Star Wars Episode 6 The Return of the Jedi

Run time: 134 minutes
Action time: 28 minutes
Action percentage: 21%
Action rating: 7.3/10
The action in this second sequel is better than it is in the first two installments. The action sequences are the longest and most ambitious of the trilogy. Overall, the film ups the level of action you would expect from the franchise.

Star Wars Episode 5 The Empire Strikes Back

Run time: 124 minutes
Action time: 20 minutes
Action percentage: 16%
Action rating: 6.6/10
The action in this first sequel is about as good as the action in the first installment. The action sequences have good special effects for it's time. Overall, the film succeeds in continuing the franchise's level of action.

Star Wars Episode 4 A New Hope

Run time: 121 minutes
Action time: 21 minutes
Action percentage: 17%
Action rating: 6.7/10
The action in this first installment isn't as good as the action in the prequels. The action sequences are fairly impressive for the 1970s even with the dated special effects. Overall, the film has the action that it needed to succeed.

Star Wars Episode 3 Revenge of the Sith

Run time: 140 minutes
Action time: 38 minutes
Action percentage:  27%
Action rating: 7.8/10
The action in this third prequel is almost as good as the last installment. The action sequences have some great light saber battles and some excellent special effects. Overall, the film delivers great action to watch.

Star Wars Episode 2 Attack of the Clones

Run time: 142 minutes
Action time: 40 minutes
Action percentage: 28%
Action rating: 8.0
The action in this second prequel is better than it is in the previous installment. The action sequences are bigger, better, and longer than they were last time. Overall, the film's improvement in the action department is a welcomed sight.

Star Wars Episode 1 The Phantom Menace

Run time: 136 minutes
Action time: 30 minutes
Action percentage: 22%
Action rating: 7.4/10
The action in this first prequel is pretty good. The action sequences have some great special effects and some nice fight choreography. Overall, the film delivers action that is worth watching.

Terminator Salvation

Run time: 115 minutes
Action time: 33 minutes
Action percentage: 29%
Action rating: 7.6/10
The action in this third sequel is better than it is in the previous installment. The action sequences are done really well and have good special effects. Overall , the film is a step up from the last one but still falls short of the greatness of the second one.

Terminator 3 Rise of the Machines

Run time: 109 minutes
Action time: 26 minutes
Action percentage: 24%
Action rating: 7.2/10
The action in this second sequel is not as good as the last installment. The action sequences are engaging, but there could have been more of them. Overall, the film has enough action even though it doesn't live up ti it's predecessor.

Terminator 2 Judgment Day

Run time: 137 minutes
Action time: 43 minutes
Action percentage: 31% 
Action rating: 8.3/10
The action in this sequel is a lot better than it was in the first installment. The action sequences are even bigger and longer than before. Overall, the film set the bar for the action genre and holds up really well even after all this time.

The Terminator

Run time: 107 minutes
Action time: 33 minutes
Action percentage: 31%
Action rating: 7.6/10
The action in this movie is fairly excellent. The action sequences are pretty impressive for the 1980s and contain some descent special effects. Overall, the film is still a classic action movie after all these years.

The Expendables 2

Run time: 103 minutes
Action time: 25 minutes
Action percentage: 24%
Action rating: 7.0/10
The action in this sequel is almost as good as it was in the first installment. The action sequences have even more gunfire and explosions than last time, but some of them are little too short in length. Overall, the film has enough action to hold your interest.

The Expendables

Run time: 103 minutes
Action time: 27 minutes
Action percentage: 26%
Action rating: 7.2/10
The action in this movie is pretty good. The action sequences feature plenty of gunfire and explosions. Overall, the film's old school style of action is a welcome sight to see in modern cinema.

Fast and Furious 6

Run time: 130 minutes
Action time: 40 minutes
Action percentage: 31%
Action rating: 8.0/10
The action in this fifth sequel is the best in the entire series. The action sequences are longer and more impressive than they ever were before. Overall, the film delivers all the action you could want in this franchise.

