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#140 Running Scared (1986) 61% #140 Adjusted Score: 62629% Critics Consensus: Running Scared struggles to strike a consistent balance between violent action and humor, but the chemistry between its well-matched leads keeps things entertaining. Synopsis: Ray and Danny (Gregory Hines, Billy Crystal) are two Chicago police detectives hot on the trail of drug kingpin Julio... [More] Starring: Gregory Hines, Billy Crystal, Jimmy Smits, Steven Bauer Directed By: Peter Hyams

#139 Equilibrium (2002) 40% #139 Adjusted Score: 42482% Critics Consensus: Equilibrium is a reheated mishmash of other sci-fi movies. Synopsis: In a futuristic world, a regime has eliminated war by suppressing emotions: books, art and music are strictly forbidden and... [More] Starring: Christian Bale, Emily Watson, Taye Diggs, Angus Macfadyen Directed By: Kurt Wimmer

#138 Hero (2002) 94% #138 Adjusted Score: 101091% Critics Consensus: With death-defying action sequences and epic historic sweep, Hero offers everything a martial arts fan could ask for. Synopsis: In this visually arresting martial arts epic set in ancient China, an unnamed fighter (Jet Li) is being honored for... [More] Starring: Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Maggie Cheung, Donnie Yen Directed By: Yimou Zhang

#137 Road House (1989) 41% #137 Adjusted Score: 44746% Critics Consensus: Whether Road House is simply bad or so bad it's good depends largely on the audience's fondness for Swayze -- and tolerance for violently cheesy action. Synopsis: The Double Deuce is the meanest, loudest and rowdiest bar south of the Mason-Dixon Line, and Dalton (Patrick Swayze) has... [More] Starring: Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch, Sam Elliott, Ben Gazzara Directed By: Rowdy Herrington

#136 Unstoppable (2010) 87% #136 Adjusted Score: 94805% Critics Consensus: As fast, loud, and relentless as the train at the center of the story, Unstoppable is perfect popcorn entertainment -- and director Tony Scott's best movie in years. Synopsis: When a massive, unmanned locomotive roars out of control, the threat is more ominous than just a derailment. The train... [More] Starring: Denzel Washington, Chris Pine, Rosario Dawson, Kevin Dunn Directed By: Tony Scott

#135 Shaft (1971) 88% #135 Adjusted Score: 93359% Critics Consensus: This is the man that would risk his neck for his brother, man. Can you dig it? Synopsis: John Shaft (Richard Roundtree) is the ultimate in suave black detectives. He first finds himself up against Bumpy (Moses Gunn),... [More] Starring: Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Christopher St. John, Charles Cioffi Directed By: Gordon Parks

#134 The Villainess (2017) 85% #134 Adjusted Score: 89046% Critics Consensus: The Villainess offers enough pure kinetic thrills to satisfy genre enthusiasts -- and carve out a bloody niche for itself in modern Korean action cinema. Synopsis: Honed from childhood to be an elite assassin, Sook-hee embarks on a rampage of violence and revenge to finally earn... [More] Starring: Kim Ok-bin, Shin Ha-kyun, Sung-joon, Kim Seo-hyung Directed By: Jeong Byeong-gil

#133 Highlander (1986) 71% #133 Adjusted Score: 74343% Critics Consensus: People hate Highlander because it's cheesy, bombastic, and absurd. And people love it for the same reasons. Synopsis: When the mystical Russell Nash (Christopher Lambert) kills a man in a sword fight in a New York City parking... [More] Starring: Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Roxanne Hart, Clancy Brown Directed By: Russell Mulcahy

#132 Die Hard 2 (1990) 70% #132 Adjusted Score: 75270% Critics Consensus: It lacks the fresh thrills of its predecessor, but Die Hard 2 still works as an over-the-top -- and reasonably taut -- big-budget sequel, with plenty of set pieces to paper over the plot deficiencies. Synopsis: A year after his heroics in L.A, detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) is mixed up in another terrorist plot, this... [More] Starring: Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, William Atherton, Reginald VelJohnson Directed By: Renny Harlin

#131 National Treasure (2004) 46% #131 Adjusted Score: 51703% Critics Consensus: National Treasure is no treasure, but it's a fun ride for those who can forgive its highly improbable plot. Synopsis: Historian and code-breaker Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage) has been searching his whole life for a rumored treasure dating back to... [More] Starring: Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, Sean Bean Directed By: Jon Turteltaub

#130 The Protector (2005) 53% #130 Adjusted Score: 55785% Critics Consensus: Despite some impressive fight scenes, this trimmed-down version of the Thai action pic is an off-putting mix of scant plot, choppy editing, and confusing subtitles and dubbing. Synopsis: A young fighter (Tony Jaa) travels to Australia to retrieve stolen elephants that were promised originally to the king of... [More] Starring: Tachakorn Yeerum, Johnny Nguyen, Nathan Jones, Phetthai Vongkumlao Directed By: Prachya Pinkaew

#129 Revenge (2017) 93% #129 Adjusted Score: 99831% Critics Consensus: Revenge slices and dices genre tropes, working within an exploitation framework while adding a timely -- yet never less than viscerally thrilling -- feminist spin. Synopsis: Jen is enjoying a romantic getaway with her wealthy boyfriend -- until his two sleazy friends arrive for an unannounced... [More] Starring: Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz, Kevin Janssens, Vincent Colombe, Guillaume Bouchde Directed By: Coralie Fargeat

#128 El Mariachi (1992) 91% #128 Adjusted Score: 97664% Critics Consensus: Made on a shoestring budget, El Mariachi's story is not new. However, the movie has so much energy that it's thoroughly enjoyable. Synopsis: El Mariachi (Carlos Gallardo) is a traveling guitar player with the modest desire to play music for a living. Looking... [More] Starring: Carlos Gallardo, Consuelo Gmez, Reinol Martinez, Peter Marquardt Directed By: Robert Rodriguez

#127 A Touch of Zen (1971) 97% #127 Adjusted Score: 100931% Critics Consensus: A brilliantly directed feast for the eyes with an epic story to match, A Touch of Zen marks a groundbreaking achievement in the wuxia genre. Synopsis: Ku Shen Chai (Chun Shih), an unmotivated artist in his early 30s, still lives with his mother, but he is... [More] Starring: Feng Hsu, Chun Shih, Pai Ying, Roy Chiao Directed By: King Hu

#126 Top Gun (1986) 57% #126 Adjusted Score: 64801% Critics Consensus: Though it features some of the most memorable and electrifying aereial footage shot with an expert eye for action, Top Gun offers too little for non-adolescent viewers to chew on when its characters aren't in the air. Synopsis: The Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School is where the best of the best train to refine their elite flying... [More] Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Anthony Edwards, Val Kilmer Directed By: Tony Scott

#125 Con Air (1997) 58% #125 Adjusted Score: 62464% Critics Consensus: Con Air won't win any awards for believability - and all involved seem cheerfully aware of it, making some of this blockbuster action outing's biggest flaws fairly easy to forgive. Synopsis: Just-paroled army ranger Cameron Poe (Nicolas Cage) is headed back to his wife (Monica Potter), but must fly home aboard... [More] Starring: Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich, Steve Buscemi Directed By: Simon West

#124 The Expendables 2 (2012) 67% #124 Adjusted Score: 72913% Critics Consensus: Taut, violent, and suitably self-deprecating, The Expendables 2 gives classic action fans everything they can reasonably expect from a star-studded shoot-'em-up -- for better and for worse. Synopsis: Mercenary leader Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone), Lee Christmas (Jason Statham) and the rest of the Expendables team reunite when Mr.... [More] Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren Directed By: Simon West

