10 Epic Action Sequences That You Can Watch Over And Over Again

2) Maelstrom – Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End

Remember; the title of this article is EPIC action sequences. And what does the word “epic” really mean? Multiple things, actually, but the essential definition here (and most likely in general) would be something big and something colossal – something mighty and grand in scale.

Now let’s look at the end battle in At World’s End. There are pirates and “fish people” – Captain Jack Sparrow and Davy Jones among them – on their respected ships; battling each other while sailing at full speed inside of a massive whirlpool – all while the rain is pouring down from the dark sky. Whatever your interpretation of the word “epic” might be, I think we’re starting to get close.

In all seriousness, though, the maelstrom is one of the most entertaining action sequences I have ever seen. And it should be: it took them a nearly an endless amount of money and time to make it reality.

Sure, the battle is long, and it might have its ups and downs, but there’s definitely some very, very cool moments in there. I mean, Sparrow and Jones climb up to have a swordfight on the damn yardarm for Christ’s sake – all while Hans Zimmer’s score plays in the background.

So this is what $300 million dollars buys you…