The 1990s represented a golden epoch for action cinema.
To quote British Prime Minister Harold MacMillan: You never had it so good.
Here are just a few favorites from that bygone era that deserve more appreciation.
Hes smitten and an unpredictable game of cat and mouse ensues.
But while Silver steals scenes, Curtis holds Bigelows movie together as a likable and grittily grounded heroine.
Yet hes perfect alongside Brian Benben in this highly enjoyable blend of buddy cop action movie and sci-fi horror.
Its bonkers but in a good way, with a fun script co-written by futureJurassic Parkscribe David Koepp.
Baldwin ostensibly serves as the films lead with Brian going from rookie firefighter to arson detective.
But thenRicochetcame along and changed everything.
Unfortunately, the average cinemagoers palate was a little more refined back in 1991.
YetStone Coldis an undeniable guilty pleasure.
Toy Soldiers (1991)
Sean Astin graduated fromThe Goonieswith this enjoyable mash-up ofDie HardandDead Poets Society.
A modest box office success,Toy Soldiersended up largely lost in the sands of time.
But its worth digging up.
The paper includes details that are supposed to lead to a hidden stash from a church robbery years earlier.
Its not difficult to see why.
Marshal out for revenge against the computer hacking terrorists responsible for his brothers death.
Simpson and a certain White Bronco.
What they didnt count on, however, is Mason displaying some pretty impressive survival instincts.
That scene alone makes it worth seeking out.
Definitely one of the better of theDie Hardclones to come out over the years.
In his way stands Christian Slaters Capt.
Riley Hale, who is ably supported by Samanta Mathis park ranger Terry Carmichel.
ThoughBroken Arrowwas a solid hit, critics were less convinced.
But as they begin to peel back the layers, both quickly hit upon a dark conspiracy.
Meanwhile the shadowy figures that once dominated Baltimores life also return to the fore, baying for blood.
Nonetheless, word of mouth quickly saw it garner a cult following.
A fast and frenetic actioner, many claim Steven Wangs original directors cut should have been released in theaters.
Long is Jesse Graves, a smokejumper battling fires in northern Wyoming.
That the leader of said-gang happens to be William Forsythe adds to the fun of proceedings.
Clocking in at just under an hour and a half, its a very easy watch.
