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Explosions, big guns, sculpted muscles, cheesy one-liners and macho men being completely badass, what's not to love about the action genre? It's given us some of the most exciting films of all time and is the go-to genre for those looking to enjoy themselves at the theatre. It is also one of the few genres where the writing and acting doesn't necessarily need to be strong. As long as audiences get the their adrenaline-fuelled roller-coaster ride, they'll leave the theatre satisfied.

[h2]3. Bond Franchise[/h2]

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When it comes to action icons, there’s one hero whose longevity and quality of films makes him stand far above the rest. That man’s name? Bond. James Bond.

007 has time and time again showed just why he’s the great hero he is. 6 actors have played the role on the big screen, and while the jury is still out on who is best, they’ve all brought something unique to the table and delivered performances that are extremely fun to watch. Of course, some films are certainly considered to be better than others, but none of the films are lacking on great action from our suave hero.

Part of what makes the Bond films so great are the awesome villains. From Oddjob to Jaws, there’s been big and small, sinister and pure evil. 007’s nemeses are some of the most notable villains in all of cinema, and each new movie gives us another baddie to loathe.

Villains, cars, and girls – those are the three key ingredients to great action. Toss in a side of silenced PP7 and you’ve got yourself the greatest action hero to ever live, with 23 great films to prove it. And it’s likely that we’ll get to see at least 23 more before Bond sips his last martini.

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