#123 The Mummy (1999) 60% #123 Adjusted Score: 64704% Critics Consensus: It's difficult to make a persuasive argument for The Mummy as any kind of meaningful cinematic achievement, but it's undeniably fun to watch. Synopsis: The Mummy is a rousing, suspenseful and horrifying epic about an expedition of treasure-seeking explorers in the Sahara Desert in... [More] Starring: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo Directed By: Stephen Sommers

#122 Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) 60% #122 Adjusted Score: 67819% Critics Consensus: Although this action-romance suffers from weak writing and one too many explosions, the chemistry generated by onscreen couple Pitt and Jolie is palpable enough to make this a thoroughly enjoyable summer action flick. Synopsis: John (Brad Pitt) and Jane Smith (Angelina Jolie), a couple in a stagnating marriage, live a deceptively mundane existence. However,... [More] Starring: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Vince Vaughn, Adam Brody Directed By: Doug Liman

#121 Rush Hour (1998) 62% #121 Adjusted Score: 66310% Critics Consensus: While it won't win any awards for originality, the combustible chemistry between its stars means Rush Hour hits just as hard on either side of the action-comedy divide. Synopsis: When a Chinese diplomat's daughter is kidnapped in Los Angeles, he calls in Hong Kong Detective Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan)... [More] Starring: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Tom Wilkinson, Elizabeth Pea Directed By: Brett Ratner

#120 The Equalizer (2014) 61% #120 Adjusted Score: 70597% Critics Consensus: The Equalizer is more stylishly violent than meaningful, but with Antoine Fuqua behind the cameras and Denzel Washington dispensing justice, it delivers. Synopsis: Robert McCall (Denzel Washington), a man of mysterious origin who believes he has put the past behind him, dedicates himself... [More] Starring: Denzel Washington, Marton Csokas, Chlo Grace Moretz, David Harbour Directed By: Antoine Fuqua

#119 Captain America: Civil War (2016) 91% #119 Adjusted Score: 111916% Critics Consensus: Captain America: Civil War begins the next wave of Marvel movies with an action-packed superhero blockbuster boasting a decidedly non-cartoonish plot and the courage to explore thought-provoking themes. Synopsis: Political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability when the actions of the Avengers lead to collateral damage. The... [More] Starring: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan Directed By: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo

#118 Air Force One (1997) 78% #118 Adjusted Score: 82003% Critics Consensus: This late-period Harrison Ford actioner is full of palpable, if not entirely seamless, thrills. Synopsis: After making a speech in Moscow vowing to never negotiate with terrorists, President James Marshall (Harrison Ford) boards Air Force... [More] Starring: Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Glenn Close, Wendy Crewson Directed By: Wolfgang Petersen

#117 Bloodsport (1988) 46% #117 Adjusted Score: 47818% Critics Consensus: This is where it all began for the Muscles from Brussels, but beyond Van Damme's athleticism, Bloodsport is a cliched, virtually plotless exercise in action movie recycling. Synopsis: U.S. soldier Frank Dux (Jean-Claude Van Damme) has come to Hong Kong to be accepted into the Kumite, a highly... [More] Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Donald Gibb, Leah Ayres, Norman Burton Directed By: Newt Arnold

#116 Blade (1998) 58% #116 Adjusted Score: 64516% Critics Consensus: Though some may find the plot a bit lacking, Blade's action is fierce, plentiful, and appropriately stylish for a comic book adaptation. Synopsis: A half-mortal, half-immortal is out to avenge his mother's death and rid the world of vampires. The modern-day technologically advanced... [More] Starring: Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, N'Bushe Wright Directed By: Stephen Norrington

#115 Bad Boys (1995) 43% #115 Adjusted Score: 47681% Critics Consensus: Bad Boys stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have enjoyable chemistry; unfortunately, director Michael Bay too often drowns it out with set pieces and explosions in place of an actual story. Synopsis: Miami-Dade detectives Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) blow a fuse when $100 million worth of heroin... [More] Starring: Martin Lawrence, Will Smith, Ta Leoni, Tchky Karyo Directed By: Michael Bay

#114 Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995) 58% #114 Adjusted Score: 63515% Critics Consensus: Die Hard with a Vengeance benefits from Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson's barbed interplay, but clatters to a bombastic finish in a vain effort to cover for an overall lack of fresh ideas. Synopsis: Detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) is now divorced, alcoholic and jobless after getting fired for his reckless behavior and bad... [More] Starring: Bruce Willis, Jeremy Irons, Samuel L. Jackson, Graham Greene Directed By: John McTiernan

#113 The Running Man (1987) 66% #113 Adjusted Score: 69937% Critics Consensus: The Running Man is winking sci-fi satire with ridiculous clothes and workmanlike direction. Synopsis: In the year 2019, America is a totalitarian state where the favorite television program is "The Running Man" -- a... [More] Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso, Richard Dawson, Yaphet Kotto Directed By: Paul Michael Glaser

#112 Code of Silence (1985) 68% #112 Adjusted Score: 69020% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: In Chicago, honor-driven Sgt. Eddie Cusack (Chuck Norris) and his team stake out a drug exchange involving notorious drug czar... [More] Starring: Chuck Norris, Henry Silva, Bert Remsen, Mike Genovese Directed By: Andrew Davis

#111 Shoot 'Em Up (2007) 67% #111 Adjusted Score: 73077% Critics Consensus: As preposterous and over-the-top as Shoot 'Em Up may be, its humor and non-stop action make for a very enjoyable film. Synopsis: After saving a newborn infant from assassins, carrot-crunching gunman Mr. Smith (Clive Owen) teams up with a prostitute named DQ... [More] Starring: Clive Owen, Paul Giamatti, Monica Bellucci, Daniel Pilon Directed By: Michael Davis

#110 Crank (2006) 62% #110 Adjusted Score: 65622% Critics Consensus: Crank's assaultive style and gleeful depravity may turn off casual action fans, but audiences seeking a strong dose of adrenaline will be thrilled by Jason Statham's raucous race against mortality. Synopsis: Chev Chelios (Jason Statham), a hit man wanting to go straight, lets his latest target slip away, then he awakes... [More] Starring: Jason Statham, Amy Smart, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Efren Ramirez Directed By: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor

#109 Machete (2010) 70% #109 Adjusted Score: 77672% Critics Consensus: Machete is messy, violent, shallow, and tasteless -- and that's precisely the point of one of the summer's most cartoonishly enjoyable films. Synopsis: After nearly being killed during a violent fight with a powerful drug lord, a former Mexican Federale known as Machete... [More] Starring: Danny Trejo, Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba, Steven Seagal Directed By: Robert Rodriguez, Ethan Maniquis

#108 Drive (2011) 93% #108 Adjusted Score: 104192% Critics Consensus: With its hyper-stylized blend of violence, music, and striking imagery, Drive represents a fully realized vision of arthouse action. Synopsis: Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though he projects an icy exterior,... [More] Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks Directed By: Nicolas Winding Refn

#107 Batman (1989) 76% #107 Adjusted Score: 89237% Critics Consensus: An eerie, haunting spectacle, Batman succeeds as dark entertainment, even if Jack Nicholson's Joker too often overshadows the title character. Synopsis: Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne (Michael Keaton) fights crime in Gotham City... [More] Starring: Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl Directed By: Tim Burton

