Best Action Movies of 2012

The Top Ten
The Avengers

This movie is the greatest superhero movie of all time. It is perfect in every way possible. The characters work brilliantly together, it's very clever, it's perfect.

What a miracle of a film. Only Joss Whedon could get everything right. There was action, excellent performances, character development, but most of all, a story. See it if you have not yet.

This movie has everything that a good movie should have: lots of action, talented actors, and a good sense of humor. Well, in most parts. So yeah, I highly recommend this.

The Dark Knight Rises

Awesome movie of the 21st century. I've never seen this type of movie before. Just hats off to you, Batman. A legend never dies. Always alive in our hearts. Action, drama, emotions - all the feelings are portrayed beautifully in this movie. The Dark Knight Rises is the best movie of 2012. Batman, you are a true superhero. No one can be like you.

This movie is just amazing. It made me want to cry, and it made me so happy at the end. It is a must-watch movie. Batman is the best!

The Avengers is great. It's good to see the best Marvel superheroes together (except Spidey), but THE DARK KNIGHT? Batman can defeat all the Marvel heroes in a lone battle.

The Hunger Games

I've wanted to see this series made into a movie ever since I read the books. I think the movies did a really good job of portraying the books. There were a few things that the movie producers may have chosen to leave out, but it was a really good movie.

This movie is so good, but Peeta looks mental. And there was not too much gore, which is good. I think it features intense acting and really should be voted for. I would recommend it. However, the last Hunger Games book falls way behind the others and the movie.

This is an amazing movie that is both a thriller and a love story. I would strongly suggest watching this movie. It keeps you on the edge of your seat through the entire thing. If you love thrillers, you will love this movie.

Skyfall

No way... Skyfall was totally better than The Hunger Games and 21 Jump Street. In fact, the best action movie after The Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises. It should totally be in the top 5!

Excellent Bond movie. Nice drama and action. Daniel Craig was awesome. How come it is at 20 while Hunger Games is at 2? Maybe the numbers have been reversed.

The funny thing about Skyfall is that Javier Bardem's character, Raoul Silva, looks like Michael Bay during the mansion scene.

21 Jump Street

Very funny and exciting movie. It may not have been exactly brilliant, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

21 Jump Street is the new classic. It has Ice Cube in it, I mean, come on, it's awesome. Avengers is the best, but I had to vote for this. I'm still reading The Hunger Games and haven't seen it yet.

Looper

Looper is a stunning and original film. Very stylish looking, and the soundtrack is awesome. Highly entertaining and suspenseful with really cool sequences.

Django Unchained

This should be close to number 1. The action scenes were extremely well laid out and bloody as hell. Violence was very comedic at times and extremely violent. The movie was basically centered around violence. Did Django kill like 50 guys?

Some excellent acting and action scenes.

The Grey

I really enjoyed the movie. After the plane crash, it kept you on the edge of your seat! The will to survive, man vs. the elements, and the wild animals that want to eat them! It was awesome! I bought The Grey after seeing it!

Dredd

Spectacular visuals and action. Karl Urban fits the role of Judge Dredd perfectly. His adaptation of the character is far superior and more faithful to the comics than Stallone's Judge Dredd. Unrelenting violence throughout. A highly entertaining movie that should be viewed by fans of great action.

The Raid: Redemption

I am very proud after watching this movie. I am Indonesian, and this is the first time Indonesia has an action movie as cool as this. Recommended!

This is the best action movie ever made. With a low budget, it can still make your heart beat so hard because of the punches and stab action. Can't wait to see the sequel. It's out now, The Raid 2: Berandal.

This movie tops all the other movies on the list. It's so awesome! Don't believe me? Watch it for yourself. The ending will blow you away!

The Contenders
Prometheus
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Contraband

It's an amazing film. I never thought I would cry watching a movie like this. It's so great. The most interesting thing is that it combines good action and clever characters!

Battleship

Awesome movie - a must-see. Should be at the top of this list. My wife and I have watched it 5 times now, and everyone we invite to see it with us agrees it is a super movie. Peter Berg nailed this one.

It's a very awesome movie with lots of stunning action and very cool alien ships and weapons.

Very awesome. I can watch it over and over again. I liked it so much. Very, very, very nice.

Wrath of the Titans
Safe
Chronicle
The Bourne Legacy

A good, suspenseful action movie, yet highly underrated. Really great acting from Edward Norton and Rachel Weisz (as well as the rest of the cast), but especially Jeremy Renner as the agent Aaron Cross. Shot in really beautiful and cool locations as well.

Very suspenseful and interestingly done.

Haywire
Men in Black 3
The Expendables 2

What? Just 15?

I think The Expendables 2 is the best movie I've ever seen, with the greatest actors and a good story. The movies I never get bored of watching are The Expendables 2, Battleship, The Avengers, Terminator, and Rambo.

Can't wait for The Expendables 3.

Way to make The Expendables better:

JJ Abrams, Matt Reeves, and Doug Liman for the trilogy.

Replace Sylvester Stallone with Tom Cruise. Replace Jason Statham with Liam Neeson. But still have Jason Statham and Sylvester Stallone.

The Amazing Spider-Man
Act of Valor

Shows real techniques used in battle and is just an amazing movie.

Jack Reacher

A very entertaining thriller with a terrific and different Tom Cruise. There's not a ton of action in Jack Reacher, but when it arrives, it hits you hard with really well-made sequences. All in all, it's a smooth and thoroughly enjoyable movie. A plus for having Werner Herzog as a villain!

Good movie. Tom Cruise is the best action hero besides Liam Neeson.

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