The kinetic force, energy, and the action-packed drama constitute the soul of any action movie, be it a superhero saga or a sci-fi take. With that, if filmmakers season it with opulence and grandeur, the spectacles become larger-than-life for anyone to get fully absorbed. If you are a true-blue fan of this genre, then you might also vouch for the best action films from different periods that feature here.
Gladiator (2000)
The movie left everyone shocked with its plot, music, and performances featuring Russell Crowe as the protagonist and a character Maximus. Maximus is a Roman General, a favorite of the dying Roman Emperor, who appoints him as his heir over his son, Commodus. Being not able to accept this, Commodus conspires and murders the general’s family. Maximus only comes back like a real gladiator to avenge for the loss of his family and loved ones.
Apocalypto (2006)
The Mayan civilization is going to end, and a young tribal man has to protect his pregnant wife and son from evil warriors, who hunt humans for slavery and sacrifices. An eclipse saves his life, but he has to fight for his and his family’s safety.
Inception (2010)
Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a corporate spy who steals secrets through dream-sharing technology. He gets one final assignment before going back to his old life. This time he has to plant an idea into a CEO’s mind. The ensuing twists and tension in the film make it worthy of watching plenty of times.
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Gotham City is on the verge of destruction due to a terrorist called Bane (Tom Hardy).Batman (Christian Bale) and Catwoman (Anne Hathaway) come together to save the city from the wrath of the madman. The fighting scenes, the overall plot, and the performances are the real clinchers in the film, making it one of the all time action movies. And someone who has been the fan of The Dark Knight stories cannot afford to give it a miss because this one concludes The Dark Knight Trilogy.
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
The powerful God of War, Thanos, wants to end the universe, but Avengers have to protect the earth and the life on it at all costs, whether it means sacrificing their own. The gripping backgrounds and plot keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the movie.
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum(2019)
Keanu Reeves plays John Wick in the film. Wick murders a member of the international assassin organization and absconds. The prize money for catching him is $14 million, which makes him a lucrative target for everyone. However, what makes this movie memorable is the performance of Reeves, whose stillness even in the face of adversity is unvanquishable.
The all-time action hits are countless in numbers, such as Casino Royale,The Equalizer,Mad Max: Fury Road, Star Wars series, and Captain America, covering sci-fi, thriller, superhero epics and much more. The twists, tension, slugfests, imaginative plots, adventure, and of course, celebrity performances give this genre its exact balance, keeping audiences hooked till the end.
