Recommend me some good films (Thriller, action)

SanguineAngel

Hello H/A

It's been a while since I've actually seen a recommend me thread on here so I hope it's still the done thing!

Short story: My flatmate and I like to relax many an evening with a film. Unfortunately we seem to have watched every film in the world. Well, not entirely but close enough. We're struggling to find good films that neither of us have seen yet.

We prefer action or thriller films but also can get into most genres. My flatmate has a short attention span so anything "dull" (not much action going on) will probably be dismissed.

SO, H/A please could you throw out some suggestions for some oft overlooked great films. We'll look at older films as well as brand new.

I'll not list everything we've seen but it's a safe bet that big cinema releases in the past couple years have been watched! Some more obscure ones may have slipped past though.

RadicalTurnip

Equilibrium
The Butterfly Effect (possibly you've seen it)
The Protector
Ong Bak: The Tai Warrior
Serenity (but hopefully only after finish Firefly, and you've possibly already seen it)

If you like action comedy, Saolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle are amazing imports from China by a guy named Stephen Chow

I know there's more but I can't think of it right now.

Edit: The Long Kiss Goodnight. Great Film.

iMatt

Pans labyrinth
The Orphanage
Shoot Em Up

Fantasma

Black Mask
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Mask_(film)

The Killer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Killer_(1989_film)

Ong Bak 2
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ong_Bak_2

Fist of Legend
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fist_of_legend

The Master
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Master_(1989_film)

Kiss of the dragon
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiss_of_the_Dragon

Dog Soldiers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_Soldiers_(film)

From Dusk till Dawn
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_Dusk_till_Dawn

Tomanta

Spartan

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If you're willing to sit through subtitles (or dubs, I guess), then check out The Host and The Good, The Bad, and The Weird. Both fantastic good times Korean movies.

And watch The Legend of Drunken Master (Drunken Master 2). Jackie Chan's best straight-up action movie by a huge margin.

amateurhour

I forgot about Black Mask. I'll second that. It was a great movie.

Also, Drunken Master 2 is not as good as Rumble in the Bronx... But I will admit it's a better straight up action movie.

Reznik

District B-13

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19CrlgB0ueU

There is a sequel called B-13 Ultimatum. It's basically more of the same.


Flash Point (pardon the crappy music... i can't find an actual trailer)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH1tl50jlZk

For more Donnie Yen goodness check out SPL - Sha Po Lang (I think you can also find it as 'Kill Zone')

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Flash Point is an awesome movie, but there are only about 3 or 4 fight scenes.

Hocky27

The life of David Gale. Great thriller & most people I talk to haven't heard about it.

SanguineAngel

Thanks guys, some great suggestions coming in. I've seen quite a few but not all so that's good! We've actually seen B-13 Ultimatum but not the original so probably give that a go and The life of David Gale looks good for a pop too.

In fact there are a solid few films to try here but do keep it all rolling in! I definitely appreciate it.

Esh

Please don't watch The Butterfly Effect. Please.

Sukiyaki Western Django
Ronin
Wasabi
The Limey
Get Carter (the original with Michael Caine)
Run Lola Run

Cowboy Bebop

Ip Man
Flashpoint
Fighter in the Wind
Old Boy
Little Big Solider(it's comedy action but it's worth a watch)
Wheels on Meals
The Good, The Bad And The Weird(again it's a comedy but it has some great action in it)
City on Fire(inspiration for Reservoir Dogs)
A Better Tomorrow
Tiger On The Beat
Hard Boiled

EDIT:
Fatal Contact
Taken
Snake in the Eagle's Shadow
Black Dynamite