both Interpol and the Russian military as he treks across Russia and Eastern Europe.This movie showed just how good Timothy Olyphant is at acting. In my opinion, he should be an A list actor by now, but he is definitely on his way. Every role he has done, he has played it really well and his role as Agent 47 just proves that. One of the best game-to-movie adaptations, Hitman is a great movie to watch. I really hope he will play the main role in Hitman 2!
- DirectorPaul W.S. AndersonStarsJason StathamJoan AllenTyrese GibsonEx-con Jensen Ames is forced by the warden of a notorious prison to compete in our post-industrial world's most popular sport: a car race in which inmates must brutalize and kill one another on the road to victory.This movie when it was announced sounded like it could be really good, or really bad and it could go either way. However when i watched this movie it taught me never to judge a movie by its cover! Jason Statham provides a stellar performance and shows that he will become an action legend that will be remembered. This movie is like the Fast and the Furious with machine guns!
- DirectorQuentin TarantinoStarsUma ThurmanDavid CarradineMichael MadsenThe Bride continues her quest of vengeance against her former boss and lover Bill, the reclusive bouncer Budd, and the treacherous, one-eyed Elle.Not as good as the first, but don't think that this isn't a good movie. It is still an awesome movie that is recommended for watching and has Tarantino's usual actors. (Michael Madson, David Carradine, Uma Thurman, and even Samuel L. Jackson if you watch closely)
- DirectorRussell MulcahyStarsMilla JovovichAli LarterOded FehrSurvivors of the Raccoon City catastrophe travel across the Nevada desert, hoping to make it to Alaska. Alice joins the caravan and their fight against the evil Umbrella Corp.The best RE movie out of the series in my opinion. (Didn't think much of the first one) Has great action and Milla Jovovich is great as usual. I have even noticed the every movie Milla was in, she has been a great actress. (Fifth Element, .45, A Perfect Getaway, Ultraviolet)
- DirectorJohn McTiernanStarsBruce WillisAlan RickmanBonnie BedeliaA New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.An action classic and Bruce Willis' greatest performance. This is his iconic career highlight and this movie can be enjoyed by anyone who watches it.
- DirectorLen WisemanStarsBruce WillisJustin LongTimothy OlyphantJohn McClane and a young hacker join forces to take down master cyber-terrorist Thomas Gabriel in Washington D.C.The action in this movie is over-the-top but it is awesome! Best movie in the franchise alongside Die Hard 1!
- DirectorJon FavreauStarsRobert Downey Jr.Mickey RourkeGwyneth PaltrowWith the world now aware of his identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark must contend with both his declining health and a vengeful mad man with ties to his father's legacy.Mickey Rourke is probably my favourite out of this movie as he plays the part of Ivan Vanko really well and he will always be a great actor. Way more action than the first. A bit confused and disappointed that they re cast James Rhodes from Terrence Howard to Don Cheadle.
- DirectorGavin HoodStarsHugh JackmanLiev SchreiberRyan ReynoldsThe early years of James Logan, featuring his rivalry with his brother Victor Creed, his service in the special forces team Weapon X, and his experimentation into the metal-lined mutant Wolverine.Best X Men movie out of the francise in my opinion. Sick action and Hugh Jackman never disappoints in his role as Wolverine. Cannot wait for The Wolverine (2012)
- DirectorDominic SenaStarsJohn TravoltaHugh JackmanHalle BerryA covert counter-terrorist unit called Black Cell led by Gabriel Shear wants the money to help finance their war against international terrorism, but it's all locked away. Gabriel brings in convicted hacker Stanley Jobson to help him.With an awesome cast of great actors actors including Hugh Jackman, John Travolta, Halle Berry (where has she gone now?), and Don Cheadle, this is one of these movies that is not flawed in any way and is just a great watch.
- DirectorMark NeveldineBrian TaylorStarsGerard ButlerMichael C. HallLudacrisIn a future mind-controlling game, death row convicts are forced to battle in a 'Doom'-type environment. Convict Kable, controlled by Simon, a skilled teenage gamer, must survive thirty sessions in order to be set free.A great movie that follows in the footsteps of Law Abiding Citizen. Gerard Butler I think is way better in his roles in action films than in romance films! And it is made by the people that made the Crank movies so kind of already knew that it would be an awesome movie.
- DirectorDavid TwohyStarsVin DieselJudi DenchColm FeoreThe wanted criminal Richard Bruno Riddick arrives on a planet called Helion Prime and finds himself up against an invading empire called the Necromongers, an army that plans to convert or kill all humans in the universe.Better than Pitch Black in my opinion and Vin Diesel plays the character picture perfect much like he did in the F&F franchise. This flick is action packed and a really cool movie to watch. Bring on the 3rd!
