Scenes of fights and fights, shootouts and other simple ways to overcome difficulties through physical violence are still very popular all over the world. Of course, everyone has their own favorite coolest action movies: someone loves Soviet revolutionary films, and someone likes spaghetti westerns. And some recognize only Hollywood blockbusters as such.
The White Sun of the Desert (1970)
For many Russian viewers of the older generation, the film has forever remained the coolest action movie of all time. The painting in the Eastern genre became a kind of mascot for the Soviet and Russian cosmonauts who watched it before each start. There is a cassette with the film on the International Space Station, and on Venus, planet craters are named after the wives of Abdullah and the Red Army Sukhov.
In Soviet Russia, the Civil War was just over, but in Central Asia the armed struggle with the Basmachi gangs continues. The main character, Fedor Ivanovich Sukhov (Anatoly Kuznetsov), after being wounded, is going to go home through the desert, where his beloved wife Katerina Matveevna is waiting for him.
At this time, the leader of one of the gangs Abdullah (Kakhi Kavsadze), fleeing from pursuit of the Red Army units, flees, leaving his harem. Sukhov, together with the young Red Army soldier Petrukh (Nikolai Godovikov), must deliver the women to the nearby Pagent village. On the way, he frees a local resident Said (Spartak Mishulin), and he is assisted by a former customs officer Vereshchagin (Pavel Luspekaev).
Die Hard (1988)
Among the coolest action films, the film occupies a special place as one of the best examples of the genre. The picture was shown in the Soviet Union in the 80s in a pirate way and in illegal translation. Received the best reviews in many countries of the world. It was the first big work of Bruce Willis (policeman John McClain), who had previously starred in television films and humorous programs. In total, five films were shot about a strong cop.
In the evening, on the eve of the Christmas holidays, New York policeman McClain arrives in Los Angeles to establish a relationship with his wife Holly (Bonnie Bedelia), who lives in another city, trying to make a career in the international Nakatomi corporation. However, the office building is seized by terrorists led by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman). And John is the only one who can save the hostages.
The Brother (1997)
For more than twenty years in the category of the coolest Russian action movie is a film by Alexei Balabanov. Many critics and viewers note that since then in Russian cinema has not appeared as strong an image as Danila Bagrov (Sergey Bodrov). The film, considered a classic of the genre of action movies and crime drama, has long been a part of Russian culture. And phrases like “For the Crimea still answer” became quotes that came to life.
The demobilized Danila comes to Leningrad to visit his elder brother Viktor (Viktor Sukhorukov), who says everyone that he is engaged in business, while he is actually engaged in contract killings and is known in criminal circles under the nickname Tatarin. Brother pulls Danila into a criminal showdown. He, without a doubt, begins to kill criminal authorities. Many popular music groups and soloists starred in the picture, including Nautilus Pompilius, Aquarium, Hummingbirds. At the end of the film, Bagrov Jr. rescues his brother and leaves for Moscow.
The War (2002)
The coolest action movie about Chechnya was shot by director Alexei Balabanov. Although Sergei Bodrov starred in the film (as Captain Medvedev), the main slogan was the phrase: "This is not Brother 3, this is War." For the authenticity of the picture, many Chechens were played by Chechen actors, and the Russian army were scout soldiers, soldiers and helicopter pilots. Many viewers appreciated footage from the naked Dapkunaite (as Margaret), who bathed in a mountain stream, at a water temperature of 5 degrees.
The defendant, Ivan Ermakov (Alexei Chadov) tells the journalist his story. Released by the militants, he is hired by the Englishman John Boyle (Ian Kelly), who wants to free his bride Margaret from Chechen captivity. Together they got to the militants, but John was released to bring a ransom of 2 million pounds. And since he was unable to collect the required amount, the Englishman decides to free the girl with the help of mercenaries.
The Piranha Hunt (2006)
Among the coolest action films, it was the first film shot according to all the traditional canons of American action movies. The roles involved the most popular Russian actors. And the picture itself had an impressive budget by Russian standards. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Alexander Bushkov from a series about the adventures and military service of the Soviet combat swimmer Cyril Mazur, nicknamed Piranha. The script of the film is somewhat different from the book, for example, in the novel there is no chemical weapon, the destruction of which is the basis of the plot of the action movie.
