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Running in slo-mo at the top action movies, scene, stunts, characters, chases, explosions, etc., ranked.

High Octane Action Thrillers

Entertainment

Nary a soul is immune to the adrenaline pumping joy of a great action movie. Explosion laden escapist fare is so popular that you'd think that's all moviegoers want to see these days. But let's get real (reel?): with so many action movies in existence, there are bound to be some repeated ideas. Some of these ideas are recalled so often they reach the level of clich&eacute;; be it jumping through a plate glass window, a single punch knockout, or gratuitous nudity, this list is full of the best, the worst, and the most often seen action movie cliches. Vote up your favorites or add a few you think were left out.

Cliches You See In Every Action Movie

General

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Action Movie Cliches | Things That Happen in Every Action Film

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Lists that rank the greatest performers to hit the large and small screens.

The Best Actors and Actresses

Movie Stars

Most working stars in the film industry are just going from paycheck to paycheck; taking any job just to earn a living. Regardless of talent, these actors and actresses sometimes luck out and make a few good movies, but just as often are forced to appear in less-than-stellar works... (And let's not even mention the dozens of movie stars who have the uncanny ability to make any movie suck.) But that's not the case for the talents on this list! Here you will find a collection of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-actors">best actors</a> who refuse to appear in bad movies or otherwise lift a mediocre movie to prominence just by gracing it with their presence. These stars are so charismatic that even the ones that may have made a subpar film or two have long since put it behind them. For instance, remember that time George Clooney starred in a Batman sequel opposite&nbsp;Arnold Schwarzenegger? No? That's because Hollywood called a mulligan and all is forgiven, George!Vote up or add your favorite film star that consistently makes good movies. And, no, making four <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-american-pie-movies/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">American Pie movies</a> doesn't count, Jason Biggs!

Hugh Jackman

Actors Who Consistently Make Great Movies

Person in Film

We're used to seeing athletes in commercials, guest spots on TV series, or even playing themselves in movie or two, but most of them go right back to what they are good at: being athletes. But there is another group of athlete-actors who have made acting into a full time career and have turned in memorable performances and even created some beloved characters. This is a list of some of the best of those performances by actors that used to be professional athletes. (<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/professional-athletes-turned-actors/ranker-sports">Here's a complete list of athlete-turned-actors.</a>)With so many high octane, wizz-bang-effect-laden movies and series out there, it is no wonder that Hollywood comes a knockin' on the doors of prominent athletes who have the skills and charisma to play starring and supporting roles in some of the biggest properties out there. Many use their athletic prowess or physical appearance to aid them in their roles, while others were selected solely based on their existing fame; regardless, the actors who were athletes on this list have done something worth mentioning and certainly worth watching.

Lou Ferrigno in The Incredible Hulk

The Best Acting Performances by Professional Athletes

Person in TV

Money

What happens to props, costumes, or other items after they are used in our favorite movies, TV series, music videos, or events? One thing is for sure, they don't get thrown away. Many high profile items from pop culture live a second life as memorabilia for collectors. Years after their initial use, the most interesting and culturally significant items are often sold at auction for exorbitant amounts of money to collectors of all types.The most expensive pop culture memorabilia sold at auction includes items used by Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, Julie Andrews, Jerry Garcia, and more. Some of these expensive collectors items are actually worth something (more than sentimental value) so it's no surprise that these items – like Liz Taylor's jewels – sold for an exorbitant amount of money. Other collectibles, like Babe Ruth's jersey, gain their value from their place in history and the story surrounding them.

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