With so many streaming services out there, subscribing to all of them can be quite costly. Consequently, as a free platform,Tubiis a fantastic option for someone to keep in mind permitting they aren’t put off by the thought of watching ads.
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Due to being free and not even requiring registration, Tubi sounds almost too good to be true, and it is only natural to assume the service doesn’t have a particularly stellar selection of films. However, that is not really the case, with the platform offering an impressive collection of old and relatively recent releases. What are thebest action movies that can be streamed on Tubi?
Note:Animated movieswill not be included.
Taken (2008)
This 2008 action extravaganza about a father with a special set of skills and a daughter in need of rescuing sparked a late-career resurgence for Liam Neeson. Suddenly, the veteran performer became one of Hollywood’s biggest action stars, andTakenholds up far better than most of the actor’s subsequence releases that sought to recapture its magic.
Takengets straight to the point, and while the story is quite ridiculous, it is cathartic to watch Neeson bulldozer his way through Europe. The sequels are not great, but the originalTakenis a pitch-perfect action film.
Highlander (1986)
On paper,Highlanderis one of those films that just sounds like it shouldn’t work. The film revolves around immortal warriors fighting a battle royale to be the last “highlander” standing. As silly as the premise is,Highlanderis bolstered by gripping performances by Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod and Clancy Brown as Kurgan, while Sean Connery’s presence legitimizes the movie.
Highlanderis dark, creative, hammy in places but not overly cheesy, and a whole lot of fun. This is a film that somebody needs to experience to understand its lasting appeal.
The Boondock Saints (1999)
A prime example of a cult classic,The Boondock Saintswas hated by critics but found itself such a dedicated audience that it spawned a 2009 sequel. A third film is even in the works. While messy,The Boondock Saintsgets by on its sheer energy, irreverent humor, and inspired casting, notably Billy Connolly’s Noah and Willem Dafoe’s FBI agent.
Violent, self-referential, and simultaneously grandiose and lowbrow,The Boondock Saintsis quite a polarizing film, but it is certainly worth a watch on Tubi.
Die Hard With A Vengeance (1995)
Tubi hasDie Hard With a VengeanceandLive Free or Die Hard. The latter is serviceable but suffers from presenting Bruce Willis' John McClane as too much of a super protagonist, something that is less of an issue inDie Hard With a Vengeance.
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A buddy cop film, the third entry sees McClane teaming up with Samuel L. Jackson’s Zeus Carver as they go on a wild action-packed romp through New York City.Die Hard With a Vengeanceis over-the-top, funny, and features an awesome villain portrayed by Jeremy Irons. It isn’t quiteDie Hard, but it is good enough.
Train To Busan (2016)
Walking the line between action and horror,Train to Busansucceeds where so many other movies fail by actually managing to balance out the two genres. Set predominantly within a train, Seo Seok-woo tries to protect his daughter as South Korea finds itself with azombie problem.
The action is intense and believable, complementingTrain to Busan’s capable performances and intelligent themes. Tubi has plenty of Asian movies, andTrain to Busanis among the very best.
Con Air (1997)
The most ’90s of ’90s action flicks,Con Airis dumb. However, it not only seems to be aware of that fact but the movie also leans into it.Con Airdoesn’t take itself too seriously, however, that doesn’t translate to half-hearted performances or poor direction.
An extremely well-made film,Con Airfinds Nicolas Cage’s Cameron Poe stuck on a plane that happens to be packed with the worst criminals imaginable. Naturally, the convicts take over and Poe has to save the day so he can see his little girl once again. Also, a bunny might be involved.
Once Upon A Time In Mexico (2003)
When not making kids' movies, Robert Rodriguez can typically be found working on some of the most violent action films of the last few decades.Once Upon a Time in Mexicois the final entry in the director’sMexicotrilogy, succeedingEl MariachiandDesperado, and it is just as good as those fantastic films.
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Boasting a movie-stealing performance by Johnny Depp,Once Upon a Time in Mexicoholds nothing back, delivering thrill after thrill with barely anything resembling a rest.
Machete (2010)
Sticking withRobert Rodriguez,Machetestarted out as a fake trailer, one that impressed people so much, it had to be turned into a legitimate movie.Machetedoesn’t have a subtle bone in its body; this is a film that believes “more is more” and goes out of its way to prove that theory.
Explosions, gore, ridiculous stunts, and a protagonist who might as well be a cartoon,Macheteis an action film without restrictions.
Battle Royale (2000)
One of the more famous Japanese movies,Battle Royalehas a simple premise: take a bunch of teenagers, throws them on an island, and tell them to kill each other until one remains.Battle Royaleis gruesome, uncomfortable, and constantly entertaining.
Even if the story is rather outlandish,Battle Royale’s grimy aesthetic, visceral violence, and effective performances ground the experience, giving it a hyper-realistic tone.
RockNRolla (2008)
Guy Ritchie’s post-Snatchand pre-Sherlock Holmesrun tends to not get much love, but these films shouldn’t be entirely dismissed. WhileRevolveris a fascinating experiment that doesn’t quite click andSwept Awayis a disaster,RocknRollacomes quite close to capturing the director’s early magic.
The film moves at a blistering pace, delivering action, comedy, and gangster-themed bravado in spades. For better or worse,RocknRollais a conventional Guy Ritchie movie, even if the lacks the creative spark of his greatest releases.