- DirectorLouis LeterrierCorey YuenStarsJason StathamShu QiMatt SchulzeFrank Martin, who "transports" packages for unknown clients, is asked to move a package that soon begins moving, and complications arise.The Tranporter is a movie that has a solid story and great action. Plus it is obviously worth watching just for the performance that Jason Statham gives. His role in The Mechanic is similiar to his character in this movie
- DirectorRob CohenStarsVin DieselPaul WalkerMichelle RodriguezLos Angeles police officer Brian O'Conner must decide where his loyalty really lies when he becomes enamored with the street racing world he has been sent undercover to destroy.This movie revolutionised the branch of car racing in action movies and is one of the coolest movies you can watch. I enjoy the entire series (even Tokyo Drift), and am looking forward to seeing Fast Five very soon!
- DirectorRenny HarlinStarsJohn CenaAshley ScottAidan GillenDetective Danny Fisher discovers his girlfriend has been kidnapped by an ex-con tied to Fisher's past, and he'll have to successfully complete 12 challenges in order to secure her safe release.This surprised the hell out of me! I was expecting something that would be a lot like Marine, but i was taken by storm! This movie was mad! This totally shows that it is possible to make John Cena an action star and possibly turn to a full time acting career when he is done with WWE, much like how Steve Austing has turned out!
- DirectorLana WachowskiLilly WachowskiStarsKeanu ReevesLaurence FishburneCarrie-Anne MossFreedom fighters Neo, Trinity and Morpheus continue to lead the revolt against the Machine Army, unleashing their arsenal of extraordinary skills and weaponry against the systematic forces of repression and exploitation.Best action out of the series. Yes it was unrealistic, but that suits the futuristic style of the movie. The first one was a classic and had great story, but this is the best one action-wise.
- DirectorPrachya PinkaewStarsTony JaaPhetthai VongkumlaoPumwaree YodkamolWhen the head of a statue sacred to a village is stolen, a young martial artist goes to the big city and finds himself taking on the underworld to retrieve it.This is an adrenaline fuelled, action junky, balls to the wall type of movie. Tony Jaa is too good and plays his role so well. Not as good as the second one in my opinion. And after you watch this movie you will not believe that it is actual martial arts and he did all of that action by his own pure talent! Amazing!
- DirectorJon FavreauStarsRobert Downey Jr.Gwyneth PaltrowTerrence HowardAfter being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.One of the best Marvel movies to ever be released, but there is not much competition at all that can really contend with this movie and the talent of the actors (exceptions may be The Incredible Hulk and Thor).
- DirectorRobert RodriguezStarsAntonio BanderasSalma HayekJohnny DeppHitman "El Mariachi" becomes involved in international espionage involving a psychotic CIA agent and a corrupt Mexican general.One of the last great movies released by Robert Rodriguez after he made a load of crappy movies that had no thought in making (such as Spy Kids, Sharkboy and Lava Girl, Planet Terror and Machete). I can't believe Johnny Depp agreed to be in this movie, but his performance was as cool as ice! I wish Rodriguez would actually make a decent movie and hopefully Red Sonja will be a good watch
- DirectorTony JaaPanna RittikraiStarsTony JaaDan ChupongSarunyu WongkrachangContinuing from Ong Bak 2's 1440s, Prince Tien fails to revenge his parents' murder by the evil new ruler. The beaten Tien is rescued. Can he bring peace to the kingdom?A great movie to tie up the series. A lot more story than the other two, but it has a bigger budget and great action. I was disappointed to find out that there wouldn't be another Ong Bak movie. In my opinon Tony Jaa is the next Jet Li!
- DirectorScott WiperStarsSteve AustinVinnie JonesNathan JonesJack Conrad is awaiting the death penalty in a corrupt Central American prison. He is "purchased" by a wealthy television producer and taken to a desolate island where he must fight to the death against nine other condemned killers from all corners of the world, with freedom going to the sole survivor.Some people did not like this as it was lacking story, but i thoroughly enjoyed it. Steve Austin's first leading role was not disappointing and displayed Austin's badass character that he had displayed throughout his career in film and in wrestling.
- DirectorUwe BollStarsBrendan FletcherShaun SiposMichael ParéA man with a thirst for revenge builds a full body armor from Kevlar and goes on a killing spree.The best Uwe Boll film in my opinion. Even though that director makes piles of worthless crap that are wastes of money, this movie showed the full potential of this directors talent. Brendan Fletcher was as good as ever in playing a deranged psychopath. This is such an impactful movie on the people that watch it and can turn some people's stomachs. However, this shows both the lead actor and director's talent. I rate it 9/10
- DirectorLouis LeterrierStarsEdward NortonLiv TylerTim RothBruce Banner, a scientist on the run from the U.S. Government, must find a cure for the monster he turns into whenever he loses his temper.Edward Norton is such an amazing actor that aces every role. He did great in my opinion as the Hulk and it disappointed me to find out he will not play the Hulk in The Avengers. However, he was sacked because he took the role too seriously and was not a fun actor to work with, and looking back on the movie, he could not play the comedic aspect of it which was meant to be displayed in the movie.
- DirectorNewt ArnoldStarsJean-Claude Van DammeDonald GibbLeah Ayres"Bloodsport" follows Frank Dux, an American martial artist serving in the military, who decides to leave the army to compete in a martial arts tournament in Hong Kong where fights to the death can occur.An action classic and one of the movies that Jean Claude Van Damme should always be remembered for in action films. Great action and has a feel good ending to the movie. Great watch!