#106 Under Siege (1992) 79% #106 Adjusted Score: 80924% Critics Consensus: A well-directed action thriller that makes the most of its confined setting, Under Siege marks a high point for early '90s action -- and its star's spotty filmography. Synopsis: A heroic loner takes on a group of nuclear terrorists in this seagoing tale. Posing as a rock band, the... [More] Starring: Steven Seagal, Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Busey, Erika Eleniak Directed By: Andrew Davis

#105 Independence Day (1996) 68% #105 Adjusted Score: 73408% Critics Consensus: The plot is thin and so is character development, but as a thrilling, spectacle-filled summer movie, Independence Day delivers. Synopsis: In the epic adventure film "Independence Day," strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races through the... [More] Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell Directed By: Roland Emmerich

#104 Bullitt (1968) 98% #104 Adjusted Score: 103558% Critics Consensus: Steve McQueen is cool as ice in this thrilling police procedural that also happens to contain arguably the greatest movie car chase ever. Synopsis: Senator Walter Chalmers (Robert Vaughn) is aiming to take down mob boss Pete Ross (Vic Tayback) with the help of... [More] Starring: Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn, Jacqueline Bisset, Don Gordon Directed By: Peter Yates

#103 Wanted (2008) 71% #103 Adjusted Score: 79278% Critics Consensus: Wanted is stylish, energetic popcorn fare with witty performances from Angelina Jolie (playing an expert assassin), James McAvoy, and Morgan Freeman that help to distract from its absurdly over-the-top plot. Synopsis: Wesley Gibson (James McAvoy) is an office worker whose life is going nowhere. After his estranged father is murdered, he... [More] Starring: James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie, Terence Stamp Directed By: Timur Bekmambetov

#102 Superman: The Movie (1978) 94% #102 Adjusted Score: 102772% Critics Consensus: Superman deftly blends humor and gravitas, taking advantage of the perfectly cast Christopher Reeve to craft a loving, nostalgic tribute to an American pop culture icon. Synopsis: Just before the destruction of the planet Krypton, scientist Jor-El (Marlon Brando) sends his infant son Kal-El on a spaceship... [More] Starring: Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Marlon Brando, Margot Kidder Directed By: Richard Donner

#101 Ronin (1998) 70% #101 Adjusted Score: 74034% Critics Consensus: Ronin earns comparisons to The French Connection with strong action, dynamic road chase scenes, and solid performances. Synopsis: Deirdre (Natascha McElhone) puts together a team of experts that she tasks with stealing a valuable briefcase, the contents of... [More] Starring: Robert De Niro, Jean Reno, Natascha McElhone, Stellan Skarsgrd Directed By: John Frankenheimer

#100 They Live (1988) 86% #100 Adjusted Score: 92346% Critics Consensus: A politically subversive blend of horror and sci fi, They Live is an underrated genre film from John Carpenter. Synopsis: Nada (Roddy Piper), a wanderer without meaning in his life, discovers a pair of sunglasses capable of showing the world... [More] Starring: Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster, George "Buck" Flower Directed By: John Carpenter

#99 Cliffhanger (1993) 68% #99 Adjusted Score: 72990% Critics Consensus: While it can't escape comparisons to the movies it borrows from, Cliffhanger is a tense, action-packed thriller and a showcase for the talents that made Sylvester Stallone a star. Synopsis: Outdoor thriller in which a former mountain rescuer is pitted against a group of criminals who have lost their $100... [More] Starring: Sylvester Stallone, John Lithgow, Michael Rooker, Janine Turner Directed By: Renny Harlin

#98 Marvel's the Avengers (2012) 91% #98 Adjusted Score: 108845% Critics Consensus: Thanks to a script that emphasizes its heroes' humanity and a wealth of superpowered set pieces, The Avengers lives up to its hype and raises the bar for Marvel at the movies. Synopsis: When Thor's evil brother, Loki (Tom Hiddleston), gains access to the unlimited power of the energy cube called the Tesseract,... [More] Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth Directed By: Joss Whedon

#97 Hot Fuzz (2007) 91% #97 Adjusted Score: 99022% Critics Consensus: The brilliant minds behind Shaun of the Dead successfully take a shot at the buddy cop genre with Hot Fuzz. The result is a bitingly satiric and hugely entertaining parody. Synopsis: As a former London constable, Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) finds if difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the... [More] Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jim Broadbent, Paddy Considine Directed By: Edgar Wright

#96 The Warriors (1979) 88% #96 Adjusted Score: 92766% Critics Consensus: As violent as it is stylish, The Warriors is a thrilling piece of pulp filmmaking. Synopsis: A turf battle between New York City street gangs that rages from Coney Island to the Bronx. The Warriors are... [More] Starring: Michael Beck, James Remar, Dorsey Wright, Brian Tyler Directed By: Walter Hill

#95 Starship Troopers (1997) 72% #95 Adjusted Score: 77234% Critics Consensus: A fun movie...if you can accept the excessive gore and wooden acting. Synopsis: In the distant future, the Earth is at war with a race of giant alien insects. Little is known about... [More] Starring: Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer, Denise Richards, Jake Busey Directed By: Paul Verhoeven

#94 Elite Squad 2 (2010) 91% #94 Adjusted Score: 92046% Critics Consensus: Elite Squad: The Enemy Within is a bleak, violent descent into the Brazilian underbelly, ripping into the favelas with unstoppable and kinetic force. Synopsis: Dirty cops and corrupt, powerful politicians threaten Nascimento (Wagner Moura).... [More] Starring: Wagner Moura, Irandhir Santos, Andr Ramiro, Pedro Van-Held Directed By: Jos Padilha

#93 Point Break (1991) 70% #93 Adjusted Score: 76503% Critics Consensus: Absurd, over-the-top, and often wildly entertaining, Point Break is here to show you that the human spirit is still alive. Synopsis: After a string of bizarre bank robberies in Southern California, with the crooks donning masks of various former presidents, a... [More] Starring: Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey, Lori Petty Directed By: Kathryn Bigelow

#92 The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) 68% #92 Adjusted Score: 71667% Critics Consensus: Smart, sharp-witted, and fueled by enjoyably over-the-top action, The Long Kiss Goodnight makes up in impact what it lacks in consistent aim. Synopsis: Schoolteacher and single mother Samantha Caine (Geena Davis) lives an average suburban life -- until she begins having strange memories... [More] Starring: Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Malahide, Craig Bierko Directed By: Renny Harlin

#91 The Guest (2014) 92% #91 Adjusted Score: 97297% Critics Consensus: Boasting enough intelligence to bolster its darkly violent thrills, The Guest offers another treat for genre fans from director Adam Wingard. Synopsis: A string of mysterious deaths leads a teenager to become suspicious of a soldier (Dan Stevens) who showed up on... [More] Starring: Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe, Leland Orser, Sheila Kelley Directed By: Adam Wingard

#90 Taken (2008) 60% #90 Adjusted Score: 66978% Critics Consensus: Taken is undeniably fun with slick action, but is largely a brainless exercise. Synopsis: Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson), a former government operative, is trying to reconnect with his daughter, Kim (Maggie Grace). Then his... [More] Starring: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Leland Orser Directed By: Pierre Morel

#89 300 (2006) 61% #89 Adjusted Score: 70700% Critics Consensus: A simple-minded but visually exciting experience, full of blood, violence, and ready-made movie quotes. Synopsis: In 480 B.C. a state of war exists between Persia, led by King Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro), and Greece. At the... [More] Starring: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Dominic West Directed By: Zack Snyder

