The 10 Best Action Movies of All-Time According to Roger Ebert (Collider)

The origins of the motion picture, at least after being a pure piece of experimental photography, almost mirrors being a thrill ride or amusement park attraction, showing small sequences meant to dazzle audiences. That old filmmaking tradition has continued, in one way or another, into the modern day in the form of action movies. The best action movies are the ones that were able to push beyond the spectacle, to tell a captivating story in tandem with dizzying special effects and stunts. Legendary film critic Roger Ebert's favorite action movies were often more sophisticated than just pure spectacle, taking audiences on an emotional roller coaster.