Fast Five

Run time: 130 minutes
Action time: 28 minutes
Action percentage: 22%
Action rating: 7.3/10
The action in this fourth sequel is the best of the first five films. The action sequences are bigger and badder than before. Overall, the action just keeps getting better and better.

Fast and Furious

Run time: 107 minutes
Action time: 26 minutes
Action percentage: 24%
Action rating: 7.2/10
The action in this third sequel is better than it is in the previous installments. The action sequences are only mildly improved, but are still as thrilling as ever. Overall, the series keeps roaring along with some nice action to watch.

The Fast and the Furious Tokyo Drift

Run time: 104 minutes
Action time: 23 minutes
Action percentage: 20%
Action rating: 6.9/10
The action in this second sequel is about on par with first installment, but not the second. The action sequences aren't as thrilling as last time even though they try to be. Overall, the action is sufficient enough to get the job done.

2 Fast 2 Furious

Run time: 107 minutes
Action time: 25 minutes
Action percentage: 23%
Action rating: 7.1/10
The action in this sequel is better than it is in the first installment. The action sequences are slightly improved and are a bit more thrilling. Overall, the improvement in action makes it a better watch.

The Fast and the Furious

Run time: 106 minutes
Action time: 22 minutes
Action percentage: 21%
Action rating: 6.8/10
The action in this movie is pretty decent. The action sequences can be very thrilling and not over the top. Overall, the film has enough action to be a good franchise starter.

Avatar

Run time: 162 minutes
Action time: 44 minutes
Action percentage: 27%
Action rating: 8.5/10
The action in this movie is well above average. The action sequences have a lot of excellent visual effects which make the action very vivid. Overall, the film has more than enough action to be one of the best in the science fiction genre.

Kick-Ass 2

Run time: 103 minutes
Action time: 17 minutes
Action percentage: 17%
Action rating: 6.5/10
The action in this sequel is about as good as it was in the previous installment. The action sequences are done well, but aren't much improved. Overall, the film's action gets the job done even though it could have been a bit better.

Kick-Ass

Run time: 117 minutes
Action time: 18 minutes
Action percentage: 15%
Action rating: 6.6/10
The action in this movie is about average for the superhero genre. The action sequences have some great moments and can be fun to watch. Overall, the film has decent enough action to be recommended.

Elysium

Run time: 109 minutes
Action time: 16 minutes
Action percentage: 15%
Action rating: 6.4/10
The action in this movie is barely average. The action sequences are limited, but there are some good special effects. Overall, it would have been nice to see more action even though the action is done well.

District 9

Run time: 112 minutes
Action time: 19 minutes
Action percentage: 17%
Action rating: 6.7/10
The action in this movie is fairly decent. Most of the action is mainly in the second half which has plenty. Overall, the film has just enough action to make it worthwhile.

The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey

Run time: 169 minutes
Action time: 34 minutes
Action percentage: 20%
Action rating: 7.6/10
The action in this prequel is as good or better than it is in the original trilogy. The action sequences are plentiful and offer some excellent special effects. Overall, the film delivers some great action that is fun to watch.

Lord of the Rings The Return of the King

Run time: 201 minutes
Action time: 34 minutes
Action percentage: 17%
Action rating: 7.6/10
The action in this third installment is the best in the trilogy. The action sequences are longer with a lot different action taking place at the same time. Overall, the film ends the trilogy in great fashion in the action department.

Lord of the Rings The Two Towers

Run time: 179 minutes
Action time: 27 minutes
Action percentage: 15%
Action rating: 7.2/10
The action in this second installment of the trilogy is on par with the first. The action sequences are as fun and engaging as before, but the majority of the action is at the end. Overall, the action is still successful when compared to the first film.

Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring

Run time: 178 minutes
Action time: 27 minutes
Action percentage: 15%
Action rating: 7.2/10
The action in this first installment of the trilogy is fairly decent. The action sequences are at times very engaging and can be a lot of fun. Overall, the film has the action needed to be a success even with a lengthy running time.