#88 True Lies (1994) 71% #88 Adjusted Score: 74760% Critics Consensus: If it doesn't reach the heights of director James Cameron's and star Arnold Schwarzenegger's previous collaborations, True Lies still packs enough action and humor into its sometimes absurd plot to entertain. Synopsis: Secretly a spy but thought by his family to be a dull salesman, Harry Tasker (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is tracking down... [More] Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Arnold, Bill Paxton Directed By: James Cameron

#87 Demolition Man (1993) 62% #87 Adjusted Score: 65493% Critics Consensus: A better-than-average sci-fi shoot-em-up with a satirical undercurrent, Demolition Man is bolstered by strong performances by Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, and Sandra Bullock. Synopsis: With innocent victims caught in the crossfire in Los Angeles' intensifying war on crime, both cop John Spartan (Sylvester Stallone)... [More] Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra Bullock, Nigel Hawthorne Directed By: Marco Brambilla

#86 Hardcore Henry (2015) 51% #86 Adjusted Score: 57658% Critics Consensus: Hardcore Henry seems poised to reinvent the action flick, but without a story or characters worth caring about, its first-person gimmick quickly loses its thrill. Synopsis: A man wakes up in a Moscow laboratory to learn that he's been brought back from the dead as a... [More] Starring: Sharlto Copley, Danila Kozlovsky, Haley Bennett, Darya Charusha Directed By: Ilya Naishuller

#85 Police Story (1985) 93% #85 Adjusted Score: 95082% Critics Consensus: Blending brilliant physical comedy with thrillingly choreographed set pieces, Police Story makes a persuasive case for Jackie Chan as one of the all-time genre greats. Synopsis: A kung-fu policeman (Jackie Chan) must protect a female witness (Brigitte Lin) from a Hong Kong drug lord for whom... [More] Starring: Jackie Chan, Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung, Bill Tung Directed By: Jackie Chan, Chen Chi-Hwa

#84 Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001) 73% #84 Adjusted Score: 77385% Critics Consensus: Brotherhood of the Wolf mixes its genres with little logic, but the end result is wildly entertaining. Synopsis: In a rural province of France, a mysterious creature is laying waste to the countryside, savagely killing scores of women... [More] Starring: Samuel Le Bihan, Mark Dacascos, milie Dequenne, Vincent Cassel Directed By: Christophe Gans

#83 Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) 75% #83 Adjusted Score: 87669% Critics Consensus: Stylish, subversive, and above all fun, Kingsman: The Secret Service finds director Matthew Vaughn sending up the spy genre with gleeful abandon. Synopsis: Gary "Eggsy" Unwin (Taron Egerton), whose late father secretly worked for a spy organization, lives in a South London housing... [More] Starring: Colin Firth, Michael Caine, Taron Egerton, Samuel L. Jackson Directed By: Matthew Vaughn

#82 The Fifth Element (1997) 71% #82 Adjusted Score: 75311% Critics Consensus: Visually inventive and gleefully over the top, Luc Besson's The Fifth Element is a fantastic piece of pop sci-fi that never takes itself too seriously. Synopsis: In the 23rd century, a New York City cabbie, Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis), finds the fate of the world in... [More] Starring: Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm, Milla Jovovich Directed By: Luc Besson

#81 Big Trouble in Little China (1986) 74% #81 Adjusted Score: 80543% Critics Consensus: Brimming with energy and packed with humor, Big Trouble in Little China distills kung fu B-movies as affectionately as it subverts them. Synopsis: Kurt Russell plays hard-boiled truck driver Jack Burton, who gets caught in a bizarre conflict within, and underneath, San Francisco's... [More] Starring: Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, Dennis Dun, James Hong Directed By: John Carpenter

#80 Atomic Blonde (2017) 79% #80 Adjusted Score: 99229% Critics Consensus: Atomic Blonde gets enough mileage out of its stylish action sequences -- and ever-magnetic star -- to make up for a narrative that's somewhat less hard-hitting than its protagonist. Synopsis: Sensual and savage, Lorraine Broughton is the most elite spy in MI6, an agent who's willing to use all of... [More] Starring: Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, Eddie Marsan, John Goodman Directed By: David Leitch

#79 Rumble in the Bronx (1995) 80% #79 Adjusted Score: 83654% Critics Consensus: An entertaining Jackie Chan stunt-fest in which the impressive action sequences overcome the low production value and by-the-numbers plot. Synopsis: Hong Kong policeman Keung (Jackie Chan) arrives in New York for the wedding of his uncle Bill (Bill Tung), a... [More] Starring: Jackie Chan, Anita Mui, Bill Tung, Franoise Yip Directed By: Stanley Tong

#78 District B13 (2004) 80% #78 Adjusted Score: 83344% Critics Consensus: A nonstop thrill ride, District B13's dizzying action sequences more than make up for any expository flaws. Synopsis: In 21st-century Paris, a member (Cyril Raffaelli) of an elite police squad must enter a crime-ridden ghetto to defuse a... [More] Starring: Cyril Raffaelli, David Belle, Tony D'Amario, Bibi Naceri Directed By: Pierre Morel

#77 Beverly Hills Cop (1984) 83% #77 Adjusted Score: 87352% Critics Consensus: The buddy cop movie continues its evolution unabated with this Eddie Murphy vehicle that's fast, furious, and funny. Synopsis: After his childhood buddy is murdered while visiting Detroit, rebellious cop Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) follows the leads to Beverly... [More] Starring: Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Lisa Eilbacher Directed By: Martin Brest

#76 Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior (2003) 85% #76 Adjusted Score: 88298% Critics Consensus: While Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior may be no great shakes as a movie, critics are hailing the emergence of a new star in Tony Jaa, whose athletic performance is drawing comparisons with Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li. Synopsis: In Thailand, the impoverished village of Ban Nong Pradu has its most precious Buddha statue stolen from the temple. Luckily... [More] Starring: Tachakorn Yeerum, Pumwaree Yodkamol, Phetthai Vongkumlao, Suchao Pongwilai Directed By: Prachya Pinkaew

#75 Collateral (2004) 86% #75 Adjusted Score: 93913% Critics Consensus: Driven by director Michael Mann's trademark visuals and a lean, villainous performance from Tom Cruise, Collateral is a stylish and compelling noir thriller. Synopsis: A cab driver realizes his current fare is a hit man that has been having him drive around from mark... [More] Starring: Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mark Ruffalo Directed By: Michael Mann

#74 Iron Monkey (1993) 91% #74 Adjusted Score: 100270% Critics Consensus: Iron Monkey may not have the poetic lyricism of Crouching Tiger, it makes up for it in fun and energy. Synopsis: In a desperate and unjust land, where government corruption rules the day, only one man has the courage to challenge... [More] Starring: Yu Rong-Guang, Donnie Yen, Sze-Man Tsang, Jean Wang Directed By: Woo-Ping Yuen

#73 Escape From New York (1981) 88% #73 Adjusted Score: 94777% Critics Consensus: Featuring an atmospherically grimy futuristic metropolis, Escape from New York is a strange, entertaining jumble of thrilling action and oddball weirdness. Synopsis: In 1997, a major war between the United States and the Soviet Union is concluding, and the entire island of... [More] Starring: Kurt Russell, Ernest Borgnine, Adrienne Barbeau, Lee Van Cleef Directed By: John Carpenter

#72 Battle Royale (2000) 90% #72 Adjusted Score: 91213% Critics Consensus: Battle Royale is a controversial and violent parable of adolescence, heightening teenage melodrama with life-or-death stakes. Synopsis: 42 9th graders are sent to a deserted island. They are given a map, food, and various weapons. An explosive... [More] Starring: Tatsuya Fujiwara, Aki Maeda, Taro Yamamoto, Masanobu And Directed By: Kinji Fukasaku

