News: Best Action Movies

                                                 ACTION MOVIES

The Hunger Games (2012)

Set in a future where the Capitol selects a boy and girl from the twelve districts to fight to the death on live television, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister's place for the latest match.Dir: Gary Ross With: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam HemsworthAction | Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

The Avengers (2012)

Nick Fury and the international agency S.H.I.E.L.D. bring together a team of super humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki & his various membered army.Dir: Joss Whedon With: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett JohanssonAction | Adventure | Sci-Fi

Act of Valor (2012)

An elite team of Navy SEALs embark on a covert mission to recover a kidnapped CIA agent.Dir: Mike McCoy, Scott Waugh With: Alex Veadov, Roselyn Sanchez, Nestor SerranoAction | Adventure | Thriller

Machine Gun Preacher (2011)

The story of Sam Childers, a former drug-dealing biker tough guy who found God and became a crusader for hundreds of Sudanese children who've been forced to become soldiers.Dir: Marc Forster With: Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, Michael ShannonAction | Biography | Crime | Drama

One for the Money (2012)

Unemployed and newly-divorced Stephanie Plum lands a job at her cousin's bail-bond business, where her first assignment puts her on the trail of a wanted local cop from her romantic past.Dir: Julie Anne Robinson With: Katherine Heigl, Jason O'Mara, Daniel SunjataAction | Comedy | Crime | Thriller

Safe House (2012)

A young CIA agent is tasked with looking after a fugitive in a safe house. But when the safe house is attacked, he finds himself on the run with his charge.Dir: Daniel Espinosa With: Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Robert PatrickAction | Crime | Mystery | Thriller

John Carter (2012)  

Transplanted to Mars, a Civil War vet discovers a lush planet inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself a prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter a princess who is in desperate need of a savior.Dir: Andrew Stanton With: Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Willem DafoeAction | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

This Means War (2012)

Two top CIA operatives wage an epic battle against one another after they discover they are dating the same woman.Dir: McG With: Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Tom HardyAction | Comedy | Romance

The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Eight years after the events of The Dark Knight, the terrorist leader Bane arrives in Gotham City, pushing it and its police force to their limits, forcing its former hero Batman to resurface after taking the fall for Harvey Dent's crimes.Dir: Christopher Nolan With: Christian Bale, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gary OldmanAction | Crime | Drama | Thriller10.

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)

As Johnny Blaze hides out in Eastern Europe, he is called upon to stop the devil, who is trying to take human form.Dir: Neveldine, Taylor With: Nicolas Cage, Ciarán Hinds, Idris ElbaAction | Fantasy | Thriller

In Time (2011)

In a future where people stop aging at 25, but are engineered to live only one more year, having the means to buy your way out of the situation is a shot at immortal youth. Here, Will Salas finds himself accused of murder and on the run with a hostage - a connection that becomes an important part of the way against the system.Dir: Andrew Niccol With: Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried, Cillian MurphyAction | Sci-Fi | Thriller

The Grey (2012)

After their plane crashes in Alaska, seven oil workers are led by a skilled huntsman to survival, but a pack of merciless wolves haunts their every step.Dir: Joe Carnahan With: Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney, Frank GrilloAction | Adventure | Drama | Thriller

The Adventures of Tintin (2011)

Intrepid reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship commanded by Haddock's ancestor.Dir: Steven Spielberg With: Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel CraigAnimation | Action | Adventure | Family | Mystery

Tower Heist (2011)

When a group of hard working guys find out they've fallen victim to a wealthy business man's Ponzi scheme, they conspire to rob his high-rise residence.Dir: Brett Ratner With: Eddie Murphy, Ben Stiller, Casey AffleckAction | Comedy | Crime

Warrior (2011)

The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament - a path that puts the fighter on a collision corner with his older brother.Dir: Gavin O'Connor With: Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, Joel EdgertonAction | Drama | Sport

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012)

Sean Anderson partners with his mom's husband on a mission to find his grandfather, who is thought to be missing on a mythical island.Dir: Brad Peyton With: Josh Hutcherson, Dwayne Johnson, Michael CaineAction | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

Prometheus (2012)

A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.Dir: Ridley Scott With: Noomi Rapace, Charlize Theron, Patrick WilsonAction | Horror | Sci-Fi18.

