Best Action Movies Ever

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Anything with action, baby. That?s really good, of course. Don't agree with the list? Vote for an existing item you think should be ranked higher or if you are a logged in, add a new item for others to vote on or create your own version of this list.

The Top Ten

Die Hard
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Die Hard

+8Die hard 1st, matrix 2nd... Finally a list that makes sence

+5Die Hard is the quintessential action film. You have a character than was in the wrong place at the wrong time. A band of terrorists hell bent on chaos. Great supporting roles and a wonderful villain in Hans. And lets not forget the humor in John Mclane as he tries to make light of the dark situation around him.

Die Hard is the movie that all other action films are judged upon. Enough said.

+3it is a pretty good movie, the coolest guy in the movie, is: the limo driver. he just kick-as

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The Matrix
2The Matrix

What a great begining and what a great end. We all don't like movies where the hero dies, but this one takes the cake. And all that moves. Yummy. You got to love this movies. Action, romance great story line all in one.

Oh this movie is great. This must be in the top ten list of best films... It is mind blowing and its story is too good to be true.. Its action romance freedom... Wow

Yea, no that's my stuff! I reckon its the greatest movie in the last few decades, it's got a super-revolutionary idea, it just blew me away. Plus it has the ever-amazing Keanu Reeves :P The whole series rocks... All for Zion!

JesusOfSuburbia07

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Gladiator
3Gladiator

+12If I make a list about good movies, this is always going to be on the top. Deal.

heather

+5Can't go wrong with Ridley Scott

Solidamas

+3Freakin awesome choice!It's the best by far

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300
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The best War Movie of ALL TIME, It made my blood boil with excitement!

300 is the best cause of of all the gore and but shame Sparta didn't win

bosch03

I amaze to see this film. It was rocking and I love to see it again and again. And one more thing which I would like to share is Please watch it experience it.

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Terminator 2: Judgement Day
5Terminator 2: Judgement Day

Awesome action. In '91, this was the top of its class visual effects. I still think it is one of the greats.

heather

Considerering the time it was produced, its the most awesome action movie ever! Suspense and action is combine with a apocalyptical, breathtaking story.

Car chases, truck crashes, gunfights, explosions, helicopter chases, motorbike stunts, a lot of broken windows, a nuclear explosion, thousands of bullets fired, mental hospital escape, warehouse break in, Arnold Schwarzenegger, bad language, tons of special effects and a minigun! One of the greatest films I've ever seen.

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Troy
6Troy

+8The choreography of the fights in this movie are top-notch, incredibly unique, and eye catching.

heather

+4This is a great movie according to me. Because it shows the power of a man. Even he is the only person who lives for himself and his group. Mostly I like the attitude of the Achilles. That's really great

+1I'm surprised no one else has voted for this movie masterpiece I mean sure it has 1 or 2 sex scenes but I just fast forward this movie is a heck of a lot better than die hard, terminator 2 but not the matrix! :D ;D peace out!

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Jurassic Park
7Jurassic Park

great fan of this movie waiting for jurraic park next part...

I started watching this movie when I was 4... and I still watch it today! just an amazing movie

decorulez97

Amazing story. Sparked the imagination of millions. Still revered as a classic.

davidthenurse

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Star Wars
8Star Wars

+1Star Wars practically buries all other action movies because 1. It is a classic trilogy of films that really strike your action loving self. 2. The action in the trilogy is amazing, no doubt. Go Star Wars!

Godisawesome1

+1Really is a classic, the action and dialogue is so good in this movie, Harrison Ford is a crack up and so is Chewie!

Movies you can watch more then once a year

Robots that were beyond their time

FLIPPIN LAZER SWORD everyone has sword fought at least once

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Equilibrium
9Equilibrium

The action in this movie is out of this world! Its unique, and fast, and so, captivating. Not a real commonly heard-of movie, but I recommend if you haven't seen if, take the time, spend the money, its worth it!

heather

amazing action at its best, the story is gripping the action and effects are awesome what more do you want?

Ye bale is cool and very fucing good action in this one really

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Aliens
10Aliens

Sigourney Weaver is absolutley the most talented actress to ever grace the role of protagonist in an action film, and her work as Ellen Ripley deserves commendation. Aliens is also masterfully directed by James Cameron, and it features some truly pulse-pounding moments.

montreal45

Oh yeah, this is the best. Loads of action in this one (with little scares to top it off).

fireinside96

Just as good as the first one! but with a little more action, with a very good story behind it all, one of my favorite one's

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The Contenders

11The Dark Knight

Because he's the hero Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now. So, we'll hunt him, because he can take it. Because he's not our hero. He's a silent guardian. A watchful protector. A Dark Knight.

