Slate has a story up about which action movies stuntmen think are most impressive. The list is great, and has a few things I've never seen. Read the story to get the whole explanation, but two pieces of impressive action movie-making I think should be added are the chase at the beginning of Casino Royale (the new one) and something (anything) involving Jackie Chan.
I think Jackie's stunt cred is harmed a little by his affable nature and his willingness to be in Rush Hour 3. But action scenes don't get much better than this from First Strike:
2 comments:
That fight scene in First Strike is one of my all time favorites, and you know I love Kung Fu movies.
i honestly have no recollection of seeing first strike.
however, rumble in the bronx still blows my mind!
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