Action Movies on DVD and Video
Learn about action movies on DVD and video.
Top 10 Action Movies
Action movies can show fierce battles, high-speed chases, and horrific explosions that most of us will never experience in real life. Here I've selected movies containing action that is well-integrated into the story. Read more...
Action movies can show fierce battles, high-speed chases, and horrific explosions that most of us will never experience in real life. Here I've selected movies containing action that is well-integrated into the story. Read more...
"Sin City" DVD
This pulpy, noirish movie is adapted from Frank Miller's graphic novels and tells three interconnected tales, all unfolding in a metropolis steeped in corruption.
This pulpy, noirish movie is adapted from Frank Miller's graphic novels and tells three interconnected tales, all unfolding in a metropolis steeped in corruption.
"Spy Game" DVD Review
Redford and Pitt are engaging in this entertaining spy thriller, but the film doesn't have much emotional impact because the characters are insufficiently developed. Read my review of the movie "Spy Game" on DVD.
Redford and Pitt are engaging in this entertaining spy thriller, but the film doesn't have much emotional impact because the characters are insufficiently developed. Read my review of the movie "Spy Game" on DVD.
"Team America World Police" DVD
Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of "South Park," spoof action movies in Team America World Police, a comedy whose characters are puppets.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of "South Park," spoof action movies in Team America World Police, a comedy whose characters are puppets.
"The Blues Brothers" DVD Review
"The Blues Brothers" is a 1980 film starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd that has become part of American pop culture consciousness. For me, it's the music that gives the movie its exuberance. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
"The Blues Brothers" is a 1980 film starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd that has become part of American pop culture consciousness. For me, it's the music that gives the movie its exuberance. Read a review of this movie on DVD.
The Bourne Supremacy DVD
This action thriller is the sequel to The Bourne Identity, and Matt Damon again plays Jason Bourne, the former assassin with a memory problem.
This action thriller is the sequel to The Bourne Identity, and Matt Damon again plays Jason Bourne, the former assassin with a memory problem.
The Bourne Ultimatum DVD
Matt Damon is back as Jason Bourne, the former assassin with a memory problem, in this action thriller.
Matt Damon is back as Jason Bourne, the former assassin with a memory problem, in this action thriller.
The Bourne Identity DVD Review
If you’re looking for pure entertainment, I highly recommend this film. Read a review of The Bourne Identity on DVD.
If you’re looking for pure entertainment, I highly recommend this film. Read a review of The Bourne Identity on DVD.
"The Count of Monte Cristo" DVD Review
"The Count of Monte Cristo" is basically an entertaining, old-fashioned swashbuckler, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Read my DVD review and overview of "The Count of Monte Cristo."
"The Count of Monte Cristo" is basically an entertaining, old-fashioned swashbuckler, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Read my DVD review and overview of "The Count of Monte Cristo."
"The Fast and the Furious" DVD Review
I found "The Fast and the Furious" to be highly entertaining. Vin Diesel and Paul Walker star in this action movie set in the world of urban street racing. Read my review of this DVD.
I found "The Fast and the Furious" to be highly entertaining. Vin Diesel and Paul Walker star in this action movie set in the world of urban street racing. Read my review of this DVD.
"The Scorpion King" DVD Review
Although it was a guilty pleasure, I found "The Scorpion King" surprisingly entertaining. Read my review of "The Scorpion King" Collector's Edition DVD.
Although it was a guilty pleasure, I found "The Scorpion King" surprisingly entertaining. Read my review of "The Scorpion King" Collector's Edition DVD.
"Unleashed" DVD
Jet Li stars in this action movie/crime drama that in some countries is titled "Danny the Dog." Written by Luc Besson, the film also features Morgan Freeman and Bob Hoskins. Read more about the action movie "Unleashed" on DVD.
Jet Li stars in this action movie/crime drama that in some countries is titled "Danny the Dog." Written by Luc Besson, the film also features Morgan Freeman and Bob Hoskins. Read more about the action movie "Unleashed" on DVD.
"We Were Soldiers" DVD Review
Mel Gibson gives a winning performance in "We Were Soldiers," an emotionally engaging military action movie that centers around a historic Vietnam War battle. Read my review of this movie on DVD.
Mel Gibson gives a winning performance in "We Were Soldiers," an emotionally engaging military action movie that centers around a historic Vietnam War battle. Read my review of this movie on DVD.
"X2: X-Men United" DVD Review
I’d never mistake "X2" for high art, but it is a thoroughly enjoyable movie. Read a DVD review of "X2: X-Men United."
I’d never mistake "X2" for high art, but it is a thoroughly enjoyable movie. Read a DVD review of "X2: X-Men United."
"xXx: State of the Union" DVD
This action movie is the sequel to "xXx" (2002), but Vin Diesel does not return. Instead, Ice Cube plays an action hero serving the same function as Diesel's character did in the original. This time around the treasonous American Secretary of Defense (Willem Dafoe) attempts to take over the U.S. via a coup d'état.
This action movie is the sequel to "xXx" (2002), but Vin Diesel does not return. Instead, Ice Cube plays an action hero serving the same function as Diesel's character did in the original. This time around the treasonous American Secretary of Defense (Willem Dafoe) attempts to take over the U.S. via a coup d'état.
Apocalypto DVD
Mel Gibson directed this violent action-adventure film set in 16th-century Central America.
Mel Gibson directed this violent action-adventure film set in 16th-century Central America.
Black Hawk Down DVD Review
I found Black Hawk Down well worth watching when I saw it on DVD. Read a review of this action movie on DVD.
I found Black Hawk Down well worth watching when I saw it on DVD. Read a review of this action movie on DVD.
