Prime Video's Finest: Top 5 Action Films for a Breathtaking Movie Night
Old and new, these five make for good viewing.
Action is one of the most popular movie genres. After all, who doesn't enjoy watching spectacular explosions and shootouts? But there are so many action movies out there, it's almost impossible to decide which ones to watch. If that's the case, these are the best Amazon Prime Video has to offer.
Fast X (2023, 5.7 on IMDb)
In the eleventh installment of the Fast & Furious franchise, Vin Diesel's Dominic Toretto is forced to confront the shadows of his past when Dante Reyes, the vengeful son of a Brazilian drug lord who died chasing Dominic ten years ago, enters his life. Seeking revenge for his father's death, Dante plans to use Dominic's family against him to make him suffer. Now Dom must take down the new enemy while trying to keep those he holds dear safe.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023, 6.0 on IMDb)
Set in 1994, the seventh installment of the Transformers franchise centers on Noah Diaz and Elena Wallace, he is an ex-military gadget specialist, she is an artifact researcher at a New York museum. They have little in common, but they must join forces to help the Autobots and Maximals protect the Transwarp Key, a cosmic artifact capable of opening portals through time and space that is coveted by the evil Terrorcons and their villainous boss, Unicron.
Revenge (1990, 6.2 on IMDb)
Starring Kevin Costner, Madeleine Stowe and Anthony Quinn, this romantic action-thriller follows Costner's character Jay, a retired US Navy aviator, who is invited by his businessman friend Tibey (Quinn) to his hacienda in Mexico. There, Jay falls in love with Tibey's wife Miryea (Stowe) and begins an affair with her, only to discover that Tibey is actually a powerful crime boss. Furious at his wife and friend's betrayal, Tibey takes revenge on them, but things don't end so easily.
Skyfall (2012, 7.8 on IMDb)
The third of Daniel Craig's five James Bond films follows the fan-favorite spy on a new mission when a criminal syndicate organizes targeted data leaks that damage MI6. Bond's boss M's dark past begins to cast shadows on the present as it becomes clear that whoever is behind the attacks wants to harm her. Now Bond must decide where his loyalties lie and rid the world of yet another insane super villain.
Top Gun: Maverick (2022, 8.2 on IMDb)
In the long-awaited sequel to 1986's Top Gun, Tom Cruise's titular character trains a new generation of Top Gun pilots, including Bradley Bradshaw, the son of Maverick's late friend Nick. As the mission Pete is training the pilots for becomes increasingly dangerous, he becomes more and more concerned about his past mistakes and the risks facing the new generation. And the success of the operation depends on Pete's ability to tame his fears.