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 Last Of Us (2023)
8.8/10
Director: Craig Mazin, Ali Abbasi, Jeremy Webb
Starring: Pedro Pascal
After a global pandemic destroys civilization, a hardened survivor takes charge of a 14-year-old girl who may be humanity's last hope. Read more
Polite Society (2023)
6.7/10
Starring: Jenny Funnell, Priya Kansara, Ritu Arya
Ria Khan believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting her friends' help, she attempts to pull off the mos... Read more
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
8/10
Director: James Gunn
Starring: Michael Rooker, Sylvester Stallone, Vin Diesel, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Brad...
Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own - a mission that could mean the end of... Read more
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (Blu-ray) (2023)
7.6/10
Director: James Gunn
Starring: Michael Rooker, Sylvester Stallone, Vin Diesel, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Brad...
Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own - a mission that could mean the end of... Read more
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023)
6.3/10
Director: Guy Ritchie
Starring: Jason Statham, Aubrey Plaza, Josh Hartnett, Hugh Grant, Cary Elwes
Special agent Orson Fortune and his team of operatives recruit one of Hollywood's biggest movie stars to help them on an undercover mission when the s... Read more
John Wick: Chapter 4 (Blu-ray) (2023)
7.9/10
Director: Chad Stahelski
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Mark Dacascos, Lance Reddick, Ian McShane, Cla...
John Wick uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful allian... Read more
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)
7.4/10
Director: Chad Stahelski
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Mark Dacascos, Lance Reddick, Ian McShane, Cla...
John Wick uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful allian... Read more
Fast & Furious X (2023)
7.5/10
Director: Louis Leterrier
Starring: Vin Diesel, Tyrese Gibson, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Charlize Theron...
Dom Toretto and his family are targeted by the vengeful son of drug kingpin Hernan Reyes. Read more
The Flash (2023)
7.5/10
Director: Andy Muschietti
Starring: John Wesley Shipp, Alex Desert, Amanda Pays
Barry Allen uses his super speed to change the past, but his attempt to save his family creates a world without super heroes, forcing him to race for... Read more