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Action Movie Era Poll

  • 80's 90
  • 90's 126
  • 2000's 28
  • 2010's - Now 31
  • 2026-08-26
  • —2026-08-31
  • 275 votes
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Evening Folks! Last week's Coen Brother's poll winner was technically Fargo, buuuuut...It sounds like you really want us to just watch all of them, so that's what we're gonna do! We'll release one a month, for the next few months starting with Raising Arizona and working down to Fargo, then O Brother, Where Art Thou, and finally No Country for Old Men.For this week's poll, we're looking to see what kind of action movie mood you're all in - and make sure to drop your suggestions too, because that always inspires our choices and future polls!

Comments

John Colson

Please add in Burn After Reading to your Coen Brothers list

PandaHurdyGurdy

If you guys haven't ever seen Ravenous from 97, it's a great mix of action... and other stuff 😀 さあ行こう!

Andrew Heller

90s Eraser Face/off-this should be the one, you already did the other cage movies Cliffhanger Broken arrow Desperado The last boy scout Timecop

Nathan Jasper

John Wick series Fast & Furious franchise The Raid 1 & 2 Mission Impossible series

BENDER9000

1987's Predator is peak 80s action. *Checks his notes* Ah. Look at that, ya'll already watched that one. HA!

Dan

Seconding Eraser, The Last Boy Scout, Cliffhanger, and Timecop. Desperado is also a classic. Broken Arrow is good but Pump Up The Volume is Christian Slater's best and should be seen first, even though it's not an action flick. And of course Face/Off is just over the top fun lol.

Over50Gamer

80's action movies are just good cheesy fun! Nothing like 'em in any other era!

zohair salama

Face/Off (1997) The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) The Matrix (1999) Sin City (2005) Upgrade (2018) Equilibrium (2002)

David

Equilibrium (2002)

Simone's Coconut Squire

The Last Boyscout is a forgotten gem. I think I saw that 3 times in the theater.

Gareth

As much as I love the 80's, I would love to see a push for the 90's or the 2000 era so that we can introduce these guys to some must-see action movie series! mission impossible the matrix The fast and the furious .....to name a few if you're not looking to wrestle a big franchise just yet, then consider these: Face/Off (1997) if you fancy some epic cage + travolta U.S. Marshals (1998) Unspoken banger Kevin Costner at his best in these 3. Waterworld (1995) The Postman (1997) Robinhood (1991) appreciate you guys <3

Simone's Coconut Squire

So hard to pick between 80s and 90s. 80s was more the essence of pure action, but the 90s gave us lots of fun creative twists.

VirtuallyVeronicka

Voting to return to some action packed franchises: Predators (2010) The Predator (2018) Prey (2022) The Chronicles of Riddick (2004) Riddick (2013)

Simone's Coconut Squire

Do you do Desperado without doing El Mariachi first? 🤔 It totally can stand alone, but if you’re going to do them both, it’s kinda hard going back to Mariachi if you’re expecting Desperado pacing.

Ari

I could vote for 80's movies all day long. However, here are a few suggestions for some 90s reactions: Flatliners (1990), Desperado (1995), The Three Musketeers (1993), The Mask of Zorro (1998), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Don Juan DeMarco (1994), and Backdraft (1991) for Kurt Russell fans.

Matt

If 90’s wins; Cliffhanger Face/Off Last Action Hero Desperado Under Siege

Gareth

If 2000's somehow win, please do the cornetto trilogy: Shaun of the Dead Hot Fuzz The Worlds End these are action comedy gold. Though im sure most will say we don't need an era poll for you to watch these :)

Christian Rennie

The Guy Pierce movie? Yeah, definitely a gem. Along with Johnny Depp's "Dead Man" (1995) if we are going for perhaps under appreciated movies.

