Top 20 Most Rewatched Action Movie Scenes Ever

before we get started does anyone want to get out hey everyone i'm rebecca and welcome to watch mojo today we're counting down our picks for the top 20 most re-watched scenes in action movies uh for this list we'll be looking at scenes and action movies that are entertaining or stylish or have some behind the scenes element that'll make you want to watch it over and over again we will be excluding superhero movies though because those deserve a list of their own and also if you want to tell us in the comments which action movie scene you re-watch over and over again please do so let's get to it number 20. parkour chase casino royale what a brilliant introduction to the new era of double 07. in his first action scene as james bond daniel craig chases his target through a construction yard parkouring over buildings cranes scaffolding and more as they fight in one of the most stunning cinematic experiences ever seen in a bond movie interestingly the actor who played bond's target in this scene sebastian fukan is an actual free runner and early developer of parkour everyone involved went all out in making this opening action scene one to not only rival previous bond movies but to surpass them number 19 hot gates battle 300 this beautifully stylized scene captures the mood and aesthetic of zack snyder's 300 perfectly the brutal combat as the persians try to push through the spartans showcases the strength of the so-called 300 setting the stage for why this movie is so well regarded it's not just the action but the badass one-liners that the spartan characters utter while kicking butt that make this movie so delightful they look thirsty well let's give them something to drink interestingly according to history those laconic statements were very in character for the spartans and indeed the word laconic is derived from laconia the region that sparta ruled it's fun to think that the real spartans could have been just as dramatic as gerard butler this is sparta number 18 opening chase baby driver [Music] sometimes the director utilizes their medium perfectly and manages to craft a scene that will stick with viewers for years to come the opening of baby driver is one of those scenes the song bell bottoms accompanies baby's incredible driving as he helps his criminal friends escape their successful bank robbery [Music] apparently this opening chase and its musical accompaniment were the very first inklings of what this movie would be as edgar wright used to sit and listen to bell bottoms and imagine an elaborate car escape [Applause] it's an amazingly inventive scene and definitely worth a few watches to see how precisely they match the beat of the music with the action on the screen number 17 stealing the vault fast five here's another epic car chase to make the list while the fast and furious franchise is responsible for a lot of incredible action scenes this one is just so creative the characters steal a bank vault attach it to the back of their vehicle and then use the vault as a very large bludgeon and shield in their escape this epic car chase couldn't be more visually entertaining to watch as their enemies get smashed up by the very vault they're trying to take back the typical style and flash of the fast and furious series are on full display in this incredible scene number 16 temple escape raiders of the lost ark it was hard to choose just one scene from this legendary series what with indy's fantastic tank chase sequence as well but this classic temple escape spawns so many homages and parodies that it's not hard to see why it's on the list this opening scene sets the tone for the movie and indeed for the entire indiana jones franchise the famed explorer cleverly sniffs out traps before being forced to run from the crumbling temple and the rolling boulders this scene is so much fun to rewatch because of its classic nature but also because it's fun to see how many traps and obstacles indiana jones must overcome in such a short period of time number 15 boarding the bus speed this scene at the beginning of speed is intense for a number of reasons the stakes are already high for the characters but keanu reeves insisted on doing this stunt jumping from a moving car into a moving bus even rehearsing it in secret so the director wouldn't know he surprised director janda bont by doing it himself the day of the shoot which we imagine was a highly terrifying moment for the hollywood director the scene is one of the greatest of the classic 90s action movies starring a terrific action star who put himself in danger to get the shot [ __ ] [Music] number 14 church fight kingsman the secret service this scene gets a ton of praise and it's well deserved shot with very few cuts the fight choreography had to be tight and with dozens of people involved and a camera moving in and out of the action that is not easy [Music] but it's worth it because this scene is a masterpiece colin firth's character galahad gets a chance to shine and show off just how incredible a super spy he really is in some of the most brutal finishers we've seen and the icing on the cake is leonard skinner's free bird accompanying the action the scene is so well made and fun that it simply never gets old number 13 bruce lee vs chuck norris way of the dragon this is the movie where the legend of chuck norris began i'll chuck norris jokes aside this was the man's film debut and what an entrance onto the stage a legendary almost 10 minute martial arts fight between these two is sure to get a re-watch interestingly bruce lee popularized a new move during this fight with chuck norris called the oblique kick which would go on to be used by many mma fighters who cited lee as their inspiration this fight is fun brutal and hilarious at times with bruce ripping out norris's chest hair truly this is a battle of legends number 12. corridor fight old boy continuous takes are tricky to pull off and not always worth the time and money but when they work they work [Music] this three-minute fight through a crowded corridor took 17 takes in three days to pull off and there are no cuts or edits at all save a digitally rendered knife in the back it's impressive to do such a long continuous take but with so many actors involved in the scene the choreography had to be tight and performed well and they blew it out of the water the result is a scene that is incredibly rewatchable filled with brutal fighting from a man armed only with a hammer number 11 infiltrating the vault mission impossible this iconic scene from the original spawned a number of copycat scenes but it is a marvelous scene in its own right while the mission impossible series has plenty of incredible action scenes that tom cruise really did such as the terrifying time he hung onto a plane in rogue nation this one is so classic and so fresh it features tom cruise doing his own stunts hanging precariously from a rope as he cracks the vault [Music] the tension in this scene as the protagonists have to deal with close calls and the fear that things could go wrong make this eminently rewatchable number 10 the 10 black belts ip-man based on the life of the legendary martial artist and teacher of bruce lee ip-man this incredible action scene