Top Ten Action Movies
My picks for the top ten action movies ever created. These films must have added something to the action genre, and be in rememberance today.
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- DirectorJames CameronStarsArnold SchwarzeneggerLinda HamiltonEdward FurlongA cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her ten year old son John from an even more advanced and powerful cyborg.The ultimate action film of all time, bringing forth the best car chase sequence in film, and the first sequel to be considerably better than the first installment in it's francise.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsHarrison FordKaren AllenPaul FreemanIn 1936, archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis can obtain its awesome powers.The first real action film, sparking a whole new genre, and showing that Harrison Ford can take the top two spots for coolest movie character; Han Solo and Indiana Jones.
- 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.The first superhero film to be considered "action," leading the way for other comic book films such as The Avengers and Captain American: Civil War.
- DirectorLana WachowskiLilly WachowskiStarsKeanu ReevesLaurence FishburneCarrie-Anne MossWhen a beautiful stranger leads computer hacker Neo to a forbidding underworld, he discovers the shocking truth--the life he knows is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber-intelligence.The first film to show stunning special effects in an action movie, and inspiring many other films that tried to copy this formula, yet never could, including it's two sequels.
- 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.The first movie to showcase the "all alone" aspect of the action genre, inspiring 4 sequels and many rip offs.
- DirectorGeorge MillerStarsTom HardyCharlize TheronNicholas HoultIn a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in search for her homeland with the aid of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshiper and a drifter named Max.The most recent film on this list, showcasing the ability to master practical effects, mixed with real explosions and great camera work (thanks George Miller).
- DirectorPaul GreengrassStarsMatt DamonEdgar RamírezJoan AllenJason Bourne dodges a ruthless C.I.A. official and his Agents from a new assassination program while searching for the origins of his life as a trained killer.The first action film to show that using shaky cam can work out; if used properly. Props to Paul Greengrass.
- DirectorJohn McTiernanStarsArnold SchwarzeneggerCarl WeathersKevin Peter HallA team of commandos on a mission in a Central American jungle find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.One of the first films to be action packed - and cheesy as cheddar.
- DirectorJames CameronStarsSigourney WeaverMichael BiehnCarrie HennDecades after surviving the Nostromo incident, Ellen Ripley is sent out to re-establish contact with a terraforming colony but finds herself battling the Alien Queen and her offspring.With the absolute coolest female characters in film history, Aliens delivers in terms of suspense, feeling, and especially action.
- DirectorQuentin TarantinoStarsUma ThurmanDavid CarradineDaryl HannahAfter awakening from a four-year coma, a former assassin wreaks vengeance on the team of assassins who betrayed her.The first film to show that a good action movie can contain an awesome female lead, and one that lives up to greats like Indy and The Terminator, at that.