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).
How To Blow Up A Pipeline (2023)
7/10
Starring: Ariela Barer, Kristine Froseth
With the climate crisis at a dangerous point of no return, a group of brave environmental activists come up with a daring plan to make their voices he... Read more
Hudson Hawk (1991)
5.8/10
Director: Michael Lehmann
Starring: Andie MacDowell, Bruce Willis, Danny Aiello, David Caruso, James Coburn, Richard...
Eddie "The Hawk" Hawkins (Willis), the world's most famous cat burglar, who, after 10 years in prison, is ready to go straight. But it's not going to... Read more
Hulk (2003)
5.7/10
Director: Ang Lee
Starring: Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Nick Nolte, Sam Elliott, Josh Lucas, Paul Kersey,...
The larger-than-life Marvel superhero HULK explodes onto the big screen in this special-effects powered action extravaganza! After a freak lab acciden... Read more
Hulk ( Blu-ray ) (2003)
5.7/10
Director: Ang Lee
Starring: Eric Bana, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Connelly, Sam Elliott, Josh Lucas
The larger-than-life Marvel superhero HULK explodes onto the big screen in this special-effects powered action extravaganza! After a freak lab acciden... Read more
Human Lanterns (1982)
6.5/10
Director: Sun Chung
Starring: Chen Kuan-tai, Lo Lieh, Linda Chu, Tanny Tien Ni, Liu Yung
The Shaw Brothers' first international star, Lo Lieh, stars in this maniacal masterpiece of the macabre from director Sun Chung. Swordsman Tan brags... Read more
Human Lost (Blu-ray) (2019)
5.2/10
Director: Fuminori Kizaki
Starring: Takahiro Sakurai
In a future where disease has been conquered but economic disparity has grown, a young biker discovers that he has superhuman powers. Read more
Hummingbird (2013)
7.9/10
Director: Steven Knight
Starring: Jason Statham, Agata Buzek
A.k.a. "Redemption". Jason Statham stars as an ex-Special Forces officer who comes home from the Afghan war a shattered man. Broke, homeless, and lost... Read more
Hunter Killer (2018)
7.4/10
Director: Donovan Marsh
Starring: Caroline Goodall, Gary Oldman, Toby Stephens, Gerard Butler, Michael Nyqvist, Co...
American submarine Captain Joe Glass is on the hunt for a U.S. sub in distress in the Arctic Ocean. He soon learns that a secret Russian coup is in th... Read more
Hunter Killer (Blu-Ray) (2018)
7.4/10
Director: Donovan Marsh
Starring: Caroline Goodall, Gary Oldman, Toby Stephens, Gerard Butler, Michael Nyqvist, Co...
American submarine Captain Joe Glass is on the hunt for a U.S. sub in distress in the Arctic Ocean. He soon learns that a secret Russian coup is in th... Read more
Hurricane (Mission of Honor) (2018)
4.5/10
Director: David Blair
Starring: Iwan Rheon, Milo Gibson, Stefanie Martini
Polish pilots overcome prejudice to fight against the Luftwaffe with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, in the hope of protecting both G... Read more