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Movies which have defined the action genre?
Posted on 5/23/15 at 2:46 pm
Posted on 5/23/15 at 2:46 pm
I personally think there are only a handful of films that have come along in the course of the 50+ year history of this genre that have really defined what an action movie is. Here is my list:
Goldfinger (1964) - The first true blockbuster action film. It basically legitimized and popularized the genre.
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) - A truly revolutionary film with genre-defining heroes, action set pieces, and a truly extraordinary climax.
Die Hard (1988) - Arguably the greatest action film of all-time.
Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991) - Groundbreaking visual effects, a kick arse hero, a kick arse villain, and a very strong Sarah Connor are just some of the things Terminator 2 can use to argue GOAT action movie status.
The Matrix (1999) - A brilliant concept punctuated by solid action scenes makes this film soar to unparalleled heights. Many action films over the next decade were influenced by this film.
The Dark Knight (2008) - The greatest of the comic book subgenre films, The Dark Knight has gone on to influence other films in the action genre such as Skyfall and Sony's The Amazing Spider-Man reboot.
I have not seen Mad Max: Fury Road yet but there are many who are saying it is also a genre-defining film. I guess I will find out tomorrow when I finally get to see it.
Goldfinger (1964) - The first true blockbuster action film. It basically legitimized and popularized the genre.
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) - A truly revolutionary film with genre-defining heroes, action set pieces, and a truly extraordinary climax.
Die Hard (1988) - Arguably the greatest action film of all-time.
Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991) - Groundbreaking visual effects, a kick arse hero, a kick arse villain, and a very strong Sarah Connor are just some of the things Terminator 2 can use to argue GOAT action movie status.
The Matrix (1999) - A brilliant concept punctuated by solid action scenes makes this film soar to unparalleled heights. Many action films over the next decade were influenced by this film.
The Dark Knight (2008) - The greatest of the comic book subgenre films, The Dark Knight has gone on to influence other films in the action genre such as Skyfall and Sony's The Amazing Spider-Man reboot.
I have not seen Mad Max: Fury Road yet but there are many who are saying it is also a genre-defining film. I guess I will find out tomorrow when I finally get to see it.
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Posted on 5/23/15 at 3:02 pm to RollTide1987
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Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
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Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)
Definitely agree with these two. North by Northwest is also a highly influential action thriller.
Posted on 5/23/15 at 3:02 pm to RollTide1987
quote:This movie was the first time I ever saw CGI. Really paved the way for CGI effects.
Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991) - Groundbreaking visual effects, a kick arse hero, a kick arse villain, and a very strong Sarah Connor are just some of the things Terminator 2 can use to argue GOAT action movie status.
quote:The big take away I got from this movie was it was the first time I saw real martial arts done with real actors who were not martial artists. It really changed the way actors approached action roles and changed the way they prepared for them.
The Matrix (1999) - A brilliant concept punctuated by solid action scenes makes this film soar to unparalleled heights. Many action films over the next decade were influenced by this film.
This post was edited on 5/23/15 at 3:08 pm
Posted on 5/23/15 at 3:09 pm to abellsujr
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This movie was the first time I ever saw CGI. Really paved the way for CGI effects.
The Abyss and Star Trek V were the first to use morphing, but T2 took it to a new level.
A lot of people saw that one then saw the first one. For many people when they think terminator, they only think T2.
Posted on 5/23/15 at 3:10 pm to Napoleon
quote:Yea, T2 was the first time I saw CGI. I had not seen The Abyss or Star Trek V before that.
The Abyss and Star Trek V
This post was edited on 5/23/15 at 3:11 pm
Posted on 5/23/15 at 3:32 pm to abellsujr
Bullitt set the standard for car chase scenes in every movie afterwards.
Posted on 5/23/15 at 3:35 pm to RollTide1987
Bruce Lee's Enter the Dragon really mainstreamed Kung-Fu action movies and that's been replicated a ton as well.
Posted on 5/23/15 at 3:36 pm to SoFla Tideroller
vanishing point was a great influence as well.
Posted on 5/23/15 at 3:43 pm to RollTide1987
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Die Hard (1988) - Arguably the greatest action film of all-time.
Posted on 5/23/15 at 3:51 pm to LuckySo-n-So
Die Hard set the bar higher than its ever been. Not many action movies since are as captivating.
Posted on 5/23/15 at 3:55 pm to dead money
Mad Max Fury Road
Posted on 5/23/15 at 3:55 pm to RollTide1987
Smokey and The Bandit- Changed the car chase scene forever.
Posted on 5/23/15 at 4:37 pm to Zap Rowsdower
The rock?
Fast and furious maybe? Can't deny its success.
Dr No over Goldfinger.
Fast and furious maybe? Can't deny its success.
Dr No over Goldfinger.
Posted on 5/23/15 at 4:38 pm to RollTide1987
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Die Hard
Posted on 5/23/15 at 4:45 pm to RollTide1987
I'd add:
Sands of Iwo Jima 1949
The Magnificent Seven 1960
The Great Escape 1963
The Wild Bunch 1969
The French Connection 1971
Dirty Harry 1971
Star Wars 1977
Sands of Iwo Jima 1949
The Magnificent Seven 1960
The Great Escape 1963
The Wild Bunch 1969
The French Connection 1971
Dirty Harry 1971
Star Wars 1977
This post was edited on 5/23/15 at 4:46 pm
Posted on 5/23/15 at 5:04 pm to molsusports
Have to add Jurassic Park.
Posted on 5/23/15 at 5:27 pm to Fenwick86
Nope terminator. The whole it won't stop coming at us no matter what we do theme was just unreal. Arnold as a bad guy was great. Better than T2 in that we knew what to expect in second one.
Posted on 5/23/15 at 5:44 pm to RollTide1987
I would add: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Posted on 5/23/15 at 6:29 pm to RollTide1987
Predator
Posted on 5/23/15 at 6:39 pm to RollTide1987
Men In Black
Mission Impossible
Mission Impossible
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