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 Towering Inferno (1974)
6.9/10
Director: Irwin Allen, John Guillermin
Starring: Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden, Faye Dunaway, Richard Chamberlain, F...
The Oscar-winning cinematography stands out in this all-star epic about a burning skyscraper. Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, William Holden and Faye Duna... Read more
The Transporter (2002)
6.8/10
Director: Corey Yuen Kwai
Starring: Jason Statham, Shu Qi, Francois Berleand
Frank Martin (Jason Statham - "Snatch") is the best at what he does: transporting dangerous or illegal goods with no questions asked. Problems arise w... Read more
The Transporter ( Blu-ray ) (2002)
6.8/10
Director: Corey Yuen Kwai
Starring: Jason Statham, Shu Qi, Francois Berleand
Frank Martin (Jason Statham - "Snatch") is the best at what he does: transporting dangerous or illegal goods with no questions asked. Problems arise w... Read more
The Trials Of Cate McCall (2013)
6.3/10
Director: Karen Moncrieff
Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Nick Nolte, James Cromwell, Mark Pellegrino
In order to be reinstated to the bar and recover custody of her daughter, a hotshot lawyer, now in recovery and on probation, must take on the appeal... Read more
The Triangle (2005)
6.6/10
Director: Craig R Baxley
Starring: Eric Stoltz, Catherine Bell, Lou Diamond Phillips, Bruce Davison, Sam Neill, Lis...
Developed by Bryan Singer ('X-Men') and Dean Devlin ('Stargate'), this supernatural sci-fi mini-series stars Sam Neill as a shipping tycoon who wants... Read more
The Tuxedo (2002)
5.3/10
Director: Kevin Donovan
Starring: Jackie Chan, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jason Isaacs, Debi Mazar, Peter Stormare
In an action-comedy tailor-made for his talents, Jackie Chan plays the chauffeur to an international secret agent. When an ambush leaves the spy out o... Read more
The Ultimate Bourne Collection (2007)
Director: Doug Liman, Paul Greengrass
Starring: Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen, Brian Cox, Adewale Akinnuo...
Matt Damon is Jason Bourne, an elite government agent determined to outwit and outmaneuver anyone who stands in the way of his finding out the secrets... Read more
The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent (2022)
7.1/10
Director: Tom Gormican
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Tiffany Haddish, Neil Patrick Harris, Demi Moore
In this action-packed comedy, Nicolas Cage plays Nick Cage, channeling his iconic characters as he's caught between a superfan (Pedro Pascal) and a CI... Read more
The Valley of Gwangi (1969)
6.3/10
Director: James O'Connolly
Starring: James Franciscus, Gila Golan, Richard Carlson
Cowpokes head into a mysterious Mexican valley to head 'em up and move 'em out. But they're not looking for little doggies. They're looking for great... Read more
The Vanishing Legion (1931)
7.1/10
Director: Ford Beebe, B Reeves Eason
Starring: Harry Carey
A mysterious master criminal known as The Voice plots with his gang to sabotage the Milesburg Oil Company, but the rightful heir has a secret army of... Read more