Best Action Movies
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- DirectorChad StahelskiStarsKeanu ReevesMichael NyqvistAlfie AllenAn ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters who killed his dog and stole his car.An intense and stylized action thriller. The movie doesn't leave much to imagination. Must watch if you are Reeves fan. Must watch even if you are not one.
- 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.This is a classic in many respects. Great dialogue and well shot actions scenes. I endorse it fully. To allow space to accommodate more movies in the list I do recommend watching Die Hard II and III as well. IV may be. V you can avoid.
- DirectorRenny HarlinStarsSylvester StalloneJohn LithgowMichael RookerA botched mid-air heist results in suitcases full of cash being searched for by various groups throughout the Rocky Mountains.This movie has not made it to many lists. But I feel it is a great action film. It has a typical plot and screenplay. But that doesn't take anything away from the fact that is is entertaining.
- DirectorJoe CarnahanStarsLiam NeesonBradley CooperSharlto CopleyA group of Iraq War veterans look to clear their name with the U.S. Military, who suspect the four men of committing a crime for which they were framed.A back to basics action thriller.
- DirectorPierre MorelStarsLiam NeesonMaggie GraceFamke JanssenA retired CIA agent travels across Europe and relies on his old skills to save his estranged daughter, who has been kidnapped while on a trip to Paris.Liam Neeson sets the tone. This movie is pretty slick.
- DirectorJohn WooStarsJohn TravoltaChristian SlaterSamantha MathisTerrorists steal nuclear warheads from the U.S. military but don't count on a pilot and park ranger spoiling their plans.Thoroughly entertaining . In my books this should be on your hard drive.
- DirectorAndrew DavisStarsKeanu ReevesMorgan FreemanRachel WeiszTwo researchers in a green alternative energy project are put on the run when they are framed for murder and treason.Amazing movie from the 90's . Reminds us of the good old times of entertaining cinema devoid of pretense.
- DirectorShimit AminStarsNana PatekarRevathiYashpal SharmaSadhu, an encounter specialist, is armed with a personal vendetta to find and kill the gangsters responsible for his wife's death.Superb Direction and great performace by Nana Patekar. The matter of fact humour is oddly surreal .
- DirectorPeter YatesStarsSteve McQueenJacqueline BissetRobert VaughnA nonconformist San Francisco cop is determined to find the underworld kingpin who killed the witness under his protection.Although I am listing it at 9. This is is my all time favorite. Superb action thriller. Features a brilliant chase sequence and has a solid storyline.
- DirectorPeter HyamsStarsGene HackmanAnne ArcherJames SikkingA Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney is sent to protect a woman who accidentally witnessed a Mafia murder.A highly unconventional movie for this list. It features Gene Hackman in one of the most believable characters in the genre. The movie will impress you for its common-sensical take on action and aversion to unrealistic flamboyance .