The best must-watch action movies on streaming platforms
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Nothing beats a good action movie when it comes to getting the most out of your home cinema setup.
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Choosing which one to watch can create its own set of problems.
WhileFalloutfeatures a surprisingly compelling end-of-the-world plot, it’s the set pieces that distinguish the film.
Earning widespread critical acclaim,Falloutis currently the top-earningMission: Impossiblefilm and the highest-grossing film of Cruise’s career.
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Set in a dystopian future (is there any other kind?)
Despite positive reviews,Dreddwas a box office failure but has since become a popular cult favorite.
Speaking of co-stars, Linda Hamilton pretty much steals the movie as a buff, battle-hardened Sarah Connor.
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Terminator 2is beloved by critics and fans alike and got a ton of awards recognition.
This awards juggernaut has been honored by numerous critical publications and received 10 Academy Award nominations.
It won six in total, including Best Film Editing, Best Production Design, and Best Costume Design.
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Cruise plays against jot down as a cowardly PR officer thrust into combat against an alien menace.
Rather than retread the same ground, incoming director James Cameron madeAliensinto a guns-blazing action romp.
Fast Five’s most significant accomplishment is revitalizing an entire franchise (both commercially and critically).
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Nolan famously uses practical effects whenever possible in his films.
Inceptionis the rare action movie to receive numerous Academy Award nominations.
While on-screen animal violence is never OK, what follows this cruel act is cool.
Sony Pictures Classics
The original strikes an excellent balance between the two and is the place to start.
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