PandaHurdyGurdy

Yessir yessir! 素晴らしい選択です

Dallas Knight

You can't have action without Chuck Norris, Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. Colours starring Robert Duvall Sean Penn

Dallas Knight

TBH you have watched most of the classic '80s. I believe you've not seen these Colours , Tango & Cash, Black Rain 90's Leon, True romance, Jacob's ladder, Flatliners, Event horizon 2000's Old Boy OG not the remake. The Raid I'm trying to think of movies that are a bit obscure but definitely worth watching

Dan

Or "Universal Soldier" with Van Damme

Mike Tinsley

There's been a lot of good suggestions for 90's, but if you want some Jackie Chan check out Rumble in the Bronx (1995)

Lee N.

Here are my personal favorites from the 90s: - The Replacement Killers (1998), Anton Fuqua's directorial debut starring Chow Yun Fat and Mira Sorvino - The Jackal (1997): starring Bruce Willis (villian role) and Richard Gere and directed by Michael Caton-Jones - Ronin (1998): starring Robert De Niro and Jean Reno - The Saint (1997): starring Val Kilmer and Elisabeth Shue. - Executive Decision (1996): starring Kurt Russell and Halle Berry - Blown Away (1994): starring Jeff Bridges and Tommy Lee Jones - Last Action Hero (1993): starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Charles Dance - Blind Fury (1990): starring Rutger Hauer and Terry O'Quinn

Kenny Teeology

For alternate universe action fun with Jet Li and Jason Statham, The One (2001) is a must watch.

Andrew R

90s Jackie Chan "Rumble in The Bronx" (1995)

Todd Bolton

Midnight Run (easily in my top ten movies, maybe top five). Comedy/action. I'm not a big action movie fan, but when they're done well there as good an entertainment as you can want.

pinkdino99

Hard Target - Chinese action maestro John Woo's best US film with Van Damme

pinkdino99

Hard Boiled - John Woo's best Hong Kong action movie with Chow Yun Fat grinning and dual wielding whilst jumping through windows

pinkdino99

The Raid 1 & 2 - the best action movies ever made

pinkdino99

Police Story - Jackie Chan's bonkers stunt fest

Adrian Sørlie

I second all of these! The Jackal is a personal favorite of mine. It was part of my Dads VHS collection. Must have watched it 20 times in my youth xD Face/Off is also a great watch that alll Cage fans should see. Also a really great performance by both Cage and Travolta.

Hans Engelen

Mission Impossible (hell ya) The Last Boyscout Under Siege Cliff Hanger Broken Arrow The Matrix (wow you have not seen that yet or better no post on it?)

Patrick R.

I chose 2000s, and my suggestion is Equilibrium.

David Perkins

definitely would be there for The Last Boy Scout!👍

Barry

Everyone is listing some great choices. I would like to see the following: 80s Bloodsport (1988) w/Jean-Claude Van Damme Cyborg (1989) w/Jean-Claude Van Damme (also a post-apocalypse movie) 90s Eraser (1996) w/Arnold Schwarzenegger Soldier (1998) w/Kurt Russell (also a sci-fi movie) The Last Boy Scout (1991) w/Bruce Willis Timecop (1994) w/Jean-Claude Van Damme Hard Target (1993) w/Jean-Claude Van Damme Lionheart (1990) w/Jean-Claude Van Damme Universal Soldier (1992) w/Jean-Claude Van Damme The Matrix (1999) w/Keanu Reeves (also technically fits in some other genres but if you don't know already, you'll have to watch it to find out) Under Siege (1992) w/Steven Seagal (despite my opinion of Seagal, I still like this movie) 2000s The Chronicles of Riddick (2004) w/Vin Diesel (sequel to Pitch Black and also sci-fi) Riddick (2013) w/Vin Diesel (sequel to TCoR and also sci-fi) I just recently bought or pre-ordered several of these movies so I'm definitely biased with my choices. Some of them are kind of cheesy but damn it, I love the cheese. You all are my longest running, uninterrupted subscription on Patreon. You just know what I like so I look forward to whichever movie you pick. Edit: because I can't spell

Barry

I'm a Costner fan so yes on these three. Also, if you like westerns, try Open Range (2003) w/Kevin Costner and Robert Duvall (pst... Dumbledore (Gambon) is the bad guy). As a side note, Gambon also makes an appearance in the post apocalypse movie The Book of Eli (2010) w/ Denzel Washington. All a hard recommend.