BKAllmighty

This movie is the greatest movie of all time! Action movies are rising stock now in the movie industry! and this is a fine example!

Because the joker is a very unique character, a criminal genius capable of making batman hassles. The plot is also difficult to guess and advanced equipment in the Batman of course.

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12The Bourne Ultimatum

This makes its predecessors look like a really bad dream!

I saw this movie and I felt normal, I came out and I felt like a wimp compared to matt damon

this such a fast paced action with brillant and superlogical action scenes... what the hell this deserves to be No1

Shynash21

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13The One

Jet Li is the most underrated actor of all time! and this movie follows!

Jet lee is really looking just superb in this movie. And the action sequences of this movie really makes me crazy about it.

the best action movie ever. Its just pact with loads of great fights

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14Rambo

Rambo is the greatest action movie of all time, look at all the ARE rated. Gorey and thrilling, little kids even get killed in this MOVIE. This movie is based upon NOTHING BUT ACTION. In my opinion it has to be in the top ten action movies of all time, to top everything off!

Full of ARE Rated action. Unbelievable gore and Rambo's most violent movie ever (not to mention Sylvester Stallone) It is stunning what they do in this movie because

Live for nothing or die for something... Your call.

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15Fight Club

Tyler Durden is the best character I have ever seen in a movie, the twist in this movie is awesome. Absolute Must SE

Brad Pitt and Edward Norton are amazing action stars! And this movie is a fine example of how amazing they are at performing!

Fight Club will always be a people favorite and it had a lot of good underrated action in it, like fighting and blowing up!

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16Snake in the Eagle's Shadow

Jackie Chan is the greatest martial artist and action movie star in the world! The greatest action movie and deserves to be in the top ten!

This movie is surprisingly good, and is one of the most underrated movies of all time, and has some great action in it!

This movie is so unbelievably good and deserves to be in the top 12! it has a lot of good fighting scenes!

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17Seven Samurai

Japan has made some amazing movies and this is a fine example of how they make fine movies! Seven Samurai is without a doubt the most action-filled movie of all time! And this is saying something for a film made in 1957! Listen to me when I say, a must watch for any action film fans!

Seven Samurai has been, by many critics the greatest film of all time! The action in this is so good, even though it was made 50 or so years ago, which makes it hard to believe, but thats where you have to watch, PLEASE DO SO!

The most classic movie ever made! The movie that changes the way we think about old movies, the action is like a 2010 movie! I am telling you this movie is the greatest Japanese movie of all time!

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18Saving Private Ryan

this could go for one of the best movies period but this black hawk down and fight club are genus movies

KMS0694

The greatest war movie of all time, besides LOTR, The beginning and the ending is a very emotional ride! There is action all the time in this movie and it is GOREY! Respect for those soldiers who lost their lives during the most brutal conflict in history World War II

robertoantonioortuso

I love this movie the story line is amazing and the action never stops also the weaponary is so cool Best Movie Ever

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19Transformers

What! Transformer should e in top tens...! Bets movie by michael bay and the best action movie ever released. There are many amazing fights in this movie and one thing special is the theme song is what I've done by linkin park which exactly matched to it. Finnaally transformers rocks! And linkin park forever!...

20Enter the Dragon

"It is like a finger pointing the way to the moon, don't concertrate on the finger or you will miss all that heavenly glory"

Bruce Lee at his prime and some brilliant fight sequences make this film a must-watch. A cult classic!

Amazing total action movie forever for bruce lee... I very much like it...

21The Lord Of The Rings - The Two Towers

The greatest movie ever made! The acting is done excellently, and the effects are even better! You Can't beat the lord of the rings trilogy at anything!

The Lord of the Rings are the greatest trilogy of all time! Nobody will come close to this beautifully done movie!

Legolas has some great arrow and bow action, the best ever in history!

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22Ong Bak

tony Jaa is simply an comparable and upcoming actor... he is a perfect mua thigh fighter who don't need too much of a computer work... anyone can wait a year for his new release

Amen. he is like the son of jackie chan, Bruce lee and chuck norris.

louiethefly

Tony Jaa does what others can only pretend to do, with wires and special effects.