Wanted

Run time: 110 minutes
Action time: 23 minutes
Action percentage: 21%
Action rating: 6.9/10
The action in this movie is pretty good. The action sequences have some excellent effects and some crazy stunts. Overall, the film has enough great action in it to make it worth a watch.

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

Run time: 112 minutes
Action time: 12 minutes
Action percentage: 11%
Action rating: 6.2/10
The action in this movie is about average. The action sequences are very unique and also very entertaining. Overall, the film makes up for it's lack of depth in the action with it's depth in style as well as substance.

The Spirit

Run time: 103 minutes
Action time: 7 minutes
Action percentage: 7%
Action rating: 5.7/10
The action in this movies is is very sparse to say the least. The action sequences are really short and never really go anywhere. Overall, the film has so little action that it is barely worth watching.

Sin City

Run time: 124 minutes
Action time: 9 minutes
Action percentage: 7%
Action rating: 5.8/10
The action in this movie isn't really significant at all. None of the action sequences are very long and none of them are that exciting. Overall, there just isn't enough action to make the film worth while .

The Green Hornet

Run time: 119 minutes
Action time: 23 minutes
Action percentage: 19%
Action rating: 6.9/10
The action in this movie really isn't that bad. The action sequences have some great stunts and fight choreography. Overall, there is plenty of action in the film to be an entertaining watch.

Dredd

Run time: 95 minutes
Action time: 13 minutes
Action percentage: 14%
Action rating: 6.3/10
The action in this movie is about average. The action sequences have there their moments, though most of the them aren't very long. Overall, the film is fairly mediocre as far as the action goes.

Punisher War Zone

Run time: 103 minutes
Action time: 12 minutes
Action percentage: 12%
Action rating: 6.2/10
The action in this movie is worse than it is in the previous Punisher movie. Most of the action sequences are very lackluster except for the climax. Overall, the film doesn't have enough action to make a great action movie.

The Punisher

Run time: 124 minutes
Action time: 14 minutes
Action percentage: 11%
Action rating: 6.4/10
The action in this movie isn't the greatest. Most of the action sequences aren't very long, but they can be entertaining. Overall, the action is barely adequate, and it would have been nice if there was a little more.

The Bourne Legacy

Run time: 135 minutes
Action time: 20 minutes
Action percentage: 15%
Action rating: 6.7/10
The action in this reboot is better than the previous films in the series. The action sequences are fairly intense especially during the climax. Overall, the action is adequate enough to make for a good action movie.

The Bourne Ultimatum

Run time: 115 minutes
Action time: 18 minutes
Action percentage: 16%
Action rating: 6.6/10
The action in this second sequel is the best in the Bourne trilogy. The action sequences keep getting longer, even though the level of action is about the same. Overall, the film delivers the action better than it's predecessors.

The Bourne Supremacy

Run time: 108 minutes
Action time: 16 minutes
Action percentage: 15%
Action rating: 6.5/10
The action in this sequel is better than it is in the first installment. The action sequences are improved and are a bit lengthier than last time. Overall, the action is all around better than in the previous film.

The Bourne Identity

Run time: 119 minutes
Action time: 11 minutes
Action percentage: 9%
Action rating: 6.1/10
The action in this movie isn't very lengthy. There are plenty of action sequences, but most of them don't last too long. Overall, there is plenty of room for improvement in the action department.

Star Trek Into Darkness

Run time: 133 minutes
Action time 27 minutes
Action percentage: 20%
Action rating: 7.2/10
The action in this sequel is about as good as the previous film. The action sequences are impressive  and sport some excellent visual effects. Overall, the movie succeeds in giving sci-fi fans great action to watch.

Star Trek

Run time: 27 minutes
Action time: 127 minutes
Action percentage: 21%.
Action rating: 7.2/10
The action in this movie is pretty good for the sci-fi genre. The action sequences are done really well and keep you on the edge of your seat. Overall, the film's action is on another level when compared to the earlier films in the franchise.

The Wolverine

Run time: 126 minutes
Action time: 25 minutes
Action percentage: 20%
Action rating: 7.1/10
The action in this sequel is better than it was in the first movie. The action sequences are very engaging, and aren't really dull at all. Overall, the film is successful at making the action interesting while at the same time giving the story time to breathe.

