The action genre thrived throughout the 2010s.
Practically every year throughout the 2010s had an embarrassment of riches regarding action movies.
10’Olympus Has Fallen'
Gerard Butlerstars inOlympus Has FallenoppositeAaron EckhartandMorgan Freeman.
Olympus Has Fallenis an amazing B-movie that knows exactly what it is.
9’Oblivion'
Tom Cruiseofficially entered his action-star-exclusively era in the 2010s, starting withJoseph Kosinksi’s sci-fiOblivion.
When they find a woman who survived a ship crash, they begin doubting and questioning everything they know.
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And while its reach far surpasses its grasp,Oblivionis asuperior sci-fi action-adventureworthy of praise.
Iron Man 3is a very divisive movie.
The changed made to the Mandarin remain controversial today and are often considered among the MCU’s worst aspects.
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The plot follows a young martial artist who, desperate for money, enters the world of underground fighting.
Man of Tai Chigreatly benefits from Reeves' surprising domain behind the camera andChad Stahelski’s kinetic action scenes.
3’Captain Phillips'
Tom Hanksstars inPaul Greengrass' biographical action thrillerCaptain Phillips.
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Captain Phillipswas a critical and commercial success.
The film received considerable praise, especially for Barkhad Abdi’s performance as Abduwali Muse, the pirate leader.
Man of Steelwas and remains a deeply divisive film.
1’Snowpiercer'
Chris Evansstars inBong Joon-ho’s post-apocalyptic action filmSnowpiercer.
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