He's jaw-dropping.

23Kill Bill - Volume 1

Great stunt work in this. This is the best film Quentin Tarantino has done in the last 10 years.

24The Crow

The Crow is Brandon Lee's best movie ever, He is truly Bruce Lee's son, Pity he had to die in the making of this movie. Sadly missed

25The Rock

great story great cast. Fantastic soundtrack. A bit of humor as well all the ingredients for a brilliant film

26Predator

+1a great movie with great effects for when it was made

While Arnold's classic hunt-or-be-hunted showdown with the extra-terrestrial gladiator is relatively short on story, it's filled with some great one liners, an excellent setting, and some truly mystical scenes. A favorite is the moment when the Predator standing on a high-up tree branch swing the extracted spine of one of its victims while uttering a glorious hunter's roar.

montreal45

the effects of the movie are amazing.the manliest movie ever made. arnold rules

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27Shooter

Actually, I think it's a pity this movie got listed so low... O. k, there's not a lot of action, but the storyline is amazing. And I just love action movies where the good guy is always on the run for the people that claim the good guy to be bad, just so they can get things their way! Epic movie, epic actors and one he'll of an epic storyline :)... I'd put this on number 2 or 3, definitely!

28Braveheart
29Black Hawk Down

+4This real-life movie is full of great war action.

heather

30The Lord Of The Rings - The Return Of The King
31I Am Legend

Mindblowing indeed. Will Smith is awesome

BigBoss

1. You can't really say it is AMAZING if you haven't seen it. 2. Willow is hardly in this movie, SHE DIES. 3. Put on I Am Number Four yourself, braniac, and 4. You may as well have voted for something you've actually WATCHED, instead of wasting your vote on something you haven't watched. Sorry for being a hater, but it's true.

this is such an action movie ITS SO COOL WILLOW SMITH IS AMAZING in this movie I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS MOVIE BUT MY SIS HAS SHE SAID IT WAS AWSOME.

P. S I WISH THEY PUT I AM NUMBER FOUR ON THIS LIST IT WOULD BE #1 I WATCH IT FROM 10:30 TO 12:30 I USUALLY GO TO BED AT 11:00 BUT I WASNT EVEN SLEEPY

32Boondock Saints

BLOODY AWESOME FILM one of my favs kicks ass probs because I'm part irish and they just shoot up everyone :)

33The Expendables

+1One of the most action packed movies ever!

sansiddh

34Fast Five

that film is the best of recent times.. really a nice movies fully action packed film deserves to be one of the best

35Live Free or Die Hard

Action means car chase, explotion, loud noise and ofcourse some kick ass!

this movie provides all, I love this movie a lot, I watched it for many2 times.. I like all Die hard series too, and Matrix was even nice, but you all choose Gladiator for 1st?
I bet many Chicks are here, eh?

IF YOU ARE A GUY, YOU'LL KNOW WHAT TO CHOOSE! :P

mesh13

36The Departed
37Fifth Element

+1I agree, this is my favourite movie EVER. GET IT!! NOW!!

+1I agree, this is my favourite movie EVER. GET IT! NOW!

How the hell can this not be on here

38Wanted
39Ben Hur

It's an oldie, but man is it a goodie! This movie is a classic.

heather

Old is Gold, No one can make this kind of movie, Particularly that Race, No words to describe

40Commando

+1Arnold rocks and proves that he can do it much better than Stallone in Rambo series!

41Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark

this is the best movie of all time. the direction is awesome and steven spielberg always comes out brilliantly planned story

This was like an old adventure serial come to life! It really was an amazing flick!

This film defined the modern action film. It features easily Harrison Ford's best role, with all due respect to Han Solo, and the humor is pitch-perfect.

montreal45

42Man on Fire
43Casino Royale

Raw Brut action, well made. Looks too good, however might not go with overall bond movies but still qualifies to be a superb action movie. The chase sequence is priceless

44The Forbidden Kingdom

This movies is the best of kungu fu and matilrats movies, And jet li is very powar full actor in chinna am very big fan.

45Con Air

Great action, great actors and great one liners

Amazing cast, amazing sets, amazing story.

truly an amazing movie.

this movie deserves to be at least in the top 20... one of nicholas cages finest... excellent plot...

