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09-23-2002, 05:59 PM
Part 2 of a 6 part series chronicling the CreedFeed community's favorite movies of all time, this time, Action and Adventure.
Note: Some of the following might be considered dramas or science fiction/fantasy, but because of their action content, are included in this category. In accordance, there are SO many good movies in this category, that really, it all boils down to your opinion. Personally, I don't find senseless action movies (Seagal, Willis, Van Damme, some Arnold, etc.) appealing. Thus many movies in my list aren't entirely conventional, but all fit. Personally, I enjoy war movies, but limited myself to only a few to provide a wide array of movies.
10. The Bridge on the River Kwai
This movie takes an interesting approach at war, with both anti and supportive sentiments expressed. The action here is not the best of all time, but the psychological battle waged in the minds of the characters strongly supports the actual action.
9. The Matrix
Originally, I despised this movie. However, with each viewing, this movie continues to grow on me. Aside from the amazing bullet time innovations of this movie, the action scenes are placed well in the storyline and support the film as a whole. This movie really shot down the "Whoa" persona for Keanu Reeves as well.
8. Jurassic Park
The movie that should not have had a sequel... at all. Some of the greatest cinematic scenes in an action movie can be seen here. The dinosaurs are frightening, the chase scenes and introductions are well crafted and edited and the sound will blow your hat off (providing the right system ;))
7. Blade Runner
So many movie-goers nowadays are satisfied with a movie that only requires one viewing on a Saturday night. Movies like these require that we actually dumbdown our intellect in order to enjoy the movie for its action. Blade Runner does not follow this pattern. You actually have to think here, and this movie only gets better with repeated viewings.
6. Terminator II: Judgement Day
Alright, the original was probably better as far as storyline/acting go, but for the sake of action, this movie excels. There aren't too many action scenes as nicely crafted as those in T2. With T3 on the way, one only hopes that they do not construct another brainless action movie, but one that nicely supports the sequel.
5. Apocalypse Now
This is Vietnam. Crafted from one of my favorite novels of all time, this movie really holds up. Coppola's directing is unparalleled, the cinematography brilliant. The action that takes place has a tendency to stay with you forever; images burned on your mind.
4. Raiders of the Lost Ark
Yet another Harrison Ford flick that just might be the greatest adventure film of all time. Okay, maybe not to you, but this film is one of my personal favorites. Believe it or not, Tom Selleck was originally cast as the fedora wearing archaeologist/professor, but do to P.I., Ford took the spot, and we're forever grateful.
3. Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope
In theory, this episode covers 'em all. You didn't think I'd make a list like this without a Star Wars movie, did you? Perhaps the greatest "space" movie ever made, Star Wars was a huge success in 1977, spawning a global empire the likes of which have never and will never be seen again.
2. Pulp Fiction
You cannot watch this movie and not feel hip. Quentin Tarantino's finest work (closely trailed by the brilliant masterpiece Reservoir Dogs) brought the name "John Travolta" back on the map. Gratuitous violence? Maybe, but it's still fun to watch. A contemporary classic. Plus, who doesn't love a bible-quoting Sam Jackson with a gun?
1. Saving Private Ryan
One of, if not, the best, war movies of all time. Tom Hanks provides an incredibly inspiring performance coupled with the gritty realism of the fierce battles taking place in Europe. Definitely one of the greatest movies ever. One of my personal favorites.
Honorable Mentions:
Reservoir Dogs
Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (Didn't really fit)
Full Metal Jacket
Fight Club
Braveheart
Ben-Hur
Platoon
Gladiator
The French Connection
North by Northwest
Note: Some of the following might be considered dramas or science fiction/fantasy, but because of their action content, are included in this category. In accordance, there are SO many good movies in this category, that really, it all boils down to your opinion. Personally, I don't find senseless action movies (Seagal, Willis, Van Damme, some Arnold, etc.) appealing. Thus many movies in my list aren't entirely conventional, but all fit. Personally, I enjoy war movies, but limited myself to only a few to provide a wide array of movies.
10. The Bridge on the River Kwai
This movie takes an interesting approach at war, with both anti and supportive sentiments expressed. The action here is not the best of all time, but the psychological battle waged in the minds of the characters strongly supports the actual action.
9. The Matrix
Originally, I despised this movie. However, with each viewing, this movie continues to grow on me. Aside from the amazing bullet time innovations of this movie, the action scenes are placed well in the storyline and support the film as a whole. This movie really shot down the "Whoa" persona for Keanu Reeves as well.
8. Jurassic Park
The movie that should not have had a sequel... at all. Some of the greatest cinematic scenes in an action movie can be seen here. The dinosaurs are frightening, the chase scenes and introductions are well crafted and edited and the sound will blow your hat off (providing the right system ;))
7. Blade Runner
So many movie-goers nowadays are satisfied with a movie that only requires one viewing on a Saturday night. Movies like these require that we actually dumbdown our intellect in order to enjoy the movie for its action. Blade Runner does not follow this pattern. You actually have to think here, and this movie only gets better with repeated viewings.
6. Terminator II: Judgement Day
Alright, the original was probably better as far as storyline/acting go, but for the sake of action, this movie excels. There aren't too many action scenes as nicely crafted as those in T2. With T3 on the way, one only hopes that they do not construct another brainless action movie, but one that nicely supports the sequel.
5. Apocalypse Now
This is Vietnam. Crafted from one of my favorite novels of all time, this movie really holds up. Coppola's directing is unparalleled, the cinematography brilliant. The action that takes place has a tendency to stay with you forever; images burned on your mind.
4. Raiders of the Lost Ark
Yet another Harrison Ford flick that just might be the greatest adventure film of all time. Okay, maybe not to you, but this film is one of my personal favorites. Believe it or not, Tom Selleck was originally cast as the fedora wearing archaeologist/professor, but do to P.I., Ford took the spot, and we're forever grateful.
3. Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope
In theory, this episode covers 'em all. You didn't think I'd make a list like this without a Star Wars movie, did you? Perhaps the greatest "space" movie ever made, Star Wars was a huge success in 1977, spawning a global empire the likes of which have never and will never be seen again.
2. Pulp Fiction
You cannot watch this movie and not feel hip. Quentin Tarantino's finest work (closely trailed by the brilliant masterpiece Reservoir Dogs) brought the name "John Travolta" back on the map. Gratuitous violence? Maybe, but it's still fun to watch. A contemporary classic. Plus, who doesn't love a bible-quoting Sam Jackson with a gun?
1. Saving Private Ryan
One of, if not, the best, war movies of all time. Tom Hanks provides an incredibly inspiring performance coupled with the gritty realism of the fierce battles taking place in Europe. Definitely one of the greatest movies ever. One of my personal favorites.
Honorable Mentions:
Reservoir Dogs
Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (Didn't really fit)
Full Metal Jacket
Fight Club
Braveheart
Ben-Hur
Platoon
Gladiator
The French Connection
North by Northwest