The idea of a solo warrior taking down scores of bad guys isn’t an uncommon fixture in movies.
They’re lone wolves: they have no backup, no help.
They have usually been wronged somehow or get wrapped up in a criminal scheme out of their control.
8’John Wick' (2014)
It doesn’t get any more iconic thanJohn Wick!
Each action scene is crafted with care and precision, with no opportunity wasted.
Mad Maxfeatures some of the most thrilling chases ever seen on screen.
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The oddball costumes are also worth mentioning.
He’s a focused and determined professional hitmanno matter the obstacle.
It set up all the action tropes, featuring an unhinged lead character with a rather antiheroic moral stance.
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The Matrix is full of action and let’s not forget those incredible fight scenes with bullet-time technology!
But beyond that, it also explores powerful themes like free will and self-determination.
Denzel Washington stars as a former marine-turned-bodyguard out for revenge.
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Creasy is an exacting force, relentlessly hunting down his targets and never taking no for an answer.
He’s fueled by grief and anger, willing to do whatever it takes to complete his mission.
His primary weapon is rage, an effective one at that!
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From pulse-pounding chases and heart-stopping shootouts,Man on Fireis sure to deliver all kinds of action movie thrills.
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