10 Best Hollywood Action Movies

Probably you have seen them or you haven’t, but each one of the action movies listed here are a must watch, purely for their scintillating action sequences. Not only do these films provide an adrenaline rush right in the living room, but they also have exceptional story-lines that keep viewers at the edge of their seats.

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Transformers

1. Transformers

Every red-blooded male has surely seen this action extravaganza. Gigantic monstrous metal robots and a sultry Megan Fox, need we say more?

The Terminator

2. The Terminator

Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a rough and tough robotic assassin who uses time travel to save the world by taking help of a variety of awe-inspiring and unheard of metallic gadgets and weapons. Enough said.

The Matrix

3. The Matrix

Action doesn't get slicker than in The Matrix. A futuristic film, the scene where Keanu Reeves bends backwards to dodge bullets is a historic and epic one, besides being a treat to watch.

The Dark Knight Rises

4. The Dark Knight Rises

While its prequels, Batman Begins and The Dark Knight also boast of mind-blowing action scenes, the latest Batman movie beats them all with not only its brilliant fight sequences, but also a spectacular story-line.

Casino Royale

5. Casino Royale

Like all James Bond films, this one is also packed with loads of thrilling chase and action sequences. However, this film has an edge over its counterparts for the exceptionally executed scenes. See it for yourself and experience the Bond magic.

Kill Bill

6. Kill Bill

More than rough and tough guys doing action, girls doing the same stunts elicit a higher adrenaline rush and understandably increase the testosterone levels. A wronged bride on a killing spree to avenge her family’s misfortunes is what Uma Thurman portrays in this must-watch film.

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

7. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

When talking of lean, mean and sexy killer girls, how can one forget the iconic video game character of Lara Croft who became an international sensation after coming to life as the glamorous Angelina Jolie in Tomb Raider?

Aliens

8. Aliens

Aliens is a gripping film that is a treat for viewers to watch as the heroine deals with evil aliens who use futuristic weapons and tools to achieve victory.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

9. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

When talking of action, one can’t miss out on the original masters of bare hand action, the Chinese. This film is sheer brilliance at so many levels that words are not enough to describe the breathtaking sequences that were quite ahead of their time.

The Avengers

10. The Avengers

Action cant get better than a bunch of superheroes namely Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow, coming together to save the planet from destruction. Each superhero has a unique power and you can only imagine how thrilling the spectacle would be of their combined powers.