Best Action Movie Ever Made

Rating: Null/10 (18 October 1999)

Although everyone is entitled to an opinion, I cannot even begin to comprehend how "Die Hard" could be acclaimed as the greatest action movie of all time. Not only does "Raiders" contain superbly choreographed action sequences, but also plenty of humour, religious/historical references, and some great performances, notably from Harrison Ford and Karen Allen. OK, so "Die Hard" may have been the beginning of an action movie sub-genre, which "Raiders" wasn't (with the possible exception of the two sequels), but the latter was clearly the first blockbuster by today's standards. The result of the combined talents of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg may not surpass the former's "Star Wars" but is easily better than the latter's "Jaws". Additional kudos to composer John Williams, editor Michael Kahn, cinematographer Douglas Slocombe and production designer Norman Reynolds. Everyone involved in making this landmark, revolutionary film should be proud.