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Desperado (Special Edition)Desperado (Special Edition)
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An absolutely brilliant and original action film that must be seen by all who love the genre.
Versus (Director's Cut)Versus (Director's Cut)
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Cult classic from Japan that takes the awesome gunbattles of "Desperado" and throws in zombies, samurai action, and general goodness into the mix.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden DragonCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
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Probably the most beautiful and well-choreographed martial arts film ever made. "Hero" is also an excellent pick.
Vampire Hunter DVampire Hunter D
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A little animated carnage is never a bad thing. This very violent anime classic turned me into an animation geek.
Aliens (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)Aliens (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
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Best sci-fi/horror/action film ever. If you haven't seen it, you suck.
Enter the Dragon (Two-Disc Special Edition)Enter the Dragon (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Bruce Lee is the Jimi Hendrix of kicking tail. Nobody ever did it like him and nobody ever will.
X2 - X-Men United (Two-Disc Widescreen Edition)X2 - X-Men United (Two-Disc Widescreen Edition)
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Awesome sequel to a good comic-book movie. The opening action sequence alone is worth the price.
Spider-Man (Three-Disc Deluxe Edition)Spider-Man (Three-Disc Deluxe Edition)
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Greatest superhero film ever. Director Sam Raimi really brings the web-slinging fun of the comic to life with his awesome camera work.
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah - Giant Monsters All-Out AttackGodzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah - Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
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Greatest monster movie ever filmed. Any sci-fi or action fan should check this one out' this is not your father's kaiju flick!
From Dusk Till Dawn (Dimension Collector's Series)From Dusk Till Dawn (Dimension Collector's Series)
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Quentin Tarantino and "Desperado" director Robert Rodriguez team up to kick some serious undead booty.
Star Wars - Episode II, Attack of the Clones (Widescreen Edition)Star Wars - Episode II, Attack of the Clones (Widescreen Edition)
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Poor acting couldn't ruin this action-packed Star Wars adventure for me. Great, great action sequences.
Brotherhood of the WolfBrotherhood of the Wolf
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See, the French aren't so bad! They gave us this awesome mix of martial arts, horror, and action.
Dog SoldiersDog Soldiers
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Consider this the "Aliens" of werewolf movies. Kicks so much tail it brings a tear to my eye.
Predator (Widescreen Collector's Edition)Predator (Widescreen Collector's Edition)
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Classic sci-fi/horror/action film. One of Arnold Schwarzenegger's best.
Terminator 2 - Judgment Day (Extreme DVD)Terminator 2 - Judgment Day (Extreme DVD)
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Some more Arnold for ya. Great innovative special effects and action sequences helped this sequel surpass the classic original.
Ninja ScrollNinja Scroll
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Can't resist putting one more anime classic on here. Super-violent and hella cool.
Vampire EffectVampire Effect
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Underrated horror/romance/comedy film that features some great martial arts. One of the most entertaining foreign films I've ever seen.
The Ultimate Matrix Collection (The Matrix/ The Matrix Reloaded/ The Matrix Revolutions/ The Animatrix)The Ultimate Matrix Collection (The Matrix/ The Matrix Reloaded/ The Matrix Revolutions/ The Animatrix)
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The series that revolutionized the way action films are made. Incredible stuff.
Sin CitySin City
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Robert Rodriguez proves once again that nobody in Hollywood does action better in this comic-turned-movie. Absolutely relentless and brutal with an incredibly unique visual style.
Land of the Dead (Unrated Edition)Land of the Dead (Unrated Edition)
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George Romero really outdid himself with this new zombie classic. This one brings all of the great elements of his first 3 zombie flicks and ups the action quotient big-time.
Lone Wolf and Cub Box SetLone Wolf and Cub Box Set
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Best classic samurai action films ever. Unspeakably violent and just downright cool, this series chronicles the travels of super-hardcore ronin assassin Ogami Itto and son as they seek revenge on a ninja clan
The Lord of the Rings - The Motion Picture Trilogy (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)The Lord of the Rings - The Motion Picture Trilogy (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)
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Standard-setting fantasy trilogy filled with the most epic battles ever to grace the big screen.
300 (Two-Disc Special Edition)300 (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Was history class ever this fun? Takes the classic mold of films like "Spartacus", "Braveheart", and "Troy" and cranks it up to 11. Then it takes speed, crack, and steroids and knocks the crap out of you. Buy the DVD today and "Tonight we dine in HEEEEELLLL!"
Kill Bill - The Whole Bloody AffairKill Bill - The Whole Bloody Affair
The definitve cut of Quentin Tarantino's love letter to extreme asian cinema. Not to be missed under any circumstances
Berserk: TV Series Season 1 Complete CollectionBerserk: TV Series Season 1 Complete Collection
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Anime goes medievel on your a$# with some ridiculously violent action to go with the hero's ridiculously large sword. What are you compensating for there, buddy?
Grindhouse Presents, Planet Terror - Extended and Unrated (Two-Disc Special Edition)Grindhouse Presents, Planet Terror - Extended and Unrated (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Have I mentioned how much Robert Rodriguez rules yet? This is his half of "Grindhouse" and it is packed to the gills with some insane, zombie-heavy badness.