If you are a huge fan of action films, then you just can't allow yourself to miss out on some of the top action movies of all time.
So what makes an epic action movie? Recently, we have seen a lot of awful attempts such as The Expendables, Sucker Punch and Haywire.
Plenty of action movies nowadays focus more on marketing rather than providing an unforgettable viewing experience. Yes, they make money, but the viewers leave the cinemas in distaste, feeling like they just got robbed.
So maybe you are looking create a list of action films that are worthy of your time? Before establishing this list you first need to know what elements to look for in an action movie:
The acting is decent and the characters are believable. Let's face it. Most action movies have boring and stereotypical characters. There's the macho man, the funny sidekick, the hot chick etc. Then we see explosions after explosions and gratuitous sex scenes. Yes, some of the best action films have the elements mentioned above. But in the best action films, the characters have more depth. You care about them because they are relatable and they interact with other characters realistically. You see them reacting under the circumstances realistically. You see them as individuals and not as stereotypes.
In the movie District 9, both Wikus and the alien prawn character are interesting and relatable. They have human characteristics and emotions. You see them showing loyalty, friendship, care of loved ones and all the others values that the audience can relate to. And because of that, the movie "worked". You care about their struggle and you care whether they die or not.
The premise is deep and unique. Very few action films have deep story lines, but nothing makes an action film more memorable than having one. Movies like The Matrix and Inception have story lines that make the audience ask "what if...?" Action films that make people think become more than testosterone-driven movies with mindless deaths. They linger in people's minds. They make people discuss with one another. They are simply good.
There are emotional moments. You might object to this but the fact is emotional moments can make you care more about the characters. Emotional moments can give the action sequences more impact. They give you a deeper understanding of why the characters are acting in a certain way. In the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, the love story between Will and Elizabeth gives the story more perspective. Otherwise, the movie would just be about a bunch of pirates getting drunk and fighting.
Without emotional moments, the constant violence in the film will render the audience numb and uninterested. Nevertheless, emotional moments shouldn't be too sappy or else they will defeat the purpose of why people pay to see action films.
The action scenes should be cool. Of course, the biggest reason why action flick lovers love action flicks - there must be cool scenes of violence or struggle. The action scenes must be palpable. In the movie Ong Bak, you could almost feel the bones breaking and flesh being ripped apart. In the part of the story where the protagonist is being chased by a gang of raging thugs, the escape maneuvers he made were breathtaking -- and they created really cool scenes that people would want to watch over and over again. Still, a lot of films miss the obvious element of showing cool action scenes. Worst of all, some films ruin cool action scenes with horrible music.
Whether your a casual movie watcher or an avid fan of action movies you must checkout the list of the Top 100 Action Movies of all time. This list was complied by a group of fans young and old after months of discussion and research. You'll find a complete review, movie trailers and merchandise for every film. Action movies thrill us and bring an excitement like no other!
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