Action movies come in many shapes and sizes.

There is no “right” way to do an action movie; that’s the power of versatility.

Films like these tend to have brilliant writing and action sequences that sadly don’t get enough love.

John Wick, played by Keanu Reeves, is surrounded by lights in the debut film

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The name Bond is instantly recognizable thanks to the sheer level of popularity surrounding them.

2012sSkyfallis tough to beat for many.

Undoubtedly,Skyfallis one of the best 007 adventures and incredibly easy to rewatch.

Mark Wahlberg’s Terry holding Will Ferrell’s Allen by the necktie in The Other Guys

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Yet, the execution is so seamless and precise that the brutality feels earned.

Action movie franchises likeJohn WickandThe Equalizerare notoriously graphic in their brutality.

Washington is as engaging as ever, supported by an incredible cast of side characters.

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PoorPedro Pascal, he always gets his eyes gauged!

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Ethan Hunt climbs the Burj Khalifa in ‘Mission_ Impossible - Ghost Protocol’ (2011) (1)

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Bond fighting another man atop a moving train in Skyfall.

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Hobbs, Dom, and Brian standing in line looking stern in ‘Fast and Furious 6’

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John Wick (Keanu Reeves) standing in a crowd in ‘John Wick’ (2014)

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Tom Hardy as Max Rockatansky looking intently at something off-camera in ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ (2015)

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Two men and two girls tilt their heads and look at the camera curiously in The Nice Guys

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The heist crew in ‘Baby Driver’ riding an elevator in silence

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Denzel Washington shaking hands with Pedro Pascal in The Equalizer 2

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Hobbs and Shaw pointing at each other and looking angry in the film Hobbs & Shaw

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