Top 10 Action Films from the ’90s

Description: Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze star in this cult classic about an FBI agent infiltrating a gang of bank-robbing surfers. The film's blend of action, surfing, and existential themes make it a unique entry in '90s action cinema.

Fact: The film's director, Kathryn Bigelow, became the first woman to win an Academy Award for Best Director for "The Hurt Locker" in

Description: This sequel to the original "Terminator" redefined action cinema with its groundbreaking special effects, particularly the liquid metal T-1000. It's a must-watch for its thrilling chase scenes and the iconic line, "Hasta la vista, baby."

Fact: The film was the first to be released on video while it was still being shown in theaters. It also won four Academy Awards, including Best Visual Effects.

Description: Mel Gibson and Danny Glover return as the mismatched cop duo, Riggs and Murtaugh, in this third installment. The film ups the ante with more action, humor, and the introduction of Rene Russo's character.

Fact: The film was originally planned to be the last in the series, but due to its success, "Lethal Weapon 4" was made.

Description: Sylvester Stallone stars as a cop from the '90s thawed out in a future where crime is virtually non-existent. The film's mix of action, satire, and futuristic setting makes it a memorable '90s action flick.

Fact: The film's concept of "three seashells" in the bathroom became a cultural meme, despite the director never explaining their use.

Description: "Speed" captures the essence of '90s action with its relentless pace, a bus that can't slow down, and Keanu Reeves as the hero. The film's real-time tension and explosive climax make it a standout in the genre.

Fact: The bus jump scene was filmed on a closed section of the Los Angeles freeway, and the bus actually jumped over a 50-foot gap.

Description: Directed by James Cameron, "True Lies" combines action with comedy, featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger as a secret agent whose double life is hilariously exposed to his wife. The film's mix of spy antics and family drama is uniquely '90s.

Fact: The film was the first to use CGI to create a believable nuclear explosion, which was a groundbreaking visual effect at the time.

Description: Bruce Willis returns as John McClane in this third installment, where he teams up with Samuel L. Jackson to thwart a bomb plot in New York City. The film is known for its clever plot twists and the iconic "Simon Says" game.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be a standalone movie titled "Simon Says," but it was reworked into a "Die Hard" sequel.

Description: Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage star in this action-packed thriller about a chemical weapons specialist and an FBI agent teaming up to stop a rogue general from launching poison gas missiles on San Francisco.

Fact: The film was the first to be shot at Alcatraz since it was closed in 1963, and it required extensive negotiations with the National Park Service.

Description: Nicolas Cage plays a former Army Ranger who gets caught up in a hijacking of a prison transport plane. The film is known for its over-the-top action sequences, memorable villains, and the iconic line, "Put the bunny back in the box."

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life incident where a group of inmates took control of a prison transport plane in

Description: John Woo's signature style of slow-motion gunfights and over-the-top action is on full display in this film where John Travolta and Nicolas Cage literally swap faces. It's a wild ride of identity confusion and explosive action.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a buddy cop movie, but the face-swapping plot was added to make it more unique.