Action
The enduring popularity of the action movie has drenched the genre in cliche yet glorious invention abounds around the globe - fighting is the international language. Fashionable styles of film-making come and go but action movies just change their shoes and remain centre-stage.
Great glittering galaxies of genre from across the Alice universe have been gleaned to assemble a suitably kick-ass selection of ballistic ballet and poetic pugilism to scintillate the delicate senses of our discerning clientele. Are you ready to rumble? Are you feeling lucky, Sir/Madame? Our suggestions for a hearty evening of action are listed below.
Pictured: Mr Kiss Kiss Bang Bang springs into action. Sean Connery as agent 007 in "Diamonds are Forever" (1971).
Shadowless Sword (2005)
6.5/10
Director: Young-jun Kim
Starring: Hyeon-jun Shin, So-yi Yoon, Seo-jin Lee, Ki-yong Lee, Ji-Woo Choi
A sword-slinging Korean martial arts epic set in the year 925 A.D., Prince Balhae has been assassinated and the kingdom is under attack and in turmoil... Read more
Shaker Run (1985)
5.5/10
Director: Bruce Morrison
Starring: Cliff Robertson, Leif Garrett, Lisa Harrow
A seasoned stunt-car driver and his mechanic are finding things at low ebb in Dunedin. In return for needed cash they agree to provide transport to Cl... Read more
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
7.4/10
Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
Starring: Tony Leung (Chiu Wai), Awkwafina Nora Lum, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Yeoh, Tsai Chi...
Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization. Read more
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Blu-ray) (2021)
7.4/10
Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
Starring: Tony Leung (Chiu Wai), Awkwafina Nora Lum, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Yeoh, Tsai Chi...
Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization. Read more
Shanghai Knights (2003)
6.2/10
Director: David Dobkin
Starring: Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson, Donnie Yen, Aidan Gillen
This high-kicking sequel to 'Shanghai Noon' has Chon (Jackie Chan) leaving his honourable life as sheriff of Carson City when his sister brings news o... Read more
Shanghai Noon (2000)
6.6/10
Director: Tom Dey
Starring: Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson, Lucy Liu
Jackie Chan makes the Wild West even wilder in this rambunctious ride, playing an Imperial Guard in China's Forbidden City in the 1880's who comes to... Read more
Shaolin Prince (1982)
7.1/10
Director: Chia Tang
Starring: Ti Lung, Derek Yee, Chan Kwok Kwan, Jason Pai Piao
AKA 'Iron Fingers of Death'. A traitorous Lord usurps the Emperor's throne and his young sons are sent into hiding. One learns the art of the sword... Read more
Shaolin Wooden Men (1980)
6.6/10
Director: Chen Chi-hwa
Starring: Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan witnesses his father's death by the skilled hands of a martial arts master with an unknown killing technique, After being chump of a Shaol... Read more
Sharpe Vol. 1: Sharpe's Rifles / Sharpe's Eagle (1993)
Director: Tom Clegg
Starring: Sean Bean, Darragh O'Malley, Brian Cox, Assumpta Serna
'Sharpe's Rifles' - Portugal 1809, the Peninsular War in the age of Napoleon. A British sergeant (Sean Bean) in the 95th Rifles saves the life of Arth... Read more
Sharpe Vol. 2: Sharpe's Company / Sharpe's Enemy / Sharpe's Honour (1993)
Director: Tom Clegg
Starring: Sean Bean, Pete Postlethwaite, Elizabeth Hurley, Assumpta Serna, Hugh Fraser
'Sharpe's Company' - Spain 1812, Sharpe is relieved from Captaincy with the arrival of new officers. Among them is his old nemesis, Obadiah Hakeswill... Read more