10 Best Action Movies According to Micheal
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1 Terminator 2 Judgment Day 1991
Title: Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Year: 1991
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Director: James Cameron
Writers: James Cameron, William Wisher Jr. (screenplay)
Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Robert Patrick
Plot: "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" is the second installment in the "Terminator" franchise. The film is set in a post-apocalyptic future where Skynet, an advanced artificial intelligence, has sent a new Terminator, the T-1000 (Robert Patrick), back in time to kill John Connor (Edward Furlong), the future leader of the human resistance. In response, the resistance sends a reprogrammed Terminator, the T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger), to protect John. As they try to prevent Judgment Day and stop the T-1000, John and the T-800 develop a unique bond, while John's mother, Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), fights to change the future.
Awards: "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" received numerous awards and nominations.
Academy Awards: 4 wins, including Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Mixing, Best Sound Editing, and Best Makeup
Box Office Earnings: The film grossed over $520 million worldwide.
IMDb Rating: 8.5/10
Duration: 2h 17min
Language: English
2 Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark 1981
Title: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Year: 1981
Genre: Action, Adventure
Director: Steven Spielberg
Writers: Lawrence Kasdan (screenplay), George Lucas (story), Philip Kaufman (story)
Stars: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, John Rhys-Davies
Plot: "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark" introduces the iconic archaeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) as he embarks on a quest to find the legendary Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis can obtain its supernatural powers. Set in the 1930s, the film follows Indy's globe-trotting adventure filled with treacherous traps, ancient puzzles, and thrilling action sequences. Along the way, he reunites with his former lover Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen) and encounters formidable adversaries who will stop at nothing to possess the ancient artifact.
Awards: "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark" received various awards and nominations.
Academy Awards: 5 wins, including Best Art Direction, Best Film Editing, and Best Visual Effects.
Box Office Earnings: The film grossed over $390 million worldwide.
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
Duration: 1h 55min
Language: English
3 Aliens 1986
Title: Aliens
Year: 1986
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
Director: James Cameron
Writers: James Cameron (story by), David Giler (story by), Walter Hill (story by), James Cameron (screenplay by)
Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Carrie Henn, Paul Reiser, Lance Henriksen
Plot: After the events of the first film, Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) is awakened from her cryogenic sleep 57 years later. She joins a team of space marines on a mission to investigate a colony on LV-426, where they encounter a deadly alien species. As the marines fight for survival, Ripley's maternal instincts kick in as she becomes the protector of a young girl named Newt (Carrie Henn).
Awards: Aliens received numerous awards and nominations, including two Academy Awards.
Academy Awards: 2 wins
Best Sound Effects Editing
Best Visual Effects
Box Office Earnings: Aliens grossed over $180 million worldwide.
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
Duration: 2h 17min
Language: English
4 Die Hard 1988
Title: Die Hard
Year: 1988
Genre: Action, Thriller
Director: John McTiernan
Writers: Jeb Stuart (screenplay), Steven E. de Souza (screenplay), Roderick Thorp (novel "Nothing Lasts Forever")
Stars: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson
Plot: "Die Hard" follows New York City police detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) as he becomes the lone hero fighting against a group of terrorists who have taken over a high-rise office building during a Christmas party. McClane must outwit and outmaneuver the ruthless leader of the terrorists, Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman), to save the hostages, including his estranged wife. With limited resources and his wit, McClane battles the terrorists in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, utilizing his skills and determination to bring them down.
Awards: "Die Hard" received various nominations and awards.
Box Office Earnings: The film grossed over $140 million worldwide.
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
Duration: 2h 12min
Language: English
5 Mad Max Fury Road 2015
Title: Mad Max: Fury Road
Year: 2015
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Director: George Miller
Writers: George Miller, Brendan McCarthy, Nico Lathouris
Stars: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Plot: "Mad Max: Fury Road" is set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland where resources are scarce and survival is a constant struggle. The film follows Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy), a lone wanderer haunted by his past, who is captured by the tyrannical ruler Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne) and forced into a battle against his forces. However, Max soon allies with Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron), a courageous warrior attempting to free a group of enslaved women known as the "Five Wives." Together, Max and Furiosa embark on a relentless and explosive journey across the desert, pursued by Immortan Joe and his fanatical War Boys.
Awards: "Mad Max: Fury Road" received numerous awards and nominations.
Academy Awards: 6 wins, including Best Costume Design, Best Production Design, Best Film Editing, and Best Sound Mixing.
Box Office Earnings: The film grossed over $375 million worldwide.
