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DVD Profile: 'Hanna'

The action movie 'Hanna' is thoroughly examined in this detailed profile of the film on DVD.

Top 10 Action Movies

Action movies can show fierce battles, high-speed chases, and horrific explosions that most of us will never experience in real life. Here I've selected movies containing action that is well-integrated into the story. Read more...

'The Bourne Supremacy' DVD

This action thriller is the sequel to The Bourne Identity, and Matt Damon again plays Jason Bourne, the former assassin with a memory problem.

'The Bourne Ultimatum' DVD

Matt Damon is back as Jason Bourne, the former assassin with a memory problem, in this action thriller.

'Unleashed' DVD

Jet Li stars in this action movie/crime drama that in some countries is titled "Danny the Dog." Written by Luc Besson, the film also features Morgan Freeman and Bob Hoskins. Read more about the action movie "Unleashed" on DVD.

'Apocalypto' DVD

Mel Gibson directed this violent action-adventure film set in 16th-century Central America.

'Constantine' DVD

Keanu Reeves stars as a character named John Constantine in this rather strange action movie about the supernatural based on the Hellblazer graphic novels.

Fantastic Four DVD

About the action movie on DVD, including DVD release date, a summary of the movie, and other information about the DVD.

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer DVD

In this sequel to Fantastic Four.(2005), the quartet of Marvel Comics superheroes is again portrayed by Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Michael Chiklis and Chris Evans. Also, Dr. Doom (Julian McMahon) is back.

Hong Kong Films

About the action movies "City Hunter," "Hong Kong 1941," "Magnificent Butcher," "Magnificent Warriors" and "Naked Killer" on DVD.

Hostage DVD

Bruce Willis stars in this action thriller.

Louis Leterrier Q&A

Louis Leterrier is a young Paris-born director who is best known for "The Transporter" and "Unleashed." In connection with the release of "Unleashed" on DVD, I asked Leterrier some questions about that movie, along with some related topics, such as DVD as a medium, and his favorite filmmakers.

Memorial Day Movies

In the United States, the last Monday in May is called Memorial Day and is designated as a national holiday to commemorate those members of the American armed forces killed in war.

Sahara DVD

This action-adventure movie stars Matthew McConaughey, Steve Zahn, and Penélope Cruz.

Ultraviolet DVD

Set sometime in the future, this action sci-fi movie stars Milla Jovovich. Find out about the movie Ultraviolet on DVD.

V for Vendetta DVD

Adapted from a graphic novel, this action thriller stars Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving. Find out more about the movie V for Vendetta on DVD.

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