best action movie ever?

Rallispec

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what is the best action movie evar? I'm not talking some panzy action movie with a good plot or anything-- I'm talking about a non-stop, edge of the seat, shoot-em up, car chase, nonstop thriller... something that has you sweating and your heart pacing so that you're glued to the screen.

right now i'm watching terminator 2: judgement day.. something i'd say definetly qualifies for a top spot.

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Rallispec

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Originally posted by: RossMAN
Any John Woo flick featuring Chow Yun Fat.

john woo is the guy who did Mission Impossible 2, right? i need to get that movie
 

NikPreviousAcct

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Fargo. Even if it's completely boring and pointless --just for that ONE SCENE where the guy is putting his friend through the wood chipper :D :D :D

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teddymines

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Commando, for laughably fake effects and egregious action

Face Off, because it seemed to go on forever

Matrix, mind-blowing effects but lots of lulls

LOTR, blows your mind away with the fantasy and effects

Any Jackie Chan, just because they're fun to watch!
 

Electric Amish

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Originally posted by: MrDingleDangle
Originally posted by: Rallispec
Originally posted by: MrDingleDangle
die hard or matrix

i watched all 3 die hard's yesterday

i like 1 and 3 the best...2 has great parts, but i dunno there is something about it

Die Hard 2 was directed by Renny Harlin. 1 & 3 were directed by John McTiernen.

amish
 

Parrotheader

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Well if you could consider the Indiana Jones series action, then I'd have to put my money on Raiders of the Lost Ark. Most people tend to equate action with lots of techno gunfights though so I guess it wouldn't count if that's the case; probably falls closer to adventure I suppose. But it still has some good action sequences in it and an overall plot and feel that makes it one of the most rewatchable movies ever (i.e., you can watch it no matter what you're in the mood for.)

Other than that, I'd personally vote for the original Die Hard or T2.
 

Electric Amish

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Originally posted by: Parrotheader
Well if you could consider the Indiana Jones series action, then I'd have to put my money on Raiders of the Lost Ark. Most people tend to equate action with lots of techno gunfights though so I guess it wouldn't count if that's the case; probably falls closer to adventure I suppose. But it still has some good action sequences in it and an overall plot and feel that makes it one of the most rewatchable movies ever (i.e., you can watch it no matter what you're in the mood for.)

Other than that, I'd personally vote for the original Die Hard or T2.

Raiders works for me also....

amish
 

lilFajita

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This might be kind of random, but Total Recall...The special effects were pretty effective and it did keep you guessing....