Brotherhood of the Wolf DVD Review
Brotherhood of the Wolf is a fascinating mélange of genres--including action-adventure movies--and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Brotherhood of the Wolf is a fascinating mélange of genres--including action-adventure movies--and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Constantine DVD
Keanu Reeves stars as a character named John Constantine in this rather strange action movie about the supernatural based on the Hellblazer graphic novels.
Keanu Reeves stars as a character named John Constantine in this rather strange action movie about the supernatural based on the Hellblazer graphic novels.
Daredevil DVD Review
A capsule review of this action movie on DVD.
A capsule review of this action movie on DVD.
Fantastic Four DVD
About the action movie on DVD, including DVD release date, a summary of the movie, and other information about the DVD.
About the action movie on DVD, including DVD release date, a summary of the movie, and other information about the DVD.
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer DVD
In this sequel to Fantastic Four.(2005), the quartet of Marvel Comics superheroes is again portrayed by Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Michael Chiklis and Chris Evans. Also, Dr. Doom (Julian McMahon) is back.
In this sequel to Fantastic Four.(2005), the quartet of Marvel Comics superheroes is again portrayed by Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Michael Chiklis and Chris Evans. Also, Dr. Doom (Julian McMahon) is back.
Hong Kong Films
About the action movies "City Hunter," "Hong Kong 1941," "Magnificent Butcher," "Magnificent Warriors" and "Naked Killer" on DVD.
About the action movies "City Hunter," "Hong Kong 1941," "Magnificent Butcher," "Magnificent Warriors" and "Naked Killer" on DVD.
Hostage DVD
Bruce Willis stars in this action thriller.
Bruce Willis stars in this action thriller.
Joy Ride DVD Review
Read my DVD review of Joy Ride, a taught action thriller with a B-movie sensibility.
Read my DVD review of Joy Ride, a taught action thriller with a B-movie sensibility.
LOTR - The Two Towers Capsule DVD Review
A capsule DVD review of the two-disc DVD set.
A capsule DVD review of the two-disc DVD set.
LOTR - The Two Towers DVD Review
A full-length DVD review of The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers two-disc set.
A full-length DVD review of The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers two-disc set.
Louis Leterrier Q&A
Louis Leterrier is a young Paris-born director who is best known for "The Transporter" and "Unleashed." In connection with the release of "Unleashed" on DVD, I asked Leterrier some questions about that movie, along with some related topics, such as DVD as a medium, and his favorite filmmakers.
Louis Leterrier is a young Paris-born director who is best known for "The Transporter" and "Unleashed." In connection with the release of "Unleashed" on DVD, I asked Leterrier some questions about that movie, along with some related topics, such as DVD as a medium, and his favorite filmmakers.
Memorial Day Movies
In the United States, the last Monday in May is called Memorial Day and is designated as a national holiday to commemorate those members of the American armed forces killed in war.
In the United States, the last Monday in May is called Memorial Day and is designated as a national holiday to commemorate those members of the American armed forces killed in war.
Mindhunters DVD
A movie summary and overview of this action movie on DVD.
A movie summary and overview of this action movie on DVD.
Minority Report DVD Review
Minority Report is a fascinating portrait of the near-future. This movie also works as an action thriller. Read a review of Minority Report on DVD.
Minority Report is a fascinating portrait of the near-future. This movie also works as an action thriller. Read a review of Minority Report on DVD.
Pearl Harbor DVD Review
This is a reasonably entertaining action movie about the Japanese attack on Oahu of December 7, 1941, but it's portrayal of human relationships is unconvincing. Read a full-length review of this movie on DVD.
This is a reasonably entertaining action movie about the Japanese attack on Oahu of December 7, 1941, but it's portrayal of human relationships is unconvincing. Read a full-length review of this movie on DVD.
Poseidon DVD
About the action movie Poseidon on DVD.
About the action movie Poseidon on DVD.
Pulp Fiction DVD Review
This movie has a dark, violent mix of action and comedy that satirizes our expectations of a crime drama. Read a review of Pulp Fiction on Collector's Edition DVD.
This movie has a dark, violent mix of action and comedy that satirizes our expectations of a crime drama. Read a review of Pulp Fiction on Collector's Edition DVD.
Sahara DVD
This action-adventure movie stars Matthew McConaughey, Steve Zahn, and Penélope Cruz.
This action-adventure movie stars Matthew McConaughey, Steve Zahn, and Penélope Cruz.
Signs DVD Review
Signs is very entertaining, both as a horror and as an action movie. Read a DVD review of Signs.
Signs is very entertaining, both as a horror and as an action movie. Read a DVD review of Signs.
Snakes on a Plane DVD
About the action / comedy movie Snakes on a Plane.
About the action / comedy movie Snakes on a Plane.
Spider-Man DVD Review
Spider-Man is a fun action movie. I liked the first hour and the ending, although I was sometimes bored in between. This is an entertaining movie, and while I think it has minor flaws, I found it well worth watching. Read my review of the two-disc DVD set.
Spider-Man is a fun action movie. I liked the first hour and the ending, although I was sometimes bored in between. This is an entertaining movie, and while I think it has minor flaws, I found it well worth watching. Read my review of the two-disc DVD set.
Ultraviolet DVD
Set sometime in the future, this action sci-fi movie stars Milla Jovovich. Find out about the movie Ultraviolet on DVD.
Set sometime in the future, this action sci-fi movie stars Milla Jovovich. Find out about the movie Ultraviolet on DVD.
V for Vendetta DVD
Adapted from a graphic novel, this action thriller stars Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving. Find out more about the movie V for Vendetta on DVD.
Adapted from a graphic novel, this action thriller stars Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving. Find out more about the movie V for Vendetta on DVD.