pits the hero against 10 black belts in one of the most breathtaking fight scenes on our list the dazzling choreography the brutal sound effects as it breaks bones and snaps necks and the dramatic music all combine to make an unforgettable tour de force seeing donnie yen an incredible martial artist in his own right takes center stage is the cherry on top of this perfect scene number nine kitchen fight the raid 2. this brutal final duel to the death is tightly choreographed and shot well the long kitchen fight begins with fists but ends in deadly fashion with knives it's tracked well by great camera shots that don't have too many cuts in between them letting the brutal and incredible fight speak for itself this scene is on the rewatch list due to how many great moves there are and how evenly matched it is at no point in this fight is it clear who's gonna come out on top as both characters give it their all and hold on by the skin of their teeth to survive number eight treetop fight crouching tiger hidden dragon this beautiful movie has other incredible scenes such as the duel between yu xiu lian and zhaolong while that is a fantastic set piece what makes the treetop fight worth a re-watch is the knowledge that the actors are really up there in the trees suspended by wires dueling it out this stunt work gives the fight a mystical ethereal quality as if the two opponents are legendary spirits who are light as a feather seriously watch the scene again and just try to imagine the courage and skill you'd need to pull off the scene number seven jumping off the tower die hard honestly this whole movie is worth numerous re-watches it's just that good well we had a number of great scenes to choose from like the ever quoted yipikaye where our hero intimidates hans gruber do you really think you have a chance against us mr cowboy john mclean's leap from the tower is incredibly iconic interestingly this scene was one of the very first bruce willis actually filmed mclean's death-defying escape from the roof is one to re-watch as the stakes are high it is shot extraordinarily well and it would come to inspire many homages this scene could also double as one of the most rewatched scenes in a christmas movie too now i have a machine gun [Music] number six rotating hallway inception this mind-bending action scene was one of the highlights of this inventive movie when it came out while a lot of the movie is set up in exposition it all pays off once the action gets going seeing the different levels of characters going through their own struggles which affects the others adds a layer of complexity the van flips so joseph gordon-levitt's dreaming character needs to now contend with his enemies in a hallway that flips along with the moving vehicle it's all very creative and the blaring soundtrack in the back adds to the suspense number five the crazy 88 kill bill volume one while the bride doesn't need to slay exactly 88 enemies in the scene it's still around 40 and to beat those odds is impressive to say the least this scene is so rewatchable because seeing uma thurman tear through the yakuza like an absolute beast is such a joy this unbelievable scene took eight weeks to shoot and was made mostly with practical effects that would have been used in classic chinese action films of the 70s as an homage to them it's hard not to feel for the bride and how exhausted she looks after absolutely annihilating the crazy 88 realizing she has one more foe [Music] number four the chase begins sandstorm mad max fury road this whole movie is one long car chase and an astounding one at that but the beginning of the chase for imperator furiosa and the epic sandstorm are some of the best scenes in the movie [Music] the truly amazing thing about this movie is just how much of it is made with practical effects which really lends the movie a gritty realistic feel the cars are all real as are most of the costumes and a lot of the stunts were done with the cars knowing the hard grueling work that went into some of these shots out in the desert really makes you want to re-watch just to see the hard work the actors and crew are partaking in number three club shootout john wick we know the entire john wick series belongs on this list but this scene is a perfect representation for the film saga john wick takes out an entire club of goons in a masterful display of skill and choreography and all of it is taken with a steady camera and no quick cuts the club music in the background adds an interesting dynamic to the work [Music] the most rewatchable elements are just seeing all the interesting and realistic quirks in this fight everyone has to reload and sometimes an enemy gets a hit in on jon this realism is what makes them so much fun to revisit number two motorcycle chase terminator 2 judgement day this heart-pounding chase sequence follows immediately from the mall scene where it's revealed that arnold schwarzenegger's terminator is actually here to save john connor get down [Music] while that scene is also legendary it's this motorcycle chase that terminator fans revisit over and over again it's one of the first times we see the terminator as a good guy in action interestingly a river had to be redirected for the scene as they were filming in what would otherwise be wet canals the terminator series is well known for its incredible action scenes but this one has the greatest re-watch value [Music] before we continue be sure to subscribe to our channel and ring the bell to get notified about our latest videos you have the option to be notified for occasional videos or all of them if you're on your phone make sure you go into your settings and switch on notifications number one bullet time the matrix it's the scene with a thousand references parodies and homages while modern action movie fans may not see the appeal when this scene happened in theaters back in 1999 people's minds were blown the filmmakers dubbed this bullet time a method of using slow motion in a scene while keeping the camera at normal speed to show the heightened senses and movements of the character neo this scene may be one of the most rewatched in history and certainly one of the most inspirational scenes in modern action movies and for good reason it was a trailblazer and set the stage for hundreds of action movies to come two out of the three top three involve keanu reeves and he's in another entry on this list what can i say he's an action movie god i don't know be sure to let us know in the comments which action movie scene you re-watch over and over again or come tell me on twitter or instagram rebeccabrayton or on my youtube channel see ya

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Length: 20min 52sec (1252 seconds)

Published: Thu Nov 05 2020

Reddit Comments

[u/Gerry1of1]

I haven't seen most of those movies but I still disagree.

Matrix shouldn't be in there because Neo has powers in the matrix.

"Snowpiercer" had so many good fight scenes hard to pick one. If you haven't seen it, Chris Evens rocks in the fight scenes.

The Quiet Man - the end of the movie confrontation between John Wayne & the brother-in-law is super entertaining. Not fast like the other fight scenes, just epic two-man fist fight. My favorite part of the movie.