Barry

Sequels...

Wormtongue

The Last Boy Scout … lfg

Muttley's Foundry Development

How about the Denzel Washington Equalizer trilogy (not to be confused with the equally awesome 80s TV show). The Equalizer (2014) The Equalizer 2 (2018) The Equalizer 3 (2023)

Andrew Heller

Forgot executive descion…not enough love for it but kind of hits hard because its pre-9/11

Christopher Howard

Would love to see you guys react to some early John Woo directed 90s action flicks he made before coming to the states. The Killer (1989) and Hard Boiled (1992) immediately come to mind. His movies were very influential for American action movies in the 90s and early 2000s

Com1xguy

Soldier is great!

Kevin Findley

Flash Gordon (1980) - Great campy sci-fi and Queen does the soundtrack

Barry

I've been starting to feel that Equalizer itch.

Dave Mansker

80s (forgive me if you've already done some of these, I haven't finished watching your backlog yet). Southern Comfort 48 Hrs. Blue Thunder Uncommon Valor Beverly Hills Cop Beverly Hills Cop 2 The Terminator Commando (a bit cheesy, but very fun) Runaway Train To Live and Die in L.A. RoboCop

Barry

They've reacted to some of those but I 2nd 48 Hrs, Blue Thunder, Beverly Hills Cop 2 and Commando as action movies.

Dave Mansker

Together we can get them excited to watch these. LOL

Mr. Writhms

Please make sure it's movies Jordan hasn't seen. 😁

Dave Mansker

I'll second The Long Kiss Goodnight (SO good), Sin City, and The Matrix.

Dave Mansker

I'll second that. And the visuals are still stunning and weird.

Over50Gamer

Can I humbly request, if you haven't seen it, the Transformers 1986 animated movie, in honor of Peter Cullen? Thank you for your time!

Jeffrey Fisher

So many great suggestions here for you guys! I have also previously suggested The Last Boy Scout, The Long Kiss Goodnight, and also The Nice Guys and Kiss, Kiss, Bang Bang (Robert Downey Jr. AND Val Kilmer!), all from the same guy, Shane Black (writer of Lethal Weapon, and starred in and did script work on Predator). Speaking of Arnold, Commando is Schwarzenegger at his peak 80's action movie over-the-top-ness. Last Action Hero, Eraser, and The Sixth Day are all also fun movies that don't get as much recognition as his bigger films. I asked in a previous post, but have you never seen the Matrix films? Jurassic Park? Neither are on your channel. The Tom Cruise Mission: Impossible films are fun, and get better as they go along. Also agree with suggestions like Broken Arrow, Face/Off, Hard Target, Cliffhanger. Ricochet is a fun one (1991 - Denzel Washington with yet another great John Lithgow villain performance). Assassins, Cobra (more Stallone). Payback, Ransom and Maverick (all Mel Gibson). Point of No Return (1993) and Kiss of the Dragon (2001). Shoot 'Em Up (2007), Tango and Cash (1989 - Stallone AND Kurt Russell), Vertical Limit (2000), Goodfellas and Casino (both Martin Scorsese).. Starman, Christine, Vampires, Memoirs of an Invisible Man (all John Carpenter), Young Guns (1988 western with a stacked cast!), I am Legend and I, Robot (Will Smith). Major League (1989 baseball comedy with another great cast), Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and Bogus Journey (1989 & 1991) Lastly, in honor of the late, great Tim Curry, CLUE (1985).