Science Fiction Action movies such as “Star Trek,” “Star Wars,” “The Matrix” and “Terminator” are all excellent examples of this sub genre. In the 1920s and 30s, good action movies were frequently characterized by the swashbuckling adventure stories starring Douglas Fairbanks who fought many a sword fight in period dramas. Some of the best action movies aren’t even aimed at adults.

Of how action movies are more diverse/role bending than other movie genres. But sometimes action movies take annoying liberties, showing everyday dudes doing things that, in the real world, take weeks or months to learn. Some action movies are well made but then there are those that are so comical that you can’t help but laugh at them.

Ridley Scott’s futuristic film noir may be the most expensive (and influential) cult movie of all time. Yet, the entire climax of the film involves her strapping on a machine gun/grenade launcher combo, flamethrower and lots of spare grenades. This low-budget action film stars Leslie Nielsen as Jonathan Trevor, a spy who defects and is chased by drugged-out hitmen in the Philippines.

Even though it wasn’t as good of a film as the first two SUPERMAN films, as well as Tim Burton’s BATMAN adaptations [ comic book films have topped X-MEN since ], X-MEN garnered a lot of respect for making major studios take notice that these kind of films can work if you have capable filmmakers and actors behind the scenes. While action films have traditionally been a reliable source of revenue for movie studios, relatively few action films garner critical praise. And great nods to the original films, with Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Romijn having cameos as Wolverine and older Mystique respectively.

Considered to be the best action movie screenwriter back in the late eighties and early nineties, Black seems to have an obsession with that jolly season. Some of the best movies I’ve ever seen have been targeted at people who can’t afford the price of a box of popcorn. Another realistic achievement in the martial arts genre.