Movie Suggestions: Action

What exactly is an Action film? A lot of genres have a little action in them. From Thriller to Adventure and from Science Fiction to Comedy. Is it people fighting? Is it people using guns? I think Action films are just exciting films and here are a few you have to see!

1. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) - George Miller

I remember being very excited to see this, because the trailer looked awesome. And it didn't disappoint at all! This reboot of the original series with Mel Gibson (ugh) is visually stunning. The action sequences are so real (the majority of the film were actual stunts with very little CGI). Tom Hardy's Mad Max was maybe a little underwhelming, but Charlise Theron's Furiosa was absolute perfection. One of the greatest female actions stars of the decade.

If you liked this you should definitely watch: Doomsday (2008) and Riddick (2013)

2. Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) - Matthew Vaughn

This film came out of nowhere, a few years after the outstanding James Bond film Skyfall (2012). This is a classic spy film, a very British spy film. Colin Firth is basically playing himself (a nice suit and extremely polite) and Taron Egerton makes his debut in a big film as Eggsy. There are a lot of really exciting action scenes. Only Samuel L. Jackson is a bit unfortunate in this film.

If you liked this you should definitely watch: Skyfall (2012) and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015)

3. The Dark Knight (2008) - Christopher Nolan

By far, the best superhero movie out there. Forget The Avengers (2012) and rewatch this one. The whole trilogy is truly impressive, but The Dark Knight stands out. Mainly because of Heath Ledger's The Joker. The opening scene is so strong, I like watching just those ten minutes when I have no faith in movie making anymore. Christopher Nolan hits all the boxes and I cannot think of a single bad aspect of the film.

If you liked this you should definitely watch: Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012) 

4. Salt (2010) - Phillip Noyce 

I needed at least one Angelina Jolie- action movie in here. Because all of them are worth watching because of her. Salt is not only exciting, but has some interesting twists (maybe too many). The story might not be very realistic, but that doesn't change the fact that Angelina kicks ass (quite literally) and you can really see that Angelina did most of her stunts herself.

If you liked this you should definitely watch: Wanted (2008) and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)

5. The Bourne Trilogy (2002 - 2007) - Doug Liman and Paul Greengrass

The consistently of high quality of these films is incredible. Matt Damon is brilliant as Jason Bourne. The storyline keeps the viewer interested until the very end. One of the greatest assets is that the film is very realistic. There is no end-of-the-world plan that make most film a little dumb. The supporting cast is also great with David Strathair, Daniel Bruhl, Julia Stiles and many more. Standouts are Joan Allen and Franka Potente. (By the way, this year the sequel Jason Bourne (2016) will be in theatres).

If you liked this you should definitely watch: Mission Impossible series (1996 - 2015) and The Italian Job (2003)