#71 Spider-Man 2 (2004) 93% #71 Adjusted Score: 102296% Critics Consensus: Boasting an entertaining villain and deeper emotional focus, this is a nimble sequel that improves upon the original. Synopsis: When a failed nuclear fusion experiment results in an explosion that kills his wife, Dr. Otto Octavius (Alfred Molina) is... [More] Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Alfred Molina Directed By: Sam Raimi

#70 13 Assassins (2010) 95% #70 Adjusted Score: 99826% Critics Consensus: Takashi Miike's electric remake of Eiichi Kudo's 1963 period action film is a wild spectacle executed with killer, dizzying panache. Synopsis: In this remake of a 1963 film based on historical events, Shinzaemon Shimada leads a team of assassins in 19th-century... [More] Starring: Kji Yakusho, Takayuki Yamada, Yusuke Iseya, Goro Inagaki Directed By: Takashi Miike

#69 Full Contact (1992) 89% #69 Adjusted Score: 80776% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: Jeff (Chow Yun-Fat), who works as a nightclub bouncer in Bangkok, saves his friend Sam (Wong Chow-Sang) from a beating... [More] Starring: Chow Yun-Fat, Simon Yam, Bonnie Fu, Wong Chow-Sang Directed By: Ringo Lam

#68 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) 84% #68 Adjusted Score: 97013% Critics Consensus: Lighter and more comedic than its predecessor, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade returns the series to the brisk serial adventure of Raiders, while adding a dynamite double act between Harrison Ford and Sean Connery. Synopsis: An art collector appeals to Jones to embark on a search for the Holy Grail. He learns that another archaeologist... [More] Starring: Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Denholm Elliott, Alison Doody Directed By: Steven Spielberg

#67 Kung Fu Hustle (2004) 91% #67 Adjusted Score: 97157% Critics Consensus: Kung Fu Hustle blends special effects, martial arts, and the Looney Toons to hilarious effect. Synopsis: When the hapless Sing and his dim-witted pal Bone try to scam the residents of Pig Sty Alley into thinking... [More] Starring: Stephen Chow, Yuen Wah, Yuen Qiu, Siu-Lung Leung Directed By: Stephen Chow

#66 A Better Tomorrow (1986) 93% #66 Adjusted Score: 93600% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: A Hong Kong policeman (Leslie Cheung) blames his reformed-gangster brother (Chow Yun-Fat) for the death of their father.... [More] Starring: Ti Lung, Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung, Emily Chu Directed By: John Woo

#65 Iron Man (2008) 94% #65 Adjusted Score: 105595% Critics Consensus: Powered by Robert Downey Jr.'s vibrant charm, Iron Man turbo-charges the superhero genre with a deft intelligence and infectious sense of fun. Synopsis: A billionaire industrialist and genius inventor, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), is conducting weapons tests overseas, but terrorists kidnap him... [More] Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges Directed By: Jon Favreau

#64 The Night Comes for Us (2018) 91% #64 Adjusted Score: 91924% Critics Consensus: A bloody thrill ride designed to test the limits of more squeamish viewers, The Night Comes for Us wields a stylishly violent, action-packed punch. Synopsis: Ito, a gangland enforcer, is caught amidst a treacherous and violent insurrection within his Triad crime family.... [More] Starring: Joe Taslim, Iko Uwais, Julie Estelle, Sunny Pang Directed By: Timo Tjahjanto

#63 Logan (2017) 93% #63 Adjusted Score: 116940% Critics Consensus: Hugh Jackman makes the most of his final outing as Wolverine with a gritty, nuanced performance in a violent but surprisingly thoughtful superhero action film that defies genre conventions. Synopsis: In the near future, a weary Logan (Hugh Jackman) cares for an ailing Professor X (Patrick Stewart) at a remote... [More] Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Keen, Richard E. Grant Directed By: James Mangold

#62 007: Goldfinger (1964) 99% #62 Adjusted Score: 106897% Critics Consensus: Goldfinger is where James Bond as we know him comes into focus - it features one of 007's most famous lines ("A martini. Shaken, not stirred.") and a wide range of gadgets that would become the series' trademark. Synopsis: Special agent 007 (Sean Connery) comes face to face with one of the most notorious villains of all time, and... [More] Starring: Sean Connery, Gert Frbe, Honor Blackman, Shirley Eaton Directed By: Guy Hamilton

#61 Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) 96% #61 Adjusted Score: 102081% Critics Consensus: Lean, taut and compellingly gritty, John Carpenter's loose update of Rio Bravo ranks as a cult action classic and one of the filmmaker's best. Synopsis: When the LAPD kills several members of the South Central gang Street Thunder, the remaining members avenge themselves by way... [More] Starring: Austin Stoker, Darwin Joston, Laurie Zimmer, Martin West Directed By: John Carpenter

#60 Wonder Woman (2017) 93% #60 Adjusted Score: 119787% Critics Consensus: Thrilling, earnest, and buoyed by Gal Gadot's charismatic performance, Wonder Woman succeeds in spectacular fashion. Synopsis: Before she was Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior.... [More] Starring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen, Robin Wright Directed By: Patty Jenkins

#59 The Chinese Connection (1972) 83% #59 Adjusted Score: 84829% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: Chen Zhen (Bruce Lee) has left his homeland of China and relocated to stay with family in Thailand. Chen, who... [More] Starring: Bruce Lee, Nora Miao, James Tien, Robert Baker Directed By: Lo Wei

#58 Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) 90% #58 Adjusted Score: 104973% Critics Consensus: Suspenseful and politically astute, Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a superior entry in the Avengers canon and is sure to thrill Marvel diehards. Synopsis: After the cataclysmic events in New York with his fellow Avengers, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America (Chris Evans), lives in... [More] Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, Sebastian Stan Directed By: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo

#57 Oldboy (2003) 83% #57 Adjusted Score: 88310% Critics Consensus: Violent and definitely not for the squeamish, Park Chan-Wook's visceral Oldboy is a strange, powerful tale of revenge. Synopsis: Dae-Su is an obnoxious drunk bailed from the police station yet again by a friend. However, he's abducted from the... [More] Starring: Choi Min-sik, Yoo Ji-tae, Kang Hye-jung, Ji Dae-han Directed By: Park Chan-wook

#56 The French Connection (1971) 96% #56 Adjusted Score: 107069% Critics Consensus: Realistic, fast-paced and uncommonly smart, The French Connection is bolstered by stellar performances by Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider, not to mention William Friedkin's thrilling production. Synopsis: New York Detective "Popeye" Doyle (Gene Hackman) and his partner (Roy Scheider) chase a French heroin smuggler.... [More] Starring: Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Roy Scheider, Tony Lo Bianco Directed By: William Friedkin

#55 Furious 7 (2015) 81% #55 Adjusted Score: 94639% Critics Consensus: Serving up a fresh round of over-the-top thrills while adding unexpected dramatic heft, Furious 7 keeps the franchise moving in more ways than one. Synopsis: After defeating international terrorist Owen Shaw, Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel), Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) and the rest of the crew... [More] Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez Directed By: James Wan

#54 La Femme Nikita (1990) 89% #54 Adjusted Score: 92298% Critics Consensus: A zany out-of-control thriller that gives lead Anne Parillaud a big character arc and plenty of emotional room to work within. Synopsis: Convicted felon Nikita (Anne Parillaud), instead of going to jail, is given a new identity and trained to be a... [More] Starring: Anne Parillaud, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Tchky Karyo, Jeanne Moreau Directed By: Luc Besson