X-men Origins: Wolverine

Run time: 107 minutes
Action time: 22 minutes
Action percentage: 20.5%
Action rating: 6.9/10
The action in this movie is about average for the superhero genre. The action sequences are plentiful, although most of them are fairly short. Overall, the film tries to be action packed, but fails to impress with the majority of the action. scenes.

X-Men First Class

Run time: 132 minutes
Action time: 25 minutes
Action percentage: 19%
Action rating: 7.1/10
The action in this prequel is better than the first two movies, but not the third. Most of the action sequences are fairly short except for the climax, which is where most of the action is. Overall, there is enough action to satisfy fans of the superhero genre.

X-Men The Last Stand

Run time: 104 minutes
Action time: 27 minutes
Action percentage: 26%
Action rating: 7.2/10
The action in this second sequel is better than it is in the previous two installments. The action sequences are bigger and have a lot more special effects. Overall, the action is barely above average, which is just enough to make for a good superhero movie

X2: X-men United

Run time: 134 minutes
Action time: 20 minutes
Action percentage: 15%
Action rating: 6.7/10
The action in this first sequel in better than it was in the first installment. The action sequences are longer and more improved over the previous film. Overall, there is enough action to prevent the movie from geoing stale.

X-men

Run time: 104 minutes
Action time: 16 minutes
Action percentage: 15%
Action rating: 6.5/10
The action in this movie is a bit sub par for the superhero genre. There really isn't that much significant action until the climax, which has multiple fights. In the endl, there is plenty of room for improvement as far as the action goes.

Resident Evil Retribution

Run time: 95 minutes
Action time: 32 minutes
Action percentage: 34%
Action rating: 7.6/10
The action in this fourth sequel is the better than it is in the previous installments. The action sequences are longer and more impressive than they were in the last four films. In the end, the improvements made in the action department make it a better movie to watch.

Resident Evil Afterlife

Run time: 97 minutes
Action time: 23 minutes
Action percentage: 24%
Action rating: 6.9/10
The action in this third sequel is on par with the action in the second installment. The action sequences are a little bit more interesting than in the previous installments. Overall, the film offers enough action to keep the series going.

Resident Evil Extinction

Run time: 94 minutes
Action time: 21 minutes
Action percentage: 22%
Action rating: 6.8/10
The action in this second sequel is better than than the first movie but not the second movie. There aren't a lot of action sequences, and only one is significantly long. Overall, the action is a step down from the previous installment, but still a step above the first.

Resident Evil Apocalypse

Run time: 94 minutes
Action time: 23 minutes
Action percentage: 24.5%
Action rating: 6.9/10
The action in this first sequel is better than it was in the first installment. The action sequences are more prevalent and more exciting than before. Overall, it's an all around better action movie when compared to the first film.

Resident Evil

Run time: 100 minutes
Action time: 16 minutes
Action percentage: 16%
Action rating: 6.5/10
The action in this movie is less than stellar. The action sequences aren't all that exciting and never rise above being just average. Overall, the action isn't really impressive even though it does have it's moments.

Sherlock Holmes A Game of Shadows

Run time: 129 minutes
Action time: 23 minutes
Action percentage: 18%
Action rating: 6.9/10
The action in this movie is pretty much on par with the previous movie. The action sequences aren't really any better or worse than they were last time. Overall, the action is what you would expect to see in a sequel when compared to the first installment.

Sherlock Holmes

Run time: 128 minutes
Action time: 23 minutes
Action percentage: 18%
Action rating: 6.9/10
The action in this movie is pretty good just not great. The action sequences have some very inventive fight choreography that keeps the action interesting. Overall, the film has the action it needs to make for an exciting action movie.

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

Run time: 112 minutes
Action time: 34 minutes
Action percentage: 30%
Action rating: 7.6/10
The action in this movie is pretty good when compared to other comic book movies. The action sequences are fairly lengthy and are also quite entertaining. In the end, the film has plenty of action in it, which makes it an enjoyable experience to watch.

