Action
The enduring popularity of the action movie has drenched the genre in cliche yet glorious invention abounds around the globe - fighting is the international language. Fashionable styles of film-making come and go but action movies just change their shoes and remain centre-stage.
Great glittering galaxies of genre from across the Alice universe have been gleaned to assemble a suitably kick-ass selection of ballistic ballet and poetic pugilism to scintillate the delicate senses of our discerning clientele. Are you ready to rumble? Are you feeling lucky, Sir/Madame? Our suggestions for a hearty evening of action are listed below.
Pictured: Mr Kiss Kiss Bang Bang springs into action. Sean Connery as agent 007 in "Diamonds are Forever" (1971).
The Iceman Cometh ( aka Time Warriors ) (1989)
7.4/10
Director: Clarence Fok
Starring: Maggie Cheung, Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah
A rip-roaring ride through history as two ancient swordsmen from the Ming Dynasty are transported to the streets of present-day Hong Kong. Full of hum... Read more
The Incredible Hulk (1979)
6.8/10
Director: Reza Badiyi
Starring: Bill Bixby, Jack Colvin, Lou Ferrigno
"Dont make me angry. You wouldn't like me when i'm angry". Three classic episodes from Season 2 starring Bill Bixby, Jack Colvin and Lou Ferrigno are... Read more
The Incredible Hulk (2008)
6.8/10
Director: Louis Leterrier
Starring: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, William Hurt, Tim Blake Nelson, Ty Burrell
Another reinvention of Marvel's flawed superhero, with Edward Norton assuming the mantle of Bruce Banner and his giant, angry alter-ego. Bruce has spe... Read more
The Incredible Hulk ( Blu-ray ) (2008)
6.8/10
Director: Louis Leterrier
Starring: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, William Hurt, Tim Blake Nelson, Ty Burrell
Another reinvention of Marvel's flawed superhero, with Edward Norton assuming the mantle of Bruce Banner and his giant, angry alter-ego. Bruce has spe... Read more
The Incredible Hulk: Season 1 (1977)
6.8/10
Starring: Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, Jack Colvin
"Don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry." Mild-mannered research scientist David Banner (Bill Bixby) finds he must offer this heroic... Read more
The Inglorious Bastards ( Quel Maledetto Treno Blindato ) (1978)
6.6/10
Director: Enzo G Castellari
Starring: Fred Williamson, Ian Bannen, Peter Hooten, Jackie Basehart, Bo Svenson, Michael...
Inspiration for Quentin Tarantino's 2009 film in name and genre only, this 'macaroni combat' film is set in WWII Europe as a group of American soldier... Read more
The International (2009)
6.5/10
Director: Tom Tykwer
Starring: Clive Owen, Naomi Watts, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Ulrich Thomsen, Brian O'Byrne, Pat...
Clive Owen and Naomi Watts star in this topical, conspiracy-laden thriller, set in a post-globalisation economy as it teeters on the brink of a depres... Read more
The Invincible Iron Man (2007)
6/10
Director: Jay Oliva, Patrick Archibald, Frank Paur
Starring: Fred Tatasciore, Marc Worden, Gwendoline Yeo
Past and present collide in this animated adventure based on Marvel Comics' popular 'Avengers' series to reveal the origin of the legendary armored he... Read more
The Iron Mask (2019)
7.5/10
Starring: Jackie Chan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Charles Dance
Early 1700: Cartographer Jonathan Green (Jason Flemyng) from Forbidden Kingdom (2014) is back to map the Russian Far East. He's forced on to China, wh... Read more
The Iron Mask (Blu-ray) (2019)
6.7/10
Starring: Jackie Chan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Charles Dance
Early 1700: Cartographer Jonathan Green (Jason Flemyng) from Forbidden Kingdom (2014) is back to map the Russian Far East. He's forced on to China, wh... Read more