The 12 Best Action Flicks Of The 2010s

A look back at the best action movies of the decade.

The last decade had a lot of action films, and I mean a lot. If you're curious to see which ones had the biggest impact on the 2010s, look no further. In no particular order, here's the list of the action movies of the 2010s you should either watch for the first time or watch again.

Godzilla (2014)

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In the west, 2014's Godzilla was a great revival to the franchise, and it reinvigorated people's interest in the King of the Monsters. Even outside of the west, the film was praised. Japanese critics praised the nature of the film for being similar to that of the Japanese originals, while at the same time putting its own twist on it.

Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019)

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Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame finished off Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a perfectly climactic end. The entirety of the MCU clashed together to bring down the Mad Titan Thanos in order to save the future of the universe.

John Wick (2014)

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Keanu Reeves plays a fantastic role as John Wick in the 2014 thriller. The action scenes are perfectly choreographed and exciting, and the scenes in-between are still just as thrilling. John Wick is a must-see for anyone who loves darker-toned action films.

Pacific Rim (2013)

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Pacific Rim is a fantastic film that everyone should see. It gave new light to the Kaiju sub-genre of action movies to the western audience, and it's a great example of how to correctly make a monster movie.

Fury (2014)

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If you've ever talked about great World War II movies, there's a good chance you've also mentioned Fury. The film follows the crew of an M4A2 Sherman tank as they fight behind enemy lines during World War II. Critics say Fury gives an accurate portrayal of combat as it was on the Western Front, as well as accurate tank models during the specific time period.

Inception (2010)

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Inception is an unforgettable film with an interesting premise and one that really makes the viewer think critically. It even gave rise to the suffix "-ception," which can be used to refer to recursion or repetition.

Shazam! (2019)

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Critics loved the contrasting, lighter tone that Shazam! has compared to other DC superhero films. It takes the genre and illustrates it perfectly by creating a fun atmosphere that everyone will enjoy.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens began the sequel trilogy on a high note and set the tone for the rest of the Star Wars films for the decade. Regardless of the overall quality of the sequel trilogy, The Force Awakens brought all fans of Star Wars alike together.

21 Jump Street  (2012)

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21 Jump Street has a perfect mix of good jokes and exciting action sequences. The story follows two undercover police officers as they act as high school students in order to find the supplier of a synthetic drug. Even today, it still looks to be a classic of the decade and possibly modern cinema.

Baby Driver (2017)

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Baby Driver takes the average heist film and puts a fun twist on it. Creator of films Hot Fuzz and Shaun on the Dead, Edgar Wright took over twenty years developing Baby Driver as a passion project. It's safe to say that it was definitely worth the effort.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)

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A cinematic masterpiece by all accounts and winner of multiple awards, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was universally praised by film critics and casual movie-goers alike. It will be seen as a modern classic and a must-watch for any Marvel fan.

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