Pacific Rim

Run time: 132 minutes
Action time: 42 minutes
Action percentage: 32%
Action rating: 8.2/10
The action in this movie is above average for the science fiction genre. The action sequences are done exceptionally well, and have some of the best visual effects seen on screen. Overall, the film succeeds in being a great action adventure that more than delivers what peaople want to see.

Hellboy 2

Run time: 120 minutes
Action time: 23 minutes
Action percentage: 19%
Action rating: 7.0/10
The action in this movie is only slightly better than it was in the first installment. The only real improvement in the action sequences is the fight choreography which has more martial arts combat. Overall, the film has enough good action in it to be a good superhero movie.

Hellboy

Run time: 122 minutes
Action time: 21 minutes
Action percentage: 17%
Action rating: 6.8/10
The action in this movie is about average for a superhero movie. The action sequences aren't the best in the world, but they get the job done. Overall, the film just barely has enough good action in it to make it a good action movie.

Dragonball Evolution

Run time: 85 minutes
Action time: 13 minutes
Action percentage: 15%
Action rating: 6.2/10
The action in this movie is really sub par. The majority of the action sequences are dull and lifeless. Overall, the film doesn't deliver on the action you would expect from a movie based on a fighting anime.

G I. Joe Retaliation

Run time: 110 minutes
Action time: 26 minutes
Action percentage: 24%
Action rating: 7.2/10
There is less action in this sequel than there was in the previous installment. There are a couple of good action sequences in the movie, but the other ones are very dull. Overall, the action doesn't live up to what was done in the first film even though it tries to.

G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra

Run time: 118 minutes
Action time: 41 minutes
Action percentage: 35%
Action rating: 8.1/10
The action in this movie is very plentiful. Most of the action sequences last for quite awhile and are full of combat. Overall, the lengthy action coupled with great visual effects makes for an entertaining film to watch.

Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer

Run time: 92 minutes
Action time: 13 minutes
Action percentage: 14%
Action rating: 6.2/10
The action in this sequel is even worse than it was in the first movie. All of the action sequences are really short and can be very underwhelming to watch. Overall, it's just ends up being a lackluster effort as far as action goes especially for a superhero movie.

Fantastic Four

Run time: 106 minutes
Action time: 16 minutes
Action percentage: 15%
Action rating: 6.5/10
The action in this movie is slightly below average for the superhero movie genre. The action sequences are very short except for the final showdown. In the end, the action just doesn't hold up that well when compared to other comic book movies.

Blade Trinity

Run time: 113 minutes
Action time: 29 minutes
Action percentage: 26%
Action rating: 7.4/10
The action in this third installment of the Blade trilogy is better than it was in the first film, but not better than it was in the second one. The fight choreography is still good, although some of the action sequences aren't as strong as others. Overall, there's enough action here to end the trilogy on a good note in the action department.

Blade 2

Run time: 117 minutes
Action time: 32 minutes
Action percentage: 27%
Action rating: 7.6/10
The action in this sequel is better than it was in the first Blade movie. The action sequences are longer and the fighting is better choreographed compared to the previous installment. Overall, this film delivers the kind of action people want in a comic book movie.

Blade

Run time. 120 minutes
Action time: 22 minutes
Action percentage: 18.5%
Action rating: 6.9/10
The action in this movie is good, but some of the action sequences could have been a little bit longer. The fight choreography is great as well as the special effects. Overall, this is a comic book movie with enough quality action in it to satisfy fans of the genre.

Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance

Run time: 96 minutes
Action time: 22 minutes
Action percentage: 23%
Action rating: 6.9/10
The action in this sequel is a little bit better than it is in the first movie, but not by much. Even though the action sequences are slightly improved from last time they still aren't that impressive. In the end, the increase in the quality of the action doesn't save the film from being mediocre.

Ghost Rider

Run time: 114 minutes
Action time: 20 minutes
Action percentage: 17.5%
Action rating: 6.7/10
The action in this movie is about average for a superhero movie. Some of the action sequences in the film are fairly entertaining, but some of them can also be quite dull. In the end, there are some good action scenes, even though a lot of them are kind of hit and miss.

