Action movies have developed a great deal over the last 40 years. While there are some true classics among the bunch, it's clear to see that some outings made much bigger breakthroughs than others.

From Seven Samurai to John Wick, these action masterpieces thrilled audiences and reshaped the genre, setting the standard for cinematic action.

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The Matrix, Die Hard, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Dark Knight, Gladiator, and more make up our list of action movies so great ...

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Considering that the genre gets a shout-out every time a director calls "lights, camera, action!" while making a film, it's no wonder that there are countless great action movies. Ever since Hollywood ...