11. The Raid: Redemption (2011)


The Raid: Redemption wasn't called the"best action movie of the year" for nothing. A SWAT team in Jakarta, Indonesia, plans a mission to capture a mob boss in a high-rise apartment building, which doubles as his safe house. When the team’s cover is blown, they get trapped on the seventh floor. Sergeant Jaka (Joe Taslim) never alerted his superiors about the covert mission, and now the team must fight their way out of the building with limited ammunition. It's a wild ride from start to finish and leaves on the edge of your seat till the very end.

10. Edge Of Tomorrow (2014)


Action star Tom Cruise teaming up with master actress Emily Blunt? While it sounds like an odd partnership, it actually works. Aliens have attacked the earth in Edge of Tomorrow, forcing humanity into a war that threatens the existence of everything on the planet. Without any training, Major William Cage (Tom Cruise) is thrust into the fighting and dies shortly after his entrance, only to wake up and start the war all over again. He is trapped in a time-loop, fighting and dying countless times alongside Special Forces warrior Rita Vrataski (Emily Blunt). The two learn valuable information with every encounter, though and every loop brings them closer to defeating the enemy. Blunt is arguably more of a badass than Cruise in this movie, and there is no doubt there are more action flicks in her future. That coupled with the incredible special effects, begs the audience to watch this more than once.

9. Fast Five (2011)


Is there anyone that doesn't like the Fast & Furious movies? The fifth installment of the Fast & Furious franchise, Fast Five, picks up immediately after the previous movie, where Brian O’Connor (Paul Walker) and Mia Toretto (Jordana Brewster) plan a rescue mission for Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) before he is transported to prison. The crew hides out in Rio de Janeiro, evading law enforcement, and must do one last job if they want their freedom back. Meanwhile, federal agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) arrives in Rio, searching for Dom and his team. This franchise has stood the test of time and for good reason. The car chases and fight sequences are so well choreographed it makes even the most straight-laced moviegoer want to be the characters, if only for a moment.

8. Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)


As Taron Egerton's breakout role, it couldn't be better. He shows serious acting capabilities and has the presence necessary to carry an action film. Gary “Eggsy” Unwin (Taron Egerton) lives in a troubled home and is soon arrested for stealing a car in Kingsman: The Secret Service. He calls a number given to him in case of an emergency, and is bailed out by a man named Harry Hart (Colin Firth). He finds out that Hart is part of a secret government organization known as the Kingsman, and proceeds to offer him a position. After finishing grueling training, Eggsy and Hart investigate a lead about a tech billionaire with deadly plans. When you overshadow Firth in a movie, you know you can act. We will definitely be seeing plenty of Egerton in years to come. Also Sam Jackson as the film's villain? Resoundingly hilarious and fun.

7. Baby Driver (2017)


Baby (Ansel Elgort) is a getaway driver for crime boss, Doc (Kevin Spacey), in Baby Driver. While he suffers from tinnitus, Baby is an extremely talented driver when he listens to the right music. After Baby completes his last job, ready to start a life with his girlfriend, Doc manages to pull him back into the fold. But the next job proves to not only be dangerous for baby but his girlfriend as well. Baby Driver is wholly original and just plain fun, along with being expertly choreographed all throughout. The soundtrack is fantastic and adds to the overall uniqueness of the movie.