Action Movies

2012

2012The destruction of the surface of the world begins because of a major change in the Earth’s crust, and a few people race to get to safety.

It has amazing destruction scenes and plenty of exciting “escape from disaster” moments.

Although it is completely unrealistic, it is pure entertainment, and lots of fun.

See it on the big screen if you can.

Year: 2009

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(2 votes, average: 9.00 out of 10)
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Armageddon

ArmageddonA mixed team is gathered to destroy a comet threatening to destroy the world.

An adventure that shouldn’t be taken too seriously. It has the type of gung –ho action that Bruce Willis is famous for.

Suspend belief and have fun.

Year: 1998

(1 votes, average: 8.00 out of 10)
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Buffy the Vampire SlayerNot the TV series, but the movie that came some years before.

A fairly light hearted vampire movie, with lots of jokes and one liners.

Not for kids, but teenagers and adults who appreciate a light thriller should appreciate it. It’s more tongue in cheek comedy than horror or scary.

Year: 1992

(1 votes, average: 7.00 out of 10)
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Captain Blood

Captain BloodA runaway slave becomes a pirate.

A classic pirate movie and one of the best. Clear good and bad guys. Pirate action without the blood. Suitable for family viewing, except young children.

The pirate film by which all others are judged.

Year: 1935

(1 votes, average: 9.00 out of 10)
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Cellular

CellularA kidnapped woman uses a broken phone to call a random guy for help, who must then race against time to rescue her.

An exciting action/thriller with satisfying results. It is set in daylight and is entertaining rather than scary.

Not for the kids, but teens and adults should enjoy it.

Year: 2004

(1 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10)
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Commando

CommandoA retired commando is goes after the bad guys after they kidnap his daughter.

Pure Arnie action. Although the plot is very simple, Arnie satisfies by destroying the bad guys.

This is a veg out movie where you turn off your brain and see lots of explosions.

Year: 1985

(1 votes, average: 8.00 out of 10)
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Cutthroat Island

Cutthroat IslandA relatively simple pirate adventure story. The daughter of a pirate captain takes over the leadership of her crew and searches for some hidden treasure.

Although it is an unrealistic and fanciful depiction of pirates and their era in the Caribbean (or maybe because of that), it is still an enjoyable movie.

Plenty of action and entertainment, yet nothing offensive.

Year: 1995

(1 votes, average: 8.00 out of 10)
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Die Hard (1, 2, 3, 4)

Die HardPure action, fun, and satisfying.
Die Hard 1 and 4 are particularly great. These are the kinds of movies you can rely on if you want a movie that is full of action. Lots of great lines, explosions, gun fights.

Lots of dead bad guys, a fair bit of blood, and swearing (that fits the situation, not just swearing to make it over the top).
Not suitable for kids, but teens and adults will enjoy.

Year: 1988, 1990, 1994, 2007

(1 votes, average: 9.00 out of 10)
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G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

GI Joe Rise of the CobraSpecial, highly trained, and expensively equipped soldiers battle an unknown enemy to save the world.

A fast paced action movie about the “GI Joe” soldiers of Hasbro toy fame.

Complete fiction, and completely enjoyable, as long as you suspend belief and sit back for the great action sequences.

Violent but not gory, this is suitable for teens and up and supervised older children.

Year: 2009

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(2 votes, average: 7.00 out of 10)
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George and the Dragon

George and the DragonA knight who returns from the Crusades just wants to do some farming, but instead gets pulled into rescuing a princess and defeating a dragon.

A little bit different, but funny, clever, and very entertaining.

Suitable for the whole family.

Year: 2004

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(1 votes, average: 8.00 out of 10)
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Get Smart

Get SmartA very good remake of the old Get Smart series.
This shows Max becoming a field agent.
He’s not as stupid as we may remember him from the TV series, but it is a whole lot funnier.

Suitable for the family.

Year: 2008

(4 votes, average: 9.00 out of 10)
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Grosse Pointe Blank

Grosse Pointe Blank

A hitman goes back to his home town for his 10 year high school reunion.

Lots of comedy, and a fair amount of action as well.

Not suitable for children. Rated R, because of the violence (not gore though).

If you are a fan of John Cusack, this is a must see.

Year: 1998

(1 votes, average: 9.00 out of 10)
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Incredibles, The

The IncrediblesA family of superheroes live undercover, until they must save the world.

A fantastic, fun, and completely enjoyable movie for adults and children alike.

There is plenty of action, comedy, and excitement. There is more in this movie for adults than most animated movies.

Note that it is rated PG, not just G, it may be a bit scary for young children.

Year: 2004

(1 votes, average: 9.00 out of 10)
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Independence Day

Independence DayAliens invade and the heroes goes into action.
A great build up story and great action. This is one of those blockbuster movies that is full of action, special effects, and a good guys win the day satisfying ending.

Year: 1996

(1 votes, average: 7.00 out of 10)
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Indiana Jones 1, 2, 3

Indiana JonesProbably the ultimate in treasure hunting adventure movies. They mix a bit of archaeology (not realistic I’m sure), with a great adventure story. Lots of action, humour, chases, and great stunts.

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost ark involves the search for the Ark of the Covenant.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is the search for some missing magical Indian stones.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is about the search for the cup of Christ.

Year: 1981, 1984, 1989

(1 votes, average: 9.00 out of 10)
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Indiana Jones 4 (Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull)

Indiana Jones 4Indiana Jones returns nearly 20 years later.

Still has lots of fun and adventure, but many people think the treasure they search for is not as interesting as the first three.

Year: 2008

(1 votes, average: 6.00 out of 10)
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Jewel of the Nile

Jewel of the NileThe sequel to Romancing the Stone.

The same lead actors continue with more adventure, this time in North Africa.

Still great fun.

Year: 1985

(1 votes, average: 8.00 out of 10)
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Lake Placid

Lake PlacidNice lake, giant crocodile.

Not a horror movie, but still jumpy at times. Most scenes are in daylight, so it feels fun.

Year: 1999

(3 votes, average: 6.00 out of 10)
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Return of the King

The final battles in defence of Middle Earth. This third in the trilogy is quite simply amazing.

The ultimate fantasy movies.

A story of evil trying to overcome good and the journey of a group trying to stop it.

These must be seen in sequence and although each is great on its own are a masterpiece in total. These are a must see. They are long movies, and the extended versions have even more details in them.

A long movie but well worth it. With fantastic scenery, amazing special effects, and one of the greatest stories ever written made into a movie.

Watch the extended versions if you can, they are even better than the theatrical versions.

These are the type of movies that are great on a big screen and on Blue-ray will be even better.

Year: 2003

(2 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10)
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Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings

Fellowship of the RingThe first of a three part story shows the start of the journey a young hobbit in his quest to destroy an ancient ring.

The ultimate fantasy movies.

A story of evil trying to overcome good and the journey of a group trying to stop it.

These must be seen in sequence and although each is great on its own are a masterpiece in total. These are a must see.

Each is long, but well worth it. With fantastic scenery, amazing special effects, and one of the greatest stories ever written made into a movie.

Watch the extended versions if you can, they are even better than the theatrical versions.

These are the type of movies that are great on a big screen and on Blue-ray will be even better.

Year: 2001

(2 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10)
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