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20 timeless action classics

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Any given year offers viewers a seemingly rich collection of action films, most of which appear on the shelves of newly released DVDs in department stores and then quickly enter the $5 box in single-edition or more common form. But there are also some that remain in the audience's memory, not just flying bullets and exploding eighteen-wheelers.

These are action movies that fans can't shake. Due to the memorable

Set and carefully drawn characters, these action actors stand out, and fans often revisit them.

First Blood (1982)

The original Rambo film First Blood may not have been as bombastic as its predecessors, but it was both funny and a better film (almost as much as the others combined). The plot is legendary: a veteran returns from Vietnam to find that a country he has just fought for hates him.

While walking through a foggy mountain town, he was harassed by local law enforcement. John Rambo is a timid man who has no ax to grind at this stage of his life, it is not worth harassing, but the police do not stop, and soon it is a man against an army. First of all, in the woods. Then, in that misty mountain town that he had only hoped to pass through.

19 Red Dawn (1984)

While the performance may have been somewhat affected, 1984's Red Dawn remains an iconic clip of Cold War paranoia. It's a great concept: an American mountain town suddenly finds itself engulfed by Russian troops.

The atmosphere of hometown is the trump card of Red Dawn. Instead of spending time with one unknown soldier after another, the audience is with a group of friends in a dangerous, violent situation.

18 Commando (1985)

If there's a non-Terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger movie that enters the minds of most people, movie buffs or laymen, it could be Commando. Filled with ridiculous dialogue and completely incredible action clips, it's arguably the ultimate single-player vs. military movie.

As retired U.S. Army Special Forces Colonel John Matrix, Schwarzenegger fully integrated into his ranks. He re-enters the action by kidnapping his daughter (played by Alyssa Milano), the ultimate macho action movie plot, if anything.

17 Little China's Big Troubles (1986)

John Carpenter is primarily known for being a master of horror, which is largely due to Halloween, The Mist, The Freaky and their lives. But he also directed a number of action films in his heyday, most notably Escape from New York. But there is a more comedic, fantastical "Big Trouble" in "Little China", which is ultimately more rewarding than the grim "Battle Royale".

Either way, the audience will allow Kurt Russell to enjoy the time of his life. But Little China Big Trouble is the more creative of the two (both films qualify as adjectives), and its amazing practical effects rival Rob Bodin's work in The Shape.

16 Lethal Weapons (1987)

With Superman Richard Donner directing and Christmas action movie master Shane Black's early scripts, Lethal Weapon had all the right people to be a big success. Danny Glover and Mel Gibson produced brilliant chemistry as lead roles, and the quality of Lethal Weapon matched its box office potential (and acceptance).

It even managed to spawn a franchise, although only the second (which managed to add the admittedly occasional excessive Joe Pesci to the mix) is a film worth watching more than once. But both the third and fourth installments have some great content in their own right, with Rene Russo being a particular highlight.

15 Robocops (1987)

Paul Verhoeven's RoboCop is quite possibly his best film, which is no small compliment. At the very least, it's the perfect combination of sharp political commentary and sci-fi violence. And, considering that violence is divided equally between ridiculously cruel villains and unsuspecting innocents, the world of Robocop is one that will never feel safe. Alex Murphy, who was almost dead, was just there to prevent it from sinking on its own.

RoboCop has inspired an ongoing franchise where major studios like Amazon are playing with the concept of movies and TV series. That being said, Verhoeven's original work remains the pinnacle of the franchise. If Orion Pictures sticks to Frank Miller's vision for RoboMen 2 and RoboMen 3, audiences will see a superb trilogy made up of very different films. For now, they only have one masterpiece (Miller is not involved in it, but he clearly understands).

14 Predators (1987)

John McTiernan's Predator works on multiple fronts. Most notably, as a captivating macho movie, it can't be surpassed. But it can also serve as a killer, with Arnold Schwarzenegger joining the quintessential "Final Girl" character. It's essentially two movies, no different from Jaws, and as with Jaws, it's hard to say which one is better.

