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 Legend of Tarzan (Blu-ray) (3D) (2016)
6.2/10
Director: David Yates
Starring: Samuel L Jackson, Djimon Hounsou, Alexander Skarsgard, Christoph Waltz, Margot R...
t's been nearly a decade since Tarzan (Alexander Skarsgård), also known as John Clayton III, left Africa to live in Victorian England with his wife Ja... Read more
The Legend of Zorro (2005)
5.9/10
Director: Martin Campbell
Starring: Antonio Banderas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rufus Sewell
In this swashbuckling sequel to 1998's 'Mask of Zorro', Don Alejandro (Antonio Banderas) has settled down peacefully with Elena (Catherine Zeta-Jones)... Read more
The Lego Batman Movie (2017)
7.3/10
Director: Chris McKay
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Rosario Dawson, Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Zach Galifianakis
In the irreverent spirit of fun that made "The Lego Movie" a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble - Lego Batman - sta... Read more
The Lego Batman Movie ( Blu-ray ) (2017)
7.3/10
Director: Chris McKay
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Rosario Dawson, Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Zach Galifianakis
In the irreverent spirit of fun that made "The Lego Movie" a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble - Lego Batman - sta... Read more
The Lighting Warrior (1931)
Director: Armand Schaefer
Starring: Rin Tin Tin, Frankie Darro, George Brent
A Rin-Tin-Tin serial presented in 12 episodes. The mysterious Wolf Man is terrorizing settlers in a western town. With the help of Rinty, young Jimmy... Read more
The Living Daylights (1987)
6.7/10
Director: John Glen
Starring: Joe Don Baker, Maryam D'Abo, Timothy Dalton, Jeroen Krabbe, Art Malik
Once again, the tuxedo is passed on. Timothy Dalton makes a stylish debut as agent 007, in this danger-filled tale of megalomaniacal arms smugglers, S... Read more
The Living Daylights ( Blu-ray ) (1987)
6.7/10
Director: John Glen
Starring: Jeroen Krabbe, Joe Don Baker, Maryam D'Abo, Timothy Dalton, Art Malik
Once again, the tuxedo is passed on. Timothy Dalton makes a stylish debut as agent 007, in this danger-filled tale of megalomaniacal arms smugglers, S... Read more
The Lone Ranger (1949)
7.9/10
Starring: Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels
Enjoy hours of yesteryear action memories with this collection of seventeen episodes from classic 'The Lone Ranger' series. Along with his Indian comp... Read more
The Lone Ranger (2013)
6.5/10
Director: Gore Verbinski
Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Johnny Depp, Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner, Barry Pepper...
From producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski, the filmmaking team behind the blockbuster "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, comes th... Read more
The Lone Ranger (Blu-ray) (2013)
6.4/10
Director: Gore Verbinski
Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Johnny Depp, Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner, Barry Pepper...
From producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski, the filmmaking team behind the blockbuster "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, comes th... Read more