Action movies come in many different forms. Some are a satire, like RoboCop, while others are straight-up action movies. If you love satire, there are many action films that are based on a satire. For example, the film “Aliens Vs. Predators” is a satire of science fiction. But if you’re looking for a more modern twist, there’s the sci-fi action movie “Starship Troopers” directed by Paul Verhoeven. It has similar visual effects to RoboCop, and some of the same action tropes that you’ve come to expect from action movies.
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John Ford’s man on a horse
John Ford’s man on a horse is a classic Western. It was made in 1917 and stars Humphrey Bogart as a young hero who accidentally kills another man in a fight. Although Ford is known for his belief in Manifest Destiny, he was also a big fan of the Irish. The film balances a mix of fear and respect for Indians with an idyllic portrayal of Abraham Lincoln.
Keanu Reeves’ man on a horse
Keanu Reeves has become an Internet meme after a stunt in New York City. The actor, who plays the title character in the upcoming John Wick trilogy, mounted a horse and fired a shot at a motorcyclist. This stunt was filmed for the upcoming John Wick 3 movie. Despite the stunt being a simple publicity stunt for the film, internet humorists turned it into a hilarious meme. Now, people are adding captions, alternate movie titles, and even brony takes to the image.
Michael Bay’s Die Hard
Michael Bay’s latest action thriller was a surprisingly enjoyable watch. The story revolves around two adoptive brothers and a disfigured EMT played by Eiza Gonzalez. They are involved in a bank heist gone awry. In the process, they become the victims of an intense police chase. Variety called the film an “excessive ’90s retro throwback.”
Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds
After years of churning out slapdash Hollywood action movies, Quentin Tarantino’s Ingliourious Basterds is at last proving to be a film of true passion. Quentin Tarantino is a master of genre movies and has made a fetish out of them, turning them on their head with such films as Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs. With these two films, Tarantino has transformed the movie audience into pop culture junkies and film critics.
Quentin Tarantino’s The Bourne Identity
The Bourne Identity is a masterful and smart film, but it can be difficult to remember among all the spy thrillers out there. The movie has plenty of clever moments, but it does lack conventional resolutions. But that doesn’t detract from its brilliance. Quentin Tarantino’s masterpiece is a remarkably literate and well-crafted piece of cinema.