But which ones stand out from the pack and can rank among the genre’s elite?
We present Screen Rant’s10 Best Action Movies Ever Made.
NOTE:Films are presented by order of year of release and are not ranked in any way.
All the action felt real and was soaked in suspense.
In addition, the cast was top notch too.
Harrison Ford was obviously the right choice for the lead, but his co-stars weren’t slouches either.
In the film, Rambo is a Vietnam veteran trying to get acclimated back into society.
Lethal Weaponis also noteworthy for its powerful themes of the importance of friendship.
One of its more notable aspects is its painting of McClane as a vulnerable action hero.
), makingDie Harda necessary piece of viewing on Christmas Eve for any movie fan.
The nail biting chase sequences pushed things to the next level.
Technical innovations aside, the primary reasonTerminator 2is so beloved by many is the emotional story that it told.
The two shared a special bond throughout their adventure and learned a lot from their brief time together.
Starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, the pairing blew audiences away with their funny banter and great chemistry.
Is it any wonder why people are foaming at the mouth for a third go-around with this crew?
Not only that, the actors were at the top of their games.
If only the sequels could have been as awe-inspiring.
We’re still stunned every time we see Bourne battle Desh (Joey Ansah).
It also didn’t hurt that the cast was in terrific form.
Plus, David Strathairn’s slimy Noah Vosen was one of the franchise’s best villains.
That’s what made it so groundbreaking.
There was danger at every turn, and audiences never left the edge of their seats because of it.
There’s a reason why so many people are down on the proposed English language remake.
This film is so good, it’ll be hard to top it.
Here are a few honorable mentions that just missed the cut:
