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Star Wars Episode 6 The Return of the Jedi

2013-09-10T08:27:00.001-07:00

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

2013-09-08T21:26:00.000-07:00

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

2013-09-08T11:48:00.000-07:00

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

2013-09-06T21:41:00.000-07:00

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

2013-09-05T20:43:00.001-07:00

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

2013-09-04T20:01:00.002-07:00

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

2013-09-03T21:27:00.000-07:00

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

2013-09-02T20:30:00.001-07:00

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

2013-08-31T19:20:00.001-07:00

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

2013-08-30T20:54:00.001-07:00

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

2013-08-29T19:35:00.003-07:00

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

2013-08-28T20:10:00.000-07:00

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

2013-08-27T19:46:00.000-07:00

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

2013-08-26T20:24:00.000-07:00

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

2013-08-25T21:51:00.000-07:00

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

2013-08-24T21:46:00.001-07:00

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

2013-08-23T19:48:00.000-07:00

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

2013-08-22T21:53:00.001-07:00

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

2013-08-21T21:09:00.002-07:00

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

2013-08-20T19:46:00.002-07:00

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

2013-08-19T19:14:00.001-07:00

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

2013-08-18T10:51:00.002-07:00

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

2013-08-17T20:22:00.003-07:00

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

2013-08-16T19:58:00.001-07:00

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.