#53 Supercop (1992) 93% #53 Adjusted Score: 97546% Critics Consensus: Blending hand-to-hand combat with breathtaking stunts and slapstick comedy, Supercop reminds us why Jackie Chan is one of the world's great entertainers. Synopsis: To infiltrate a drug cartel, police Inspector Chan Ka Kui (Jackie Chan) goes undercover in a Chinese prison. There, he... [More] Starring: Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh, Maggie Cheung, Kenneth Tsang Directed By: Stanley Tong

#52 Dirty Harry (1971) 89% #52 Adjusted Score: 95008% Critics Consensus: As tough and taciturn as its no-nonsense hero, Dirty Harry delivers a deceptively layered message without sacrificing an ounce of its solid action impact. Synopsis: Cop Harry Callahan (Clint Eastwood) attempts to track down a psychopathic rooftop killer before a kidnapped girl dies. When he... [More] Starring: Clint Eastwood, Harry Guardino, Reni Santoni, John Larch Directed By: Don Siegel

#51 Edge of Tomorrow (2014) 91% #51 Adjusted Score: 107253% Critics Consensus: Gripping, well-acted, funny, and clever, Edge of Tomorrow offers entertaining proof that Tom Cruise is still more than capable of shouldering the weight of a blockbuster action thriller. Synopsis: When Earth falls under attack from invincible aliens, no military unit in the world is able to beat them. Maj.... [More] Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Brendan Gleeson, Bill Paxton Directed By: Doug Liman

#50 X2 (2003) 85% #50 Adjusted Score: 93780% Critics Consensus: Tightly scripted, solidly acted, and impressively ambitious, X2: X-Men United is bigger and better than its predecessor -- and a benchmark for comic sequels in general. Synopsis: Stryker (Brian Cox), a villianous former Army commander, holds the key to Wolverine's (Hugh Jackman) past and the future of... [More] Starring: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry Directed By: Bryan Singer

#49 The Fugitive (1993) 96% #49 Adjusted Score: 103984% Critics Consensus: Exhilarating and intense, this high-impact chase thriller is a model of taut and efficient formula filmmaking, and it features Harrison Ford at his frantic best. Synopsis: Wrongfully accused of murdering his wife, Richard Kimble (Harrison Ford) escapes from the law in an attempt to find her... [More] Starring: Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Sela Ward, Julianne Moore Directed By: Andrew Davis

#48 Black Panther (2018) 96% #48 Adjusted Score: 125962% Critics Consensus: Black Panther elevates superhero cinema to thrilling new heights while telling one of the MCU's most absorbing stories -- and introducing some of its most fully realized characters. Synopsis: After the death of his father, T'Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place... [More] Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira Directed By: Ryan Coogler

#47 Inception (2010) 87% #47 Adjusted Score: 102499% Critics Consensus: Smart, innovative, and thrilling, Inception is that rare summer blockbuster that succeeds viscerally as well as intellectually. Synopsis: Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a thief with the rare ability to enter people's dreams and steal their secrets from... [More] Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elliot Page, Tom Hardy Directed By: Christopher Nolan

#46 Braveheart (1995) 76% #46 Adjusted Score: 85747% Critics Consensus: Distractingly violent and historically dodgy, Mel Gibson's Braveheart justifies its epic length by delivering enough sweeping action, drama, and romance to match its ambition. Synopsis: Tells the story of the legendary thirteenth century Scottish hero named William Wallace (Mel Gibson). Wallace rallies the Scottish against... [More] Starring: Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Catherine McCormack Directed By: Mel Gibson

#45 Minority Report (2002) 89% #45 Adjusted Score: 98018% Critics Consensus: Thought-provoking and visceral, Steven Spielberg successfully combines high concept ideas and high octane action in this fast and febrile sci-fi thriller. Synopsis: Based on a story by famed science fiction writer Philip K. Dick, "Minority Report" is an action-detective thriller set in... [More] Starring: Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton, Max von Sydow Directed By: Steven Spielberg

#44 Avengers: Endgame (2019) 94% #44 Adjusted Score: 123821% Critics Consensus: Exciting, entertaining, and emotionally impactful, Avengers: Endgame does whatever it takes to deliver a satisfying finale to Marvel's epic Infinity Saga. Synopsis: Adrift in space with no food or water, Tony Stark sends a message to Pepper Potts as his oxygen supply... [More] Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth Directed By: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo

#43 Dredd (2012) 80% #43 Adjusted Score: 87705% Critics Consensus: Fueled by bombastic violence and impressive special effects, rooted in self-satire and deadpan humor, Dredd 3D does a remarkable job of capturing its source material's gritty spirit. Synopsis: Mega City One is a vast, violent metropolis where felons rule the streets. The only law lies with cops called... [More] Starring: Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby, Lena Headey, Wood Harris Directed By: Pete Travis

#42 The Bourne Identity (2002) 84% #42 Adjusted Score: 90475% Critics Consensus: Expertly blending genre formula with bursts of unexpected wit, The Bourne Identity is an action thriller that delivers -- and then some. Synopsis: The story of a man (Matt Damon), salvaged, near death, from the ocean by an Italian fishing boat. When he... [More] Starring: Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen Directed By: Doug Liman

#41 Ip Man (2008) 86% #41 Adjusted Score: 86300% Critics Consensus: At once beholden to the established conventions of the genre and delightfully subversive of them, Ip Man is one of the most exciting -- and refreshingly character-driven -- martial arts films in years. Synopsis: The life story of Yip Man, the first person to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun.... [More] Starring: Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Siu-wong Fan, Ka Tung Lam Directed By: Wilson Yip

#40 Face/Off (1997) 93% #40 Adjusted Score: 99388% Critics Consensus: John Travolta and Nicolas Cage play cat-and-mouse (and literally play each other) against a beautifully stylized backdrop of typically elegant, over-the-top John Woo violence. Synopsis: Obsessed with bringing terrorist Castor Troy (Nicolas Cage) to justice, FBI agent Sean Archer (John Travolta) tracks down Troy, who... [More] Starring: John Travolta, Nicolas Cage, Joan Allen, Alessandro Nivola Directed By: John Woo

#39 To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) 88% #39 Adjusted Score: 92421% Critics Consensus: With coke fiends, car chases, and Wang Chung galore, To Live and Die in L.A. is perhaps the ultimate '80s action/thriller. Synopsis: When his longtime partner on the force is killed, reckless U.S. Secret Service agent Richard Chance (William L. Petersen) vows... [More] Starring: William Petersen, Willem Dafoe, John Pankow, Debra Feuer Directed By: William Friedkin

#38 The Dark Knight (2008) 94% #38 Adjusted Score: 108508% Critics Consensus: Dark, complex, and unforgettable, The Dark Knight succeeds not just as an entertaining comic book film, but as a richly thrilling crime saga. Synopsis: With the help of allies Lt. Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and DA Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman (Christian Bale) has... [More] Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine Directed By: Christopher Nolan

#37 Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) 93% #37 Adjusted Score: 103136% Critics Consensus: Stylish, fast-paced, and loaded with gripping set pieces, the fourth Mission: Impossible is big-budget popcorn entertainment that really works. Synopsis: Blamed for a terrorist attack on the Kremlin, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and the entire IMF agency are disavowed by... [More] Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton Directed By: Brad Bird

#36 Fast Five (2011) 78% #36 Adjusted Score: 86155% Critics Consensus: Sleek, loud, and over the top, Fast Five proudly embraces its brainless action thrills and injects new life into the franchise. Synopsis: Ever since ex-cop Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) and Mia Torretto (Jordana Brewster) broke her brother Dom (Vin Diesel) out of... [More] Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson Directed By: Justin Lin

