Top 10 Action Movies That Were Way Better Than We Expected

Who doesn’t like a pleasant surprise? For this list, we’re counting down action films that far surpassed expectations. Our list includes action-packed adventures such as “Dredd” (2012), “The Matrix” (1999), “John Wick” (2014), “The Terminator” (1984), “Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015), and more! Which of these action movies most surprised YOU? Let us know in the comments!

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