Impostor [2001]
Simple, effective, and engaging, Impostor is a fun little science fiction action movie based on a short story by Phillip K. Dick.
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AKA [2023]
Brutal, intelligent, and engaging, AKA is a superb French action thriller featuring excellent production values and a lot of juicy action.
No Escape [1994]
Set on an island turned into a prison, No Escape is a solid B science fiction action movie elevated by Ray Liotta’s strong performance.
Kandahar [2023]
Kandahar is yet another mediocre and yet watchable Gerard Butler action movie this time saved by an exotic Middle Eastern setting.
Troy [2004]
Still relevant and one of the best historic epics, Troy is a visually impressive, compelling, and thought-provoking masterpiece.
16 Blocks [2006]
A bit sloppy and forgettable but with a couple of cool gimmicks, 16 Blocks is a mildly entertaining action movie still worth checking out.
Black Hawk Down [2001]
Black Hawk Down is still the best modern movie I’ve ever seen, some twenty years after its initial release. A fucking masterpiece.
Tiger Cage 2 [1990]
Tiger Cage 2 is a Hong Kong martial arts movie offering stunning fights, lots of shootouts, and both Yip Man and Liu Kang!
Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant [2023]
Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant is a mildly entertaining and visually impressive action movie rooted in the harsh realities of war.
Air America [1990]
Criminally underrated, Air America is a war-themed action comedy starring Mel Gibson and Robert Downey Jr. based on actual events.
Extraction 2 [2023]
Featuring mind-blowing action sequences, Extraction 2 is a visceral, brutal, and gripping action movie, in one word: a masterpiece.
Yes, Madam [1985]
Yes, Madam is a bizarre, and highly entertaining Hong Kong martial arts action movie that created the whole “girls with guns” subgenre.