[setanta]

I'm finding it very difficult to decide upon a favourite action film of the 80's because that decade produced some real crackers. Action is also a more varied genre than one would think becuz you can find action in many genre pieces- in thrillers, comedies, sci fi... you name it.

Also, for every classic action film I love there's also cr"£ppier films that owe alot to the originals that I love to watch. Plus the 80's spawned alot of cheap silly actioneers that are bloody hilarious to watch now.

1. Raiders of the Lost Ark...... the all time great that every action adventure since has tried to duplicate but never equalled. It refuses to get old. I love all the sequels...well except for the last one.

2. Mad Max 2..... I love this one. Gibson at his best, before he became a megastar and done on a shoestring budget. Puts alot of Hollywood films to shame with it's sheer energy and coolness.

3.Die Hard.... Another classic that they've tried to copy over the years. Everything about it is great, from the cinematography to the music. And don't forget Alan Rickman as the baddie.

4.Aliens/Terminator.... I know they're more sci-fi but the action in both of them is just killer. Cameron at his best.

5.The Killer.... Absolute madness- Gunplay and killing. Not sure about the plot but who cares when there's this much carnage going on?

Also rans.... Lethal Weapon, Living Daylights (Dalton is the most underrated Bond), Roadhouse-so bad it's good, 48 Hours, Predator, Rambo First Blood.