Wednesday, September 4, 2013

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.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

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.

Monday, September 2, 2013

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.

Saturday, August 31, 2013

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.

Friday, August 30, 2013

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.

Thursday, August 29, 2013

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.

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

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.

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

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.

Monday, August 26, 2013

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.

Sunday, August 25, 2013

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.

Saturday, August 24, 2013

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.

Friday, August 23, 2013

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.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

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.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

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.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

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.

Monday, August 19, 2013

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.

Sunday, August 18, 2013

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.

Saturday, August 17, 2013

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.

Friday, August 16, 2013

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.

Thursday, August 15, 2013

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.