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- 10 Hitman: Agent 47. USA | Worldwide gross: $82
- 9. Night Runaway. USA | Worldwide gross: $71
- 8. Dragon Sword. China | Worldwide gross: $102
- 7. San Andreas Fault. USA | Worldwide gross: $473
- 6. Agents of A.N.C.L. USA | Worldwide gross: $109
- 5. Crazy Max. Fury Road. USA | Worldwide gross: $375
- 4. Fast & Furious 7. USA | Worldwide gross: $1
- 3. 007: Spectrum. UK, USA | Worldwide gross: $865
- 2. Sniper. USA | Worldwide gross: $547
- 1. Terminator: Genesis. USA | Worldwide gross: $440
The past year has pleased film fans with an abundance of high-quality and spectacular films. But not all films can boast of a good script, solid plot and dynamic development of events. But this is the most important thing for a spectacular action movie. In order not to waste your time on low-quality films, we have compiled the top 10, which includes the best action movies of 2015, the list is presented below. Choose your favorite picture and go ahead, to view!
10 Hitman: Agent 47. USA | Worldwide gross: $82
The film tells about an invulnerable killer who was created with the help of genetic engineering. He is cold-blooded and knows no mercy. His goal is a woman who can help him uncover the secret of his birth, as well as lead him to his father, who is the creator of the same killers as Hitman. The agent will do everything possible to uncover the secrets of his past and find out who he really is.
Perfectly choreographed fights and non-stop action throughout the film put it at the 10th place in the list of the best action films of 2015. Although the picture is based on the computer game of the same name, it has little in common with it. Fans of the series won’t like it, but for a person unfamiliar with the Hitman universe, the picture will be a suitable means of unloading.
9. Night Runaway. USA | Worldwide gross: $71
Former mobster Jimmy Conlon is on the run from his boss, choosing in favor of his son, who has become the target of a criminal gang. With no way to escape or a place to hide, Jimmy decides to face death and save his family from a bad fate.
The participation of the talented Liam Neeson in the title role automatically makes the film at least exciting and interesting. The film was shot in the best traditions of “Hostage”: beautiful staging of fights, ingenious camera work, a strong script and pleasant soundtrack. And nothing more is needed from a cool action movie. For its small budget, the picture is 100% complete, and for us – 9th place in the list of the best action movies at the end of last year.
8. Dragon Sword. China | Worldwide gross: $102
Location: Ancient China during the Han Dynasty. A Roman legion of soldiers and their commander Lucius enter China. In parallel, the commander of one of the guard units, Ho An, falls into slavery to his enemies. Fate brought these two wars together in order to free China from the cruel emperor Tiberius. An epic battle is coming…
Chinese film with American actors. This is definitely not to be missed. Spectacular fights, which this eastern country has always been famous for, colorful places, a masterpiece of musical accompaniment, and simply a touching and exciting story are waiting for their audience. Incredible hype for an oriental film among viewers of foreign countries already says a lot about the quality of the film. Therefore, a well-deserved 8th place in the list of the best action movies of the past year.
7. San Andreas Fault. USA | Worldwide gross: $473
A terrible disaster has overtaken California – a large-scale earthquake threatens all the inhabitants of the state. In the center of the action is the rescue helicopter pilot Ray. Helping many people who suffered during the disaster, the man does not know where his only and beloved daughter Blake is. Torn between work and fatherhood, Ray goes in search of his daughter…
Stunning special effects and Dwayne Johnson in the title role make this an excellent action movie that can be watched with the family or alone. Therefore, a well-deserved 7th place in the list of the best action movies of 2015.
6. Agents of A.N.C.L. USA | Worldwide gross: $109
Two agents from the USA and the USSR have teamed up to destroy a dangerous Nazi organization that has obtained a nuclear bomb. She wants to use this weapon in order to quarrel between the two world powers and plunge the world into a bloody war. But in order to cope with the task, the agents should infiltrate the bandits and work together, leaving aside all the accumulated claims.
The action movie, undeservedly deprived of the audience, will appeal to both men and women. High-quality humor, bright actors and spectacular fights will not let you get bored for two hours. The peculiar manner of shooting Guy Ritchie will be appreciated by all fans of the director. And we put this film on the 6th place in the list of the best action films of 2015.
5. Crazy Max. Fury Road. USA | Worldwide gross: $375
Former officer Max Rockatansky lost his beloved wife and son. He found the executioners of his relatives and killed them, but the past cannot be returned. Having lived only one thought to find these villains, now he has lost the meaning of existence and does not know what to do next. Wandering the world, Max learns to adapt to the cruel post-apocalyptic world. After all, the weak here do not live long.
The fourth film about “Max” after a thirty-year hiatus. Legendary director George Miller has returned to the roots of the franchise that made him famous. The film was 90% shot live, that is, without special effects, and this is already a good reason to watch it. Fifth place in the ranking of the best action films of 2015 for the incredible action and location shooting of this film.
4. Fast & Furious 7. USA | Worldwide gross: $1
The brother of Owen Shaw, who was killed in the last part, Descartes, intends to avenge his beloved relative. After killing Khan in Japan, the man does not stop there and begins to hunt for Dominic’s gang. His wife and son are at risk, so Toretto sends them to Cuba, while he himself engages in battle with a malicious enemy.
The final installment in the popular franchise and Paul Walker’s final film. Driving races and special effects that ignore the simplest physical laws will keep the viewer in suspense throughout the film. Huge film fees and 4th place in the list of the best action movies of 2015 are proof of this.
3. 007: Spectrum. UK, USA | Worldwide gross: $865
Agent 007 receives a strange letter that puts him on the trail of the mysterious SPECTER organization. While Bond tries to save the world as always, M defends the honor of MI6 and resists the pressure that threatens the existence of British intelligence.
The twenty-fourth James Bond film is shot in the traditional manner: beautiful girls, incredible stunts, expensive drinks and high-speed cars await every viewer. Forever young Agent 007 and his deadly gadgets are on the third line of the best action movies of 2015.
2. Sniper. USA | Worldwide gross: $547
Captivated viewers from all over the world film adaptation of the memoirs of American sniper Chris Kyle. While serving in Iraq, he killed an incredible number of opponents. He was feared and respected by the militants, and the Iraqis called him “the devil.” Parallel to the sniper line, the film shows the memories of Kyle’s wife, who witnessed the deep friendship between her husband and his co-workers.
Such a touching story could not leave indifferent either the audience or the film critics, who nominated the picture for 5 Oscars, and we for the 2nd place in the list of the best action films of the last year.
1. Terminator: Genesis. USA | Worldwide gross: $440
1984 The leader of the resistance army, John Connor, is sent from the future to the past. His task is to stop the onset of Doomsday and prevent the death of his mother, Sarah Connor, at the hands of the evil Terminator. When John met his mother, he expected to see a frightened and cowardly girl, but not a war woman, completely destroying infernal machines. Can they change the future?
A remake and at the same time a new trilogy about the Terminator. New actors, new story and Schwarzenegger in his lead role. The worst was expected from this film, but, unexpectedly for everyone, it delighted both fans and just cinema lovers. Deserved leadership in the ranking of the best action movies in 2015!