Elektra

Run time: 97 minutes
Action time: 15 minutes
Action percentage: 15.5%
Action rating: 6.4/10
The action in this movie really isn't all that great. There aren't that many action sequences in the film, and all of them are fairly short except for the last one. Overall, the limited amount of action coupled with the dull fight scenes makes this movie very weak in the action department.

Daredevil

Run time: 103 minutes
Action time: 17.5 minutes
Action percentage: 17%
Action rating: 6.6/10
The action in this film is a little below the average for a comic book movie. It has the usual number of action sequences one would expect to find in a super hero movie, but none of them are very long. Overall, the action isn't bad even though having some longer fight scenes would have been a nice addition.

V for Vendetta

Run time: 133 minutes
Action time: 8 minutes
Action percentage: 6%
Action rating: 5.7
The action in this movie is very sparse to say the least. There really aren't that many action sequences to speak of, and none of them end up being that long, either. In the end, the film is more of a thriller than a straight up action movie, but even that doesn't make up for the movie's overall lack of action.

The Matrix Revolutions

Run time: 129 minutes
Action time: 30 minutes
Action percentage: 23%
Action rating: 7.4/10
The action in this third installment is better than it is in the first movie, but not quite on the level of the second movie. The action sequences are less focused on hand to hand combat and more focused on shoot outs, but the final battle more than makes up for the lack of Kung Fu. In the end, the franchise closes with plenty of great action.

The Matrix Reloaded

Run time: 138 minutes
Action time: 35 minutes
Action percentage: 25%
Action rating:  7.7/10
The action in this sequel is a level above the action in the previous movie. Both the effects and fight choreography have been improved, along with the length and overall quality of the action sequences. In the end, the film's improvements in the action department over it's predecessor makes for an impressive action movie to behold.

The Matrix

Run time: 136 minutes
Action Time: 27 minutes
Action percentage: 20%
Action rating: 7.2/10
This movie has some of the best action you'll see from an action movie in the 1990s. Not only were the visual effects in the film ahead of their time, but also the choreography in the fight scenes, which were inspired by Japanese anime films. In the end, the action in this movie is on another level when compared to what came before it.

Constantine

Run time: 121 minutes
Action time: 15 minutes
Action percentage: 12.5%
Action rating 6.4/10
There really isn't that much action to speak of in this movie. Most of the action is more horror oriented, so it's more focused on scares than it is on huge action set pieces. In the end, this film is more of a thriller than it is a big action spectacle, which is why the amount action isn't that significant when compared to the usual comic book movie.

The Amazing Spider-Man

Run time: 136 minutes
Action time: 30 minutes
Action percentage: 22%
Action rating: 7.4/10
The action in this reboot is better than the action in the previous three Spider-man movies. There really isn't any significant action in the film until about halfway through, which is par for the course when it comes to super hero origin stories. In the end, the improvement in the action over previous installments is what this reboot needed.

Spider-Man 3

Run time: 139 minutes
Action time: 28 minutes
Action percentage: 20%
Action rating: 7.3/10
This movie has the best action of the first three installments in the Spider-Man film franchise. Not only has the overall amount of action in the movie been increased, but there is also an overall increase in the quality of the action as well. In the end, the trilogy comes to a satisfying conclusion as it closes on a high note in the action department.

Spider-Man 2

Run time: 127 minutes
Action time: 23 minutes
Action percentage: 18%
Action rating: 6.9/10
The action in this sequel is step above the action of the previous installment. Not only are some of the major action sequences longer than they were in the first film, but they are also a bit more impressive. In the end, the overall improvement of the action scenes takes the franchise to the level it needs to be at as far as the action goes.

Spider-Man

Run time: 121 minutes
Action time: 20 minutes
Action percentage: 16.5%
Action rating: 6.7/10
The action in this movie is about average for a super hero origin story. Even though the action sequences in the film are plentiful, the majority of them don't last too long. In the end, the action scenes here are numerous enough to make up for the lack of lengthiness in some of the action scenes, but not enough to make up for the overall lack of quality action.