True, the latter of the Predator, the survival film "half" is more like its last third. However, this is a period of running time that feels like a completely different movie and perfectly coincides with the previous ones. "Predator" is a wonderful film from front to back, a action movie where everything is normal, including the titular villain. However, it is interesting to imagine what the effect of this film would be if the titular creatures were invalidated. This almost happened because no one except Jean-Claude Van Dam was molded as an alien more like an insect, and then it ended up being the monster with pigtails and jaws that it is now.

13 Die Hard (1988)

John McTiernan introduced (somehow) even better Die Hard after his superb Predator. In short, the original "Die Hard" is an authoritative action movie. When a layman imagines an action movie, no matter what stars they recently saw on the DVD cover of a $5 box at Walmart, they're either thinking about something that originated with Die Hard or were inspired by Die Hard.

Bruce Willis has starred in several classics throughout his career, but no matter how many Sixth Senses there are, he is always John McLean, at least in part. That's because he (McLean and Willis) is not only the perfect ordinary person, but the first Die Hard is also a perfect movie. It was a clockwork device that, thankfully, gave Alan Rickman and Willis an equally important boost to their careers. This is a Christmas gift that is constantly given, "Ho ho ho".

12 Road House (1989)

Road House is one of the best action movies of the 1980s (and one of the most worth watching again and again), and Patrick Swayze incorporates elements of him. He plays James Dalton, a good-hearted ordinary man known for being a "cool guy."

This is the person who resolves conflicts in social situations, especially those involving alcohol. He is actually a bodyguard, but a bodyguard with methods and philosophy. Dalton's altruism has an inspiring nature, as does his Jack Retcher-style nomadic tendencies.

11 Breaking Point (1991)

The high consistency with Patrick Swayze's action films (including the underrated Black Dog) is fleshed out by the protagonist (or, in the case of Point Break and Red Dawn, co-star). The film is also important as an early example of how female directors can be successful, memorable big-budget action films.

Kathryn Bigelow is no stranger to character-driven action movies, and even her cult classic Near Dark contains elements of the genre. But it hasn't come to the point of her 1990 Jamie Lee Curtis atmospheric police film Blue Steel, which features Ron Silver's legitimate terror confrontation performance. But the studio money and equipment behind Point Break seem to have more than the two films combined, and Bigelow's character-driven gunfight movies take full advantage of that. It was also Keanu Reeves' first foray into the genre, and surprisingly, he only revisited it three years later.

10 Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

Many will argue that James Cameron managed to surpass himself with Terminator 2: Judgment Day, a two-and-a-half-hour action epic whose amazing pace makes it seem like a breeze. John Connor, played by Edward Furlong, became an overnight hit, not only because of the American Historical X actor's performance, but also because of the playful dynamics he shared with the protective T-800 reprogrammed by Schwarzenegger.

Speaking of reprogramming, T2 is also known for flipping movie protagonists. Specifically, Sarah Connor goes from a timid former waitress tired of her life to a combat-ready survivor of a near-immortal robot-changing killing frenzy that changes the future. She's just as interesting as John and the T-800, not to mention Robert Patrick's greatest villain of all time, the T-1000. In other words, Cameron's sequel (like the shorter original) doesn't have dull moments.

9Hard Boiled (1992)

Quite possibly John Woo's most impressive film of all time, Hard Boiled stars Chow Yun-fat and Shang Chi at The End of the World and the legendary Tony Leung of the Ten Rings as inspectors and undercover cops, respectively, who take on the underworld. It is one of the definitive action films, and its set sets surpass most of what has been seen before or seen after.

It's also full of Woo's trademarks, such as slow motion, flying doves, trading barbs in the script, a source of wisdom (played by Woo himself in this case)... In short, Hard Boiled is a must-see. Too bad it's hard to find in the U.S. to talk about a film that can profit from 4K distribution.

Under 8 Sieges (1992)

“ Die Hard on a...” became a phrase used by screenwriters throughout their speeches in the late '80s and early '90s. Oddly enough, one of the best outcomes is Steven Siegel's film.

Under Siege is Die a submarine and then two opposing performances by Tommy Lee Jones and Gary Bussey, and it's true to watch it

7Hard Target (1993)

John Woo's first American film marks that he will continue to set new highs, but it's also very interesting in itself. The plot revolves around the impeccably named Chance Boudreaux, a former sailor turned wanderer who is hired by a woman to watch over her father while looking for her. But she won't like what she's found, as he's just the latest target of a group of white-collar human hunters.

