Best action movies of all time
The Dark Knight
In 2008, Christopher Nolan’s superhero movie “The Dark Knight” came out. It is the second installment in Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Trilogy,” which features the DC Comics character Batman.
The Dark Knight is rated as one of the best superhero action films ever made. It earned over $1 billion worldwide. The film’s critical success can be attributed to its strong performances, particularly Heath Ledger’s Oscar-winning performance as The Joker, and its dark, realistic take on the source material. The film also tackles complex themes such as justice, morality, and the line between good and evil, making it a standout entry in the superhero genre
John Wick
“John Wick” is a 2014 action film directed by Chad Stahelski and David Leitch, and starring Keanu Reeves as the titular character. The film follows John Wick, a retired hitman who seeks vengeance against a group of gangsters who have killed his beloved dog and stolen his car.
The highly planned and elegant action scenes in “John Wick” as well as Keanu Reeves’ portrayal of the meek yet lethal assassin received praise. The film’s success spawned a franchise, with two sequels, “John Wick: Chapter 2” (2017) and “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” (2019), as well as a planned fourth film.
Inception
“Inception” is a science fiction action film directed, written, and produced by Christopher Nolan, released in 2010. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Cobb, a professional thief who specializes in entering people’s dreams to steal their secrets. The film follows Cobb and his team as they attempt to perform the reverse, planting an idea in the mind of a wealthy businessman.
“Inception” is known for its complex and layered storyline, its visually stunning action sequences, and its thought-provoking themes about the nature of reality, memory, and the subconscious mind.
Mad Max: Fury Road
Mad Max: Fury Road” is a post-apocalyptic action film released in 2015. Directed by George Miller, the film is set in a desolate future wasteland and follows the story of Max Rockatansky (played by Tom Hardy), a former cop turned drifter who joins forces with a group of rebels led by Imperator Furiosa (played by Charlize Theron) as they attempt to escape from the tyrannical ruler of the wasteland, Immortan Joe (played by Hugh Keays-Byrne).
“Mad Max: Fury Road” is widely regarded as one of the best action films of the 21st century, and is known for its visually stunning cinematography, intense action sequences, and thought-provoking themes of freedom and hope in a post-apocalyptic world.
The Raid: Redemption
Directed by Gareth Evans, the film follows the story of a police tactical unit who are tasked with raiding a high-rise building in Jakarta, Indonesia that is controlled by a ruthless crime lord and his army of henchmen. The building is a fortress, and as the police team fights their way through the floors, they find themselves outgunned and outmanned, facing seemingly insurmountable odds.
“The Raid: Redemption” is widely regarded as one of the best martial arts films of the 21st century, and is known for its high-octane action sequences, intense choreography, and brutal, realistic fight scenes. The film was a commercial and critical success, receiving positive reviews from audiences and critics alike, and has been credited with helping to revitalize the martial arts genre in the years since its release.
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