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46The Terminator

how is the terminator so low on this list? the terminator to this day still scares the crap out of me. a robot sent back in time to the 80s to kill the mother of the leader of the resistance with arnold as the robot how is that not a kick ass movie? in my opinion that's how the end of the world is coming, we build robots to protect us and they end up killing us.

47Serenity
48Speed

+2I couldn't walk away from the screen while this movie was on...

Easily Keanu Reeves best acting role (which is unfortunately still a bit cheesy and amateurish), Speed delivers one of the most intense thrillers ever contructed. Every exchange of words is filled with an appropriate amount of tension, and the film's villain Howard Payne rivals Die Hards Hans Gruber as the most diabolical terrorist in the action movie genre.

montreal45

49The Replacement Killers
50Born To Fight
51Crank

One of those very few action flicks that does not pretend to be more than it is, but it deliverers everything it pretends to be. Jason Statham's very best role in a film that is literally an adrenaline rush. The original editing ads to the flavor of the slightly homophobic, a bit racist and even female unfriendly humor. No one gets spared.

52Pulp Fiction

I looked at imdb and saw that it was so high up and I'm thinking wha...? then, one friday night I watched it and it overtook the Dark Knight to become my favorite film of all! I'd never thought I'd be a fan of John Travolta... until now!

REAL MEN - this is THE action movie. Are you gonna let Transformers and all that other crap outrank this classic?

A great movie in general. If you haven't seen it, make it your next Friday night movie.

53Soldier
54The Killer
55District B13

+1You just can't look away 'til the credits roll!

56Scarface
57Spiderman
58Resident Evil: Extinction

Great movie but second one is better. Should be in top10 anyway

59Top Gun
60Mission Impossible
61Alien
62The Matrix Reloaded
63Mission Impossible II

how this is movie isn't listed?
Thandie newton and Tom cruise make it all.. don't comment, just watch!

64Yojimbo
65The Patriot

Different kind of action than the modern day gun-slinging or martial-arts movie, but give Mel Gibson and rifle and a tomahawk, and you are in for a treat.

heather

66No Escape
67X-Men
68Behind Enemy Lines
69Lethal Weapon

Regardless of how you feel about Mel Gibson, his role as the suicidal cop Martin Riggs is spectacular in what most would call the best buddy cop movie of all time. Danny Glover also pulls his weight with some excellent, quotable lines, and the two mesh perfectly to form an unforgettable dynamic.

montreal45

70Drive
71Die Hard with a Vengeance

Best of the Die Hards, the ULTIMATE action movie!

72American Gangster
73Resident Evil: Apocalypse
74Underworld
75The Punisher
76Bad Boys II

+1Was no body paying attention during Hot Fuzz?

Tbog009

77Dogs
78The Bourne Identity
79The Transporter
80Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl
81Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

+2I found myself wondering, "what are we going to do" while I was watching this movie. Then I remembered, it was just a movie, but the action in this movie is INtense.

heather

82Smokin' Aces

This IS the best action movie of all time. An all star cast and everyone was in roles that were outside of their acting genre. The action was top notch, and the director was at the top of his game with a storyline that kept you engaged and an ending that made you emotional. Case and point... Best... Action... Movie... EVER.

one of the best action movies of all time. awsome sniper attack

83Gone in 60 Seconds
84Starship Troopers

just good fun. avoid all films in franchise after though.
~ "Come on you apes. You want to live forever?!? "

85Kill Bill, Volume 2
8630 Days Of Night
87Mission Impossible III
88Broken Arrow
89Rush Hour
90Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
91Die Hard

As far as action protagonists go, John McClane, brilliantly played by Bruce Willis, is about as good as they come. Add in some of the most intense gunfights ever filmed and many classic one-liners and you have a nearly perfect thriller.

montreal45

92Hard Boiled

I haven't watched this movie! I was trying to click rush hour but it wouldn't let me. Anyways RUSH HOUR IS TOTALLY AWESOME! 11

93The Road Warrior

Mindless, senseless violence. That's why it is so great.

Mindless, senseless violence. That's what makes it great.

94Infernal Affairs
95The Matrix Revolutions
96Crank 2: High Voltage

Insane action from beginning to end it just never stops, 10 times the action of the original Crank.. Your heart is racing the entire time.. It literally makes you wanna go skydiving or try and race the police..

97City on Fire

Average action movie having some great action sequences.

Overall good.

98Underworld - Evolution
99Resident Evil
100Eagle Eye

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