Best 1980s action flick?

[lustindarkness]

So many great movies, can't vote.

[CountDeMoney]

So many great movies, can't vote.

Yeah, the term "action flick" is too broad;  there's several genres in that list, from cop-and-buddy flicks to Reagantosterone hits.

I wouldn't even put Die Hard, Raiders or possibly even Aliens in there, as they actually transcend the basic concept of "action flick":  they're of the highest cinematic experience, they're what movies are all about in the greatest sense.

[Admiral Yi]

I agree with Beeb that Raiders doesn't belong on the list.  If it did, it would be #1.  Every frame, every line of dialogue, is perfect.  A flawless movie.

So of the ones that are action flics, Aliens then Die Hard.

[lustindarkness]

Same with Empire Strikes Back, that could also be categorized as an Action Movie, and did not even make it to Syt's list.

[Syt]

I thought about whether to include Raiders or not - I decided in favor, because I find the action set pieces to be very dominant in that one and they're what stick with you.

I decided against putting Empire on the list because while the action scenes are very good and memorable, it's more remembered for its story IMHO. YMMV.

EDIT: I regret not putting The Road Warrior on the list, though.

[Tonitrus]

You also left off Mega Force. 

[Razgovory]

Same with Empire Strikes Back, that could also be categorized as an Action Movie, and did not even make it to Syt's list.

I would characterize Empire strikes back and Raiders of the Lost Ark "Adventure" films, though if you are going to include them, why omit the Mad Max films?  Die Hard is the best example of classic "80's action" I think there is.  I admit, I have a weak spot for 1980's action films.  Great stunt work, hokey one liners, little to no CGI.

[Duque de Bragança]

There's A Better Tomorrow which started the trend but it has to be The Killer which is more than an action flick though.
Of course, it only arrived in the West in the early '90s like A Better Tomorrow 

[Jaron]

Where is Death Wish 3?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvSwpljtxlg

That seems pretty damn action..able to me.

[mongers]

Same with Empire Strikes Back, that could also be categorized as an Action Movie, and did not even make it to Syt's list.

I would characterize Empire strikes back and Raiders of the Lost Ark "Adventure" films, though if you are going to include them, why omit the Mad Max films?  Die Hard is the best example of classic "80's action" I think there is.  I admit, I have a weak spot for 1980's action films.  Great stunt work, hokey one liners, little to no CGI.

Indeed and especially so.

[Admiral Yi]

The general absence of hokey one liners is one of the reasons Aliens beats out Die Hard.  Although most of the Jar Head manly talk is pretty cringe-inducing.  With the obvious exception of Valasquez' line, one of the best lines EVAH.

[FunkMonk]

I may be in the minority here but hokey one-liners are part of why I love 80s action flicks.

[Ideologue]

You also left off Mega Force. 

Oh, that's a fun movie.

I think Die Hard is the most important, but of the ones I've seen Raiders is probably the best, although it's a toss-up.

I don't feel the the Star Wars movies count either, but if they did, I'd vote Return of Jedi.

[Ed Anger]

You also left off Mega Force. 

I'll have to see if that abortion is on netfux.

[Grey Fox]

In those kind of pools, I always vote for Commando.