Greatest action film ever?

Keith Loh · September 10th, 2004, 11:44 AM

It's not a shoot em up. It's an excellent film, though. Ever see "The Limey"? That was based upon those kinds of films. Michael Caine is awesome in "Get Carter".

Hugh DiMauro · September 10th, 2004, 12:32 PM

I thought "The Limey" was boring BUT the technique of juxtaposing earlier films of the actor was kinda cool.

Vishal Gurung · September 10th, 2004, 01:21 PM

Hmm, personally one of my fav actions films, besides the star wars/indiana jones/jurassic park/t2/aliens/predator series..

Lethal Weapon!

Nothing like a good buddy cop movie which blends in great action sequences with endless comedic quips. Definitely a fav, if only i can convince the Gf to get me the dvd sets :D

cheers
Vish

Alfred Okocha · September 10th, 2004, 02:58 PM

Kill Bill vol 1.. Action for actions sake.. no compromise.. From dusk till dawn.. Another movie you don't really know what's happening the first time you see it..

Jaime Valles · September 10th, 2004, 03:15 PM

I'll throw another one in there:

The Abyss

Some of the most thrilling sequences I've ever seen. All I can say is: The wedding ring!!!!!

Intensity all the way through.

Make sure you see the Special Extended Edition. Changes the whole ending of the movie and fleshes out the characters some more.

Alfred Okocha · September 11th, 2004, 07:29 AM

Sorry Jamie, but IMHO the alternative ending was a huge disappoinment... When those things surface the movie go bad, bad bad.. They are beautiful under water but they should have stayed there.
I love the short version though..(the end)

John Hudson · September 11th, 2004, 11:31 AM

Yes! The Abyss is full of great action sequences; the ring, the woman drowning (dramatic action) and then bringing her back to life and the underwater chase where M. Biehn implodes! Great film.

There is a film called EXTREME PREDJUDICE that has an end sequence gunfight that is great.

Keith Loh · September 11th, 2004, 01:26 PM

Extreme Prejudice is heavily influenced by The Wild Bunch.

Corey Smith · September 14th, 2004, 08:06 AM

Terminator 2, The Matrix, Blade & Aliens are my all time favorites.

September 10th, 2004, 11:44 AM	#31
Keith Loh Air China Pilot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 2,389	It's not a shoot em up. It's an excellent film, though. Ever see "The Limey"? That was based upon those kinds of films. Michael Caine is awesome in "Get Carter". __________________ -- Visit http://www.KeithLoh.com \| stuff about living in Vancouver \| My Flickr photo gallery

September 10th, 2004, 12:32 PM	#32
Hugh DiMauro Trustee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,205	I thought "The Limey" was boring BUT the technique of juxtaposing earlier films of the actor was kinda cool. __________________ Interesting, if true. And interesting anyway.

September 10th, 2004, 01:21 PM	#33
Vishal Gurung Major Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 237	Hmm, personally one of my fav actions films, besides the star wars/indiana jones/jurassic park/t2/aliens/predator series.. Lethal Weapon! Nothing like a good buddy cop movie which blends in great action sequences with endless comedic quips. Definitely a fav, if only i can convince the Gf to get me the dvd sets :D cheers Vish __________________ 2ndshooter.blogspot.com

September 11th, 2004, 01:26 PM	#38
Keith Loh Air China Pilot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 2,389	Extreme Prejudice is heavily influenced by The Wild Bunch. __________________ -- Visit http://www.KeithLoh.com \| stuff about living in Vancouver \| My Flickr photo gallery

September 10th, 2004, 02:58 PM	#34
Alfred Okocha Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London Posts: 427	Kill Bill vol 1.. Action for actions sake.. no compromise.. From dusk till dawn.. Another movie you don't really know what's happening the first time you see it..

September 10th, 2004, 03:15 PM	#35
Jaime Valles Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New York City, NY Posts: 316	I'll throw another one in there: The Abyss Some of the most thrilling sequences I've ever seen. All I can say is: The wedding ring!!!!! Intensity all the way through. Make sure you see the Special Extended Edition. Changes the whole ending of the movie and fleshes out the characters some more.

September 11th, 2004, 07:29 AM	#36
Alfred Okocha Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London Posts: 427	Sorry Jamie, but IMHO the alternative ending was a huge disappoinment... When those things surface the movie go bad, bad bad.. They are beautiful under water but they should have stayed there. I love the short version though..(the end)

September 11th, 2004, 11:31 AM	#37
John Hudson Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: 32° 44' N 117° 10' W Posts: 820	Yes! The Abyss is full of great action sequences; the ring, the woman drowning (dramatic action) and then bringing her back to life and the underwater chase where M. Biehn implodes! Great film. There is a film called EXTREME PREDJUDICE that has an end sequence gunfight that is great.

September 14th, 2004, 08:06 AM	#39
Corey Smith Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hot Springs, AR Posts: 31	Terminator 2, The Matrix, Blade & Aliens are my all time favorites.