We all have our own list of favorite movies, action movies to be specific. For sure a lot of us have watched at least a one or two from our favorite theater like Harkins. Let me talk about action movies which started in the 1900’s. The first ever action packed movie was “The Great Train Robbery” that made many of the viewers awe. From then on, that genre came about to life in the Hollywood films.
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Let me give you the top 10 list of the best action films you should never miss.
- Badboys II (2003) Stars Will Smith and Lawrence and the Chinese superstar, Jackie Chan. A dash of comedy and action, you will never get bored watching the whole flick.
- Lucy (2014) portrayed by Scarlett Johansson who plays the role of a naïve expat into the drug syndicate triangle. So much thrills and actions and yet you should never blink your eye to see what comes next.
- All is Lost (2013) Robert Redford and JC Chandor played very well entertaining the audience with a lot of actions from a superb punchy start until waterlog end. You will be left breathless as these scenes are passed through.
- Ong Bak (2003) This movie garnered a lot of appreciation in the international audience. These has a lot of scenes from Muay Thai which makes the fights beautiful and perfect. MMA Champion Anderson Silva learned from Jaa the art of elbow striking to the opponent.
- Fast Five (2011) Gathered the fifth highest grossed film for all time, with $1.5 billion worldwide. This street racing made people love the characters and how they are being portrayed by each of the key players.
- Casino Royal (2006) Of course, who would forget about James Bond? This is probably one of the most action packed Bond movie of all time.
- Crank (2006) When Jason Statham stars a movie, you would probably know that it is filled with a lot of action scenes. This movie is about fights, cocaine, stealing sex and all those serious fun.
- Bourne Ultimatum (2007) dubbed as a satisfying film, this flick gives out a lot of gritty actions and very thrilling visuals. A must see for every action fan.
- Exiled (2006) Stars Johnnie To, a big name when it comes to action movies. Filmed in Macau, you would see a lot of Hongkong classic scenes and moves.
- Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) Considered as one of the finest action movies in the 21st century. Not sure if any movie would eventually top this.