There is an opinion that the action film Hard Target, inspired by the most dangerous games, is Jean-Claude Van Damme's best film, although "Bloody Sports" and "Sudden Death" have their own merits. That's fair considering it's the only one who makes him snake in the face. Where is Van Dam's Oscar?

6 Extreme Speeds (1994)

The best "Die Hard" movie is Jan de Bont's Speed Drive. The seasoned cinematographer (who shot John McTiernan's 1988 classic) rose through the ranks to director, and his expertise is everywhere. This movie is not only one of the best action movies of the 1990s, but also one of the best movies of 1994.

The filmmakers behind Speed make every moment fascinating, whether it's the current narrative focusing on Anne and Jack on the bus, the police and their useless plans, or Dennis Hopper's bomber and his growing frustration. The film features professional pacing and all-round great performances by Keanu Reeves, Jeff Daniels, Sandra Bullock, Terminator 2: Judgment Day Joe Morton, and Dennis Hopper.

5 GoldenEyes (1995)

MGM / UA Distribution

Many James Bond films have rewatch value, such as Goldfinger, You Only Live Twice, The Killing City, Casino Royale, and Skyfall, but none more important is GoldenEye. Pierce Brosnan's first appearance in the role ended up leaving the best of time (although its three sequels brought it increasingly fierce competition), thanks in large part to its unique 90s vibe (Tomorrow Never Dies and The World Is Not Enough, both released in the 90s, lacking).

It is also quite possibly the most cited Bond film of all time, with Alan Cumming proving to be a particularly reliable source. Add in the action clips that never miss a beat, and GoldenEye is an amazing movie in its own right and an even better source of inspiration for the video game industry.

4 Dwayne Johnson (1996)

Buena Vista Pictures Release

Michael Bay's best film, Dwayne Johnson, is even better than his five Transformers movies combined. With a related villain (a general who feels his men, dead or alive, are not getting the respect they deserve) and two very different heroic performances from Nicolas Cage and Sean Connery, the rock is nearly impossible to close once it starts.

The film also has excellent supporting casts, including Michael Bean of the Terminator, Claire Franney, David Morse, William Forsyth, John C McKinley of Scroubs, Bokeem Woodbine, John Spencer of the White House (Perfect Cast) and Tony Todd the Candyman. In short, The Rock is a better Michael Bay movie than a Michael Bay movie.

3 Faces/Closed (1997)

Paramount Pictures

John Woo's Face/Off is his best American film, bearing many of the hallmarks of his Hong Kong classics The Hitman and Heartless. The core concept of two highly regarded actors swapping roles made 90s audiences unable to refuse, and Face/Off eventually became a huge success at the domestic box office.

It's certainly worth watching repeatedly, as the film is full of complex scenes that only get better when the audience feels that everything is ahead of the curve here. Not to mention, John Travolta has an absolute shock in the movie.

2 Air Conditioners (1997)

Buena Vista Pictures Release

If viewers were asked to think of a Jerry Bruckheimer movie, or even just a "Jerry Bruckheimer type" movie, they would most likely think of some slow-motion, dodging explosion scenes in Con Air. An over-quoted masterpiece of botched action films, it's a near-perfect cast that gives Nicolas Cage and John Malkovich some of the best reasons to chew on the landscapes they once had.

Con Air also has something very 90s, so anyone who grew up around its release is sure to revisit it often. The script may not deserve an Oscar, but it has the best lines about a stuffed rabbit dedicated to filming a movie.

1 Air Force One (1997)

Distributed by Sony Pictures

Wolfgang Petersen's Air Force One is on par with his other major action film of the 1990s, In the Line of Fire, but it's more worthy of rewatching on a strictly entertainment-centric basis. Any film that gives Harrison Ford another iconic single-line movie is a winner, but thankfully, this film is more than just a script that knows exactly what it should be.

It also performed excellently and the shooting was impeccable. Air Force One is a huge plane, but it's still just an airplane, and the film makes viewers believe that Ford's President Marshall can climb over it while making them feel the limitations of its size (an effect that is magnified for those with fear of heights). Add to that the typical solid (and heavily accented) evil performance of Gary Oldman and Air Force One, and it's the winner of the late '90s.

20 timeless action classics