Sucker Punch

Run time: 110 minutes
Action time: 28 minutes
Action percentage: 25.5%
Action rating: 7.3/10
The level of action in this movie is pretty high, but there are really only four major action sequences. Even though each of the action sequences are fairly long, there still could have been more scenes of action in the film. In the end, there's enough awesome action moments here to satisfy anyone looking for great action.

300

Run time: 117 minutes
Action time: 22 minutes
Action percentage: 19%
Action rating: 6.9/10
The action that is in 300 is passable, although it could at least be a little bit better. There are a lot of good action moments in the movie, but it takes a little too long to get to the bigger action sequences that the film has to offer. In the end, even though there is some great action here, there could have been some more of it.

Watchmen

Run time: 162 minutes
Action time: 17 minutes
Action percentage: 10.5%
Action rating: 6.5/10
The action in this movie is good, but it doesn't spend enough time on the action sequences. There are a lot of  action scenes in the film, but none of them are really that lengthy, with most of them being one or two minutes long. In the end, it's great to having so many bits of action, though they could have had some of  them be longer.

Man of Steel

Run time: 143 minutes
Action time: 36 minutes
Action percentage: 25%
Action rating: 7.8/10
The action in this movie is probably the best in a super hero origin movie or reboot, and is definitely a step up from Superman Returns. There is action all throughout the movie, but it doesn't start to get ramped up until the last third of the movie. In the end, though, the movie delivers the kind of action you want to see in a Superman movie.

Superman Returns

Run time: 154 minutes
Action time: 25 minutes
Action Percentage: 16%
Action rating: 7.1/10
The action in this movie isn't that great, but really about average as far as super hero movies go. The action mainly revolves around rescues, and isn't focused on fighting because there isn't a super powered antagonist for him to fight against. In the end, it's just a missed opportunity here to make a modern action packed Superman movie.

Inception

Run time: 148 minutes
Action time: 25.5 minutes
Action percentage: 17%
Action rating: 7.1
The action in this movie is about on par with that of the The Dark Knight. There aren't really that many action sequences in the film, but there is a lot of action going on in the second half. Overall, Nolan has crafted some good action here, and keeps getting better at making great action movies that also have a unique flair about them.

The Dark Knight Rises

Run time: 164 minutes
Action time: 44 minutes
Action percentage: 27%
Action rating: 8.5/10
This movie has the most action of Nolan's Batman trilogy and most comic book movie in general. There's about twice as much action as the other two films in the series. Nolan has pretty much mastered how to direct action in this one. In the end, there just isn't too much to complain about here action wise, and it more than delivered in that department.

The Dark Knight

Run time: 152 minutes
Action time: 25.5 minutes
Action percentage: 17%
Action rating: 7.1
The action in this movie is just a tad better than Batman Begins. There are a lot of  shorter action sequences, but only a couple of long ones. The action is shot a little bit better this time, and the editing isn't as quickly cut as the last film. Overall, the action is improved, although they could have made some of them longer than they are.

Batman Begins

Run time: 140 minutes
Action time: 23 minutes
Action percentage:  16.5%
Action rating: 7.0/10
The action in this movie isn't bad, although it could have been better. There are a lot of action scenes here, but a lot of them are very short. The fights are shot a little too close, with fast cuts that can be a bit annoying. Overall,  the action is really quantity over quality, even though there are some good action sequences.

Green Lantern

Run time: 114 minutes
Action time: 18 minutes
Action percentage: 16%
Action rating:: 6.6
The action in this movie isn't really that great at all. Most of the action scenes never really go anywhere and end up being quite dull, which is surprising given its mega huge production budget. The bottom line here is that the action ends up falling flat, and that's something you don't want to see in a comic book movie.

