Action DVD's

 

Blade (1998)
Starring:
Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff
Director:
Stephen Norrington
Synopsis: Comic book-based horror/action/thriller about vampire-hunter battling undead industrialist's bloodsucking minions. Serious story-seekers will be left hungry, but the sleek production, stylish ultraviolence should engage night owls looking for eye-pleasing action.
Runtime: 121 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres:
Action, Horror, Thriller

 

 

Braveheart (1995)
Starring: Mel Gibson, Patrick McGoohan
Director: Mel Gibson
Synopsis: Rousing Hollywood epic about Scottish rebels fighting British oppression. Packed with idyllic scenery and brutal, bloody battles, this guarantees satisfaction for Gibson lovers, fans of sweeping, warfare-heavy historical drama.
Runtime: 177 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Action, Drama, War


Demolition Man (1993)
Starring:
Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes
Director:
Marco Brambilla
Synopsis: Campy futuristic action film about arch-criminal and supercop battling on pacifist society's streets. Though critically panned, this entertains Stallone/Snipes fans and neo-kitschy film buffs with its low-brow humor, high-caliber action.
Runtime: 115 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genre:
Action

 

 

 

Driven (2001)
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Kip Pardue
Director: Renny Harlin
Synopsis: High-octane racing drama about a grizzled Formula One-esque driver who comes out of retirement to mentor a pretty-boy hotshot who is encountering trouble on — and off — the track. (Warner Bros.)
Runtime: 109 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Genres: Action

 

Gladiator (2000)
Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix
Director: Ridley Scott
Synopsis: Epic adventure about a Roman general who, after being sentenced to death by the newly crowned Emperor, becomes popular enough through gladiatorial success to challenge the young tyrant's rule.
Runtime: 154 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Action, Drama

 

Highlander 2: The Renegade (1991)
Starring: Christopher Lambert, Virginia Madsen
Director: Russel Mulcahy
Synopsis: Low-level sci-fi actioner about long-lived extraterrestials battling alien invaders and ozone depletion. Replacing the original's immortal premise with a B-grade plot, this lackluster sequel will test even devoted fans' loyalty.
Runtime: 90 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Action, Cult, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

 

Lethal Weapon (1987)
Starring: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover
Director: Richard Donner
Synopsis: Much-imitated cop/buddy/action hit about straight-laced detective paired with unstable partner. With its blisteringly paced chase/explosion sequences, actor chemistry, and one-liner style repartee, this scores with fans of mainstream action/comedy films.
Runtime: 109 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Suspense

 

Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
Starring: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover
Director: Richard Donner
Synopsis: Mainstream action/thriller blockbuster hit about squabbling cops and motormouth accountant battling Afrikaner drug-runners. This roller coaster's non-stop blend of hair-raising stunts and sharp humor is fabulous escapist fun for genre fans.
Runtime: 114 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Suspense

 

Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
Starring: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover
Director: Richard Donner
Synopsis: Death-defying stunts abound in this enjoyable action/thriller about two cops hunting former colleague-turned-gun-merchant. Though more uneven than predecessors, this should still please series fans, action lovers looking for escapist jaunt.
Runtime: 118 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Suspense

 

Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)
Starring: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover
Director: Richard Donner
Synopsis: Machine gun-paced buddy-cop blockbuster about aging cops battling vicious band of kung-fu triads. Despite a plot full of .45-caliber-sized holes, the hard-hitting combat should entertain action fans of all types.
Runtime: 127 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Suspense

 

The Matrix (1999)
Starring:
Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne
Directors:
Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski
Synopsis: Mind-bending action/thriller about programmer discovering his world isn't what it seems. Some called its plot overly convoluted, but sci-fi fans should jack into the thoughtful story line, dazzling effects, and blistering action.
Runtime: 136 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres:
Action, Cult, Martial Arts, Sci-Fi, Thriler

 

 

The Mummy (1999)
Starring:
Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz
Director:
Stephen Sommers
Synopsis: Spoofy remake of 1930s horror classic about Egyptian expedition disturbing mummy's tomb. Boasting spectacular effects, appealing hero, Indiana Jones-style action, and corny, good-natured humor, this amply entertains fun-loving adventure buffs.
Runtime: 124 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Genres:
Action, Comedy, Horror

 

 

 

Natural Born Killers (1994)
Starring: Woody Harrelson, Juliette Lewis
Director: Oliver Stone
Synopsis: Bold, graphically violent, controversial look at our infatuation with outlaws. Told in a wildly fast-paced, satirical style, this cult favorite appeals to fans of edgy, non-mainstream fare seeking social commentary.
Runtime: 119 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Action, Cult, Drama, Suspense

The Negotiator (1998)
Starring:
Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey
Director:
F. Gary Gray
Synopsis: Taut Hollywood action/thriller about hostage negotiator taking fellow police hostage after being framed for murder. Despite a somewhat standard plot, the intense acting should grip suspense-seekers looking for engaging fare.
Runtime: 139 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres:
Action, Suspence, Thriller

 

 

The Running Man (1987)
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso
Directors: Andrew Davis, Paul Michael Glaser
Synopsis: Prisoner competes in a violent game show to win his freedom. Fans of the book and of serious sci-fi will be disappointed. Action fans should think "American Gladiators," AH-nuld style.
Runtime: 101 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

 

 

 

Speed (1994)
Starring: Keanu Reeves,
Sandra Bullock,Dennis Hopper
Director: Jan De Bont
Synopsis: Non-stop action movie about bus rigged to bomb. This runaway hit with audiences is a must-see for thrill seekers who want to be glued to the edges of their seats.
Runtime: 95 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Action, Mystery, Suspense

 


Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997)
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Jason Patric
Director: Jan De Bont
Synopsis: Slick seaborne thriller about vacationing couple's cruise interrupted by maniacal hijacker. The uneven pace, ludicrous story line had critics mixed, but those simply seeking summer distraction might enjoy its sheer spectacle.
Runtime: 125 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Genres: Action, Suspense


The Watcher (2000)
Starring: James Spader, Keanu Reeves
Director: Joe Charbanic
Synopsis: Serial-killer thriller about an FBI agent (Spader) coming out of retirement to pursue a clever mass murderer (Reeves) who is leaving clues about his future victim(s).
Runtime: 93 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Genres: Action, Suspense, Thriller