Alexander Mazur (Vladimir Mashkov) together with the military chemist Olga Khmelnitskaya (Svetlana Antonova) must find and destroy the secret Soviet laboratory. In ancient times, chemical weapons were produced here. In an accident in the laboratory, only the little boy Prokhor, who now became the owner of these places, survived. Prokhor Petrovich (Evgeny Mironov) captures Mazur and Khmelnitsky. Now they, along with other captives, become game in the hunt for people, which suits the "master of the taiga."
Mission Impossible 3 (2006)
In any list of the coolest foreign fighters, a film from this franchise must be present. Tom Cruise is the producer and starring secret agent of Ethan Hunt. A series of adventure militants was shot on the basis of the 1966 television movie of the same name. To date, six films have been released. The characters in the third painting, Mission Impossible, speak nine languages, including the Chinese Yue dialect.
CIA agent Hunt has resigned and is about to marry Julia (Michelle Monaghan). However, when in Berlin, on the orders of arms dealer Davian (Philip Seymour-Hoffman), his student Lindsay Farris (Keri Russell), he goes to rescue her. Hunting agents around the world - in Berlin, the Vatican and Shanghai - are assisted by other special agents: his old partner Luther Stickell (Wing Rhames) and two new employees - Zen (Maggie Kew) and Declan Gromley (Jonathan Reese-Myers).
The Fall of Olympus (2013)
The picture received good reviews from the audience, according to polls, earned a rating of five with a minus of five points. Therefore, the film is deservedly among the coolest action movies.
Secret Service Agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) rescues President Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart). However, during the assassination attempt, the first lady dies, and Mike is removed from service. At this time, a delegation from South Korea was being received at the White House, and North Korean agents had entered the guard. The Koreans, led by Kang Yensak (Rick Yoon), capture the president and vice president. According to the constitution, power passes to Allan Trumbull (Morgan Freeman), speaker of the House of Representatives. Only the agent Benning can save the head of state and country.
Wonder Woman (2017)
Among the coolest action films, more and more science fiction films appear every year. In 2017, according to Esquire magazine, the picture took second place among action films. The script is based on the 1941 comic book of the same name. He became one of the first films where the main character is a woman superhero. It was banned from showing in some Arab countries due to the fact that actress Gal Gadot, who played the main role of Diana Prince (Wonder Woman), served in the Israeli army. Among her achievements is also a victory in the beauty contest of Israel.
Diana Prince, before becoming a Wonder Woman, was a princess of the Amazons who grew up on a mysterious island where beautiful warriors lived and trained under the leadership of General Antiope (Robin Wright) and Queen Hippolyta (Connie Nielsen). One day a group of German soldiers and an American Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) break through to the island. The Amazons and Captain Trevor manage to destroy the enemies. The princess decides to go to the outside world to fight the Nazi threat. At the end of the film, Diana joins the Justice League to fight the world's evil.
"Foreigner" (2017)
When one wonders what the coolest action movie is, then among the named films with a high degree of probability will be the work of Jackie Chan. In recent films, the actor pays more and more attention to the artistic component of the role, although he still shows excellent combat skills. According to many viewers, this was the most dramatic role in the filmography of the actor.
Jackie Chan's hero, Vietnam War veteran Ngok Min Kwan, is now the owner of a small Chinese restaurant in London. His teenage daughter, Fan (Katie Lung), dies during a terrorist act that the IRA takes responsibility for. And grief-stricken father decides to take revenge at all costs. In this fight, he is confronted by Liam Hennessey (Pierce Brosnan), now a senior British official, a legalized member of the IRA, who only formally disowned the terrorist organization.
Thirst for Death (2018)
Almost any film with Bruce Willis can be found on the lists of the coolest action movies. The new picture is a remake of the 1974 film of the same name by Michael Winner. Initially, Sylvester Stallone was supposed to star in the title role, but in the end he remained only in the role of producer.
Dr. Paul Kersey (Bruce Willis) is a surgeon. As a result of the robbery, his wife Lucy (Elizabeth Shue) dies, and daughter Jordan (Camilla Morron) is seriously injured. The police could not help, then Kersey takes a gun and goes to shoot the criminals. Having killed his personal enemies, he does not stop, but continues to clear the city of crime, which attracts the attention of American media.