Transformers Dark of the Moon

Run time: 153 minutes
Action time: 49 minutes
Action percentage: 32%
Action rating: 8.7/10
The action in this movie is the best in the Transformers trilogy. There are a lot of action scenes in the first half of the movie, but they make up very little of the action time in the movie. That's because the movie's really long climax is where all the action is. Maybe they could of put more action in the first half, but overall, this has some of the best action in a comic book movie.

Transformers Revenge of the Fallen

Run time: 150 minutes
Action time: 43 minutes
Action percentage: 29%
Action rating: 8.3/10
This movie's action is about on par with the first Transformers movie, which isn't a bad thing. The action is shot a little bit better this time around. The camera movement isn't nearly as distracting and is more focused. Overall, the bigger budget is put to good use here, as the effects look even better than in the first movie, which also makes the action better.

Transformers

Run time: 143 minutes
Action time: 41 minutes
Action percentage: 29%
Action rating: 8.1 /10
This movie has some excellent action in it. There are about five major action sequences all together in the movie, but the majority of the action takes place at the movie's climax during the final battle. My only real complaint is that the camera movement during the action can be a bit distracting at times. Overall, though, the action is above average and features some great effects.

Hulk

Run time: 132 minutes
Action time: 27 minutes
Action percentage: 20%
Action rating: 7.2/10
This movie has a little less action in it than the reboot does. The first real action sequence doesn't come in until about a third of the way through the movie, but after that the movie keeps a fast pace with very little time between action scenes. Overall, the action in the movie is good even though it takes a good while to get to it.

The Incredible Hulk

Run time: 112 minutes
Action time: 31 minutes
Action percentage: 28%
Action rating: 7.5/10
This movie has the most action of the Marvel Studios origin movies. That's not bad considering there are only three action sequences in the entire movie, but they end up being fairly lengthy. Overall, the quality over quantity approach works for the movie, though having one or two more action sequences in it couldn't hurt.

Captain America

Run time: 124 minutes
Action time: 30 minutes
Action percentage: 24%
Action rating: 7.4/10
This movie has a bit more action in it than some of the other Marvel Studios movies, and even though there is a decent amount of action in this movie, it doesn't really kick into high gear until it gets to the halfway point in the movie. Overall, there is plenty of action here to please both fans of superhero and action movies alike.

Thor

Run time: 115 minutes
Action time: 21 minutes
Action percentage: 18%
Action rating: 6.8/10
This movie has the least amount of action of the Marvel Studios movies. They could have the done a little more with the action earlier in the film, but the last half hour of the film has a good amount of action. Overall, there's some good action here even though they could have done a bit more with it in some parts of the movie.

Iron Man 3

Run time: 130 minutes
Action time: 33 minutes
Action percentage: 25%
Action rating: 7.6/10
This movie has the most action of the Iron Man movies and the rest of the Marvel studios movies except for The Avengers. It takes awhile for the action to get going, but when it does the movie stays at a pretty fast pace, especially in the last half hour or so with three back to back action sequences. Overall, the movie ends the trilogy on a high note action wise.

Iron Man 2

Run time: 124 minutes
Action time: 28 minutes
Action percentage: 22.5%
Action rating: 7.3/10
This movie has a little bit more action than the first Iron Man movie, although there aren't as many action sequences. The climax is almost twice the length of the first movie's climax, but the rest of the movie's action is a bit lacking. Overall, the action is good even though they could have done more with the earlier action sequences.

Iron Man

Run time: 125 minutes
Action time: 24 minutes
Action percentage: 19%
Action rating: 7.0/10
This movie has the shortest action time of the three Iron Man movies and only half of what The Avengers had. It has the usual number of action scenes superhero movies have, but some are really short and even the final battle is a little shorter than most. Overall, the action is pretty good, but they could have done more with some of the action sequences.

Marvel's The Avengers

Running time: 143 minutes
Action time: 50 minutes
Action percentage: 35%
Action rating: 8.8/10
This movie has a lot more action in it than the average superhero movie does or in action movies in general for that matter. There are the usual number of action sequences in the movie, but the second half of the movie is where most of the action is, with the last two action sequences providing much of the movie's action. Overall, this movie more than delivers the action you want in a comic book movie.