What's your favorite action movie and why? - Blu-ray Forum

awongshing · 11-12-2009, 03:27 PM

There is a GI Joe thread that got me to realize that different people really like different movies. I was interested to see what action movies people hold in high regard. What is your favorite action flick?

Fighter · 11-12-2009, 03:31 PM

'Predator'

uziel5000 · 11-12-2009, 03:33 PM

Die Hard
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Taken

Die Hard and Raiders are examples of what I call template films: Films that have become a template for other films in the genre.

Taken is a perfect example of doing (A LOT) more with less. I was amazed at the amount of action and tension in the film without using over-the-top gimmicks or special effects.

Blu-Ron · 11-12-2009, 03:33 PM

Raiders of the Lost Ark.

surfdude12 · 11-12-2009, 03:34 PM

T2 - this isn't a favorite genre of mine, but this is a sentimental favorite. saw it in the theaters when it came out at age 14. just the mall chase scene with the truck and the harley jump alone qualify it. unprecedented action for its time.

Sixx · 11-12-2009, 03:35 PM

Bourne films

Because......Good story, Great acting and watching him whip ass like no other makes me feel like I just watched Rocky.

kpkelley · 11-12-2009, 03:44 PM

If we are talking strictly action movies and not including war movies, then for me it's....

Raiders of the Lost Ark, Harrison sure can take a punch.

master_8ball · 11-12-2009, 03:51 PM

Strictly action would be Heat for me.... have always loved that movie and the bank heist/street battle is my most favorite scene from an action movie ever. Then top it off with the pairing of Deniro and Pacino. Will be picking it up on blu this week and I cant wait to see and hear it again is glorious HD.

I see a couple people have said Raiders of the Lost Ark, which is one of my favorites as well but I put those films in the action/adventure category.

uziel5000 · 11-12-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by master_8ball

Strictly action would be Heat for me.... have always loved that movie and the bank heist/street battle is my most favorite scene from an action movie ever. Then top it off with the pairing of Deniro and Pacino. Will be picking it up on blu this week and I cant wait to see and hear it again is glorious HD.

I see a couple people have said Raiders of the Lost Ark, which is one of my favorites as well but I put those films in the action/adventure category.

I was thinking about that too but realized that there really is no "pure" action film. It has to be anchored by something. In the case of Heat, it is a cop film just like Raiders is an adventure film so I think it definately qualifies.

Porkchop Express · 11-12-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jstasa51

'Predator'

Same here. I have always been a fan of Arnold's bodybuilding and movie career, and this is by far my favorite movie of his.

Kryptonic · 11-12-2009, 04:01 PM

Raiders of the Lost Ark and Predator.

Because they're both perfect.

awongshing · 11-12-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by uziel5000

Die Hard
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Taken

Die Hard and Raiders are examples of what I call template films: Films that have become a template for other films in the genre.

Taken is a perfect example of doing (A LOT) more with less. I was amazed at the amount of action and tension in the film without using over-the-top gimmicks or special effects.

Die Hard is my favorite pure action flick. I think Taken was one of the better action flicks I'd seen a while. Didn't go crazy with the special effects it was simple story with a guy kicking a$$.

CZAR · 11-12-2009, 04:02 PM

True Lies
Terminator
T-2
Passenger 57
Bad Boys 1 & 2

Got Em!!

awongshing · 11-12-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

True Lies
Terminator
T-2
Passenger 57
Bad Boys 1 & 2

Got Em!!

Arnold is representing today.

CZAR · 11-12-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by awongshing

Arnold is representing today.

I think he is easily the greatest action star of all time and it aint even close!! Got Em!!

awongshing · 11-12-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

I think he is easily the greatest action star of all time and it aint even close!! Got Em!!

In the late 80's and 90's he was the man.

surfdude12 · 11-12-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by awongshing

In the late 80's and 90's he was the man.

and we're still waiting for his replacement....we may be waiting forever...

awongshing · 11-12-2009, 04:34 PM

Mel Gibson has also had a pretty good career with some good action flicks. I think Christian Bale can be the next huge action star. If he's not already.

surfdude12 · 11-12-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by awongshing

Mel Gibson has also had a pretty good career with some good action flicks. I think Christian Bale can be the next huge action star. If he's not already.

yeah, batman has given him a bolt, i haven't seen terminator salvation so cant comment on that, but whoever it is will need to have success across a range of action roles as arnold did...a tall order...

unlike arnold, bale is great in drama/thrillers (machinist, prestige) and action, so i'm guessing his time will be split

awongshing · 11-12-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

yeah, batman has given him a bolt, i haven't seen terminator salvation so cant comment on that, but whoever it is will need to have success across a range of action roles as arnold did...a tall order...

unlike arnold, bale is great in drama/thrillers (machinist, prestige) and action, so i'm guessing his time will be split

He's been a few pretty good action flicks. Reign on Fire and Equilibrium I thought they were decent action movies. He's got more range than Arnold for sure.
Also Will Smith is a individual that might be biggest action star since Arnold.

11-12-2009, 03:27 PM	#1
awongshing Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Philly Home Theater Gallery:15	What's your favorite action movie and why? There is a GI Joe thread that got me to realize that different people really like different movies. I was interested to see what action movies people hold in high regard. What is your favorite action flick?

11-12-2009, 04:01 PM	#11
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	Raiders of the Lost Ark and Predator. Because they're both perfect. Last edited by Kryptonic; 11-12-2009 at 05:03 PM.

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11-12-2009, 03:31 PM	#2
Fighter Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:☣☣☣☣☣ Blu-ray collection:14	'Predator'

11-12-2009, 03:33 PM	#3
uziel5000 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Vega Alta, Puerto Rico Blu-ray collection:103	Die Hard Raiders of the Lost Ark Taken Die Hard and Raiders are examples of what I call template films: Films that have become a template for other films in the genre. Taken is a perfect example of doing (A LOT) more with less. I was amazed at the amount of action and tension in the film without using over-the-top gimmicks or special effects.

11-12-2009, 03:33 PM	#4
Blu-Ron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Raiders of the Lost Ark.

11-12-2009, 03:34 PM	#5
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	T2 - this isn't a favorite genre of mine, but this is a sentimental favorite. saw it in the theaters when it came out at age 14. just the mall chase scene with the truck and the harley jump alone qualify it. unprecedented action for its time.

11-12-2009, 03:35 PM	#6
Sixx Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Midwest Home Theater Gallery:36 Blu-ray collection:109 Blu-ray reviews:5	Bourne films Because......Good story, Great acting and watching him whip ass like no other makes me feel like I just watched Rocky.

11-12-2009, 03:44 PM	#7
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	If we are talking strictly action movies and not including war movies, then for me it's.... Raiders of the Lost Ark, Harrison sure can take a punch.

11-12-2009, 03:51 PM	#8
master_8ball Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:675 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:2	Strictly action would be Heat for me.... have always loved that movie and the bank heist/street battle is my most favorite scene from an action movie ever. Then top it off with the pairing of Deniro and Pacino. Will be picking it up on blu this week and I cant wait to see and hear it again is glorious HD. I see a couple people have said Raiders of the Lost Ark, which is one of my favorites as well but I put those films in the action/adventure category.

11-12-2009, 04:02 PM	#13
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	True Lies Terminator T-2 Passenger 57 Bad Boys 1 & 2 Got Em!!

11-12-2009, 04:34 PM	#18
awongshing Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Philly Home Theater Gallery:15	Mel Gibson has also had a pretty good career with some good action flicks. I think Christian Bale can be the next huge action star. If he's not already.

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