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).
Johnny English Strikes Again (Blu-Ray) (2018)
6.6/10
Director: David Kerr
Starring: Charles Dance, Edward Fox, Emma Thompson, Michael Gambon, Rowan Atkinson, Ben Mi...
The new adventure begins when a cyberattack reveals the identities of all active undercover agents in Britain, leaving Johnny English as the secret se... Read more
Jonah Hex (2010)
4.7/10
Director: Jimmy Hayward
Starring: John Malkovich, Josh Brolin, Michael Shannon, Will Arnett, Megan Fox, Michael Fa...
Based on the legendary character from DC's comic book series, 'Jonah Hex' is an epic action adventure about one man's personal quest for redemption ag... Read more
Jonah Hex (Blu-ray) (2010)
4.7/10
Director: Jimmy Hayward
Starring: John Malkovich, Josh Brolin, Michael Shannon, Will Arnett, Megan Fox, Michael Fa...
Based on the legendary character from DC's comic book series, 'Jonah Hex' is an epic action adventure about one man's personal quest for redemption ag... Read more
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012)
5.8/10
Director: Brad Peyton
Starring: Michael Caine, Luis Guzman, Dwayne Johnson, Kristin Davis, Vanessa Hudgens, Josh...
Both a sequel to 2008's "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and a loose adaptation of Jules Verne's "The Mysterious Island," this exciting tale finds... Read more
Journey to the Centre of the Earth 3D (2008)
Director: Eric Brevig
Starring: Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, Anita Briem, Seth Meyers
A special effects blockbuster that reinterprets the Jules Verne classic. Brendan Fraser is Professor Trevor Anderson who finds himself temporarily lum... Read more
Judge Dredd / Battlefield Earth (2000)
Director: Roger Christian
Starring: John Travolta, Forest Whitaker, Barry Pepper, Kim Coates, Kelly Preston
A Stallone/Travolta double! Sly is the futuristic Judge Dredd, fighting crime in 2139. Then, John Travolta's dream project is an adaptation of Scient... Read more
Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)
6.7/10
Director: Jake Kasdan
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Awkwafina Nora Lum
In Jumanji: The Next Level, the gang is back but the game has changed. As they return to rescue one of their own, the players will have to brave parts... Read more
Jumanji: The Next Level (Blu-ray) (2019)
6.7/10
Director: Jake Kasdan
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Awkwafina Nora Lum
In Jumanji: The Next Level, the gang is back but the game has changed. As they return to rescue one of their own, the players will have to brave parts... Read more
Jumper (2008)
6.1/10
Director: Doug Liman
Starring: Hayden Christensen, Jamie Bell, Samuel L Jackson, Rachel Bilson, Michael Rooker,...
Thrilling sci-fi actioner about David, (Hayden Christensen) a young man with the ability to teleport himself anywhere in the world. Learning that his... Read more
Jumper ( Blu-ray ) (2008)
6.1/10
Director: Doug Liman
Starring: Hayden Christensen, Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson, Michael Rooker, AnnaSophia Robb,...
Thrilling sci-fi actioner about David (Hayden Christensen), a young man with the ability to teleport himself anywhere in the world. Learning that his... Read more