Top Action Thrills from 2000-2001: From Space to Streets
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In a decade where the action genre reached new heights, these 30 films from 2000 to 2001 showcased some of cinema's most exhilarating moments. From the gravity-defying spectacles of "Up, Up, and Away" to the blade-wielding heroine in "The Princess Blade," these movies pushed boundaries and redefined what it meant to be an action film. Join us as we delve into this adrenaline-fueled list that includes hidden gems like "The Crew" and "Ping Lacson: Super Cop," which proved that the thrill of action knows no limits.
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Our War GameMovie · 2000 · 41m · Adventure, Animation, ActionDuring spring break, a summer-long conflict erupts as the malevolent Diaboromon unleashes chaos on the internet. Tai and Matt must unlock new levels of power to stop him. Can Tai and the Digidestined save the world? And will Sora ever forgive Tai for a misplaced hair clip?IMDb 7.7TMDB 8.0 - 2
Up, Up, and AwayMovie · 2000 · 77m · Action, Family, TV MovieIn this Disney film, a young boy is the only member of his family without special abilities. When the world's fate rests on him, he must find a way to save his family from villains who use technology to control minds. Can he discover his own heroic potential in time to help them defeat the enemies?IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.6 - 3
The Princess BladeMovie · 2001 · 95m · Action, Science FictionYuki, the last of a royal bloodline raised to be an assassin, is a formidable fighter. She uncovers the truth behind her mother's death and teams up with a mysterious rebel leader.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.7 - 4
The CrewMovie · 2000 · 88m · Action, Comedy, CrimeFour retired gangsters devise a final heist to secure the future of their retirement community.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.2 - 5
Mezzo ForteMovie · 2000 · 61m · Animation, Action, ThrillerHitgirl Mikura's target is a wealthy baseball team owner, who is revealed to be a powerful underworld boss. Mikura and her team face overwhelming opposition from numerous heavily armed bodyguards and the boss's ruthless daughter.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 6
Phantom of the MegaplexMovie · 2000 · 89m · Comedy, Family, MysterySeventeen-year-old Pete Riley gets a part-time job at the local multiplex. He and his friends are thrilled when the theater is chosen to host the premiere of a big-budget movie, with many famous actors expected. But on opening night, Pete faces a series of problems: staff are vanishing, equipment is failing, and the popcorn machine breaks down.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0 - 7
GangMovie · 2000 · 165m · Drama, Action, CrimeFour friends become involved with organized crime, leading them down a path from which there's no return and threatening their lives and relationships.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.0 - 8
Ping Lacson: Super CopMovie · 2000 · 100m · ActionThis film chronicles the career of Director General Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson, focusing on his handling of high-profile and controversial cases. It’s a look at the general as he navigates complex situations in his role.IMDb 4.8 - 9
ScrewedMovie · 2000 · 81m · Action, ComedyA chauffeur kidnaps his wealthy boss's dog and demands a ransom. However, when the boss unexpectedly gets the dog back, she mistakenly believes the chauffeur is the one who has been kidnapped.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.5 - 10
Love, Honour and ObeyMovie · 2000 · 103m · Action, Comedy, ThrillerJonny works a tedious job as a courier and yearns for something more. Through his childhood friend, who is the nephew of crime boss Ray Kreed, he gets accepted into the most dangerous gang in North London. Eager to prove himself, Jonny ignites a conflict between Ray's gang and a rival group from South London, led by drug kingpin Sean and his second-in-command Matthew.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.8 - 11
The American AstronautMovie · 2001 · 91m · Action, Comedy, Science FictionIn Samual Curtis's debut science fiction musical comedy, a mission takes him to a saloon on an asteroid – he must deliver a cat. There, he reunites with his former dance partner, the Blueberry Pirate, and receives his payment: a device that can create a realistic woman. Originally a popular live show, the film features music by alternative rock group The Billy Nayer Show.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 12
Into Pitch BlackMovie · 2000 · 44m · Action, Science Fiction, CrimeFollowing the events of *Pitch Black*, a contractor is tasked with finding Riddick, alive or dead. He studies what information is available about Riddick and what happened during *Pitch Black*. Deeply disturbed, he hires a female cyberpunk mercenary to complete the assignment.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 13
Boys Don't CryMovie · 2000 · 100m · Comedy, CrimeA young woman with dreams of becoming a violinist finds herself drawn into the world of a criminal gang, unexpectedly becoming involved with their activities.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4 - 14
Nayak: The Real HeroMovie · 2001 · 187m · Drama, Thriller, ActionShivajirao, a television reporter, is challenged to serve as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for a single day by the current Chief Minister, Balraj Chauhan. Following a surprisingly successful day in office, Shivajirao's life becomes chaotic as he finds himself caught up in a web of political maneuvering.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.0 - 15
Justice League: Secret OriginsMovie · 2001 · 60m · Science Fiction, Animation, ActionWhen a global disaster occurs, Earth's greatest heroes unite to form the Justice League. The League collaborates to defeat a variety of perilous alien threats and power-hungry villains seeking to dominate the world.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.7 - 16