Immortals (2011)

Theseus is a mortal man chosen by Zeus to lead the fight against the ruthless King Hyperion, who is on a rampage across Greece to obtain a weapon that can destroy humanity.Dir: Tarsem Singh Dhandwar With: Henry Cavill, Mickey Rourke, John HurtAction | Drama | Fantasy

Chronicle (2012)

Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides.Dir: Josh Trank With: Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell, Michael B. JordanAction | Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Recoil (2011)

A cop turns vigilante after his family is murdered, exacting vengeance on the killers - and then on all criminals who have slipped through the system.Dir: Terry Miles With: Serinda Swan, Danny Trejo, Steve AustinAction

xXx (2002)

Xander Cage is an extreme sports athelete recruited by the government on a special mission.Dir: Rob Cohen With: Vin Diesel, Asia Argento, Marton CsokasAction | Thriller

Underworld: Awakening (2012)

When human forces discover the existence of the Vampire and Lycan clans, a war to eradicate both species commences. The vampire warrioress Selene leads the battle against humankind.Dir: Måns Mårlind, Björn Stein With: Kate Beckinsale, Michael Ealy, India EisleyAction | Fantasy | Horror

Inception (2010)

In a world where technology exists to enter the human mind through dream invasion, a highly skilled thief is given a final chance at redemption which involves executing his toughest job to date: Inception.Dir: Christopher Nolan With: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen PageAction | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller

The Three Musketeers (2011)

 The hot-headed young D'Artagnan along with three former legendary but now down on their luck Musketeers must unite and defeat a beautiful double agent and her villainous employer from seizing the French throne and engulfing Europe in war.Dir: Paul W.S. Anderson With: Logan Lerman, Matthew Macfadyen, Ray StevensonAction | Adventure | Romance

Wrath of the Titans (2012)

Perseus embarks on a treacherous quest into the underworld to rescue Zeus, who has been targeted for capture by his traitorous son, Ares, and his brother, Hades.Dir: Jonathan Liebesman With: Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Rosamund PikeAction | Adventure | Fantasy

Star Trek (2009)

A chronicle of the early days of James T. Kirk and his fellow USS Enterprise crew members.Dir: J.J. Abrams With: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon PeggAction | Adventure | Sci-Fi

The Dark Knight (2008)

Batman, Gordon and Harvey Dent are forced to deal with the chaos unleashed by a terrorist mastermind known only as the Joker, as he drives each of them to their limits.Dir: Christopher Nolan With: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron EckhartAction | Crime | Drama | Thriller

21 Jump Street (2012)

A pair of underachieving cops are sent back to a local high school to blend in and bring down a synthetic drug ring.Dir: Phil Lord, Chris Miller With: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice CubeAction | Comedy

Real Steel (2011)

Set in the near future, where robot boxing is a top sport, a struggling promoter feels he's found a champion in a discarded robot. During his hopeful rise to the top, he discovers he has an 11-year-old son who wants to know his father.Dir: Shawn Levy With: Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, Dakota GoyoAction | Drama | Sci-Fi | Sport

Brave (2012)

Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse.Dir: Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman With: Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma ThompsonAnimation | Action | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

Peter Parker finds a clue that might help him understand why his parents disappeared when he was young. His path puts him on a collision course with Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner.Dir: Marc Webb With: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys IfansAction | Adventure | Thriller32.

X-Men: First Class (2011)

In 1962, the United States government enlists the help of Mutants with superhuman abilities to stop a malicious dictator who is determined to start world war III.Dir: Matthew Vaughn With: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer LawrenceAction | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

In a small village in the Shire a young Hobbit named Frodo has been entrusted with an ancient Ring. Now he must embark on an Epic quest to the Cracks of Doom in order to destroy it.Dir: Peter Jackson With: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando BloomAction | Adventure | Fantasy

Killer Elite (2011)

When his mentor is taken captive, a retired member of Britain's Elite Special Air Service is forced into action. His mission: kill three assassins dispatched by their cunning leader.Dir: Gary McKendry With: Jason Statham, Clive Owen, Robert De NiroAction | Crime | Thriller

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)

Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson join forces to outwit and bring down their fiercest adversary, Professor Moriarty.Dir: Guy Ritchie With: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Jared HarrisAction | Adventure | Crime | Mystery | Thriller

Conquest 1453 (2012)

In 1453, the Byzantine capital of Constantinople is surrounded by Ottoman Turks. The city is but a shadow...Dir: Faruk Aksoy With: Devrim Evin, Ibrahim Celikkol, Dilek SerbestAction | Adventure | Drama | History | War160 mins.37.

Man of Steel (2013)

Dir: Zack Snyder With: Amy Adams, Henry Cavill, Russell CroweAction | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi38.

Thor (2011)

The powerful but arrogant warrior Thor is cast out of the fantastic realm of Asgard and sent to live amongst humans on Earth, where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders.Dir: Kenneth Branagh With: Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie PortmanAction | Adventure | Fantasy

Avatar (2009)

A paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.Dir: James Cameron With: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney WeaverAction | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

The Expendables 2 (2012)

Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat.Dir: Simon West With: Sylvester Stallone, Liam Hemsworth, Randy CoutureAction | Adventure | Thriller

Seeking Justice (2011)

After his wife is assaulted, a husband enlists the services of a vigilante group to help him settle the score. Then he discovers they want a 'favor' from him in return.Dir: Roger Donaldson With: Nicolas Cage, January Jones, Guy PearceAction | Drama | Thriller

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)

The IMF is shut down when it's implicated in the bombing of the Kremlin, causing Ethan Hunt and his new team to go rogue to clear their organization's name.Dir: Brad Bird With: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon PeggAction | Adventure | Thriller