Ranking The Best Action Movies Of All Time
6. John Wick (2014)
“John Wick” is a 2014 action thriller film directed by Chad Stahelski and David Leitch. The movie stars Keanu Reeves as the titular character, a former hitman who seeks revenge on the Russian mobsters who killed his beloved dog, given to him by his recently deceased wife.
The movie begins with John Wick, who has retired from his life of killing for hire, grieving the loss of his wife. When a group of Russian gangsters break into his home, steal his car, and kill his dog, it sparks a furious desire for revenge in John.
John Wick sets out on a mission of vengeance against the Russian mobsters, who quickly realize they have awoken the deadly assassin they thought was long gone. Wick’s journey takes him through the seedy underworld of assassins and hitmen, as he takes on waves of heavily armed thugs with his incredible fighting skills and an array of customized weapons.
The movie is known for its stylish and brutal action sequences, with Reeves performing many of his own stunts. It also features a strong supporting cast, including Michael Nyqvist as the villainous Viggo Tarasov, Willem Dafoe as John’s former colleague and friend, and Adrianne Palicki as a deadly assassin who crosses paths with John.
“John Wick” was a critical and commercial success and has since spawned two sequels, a comic book series, and a video game. The movie has been praised for its tight plot, stylish visuals, and intense action sequences, and has become a fan-favorite in the action movie genre.
5. Kill Bill Volume 1 (2003)
“Kill Bill: Volume 1” is a 2003 martial arts action film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The movie stars Uma Thurman as “The Bride,” a former assassin who wakes up from a coma and seeks revenge on her former boss and team of assassins who betrayed and left her for dead on her wedding day.
The movie is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different target of The Bride’s revenge. She battles her way through each of her former colleagues, including O-Ren Ishii (Lucy Liu), a powerful leader of the Japanese yakuza; Vernita Green (Vivica A. Fox), a retired assassin; and Elle Driver (Daryl Hannah), a former colleague who betrayed her.
The movie is known for its stylized violence, intricate fight scenes, and pop culture references. The film is heavily influenced by the kung fu and samurai films of the 1970s, as well as spaghetti westerns and anime.
“Kill Bill: Volume 1” was a critical and commercial success, praised for its stylish visuals, thrilling action sequences, and Uma Thurman’s performance as The Bride. The film also features a memorable soundtrack, composed mostly of music from other films, and iconic visual elements, such as The Bride’s yellow jumpsuit.
The movie was initially intended to be released as one complete film, but was split into two volumes due to its length. “Kill Bill: Volume 2” was released the following year and concludes The Bride’s story.