- DirectorRobert RodriguezStarsAntonio BanderasSalma HayekJoaquim de AlmeidaFormer musician and gunslinger El Mariachi arrives at a small Mexican border town after being away for a long time. His past quickly catches up with him and he soon gets entangled with the local drug kingpin Bucho and his gang.
- DirectorTimur BekmambetovStarsAngelina JolieJames McAvoyMorgan FreemanA frustrated office worker discovers that he is the son of a professional assassin, and that he shares his father's superhuman killing abilities.As unrealistic as it is, it is a creative idea for a movie much like the Matrix was. It surprised me so much that Morgan Freeman was in this movie as it is not the typical type of movie that Freeman is placed in these days
- DirectorAndrew DavisStarsSteven SeagalGary BuseyTommy Lee JonesAn ex-Navy Seal turned cook is the only person who can stop a group of terrorists when they seize control of a U.S. battleship.One of my all time action favourites. This is the movie that Seagal will always be remembered for and not the countless pile of crap movies he is in now. (Ruslan, Against the Dark, you get my drift?) Anyway this movie can be watched many times and is still very entertaining.
- DirectorGore VerbinskiStarsJohnny DeppGeoffrey RushOrlando BloomBlacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate "Captain" Jack Sparrow to save his love, the governor's daughter, from Jack's former pirate allies, who are now undead.The Pirate frachise are movies that are always fun to watch and can also be watched many times each without getting sick of them. Johnny Depp and Geoffrey Rush are as mesmerizing as ever. None of the three movies disappoint and i cannot wait to watch number 4!
- DirectorGore VerbinskiStarsJohnny DeppOrlando BloomKeira KnightleyJack Sparrow races to recover the heart of Davy Jones to avoid enslaving his soul to Jones' service, as other friends and foes seek the heart for their own agenda as well.
- DirectorGore VerbinskiStarsJohnny DeppOrlando BloomKeira KnightleyCaptain Barbossa, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann must sail off the edge of the map, navigate treachery and betrayal, find Jack Sparrow, and make their final alliances for one last decisive battle.
- DirectorLouis LeterrierStarsJason StathamAmber VallettaKate NautaTransporter Frank Martin, surfaces in Miami, Florida and is implicated in the kidnapping of the young son of a powerful USA official.Not as good as the first one, but still worth watching and a fun action movie to watch. One thing i cannot get is how they cast a really ugly lead woman actor to play a hot chick. Both number 1 and 2 show this element of the Transporters, but number 3 is the worst for that.
- DirectorLen WisemanStarsKate BeckinsaleScott SpeedmanShane BrollySelene, a vampire warrior, is entrenched in a conflict between vampires and werewolves, while falling in love with Michael, a human who is sought by werewolves for unknown reasons.Cool concept of having two of the biggest creatures in mythology which are the werewolves and vampires, and seeing which is the superior of the two. Also it has Kate Beckinsale which is the hottest babe in film today
- DirectorJonathan HensleighStarsThomas JaneJohn TravoltaSamantha MathisAn undercover FBI agent becomes a vigilante and sets out to unleash his wrath upon the corrupt businessman who slaughtered his entire family at a reunion.Has good action, which is not particularly better than the 2nd, but the story is one of the best i have seen in a Marvel movie. Plus it has solid performances from Thomas Jane and John Travolta
- DirectorPatrick TatopoulosStarsRhona MitraMichael SheenBill NighyA prequel centered on the origins of the centuries-old feud between the race of aristocratic vampires and their former slaves, the Lycans.My favourite out of the underworld trilogy as it traces the origins of the war between vampyres and lycans which has been talked about a lot throughout the first two movies. Bill Nighy and Kate Beckinsale make the series and are enjoyable to watch
- DirectorJeff KingStarsSteve AustinWalton GogginsLaura VandervoortAn ex-con battles it out in the cage to pay for the operation that would save the daughter of his victim. Along the way he finds fatherly love, and friendship, in the most unlikely of places.One of the hidden gems of action films. Great movie and is Austin's follow up performance from The Condemned and does a great job in playing the character.
- DirectorScott StewartStarsPaul BettanyDennis QuaidCharles S. DuttonWhen a group of strangers at a dusty roadside diner come under attack by demonic forces, their only chance for survival lies with an archangel named Michael, who informs a pregnant waitress that her unborn child is humanity's last hope.I know what you are thinking (Legion! Are you crazy!), but i quite enjoy these type of supernatural/action movies. Some bits were silly but with the film industry today can you really blame them? This movie is hard to like but it hit the spot for me
- DirectorShane AbbessStarsAndy WhitfieldDwaine StevensonSamantha NobleGabriel the archangel fights to bring light back to purgatory - a place where darkness rules - and save the souls of the city's inhabitants.This was surprisingly enjoyable when you take in consideration the very low budget and inexperience of actors. I couldn't believe this was only made off of 250 000k as it had awesome special effects and fight scenes. A major success for Australian cinema!