The Mummy ReturnsMovie · 2001 · 130m · Adventure, Action, FantasyRick and Evelyn O'Connell, along with their son Alex, find the key to the Scorpion King's power: the legendary Bracelet of Anubis. However, a resurrected Imhotep also wants the bracelet and will stop at nothing to get it, even kidnapping Alex to control Anubis's supernatural army.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 17
The Way of the GunMovie · 2000 · 119m · Action, Crime, DramaTwo ruthless criminals, known for their lack of conscience, find themselves in over their heads when they kidnap and take hostage the surrogate mother of a wealthy and secretive individual, intending to demand a ransom.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.3 - 18
Heavy Metal 2000Movie · 2000 · 88m · Action, Adventure, AnimationWhen miner Tyler finds a fragment of the Loc-Nar, he becomes consumed by a desire for power and eternal life. Heading to a planet rumored to grant youth, he destroys a space colony and abducts a woman. His failure to kill her sister, Julie, sets her on a path of rescue and revenge.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.0 - 19
Gun ShyMovie · 2000 · 101m · Action, Comedy, RomanceVeteran undercover DEA agent Charlie Mayough is experiencing a severe loss of composure. Approaching a mental breakdown and deeply afraid of ruthless Mafia boss Fulvio Nesstra, Charlie seeks psychiatric treatment. He finds himself dependent on a volatile therapy group and a supportive nurse named Judy just to manage his daily work.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.2 - 20
DrivenMovie · 2001 · 116m · Action, DramaJimmy Bly, a promising new race car driver, is struggling as his performance declines. The pressure from his ambitious promoter brother and a complicated relationship with his rival's girlfriend, Sophia, are taking their toll. With Bly's career on the line, his car owner Carl Henry hires former racing champion Joe Tanto to help him. To get Bly back to winning, Tanto must confront the emotional wounds from a past accident that almost ended his life.IMDb 4.6TMDB 5.1 - 21
The ScoreMovie · 2001 · 124m · Action, Crime, ThrillerA seasoned thief dreams of a peaceful retirement funded by past crimes, but a young person persuades him to pull one final job.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 22
American OutlawsMovie · 2001 · 94m · Western, ActionA small town in the Midwest discovers a ruthless railroad tycoon has secretly acquired deeds to their land. A group of young ranchers band together to reclaim what's theirs, sparking a massive manhunt across the Old West. As they become known for their defiance, the legend of their leader – a young outlaw named Jesse James – begins to grow.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0 - 23
Crouching Tiger, Hidden DragonMovie · 2000 · 120m · Adventure, Drama, ActionTwo warriors hunting a stolen sword and a dangerous escapee find themselves guided to the daughter of a headstrong, athletic teenage nobleman who is facing a pivotal moment in her life.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.4 - 24
HeroMovie · 2002 · 99m · Drama, Adventure, ActionIn ancient China's Warring States period, a district official journeys to the court of Qin Shi Huang, asserting he eliminated the three individuals who previously tried to assassinate the king.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.5 - 25
The Perfect StormMovie · 2000 · 130m · Drama, Adventure, ActionIn October 1991, a powerful storm formed in the North Atlantic due to unusual weather patterns. The sword-fishing boat Andrea Gail was caught in the storm.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 26
Behind Enemy LinesMovie · 2001 · 106m · Action, Drama, ThrillerDuring a routine reconnaissance flight over Bosnia, fighter pilot Lt. Chris Burnett captures unauthorized images and is shot down deep within enemy territory. He must now evade a pursuing Serbian army commanded by a ruthless general. As time runs out and a relentless tracker closes in, Burnett's commanding officer, Admiral Reigart, takes a gamble and organizes an unauthorized rescue mission to save him.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 27
SwordfishMovie · 2001 · 99m · Action, Crime, ThrillerFormer special operative Gabriel Shear plans to steal $9 billion from a hidden DEA fund. His goal is to use the money to combat terrorism, but he needs an expert to bypass the government’s security systems. He finds that expert in Stanley Jobson, a talented but unreliable encryption specialist who can access any computer network.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3 - 28
One Piece: The MovieMovie · 2000 · 51m · Action, Animation, AdventureThe legendary pirate known as the Great Gold Pirate Woonan amassed nearly a third of the world's gold before vanishing, sparking a legend of a hidden island where he hid his treasure – an island pirates still seek. While traveling aboard the Going Merry, Luffy and his hungry crew are robbed of their treasure. Determined to recover it, they pursue the thieves with the help of Tobio, a young boy captured by El Drago's pirate crew. Driven by his obsession with gold, El Drago follows Woonan's map and discovers the island. With the crew scattered, Luffy and his friends must unite to prevent El Drago from claiming Woonan’s vast fortune.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.1 - 29
Mission: Impossible IIMovie · 2000 · 123m · Adventure, Action, ThrillerAgent Ethan Hunt, aided by computer expert Luther Stickell and captivated by a beautiful thief, travels through Australia and Spain to prevent a rogue former IMF agent from releasing a genetically engineered biological weapon called Chimera. This mission thrusts Hunt into the heart of a dangerous global crisis.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1 - 30
Lara Croft: Tomb RaiderMovie · 2001 · 100m · Adventure, Action, FantasyLara Croft, an orphaned heiress, English aristocrat, and daring archaeologist, undertakes a perilous journey to find the two parts of an ancient artifact that controls time, before it's misused. With a rare planetary alignment happening for the first time in 5,000 years, the fearless tomb raider must join forces with both rivals and enemies to gather the pieces against time. Ultimately, the question becomes: who will be able to control the powerful relic?IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.9
