Nothing like action movies to get excited and release adrenaline. Between shots, explosions and almost unreal blows, many viewers have satisfied their desire for strong emotions, and have been caught up in stories that are now classics. If incredible kicks, characters capable of anything, and the most spectacular choreography are your thing, here are 5 of the best action movies you can find on HBO Max.
airport 77
For many, traveling on an airplane can be one of the most pleasant experiences. However, this flight has prepared a hellish scenario for all its passengers. Although everything seemed normal on board a luxurious Boeing 747, a group of thieves hijacked the plane to get hold of some paintings inside. As if things couldn’t get more complicated, the aircraft falls right into the mythical Bermuda triangle.
Fan of survival and action stories? This is one of the best options you can find. For almost two hours, airport 77 It will keep you on the edge of your seat. The film not only has good action sequences, it also presents stressful moments every second and builds an atmosphere of true adrenaline. An exciting suspenseful journey little remembered, but well worth enjoying.
It can be seen here.
Two rebel cops
If police stories with crimes to be solved are your thing, the duo formed by Will Smith and Martin Lawrence awaits you to make you have a very exciting time. In this iconic film, two police officers – and best friends – join forces to find some rather unusual loot. During their adventure they will face all kinds of obstacles that will impede their work.
Thanks to the good chemistry and the charm of its protagonists, Two rebel cops It has become one of the favorite movies within the genre. In addition to having some very exciting action sequences, the film cleverly mixes comedic moments. This combination is one of its main attractions, since, by not taking itself so seriously, it offers hilarious and exciting sequences alike.
It can be seen here.
matrix
At the end of the 90s, the Wachowski sisters marked a watershed in action and science fiction cinema with matrix. This classic starring Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss and Laurence Fishburne presented a dystopia in which humanity was taken over by machines and trapped in a dangerous simulation: The Matrix.
From its first minutes, it is clear that this film is not like any other. Its visual section, the incredible style of its fight choreography, and the way its characters are written marked a before and after in this genre. Thanks to these elements, matrix It kicked off a hugely successful franchise that marked a generation and inspired many movies in the years that followed. In addition to all its movies, HBO Max also offers the possibility of enjoying The Animatrixa compilation of animated short films based on the saga.
Enjoy here the movie that started it all.
Everything is lost
We’re back with action and survival movies, but this time, with the participation of the great Robert Redford… and literally no one else. The story introduces us to a veteran sailor whose small boat crashed into an abandoned shipping container. From that moment on, every second will be vital for it to survive the sun, the threats of the sea, and physical exhaustion.
With barely 5 minutes of dialogue in the entire film, Redford delivered one of the best performances of his career. As the name of the film indicates, all is lost, and any danger may be vital for your survival. With a mighty sea, increasingly challenging situations, and an overwhelming sense of danger, this movie will leave you on the edge of your seat every time a wave approaches.
It can be seen here.
300
Years before breaking into the superhero cinema, Zack Snyder fell in love with the audience with one of his most remembered films. Taking as inspiration the Battle of Thermopylae, and the successful graphic novel written by Frank Miller, 300 tells us of the epic battle between the armies of King Leonidas and King Xerxes for the welfare of Greece.
Thanks to its spectacular battle sequences, a rarely seen aesthetic, and its little qualms about violence, Snyder’s work inspired several films that wanted to replicate the results seen here. The public knew how to appreciate what was presented on the screen and made the film a success. If you want to see a movie inspired by a historical tale, with impressive production values, and fights that will absolutely blow your mind, 300 Is the best option.
It can be seen here.
Juan Jose Cruz I am one of those who always defended Robert Pattinson as Batman and can see the same movie in the theater up to 7 times. My guilty pleasure? Low budget horror movie.