#35 Lethal Weapon (1987) 80% #35 Adjusted Score: 84778% Critics Consensus: The most successful installment in a phenomenally successful series, Lethal Weapon helped redefine action movies for the 1980s and 1990s. Synopsis: Following the death of his wife, Los Angeles police detective Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) becomes reckless and suicidal. When he... [More] Starring: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Mitch Ryan Directed By: Richard Donner

#34 The Rock (1996) 67% #34 Adjusted Score: 71696% Critics Consensus: For visceral thrills, it can't be beat. Just don't expect The Rock to engage your brain. Synopsis: FBI chemical warfare expert Stanley Goodspeed (Nicolas Cage) is sent on an urgent mission with a former British spy, John... [More] Starring: Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris, Michael Biehn Directed By: Michael Bay

#33 RoboCop (1987) 92% #33 Adjusted Score: 99719% Critics Consensus: While over-the-top and gory, Robocop is also a surprisingly smart sci-fi flick that uses ultraviolence to disguise its satire of American culture. Synopsis: In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the... [More] Starring: Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Ronny Cox, Dan O'Herlihy Directed By: Paul Verhoeven

#32 John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) 89% #32 Adjusted Score: 104530% Critics Consensus: John Wick: Chapter 2 does what a sequel should -- which in this case means doubling down on the non-stop, thrillingly choreographed action that made its predecessor so much fun. Synopsis: Retired super-assassin John Wick's plans to resume a quiet civilian life are cut short when Italian gangster Santino D'Antonio shows... [More] Starring: Keanu Reeves, Common, Laurence Fishburne, Riccardo Scamarcio Directed By: Chad Stahelski

#31 Casino Royale (2006) 94% #31 Adjusted Score: 105105% Critics Consensus: Casino Royale disposes of the silliness and gadgetry that plagued recent James Bond outings, and Daniel Craig delivers what fans and critics have been waiting for: a caustic, haunted, intense reinvention of 007. Synopsis: After receiving a license to kill, British Secret Service agent James Bond (Daniel Craig) heads to Madagascar, where he uncovers... [More] Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, Judi Dench Directed By: Martin Campbell

#30 Baby Driver (2017) 92% #30 Adjusted Score: 114085% Critics Consensus: Stylish, exciting, and fueled by a killer soundtrack, Baby Driver hits the road and it's gone -- proving fast-paced action movies can be smartly written without sacrificing thrills. Synopsis: Talented getaway driver Baby (Ansel Elgort) relies on the beat of his personal soundtrack to be the best in the... [More] Starring: Ansel Elgort, Kevin Spacey, Lily James, Jon Bernthal Directed By: Edgar Wright

#29 Fist of Legend (1994) 100% #29 Adjusted Score: 86547% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: Chinese martial arts student Chen Zhen (Jet Li) is studying in Kyoto, Japan, when he learns his mentor has died... [More] Starring: Jet Li, Chin Siu Ho, Billy Chow Bei-Lei, Yasuaki Kurata Directed By: Gordon Chan

#28 The Killer (1989) 95% #28 Adjusted Score: 98436% Critics Consensus: The Killer is another hard-boiled action flick from John Woo featuring eye-popping balletic violence and philosophical underpinnings. Synopsis: Mob assassin Jeffrey (Chow Yun-Fat) is no ordinary hired gun; the best in his business, he views his chosen profession... [More] Starring: Chow Yun-Fat, Danny Lee, Sally Yeh, Kenneth Tsang Directed By: John Woo

#27 The Raid 2 (2014) 82% #27 Adjusted Score: 89959% Critics Consensus: Although its high-energy plot and over-the-top violence may play better with genre aficionados, The Raid 2 definitely delivers more of everything audiences loved about its predecessor. Synopsis: After surviving a bloody fight with powerful gangsters, rookie Jakarta cop Rama (Iko Uwais) thinks he can resume a normal... [More] Starring: Iko Uwais, Yayan Ruhian, Arifin Putra, Oka Antara Directed By: Gareth Evans

#26 Enter the Dragon (1973) 88% #26 Adjusted Score: 95968% Critics Consensus: Badass to the max, Enter the Dragon is the ultimate kung-fu movie and a fitting (if untimely) Bruce Lee swan song. Synopsis: Bruce Lee plays a martial-arts expert determined to help capture the narcotics dealer whose gang was responsible for the death... [More] Starring: Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Jim Kelly, Ahna Capri Directed By: Robert Clouse

#25 Commando (1985) 67% #25 Adjusted Score: 69827% Critics Consensus: The ultimate '80s Schwarzenegger movie, replete with a threadbare plot, outsized action, and endless one-liners. Synopsis: Retired Special Forces soldier John Matrix (Arnold Schwarzenegger) lives with daughter Jenny (Alyssa Milano) in isolation, but his privacy is... [More] Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rae Dawn Chong, Dan Hedaya, Vernon Wells Directed By: Mark L. Lester

#24 First Blood (1982) 86% #24 Adjusted Score: 90683% Critics Consensus: Much darker and more sensitive than the sequels it spawned, First Blood is a thrilling survival adventure that takes full advantage of Sylvester Stallone's acting skills. Synopsis: Vietnam veteran and drifter John J. Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) wanders into a small Washington town in search of an old... [More] Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Brian Dennehy, David Caruso Directed By: Ted Kotcheff

#23 Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation (2015) 94% #23 Adjusted Score: 110088% Critics Consensus: Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation continues the franchise's thrilling resurgence -- and proves that Tom Cruise remains an action star without equal. Synopsis: With the IMF now disbanded and Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) out in the cold, a new threat -- called the... [More] Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson Directed By: Christopher McQuarrie

#22 The Terminator (1984) 100% #22 Adjusted Score: 105997% Critics Consensus: With its impressive action sequences, taut economic direction, and relentlessly fast pace, it's clear why The Terminator continues to be an influence on sci-fi and action flicks. Synopsis: Disguised as a human, a cyborg assassin known as a Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) travels from 2029 to 1984 to kill... [More] Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Paul Winfield Directed By: James Cameron

#21 Gladiator (2000) 79% #21 Adjusted Score: 89650% Critics Consensus: While not everyone will be entertained by Gladiator's glum revenge story, Russell Crowe thunderously wins the crowd with a star-making turn that provides Ridley Scott's opulent resurrection of Rome its bruised heart. Synopsis: Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) takes power and strips rank from Maximus (Russell Crowe), one of the favored generals of his predecessor... [More] Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed Directed By: Ridley Scott

#20 Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) 85% #20 Adjusted Score: 93385% Critics Consensus: Kill Bill is admittedly little more than a stylish revenge thriller -- albeit one that benefits from a wildly inventive surfeit of style. Synopsis: A former assassin, known simply as The Bride (Uma Thurman), wakes from a coma four years after her jealous ex-lover... [More] Starring: Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox, Michael Madsen Directed By: Quentin Tarantino

#19 The Professional (1994) 74% #19 Adjusted Score: 78712% Critics Consensus: Pivoting on the unusual relationship between seasoned hitman and his 12-year-old apprentice -- a breakout turn by young Natalie Portman -- Luc Besson's Lon is a stylish and oddly affecting thriller. Synopsis: Mathilda (Natalie Portman) is only 12 years old, but is already familiar with the dark side of life: her abusive... [More] Starring: Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, Natalie Portman, Danny Aiello Directed By: Luc Besson

