Good guy versus a bad guy, multiple explosions, a high speed chase and/or a trigger happy showdown of epic proportions. The majority of action movies usually include one or all of the above. That doesn't mean we should all groan whenever the next Sly/JCVD/Arnie/ Dolph Lundgren (OK, maybe a bit) movie arrives. See, what makes this balls-to-the-wall genre so much fun is its flexibility. Well yes, the actors are limber, but I'm talking about how some of the best actioners blend together elements from other cinematic areas. Vigilantes, time travelling robots, bank robbers, and uh, extraterrestrials can make these flicks waaay more entertaining to watch. We've rounded up 25 of the best action movies out there to get your adrenaline pumping and trust us, it wasn't easy.
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