No decade was as game-changing for the action genre quite like the 1990s.
Always playing the tough-as-nails cop or soldier, Seagal’s films in the ’90s were full of action-packed adventures.
His characters usually acted as a one-man army taking on an insurmountable amount of bad guys.
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Bladewas instrumental in rejuvenating Marvel and the superhero genre in the late ’90s after a string of notable flops.
In many ways, its success was thanks to Snipes and his thrilling performance.
He easily slipped back into the role one more time as a cameo appearance in 2024’sDeadpool & Wolverine.
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Films likeTai Chi Master,Wing Chun, andSuper Cop 2showcased her talents as a leading star.
The ’90s were actually an interesting time for Stallone.
While he’d seen some ups and downs during the ’90s, there were some pretty interesting highlights.
DirectorJames Cameronhas proven that he can write compelling female protagonists in his stories likeAliensandAvatar.
With Hamilton’s help, the two createdone of cinematic history’s most iconic and toughest female characters.
Always the charismatic antihero or tough guy punch in, his action films certainly didn’t fail to entertain.
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Appearing in notable hits likeBackdraft,Executive Decision, andStargate, Russell further cemented himself as a bankable star.
It’s a fantastic action-western that will always remainKurt Russell’s most rewatchable films.
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