#18 Speed (1994) 95% #18 Adjusted Score: 100531% Critics Consensus: A terrific popcorn thriller, Speed is taut, tense, and energetic, with outstanding performances from Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, and Sandra Bullock. Synopsis: Los Angeles police officer Jack (Keanu Reeves) angers retired bomb squad member Howard Payne (Dennis Hopper) by foiling his attempt... [More] Starring: Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, Sandra Bullock, Joe Morton Directed By: Jan de Bont

#17 Drunken Master II (1994) 84% #17 Adjusted Score: 89924% Critics Consensus: Jackie Chan sends up some amazing and entertaining fight sequences in The Legend of Drunken Master. Synopsis: From a land where honor and tradition reign, comes the legend of a martial-arts hero unlike any other -- the... [More] Starring: Jackie Chan, Ti Lung, Anita Mui, Chia-Liang Liu Directed By: Chia-Liang Liu

#16 John Wick (2014) 86% #16 Adjusted Score: 96468% Critics Consensus: Stylish, thrilling, and giddily kinetic, John Wick serves as a satisfying return to action for Keanu Reeves -- and what looks like it could be the first of a franchise. Synopsis: Legendary assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) retired from his violent career after marrying the love of his life. Her sudden... [More] Starring: Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Willem Dafoe Directed By: Chad Stahelski

#15 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) 98% #15 Adjusted Score: 104676% Critics Consensus: The movie that catapulted Ang Lee into the ranks of upper echelon Hollywood filmmakers, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon features a deft mix of amazing martial arts battles, beautiful scenery, and tasteful drama. Synopsis: In 19th century Qing Dynasty China, a warrior (Chow Yun-Fat) gives his sword, Green Destiny, to his lover (Michelle Yeoh)... [More] Starring: Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen Directed By: Ang Lee

#14 Predator (1987) 80% #14 Adjusted Score: 85303% Critics Consensus: Predator: Part sci-fi, part horror, part action -- all muscle. Synopsis: Dutch (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a soldier of fortune, is hired by the U.S. government to secretly rescue a group of politicians... [More] Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura, Elpidia Carrillo Directed By: John McTiernan

#13 The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) 92% #13 Adjusted Score: 102853% Critics Consensus: The Bourne Ultimatum is an intelligent, finely tuned non-stop thrill ride. Another strong performance from Matt Damon and sharp camerawork from Paul Greengrass make this the finest installment of the Bourne trilogy. Synopsis: Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) continues his international quest to uncover his true identity. From Russia to Europe to northern Africa... [More] Starring: Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, Joan Allen, David Strathairn Directed By: Paul Greengrass

#12 Total Recall (1990) 82% #12 Adjusted Score: 88113% Critics Consensus: Under Paul Verhoeven's frenetic direction, Total Recall is a fast-paced rush of violence, gore, and humor that never slacks. Synopsis: Douglas Quaid (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is a bored construction worker in the year 2084 who dreams of visiting the colonized Mars.... [More] Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rachel Ticotin, Sharon Stone, Ronny Cox Directed By: Paul Verhoeven

#11 Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981) 93% #11 Adjusted Score: 98265% Critics Consensus: The Road Warrior is everything a bigger-budgeted Mad Max sequel with should be: bigger, faster, louder, but definitely not dumber. Synopsis: After avenging the death of his wife and young son at the hands of a vicious gang leader, Max (Mel... [More] Starring: Mel Gibson, Bruce Spence, Emil Minty, Vernon Wells Directed By: George Miller

#10 Heat (1995) 83% #10 Adjusted Score: 94778% Critics Consensus: Though Al Pacino and Robert De Niro share but a handful of screen minutes together, Heat is an engrossing crime drama that draws compelling performances from its stars -- and confirms Michael Mann's mastery of the genre. Synopsis: Master criminal Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) is trying to control the rogue actions of one of his men, while... [More] Starring: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Jon Voight Directed By: Michael Mann

#9 The Raid: Redemption (2011) 87% #9 Adjusted Score: 93571% Critics Consensus: No frills and all thrills, The Raid: Redemption is an inventive action film expertly paced and edited for maximum entertainment. Synopsis: A rookie member of an elite team of commandos, Rama (Iko Uwais) is instructed to hang back while his comrades-in-arms... [More] Starring: Iko Uwais, Joe Taslim, Donny Alamsyah, Yayan Ruhian Directed By: Gareth Evans

#8 Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018) 97% #8 Adjusted Score: 121772% Critics Consensus: Fast, sleek, and fun, Mission: Impossible - Fallout lives up to the "impossible" part of its name by setting yet another high mark for insane set pieces in a franchise full of them. Synopsis: Ethan Hunt and the IMF team join forces with CIA assassin August Walker to prevent a disaster of epic proportions.... [More] Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg Directed By: Christopher McQuarrie

#7 Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) 93% #7 Adjusted Score: 108310% Critics Consensus: Featuring bravura set pieces, sly humor, and white-knuckle action, Raiders of the Lost Ark is one of the most consummately entertaining adventure pictures of all time. Synopsis: Dr. Indiana Jones, a renowned archeologist and expert in the occult, is hired by the U.S. Government to find the... [More] Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Wolf Kahler Directed By: Steven Spielberg

#6 Aliens (1986) 98% #6 Adjusted Score: 106601% Critics Consensus: While Alien was a marvel of slow-building, atmospheric tension, Aliens packs a much more visceral punch, and features a typically strong performance from Sigourney Weaver. Synopsis: After floating in space for 57 years, Lt. Ripley's (Sigourney Weaver) shuttle is found by a deep space salvage team.... [More] Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser Directed By: James Cameron

#5 Hard-Boiled (1992) 92% #5 Adjusted Score: 98160% Critics Consensus: Boasting impactful action as well as surprising emotional resonance, Hard Boiled is a powerful thriller that hits hard in more ways than one. Synopsis: A cop who loses his partner in a shoot-out with gun smugglers goes on a mission to catch them. In... [More] Starring: Chow Yun-Fat, Bowie Lam, Philip Chan, Tony Leung Chiu Wai Directed By: John Woo

#4 The Matrix (1999) 83% #4 Adjusted Score: 93691% Critics Consensus: Thanks to the Wachowskis' imaginative vision, The Matrix is a smartly crafted combination of spectacular action and groundbreaking special effects. Synopsis: Neo (Keanu Reeves) believes that Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), an elusive figure considered to be the most dangerous man alive, can... [More] Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving Directed By: Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski

#3 Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) 91% #3 Adjusted Score: 98579% Critics Consensus: T2 features thrilling action sequences and eye-popping visual effects, but what takes this sci-fi/ action landmark to the next level is the depth of the human (and cyborg) characters. Synopsis: In this sequel set eleven years after "The Terminator," young John Connor (Edward Furlong), the key to civilization's victory over... [More] Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Robert Patrick Directed By: James Cameron

#2 Die Hard (1988) 94% #2 Adjusted Score: 101755% Critics Consensus: Its many imitators (and sequels) have never come close to matching the taut thrills of the definitive holiday action classic. Synopsis: New York City policeman John McClane (Bruce Willis) is visiting his estranged wife (Bonnie Bedelia) on Christmas Eve. He joins... [More] Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson Directed By: John McTiernan

#1 Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) 97% #1 Adjusted Score: 118871% Critics Consensus: With exhilarating action and a surprising amount of narrative heft, Mad Max: Fury Road brings George Miller's post-apocalyptic franchise roaring vigorously back to life. Synopsis: Years after the collapse of civilization, the tyrannical Immortan Joe enslaves apocalypse survivors inside the desert fortress the Citadel. When... [More] Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Hugh Keays-Byrne Directed By: George Miller