When talking about action films in recent years, the audiences’ expectations and standards have changed (and been risen). When we used to welcome car explosions and fight scenes with stunt men, we have now come to expect the best of what CGI has to offer.

These are some of the best action movies to be released over the past few years.

The Dark Knight had everything an action movie ought to have. There was suspense, explosions, and several stunts that we have never seen before. Not all action movies are actually great films, but The Dark Knight received a ton of critical acclaim, and with good reason.

The other great superhero film from the past few years was Iron Man. This movie was more lighthearted than The Dark Knight, but was incredibly entertaining. The action scenes were unlike anything we have ever seen. When Iron Man is being chased by M16s, it is like a roller coaster ride.

Avatar very well might be the greatest action film I have ever seen. The combination of a foreign planet and revolutionary 3D technology created an experience we, as movie viewers, have never seen before. I cannot wait to see what the sequel will bring.

Another film that was action packed while satisfying critics and audiences around the world was Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King. Peter Jackson pulled out all the stops with the final story in this epic trilogy, and as a result, the film won the Oscar for best picture of the year.

Give Michael Bay credit where its due. The guy may not make quality movies, but he knows action. The latest Transformers movie did not disappoint with action scenes and left my jaw open several times.

Hopefully there are some films on this list that you have yet to see. If you are a fan of action films, they are all worth checking out.

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