Action Reviews — Page 3

Inglourious Basterds (2009)

Inglourious Basterds Review: Tarantino Rewrites History

Quentin Tarantino's alternate-history war film is tense, funny and gloriously over the top. Our verdict.

Aliens (1986)

Aliens Review: A Sequel That Goes to War

James Cameron's follow-up trades dread for high-octane action and gives Ripley a heroic spotlight. Our verdict.

Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Avengers: Endgame Review: A Hugely Satisfying Finale

Marvel's three-hour finale to its first chapter is a crowd-pleasing, emotional farewell. Our verdict.

The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

The Dark Knight Rises Review: Nolan's Epic Trilogy Closer

Christopher Nolan wraps his Batman saga with an ambitious, bigger and bleaker finale. Our verdict.

Braveheart (1995)

Braveheart Review: Mel Gibson's Rousing, Rough-Edged Epic

Mel Gibson's Scottish rebellion epic is stirring and brutal, if loose with the facts. Our verdict.

Oldboy (2003)

Oldboy Review: A Revenge Story Like No Other

Park Chan-wook's stylised thriller is shocking, inventive and unforgettable. Our verdict.

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi Review: A Crowd-Pleasing Conclusion

The original trilogy's finale has thrilling set pieces, a gripping emperor duel and some very cute Ewoks. Our verdict.

Batman: The Animated Series (1992)

Batman: The Animated Series Review: The Definitive Dark Knight Cartoon

The 1990s series set the standard for superhero animation with noir style and mature storytelling. Our verdict.

Attack on Titan (2013)

Attack on Titan Review: A Dark, Twisting Anime Epic

Hajime Isayama's story of humanity under siege by giants grows from a monster-of-the-week to a complex tragedy. Our verdict.

Arcane (2021)

Arcane Review: A Visual Triumph from League of Legends

Netflix's game-based animation is a stunningly designed, emotional story of sisters and class struggle. Our verdict.