Best Action Movies

Speedy cars, wars, gun fights, killing weapons, amazing martial arts stunts, share of explosions, car chases, shootouts, etc. are the common elements seen in any good Hollywood action movie. These elements make the movies so special that they often become more important than the pesky little movie details like script, acting, etc. Though action movies were not so popular then, with time and men like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone leading the way, many good action movies have transcended their limited genre and have become a timeless charm that defies all reason and logic. Therefore, for all action movies junkies, here is a list of some of the best movies.

Best Action Movies Since 2000

2000

• Gladiator
• Blood: The Last Vampire
• The Art of War
• The City of Lost Souls
• Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

2001

• The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
• Collateral Damage
• Pearl Harbor
• Heist
• Black Hawk Down
• Special Unit AT 13

2002

• The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
• The Bourne Identity
• Bad Company
• Die Another Day
• XXX
• Blade II
• Spider- Man
• Formula 51
• Air Marshall

2003

• The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
• Kill Bill: Vol. 1
• Wanted
• The Incredible Hulk
• Eagle Eye
• Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2003)
• Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
• Underworld
• Once Upon a Time in Mexico
• X-Men 2
• Daredevil
• Bad Boys 2

2004

• Spider-Man 2
• Layer Cake
• Kill Bill: Vol. 2
• The Incredibles
• Man on Fire
• The Day After Tomorrow
• Kung Fu Hustle
• The Bourne Supremacy
• Alien vs. Predator

2005

• Batman Begins
• Mr. and Mrs. Smith
• Sin City
• King Kong
• Harder They Fall

2006

• Crank
• Casino Royale
• A Battle of Wits
• Body Armour

2007

• The Bourne Ultimatum
• Transformers
• No Country for Old Men
• Shooter
• 300
• 28 Weeks Later
• Vacancy
• The Kingdom

2008

• The Dark Knight
• Max Manus
• Iron Man
• The Wrestler
• Speed Racer
• The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
• Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
• The Incredible Hulk
• Hancock
• Hellboy II: The Golden Army
• The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
• Quantum of Solace

2009

• Avatar
• Star Trek
• District 9
• Inglourious Basterds
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
• 2012
• Zombieland
• Terminator Salvation
• Watchmen
• X-Men Origins: Wolverine

These were some of the best action movies ever made that have received huge accolades from people all across the world. No matter how often you have watched these movies, there is always something new to discover in them. So if you haven't seen them, do watch them as they are not one's to be missed. Enjoy!