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Duration: 2h
Language: English
6 The Raid 2 2014
Title: The Raid 2
Year: 2014
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: Gareth Evans
Writer: Gareth Evans
Stars: Iko Uwais, Arifin Putra, Tio Pakusadewo, Alex Abbad, Julie Estelle
Plot: "The Raid 2" is a martial arts action film and a sequel to "The Raid: Redemption." The story picks up shortly after the events of the first film, with Rama (Iko Uwais), a skilled Indonesian police officer, going undercover to infiltrate a powerful crime syndicate. In order to expose corruption within the police force and bring down the criminal organization, Rama must gain the trust of the syndicate's leaders and navigate a treacherous world of violence and betrayal. The film features intense and brutal fight sequences, showcasing various martial arts styles and innovative choreography.
Awards: "The Raid 2" received various awards and nominations.
Box Office Earnings: The film's box office earnings information is not readily available.
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
Duration: 2h 30min
Language: Indonesian, Japanese, English
7 Hard Boiled 1992
Title: Hard Boiled
Year: 1992
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: John Woo
Writers: Barry Wong, John Woo
Stars: Chow Yun-Fat, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Teresa Mo, Philip Chan
Plot: "Hard Boiled" is an action-packed Hong Kong crime thriller directed by John Woo. The film follows the story of Tequila (Chow Yun-Fat), a tough police inspector known for his skills with guns. Tequila becomes embroiled in a battle against a powerful criminal organization during an undercover operation. Along the way, he teams up with an undercover cop named Alan (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai) to bring down the criminals and dismantle their operations. The film showcases intense gunfights, elaborate action sequences, and the moral dilemmas faced by the main characters.
Awards: "Hard Boiled" received various awards and nominations.
Box Office Earnings: The film's box office earnings information is not readily available.
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
Duration: 2h 8min
Language: Cantonese
8 Dirty Harry 1971
Title: Dirty Harry
Year: 1971
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: Don Siegel
Writer: Harry Julian Fink (screenplay), Rita M. Fink (screenplay), Dean Riesner (screenplay), Harry Julian Fink (story) Stars: Clint Eastwood, Harry Guardino, Reni Santoni, John Vernon, Andrew Robinson
Plot: "Dirty Harry" follows the story of Harry Callahan (Clint Eastwood), a tough and unorthodox San Francisco police inspector known for his strong-willed personality and willingness to bend the rules. When a serial killer known as Scorpio (Andrew Robinson) begins terrorizing the city, Harry takes it upon himself to track down and bring the criminal to justice. As he becomes engaged in a cat-and-mouse game with Scorpio, Harry must confront the moral dilemmas of fighting crime and uphold justice while also dealing with the constraints of bureaucracy.
Awards: "Dirty Harry" received various nominations and awards.
Box Office Earnings: The film grossed over $36 million worldwide.
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
Duration: 1h 42min
Language: English
9 Mission Impossible - Fallout 2018
Title: Mission: Impossible - Fallout
Year: 2018 Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Director: Christopher McQuarrie
Writer: Christopher McQuarrie
Stars: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Sean Harris, Angela Bassett, Vanessa Kirby
Plot: In "Mission: Impossible - Fallout," Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team find themselves facing a new threat known as The Apostles, a shadowy organization seeking to unleash chaos on a global scale. When a mission goes wrong, Ethan must retrieve stolen plutonium cores and prevent a catastrophic nuclear disaster. As he races against time, Ethan is pursued by a relentless CIA agent (Henry Cavill) and faces personal dilemmas that test his loyalty to his team. The mission becomes a high-stakes race against time and an intricate web of betrayals, alliances, and unexpected twists.
Awards: "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" received various nominations and awards.
Academy Awards: Nominated for Best Achievement in Sound Editing and Best Achievement in Sound Mixing.
Box Office Earnings: The film grossed over $791 million worldwide.
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
Duration: 2h 27min
Language: English
10 The Last Boy Scout 1991
Title: The Last Boy Scout
Year: 1991
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Director: Tony Scott
Writer: Shane Black, Greg Hicks
Stars: Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans, Chelsea Field, Noble Willingham, Taylor Negron
Plot: "The Last Boy Scout" follows the story of Joe Hallenbeck (Bruce Willis), a former Secret Service agent turned private detective who teams up with a disgraced former professional football player, Jimmy Dix (Damon Wayans). Together, they investigate the murder of a stripper and unravel a dangerous conspiracy involving corruption in the world of professional football. As they navigate the treacherous underworld, Joe and Jimmy encounter ruthless criminals, crooked politicians, and a web of deceit. The film blends action, humor, and suspense in a gritty and fast-paced story.
Awards: "The Last Boy Scout" did not receive any major awards or nominations.
Box Office Earnings: The film grossed over $59 million worldwide.
IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
Duration: 1h 45min
Language: English
