Can anything be more exciting than Cobra? It's maybe the most aesthetic neo-noir picture made. Sylvester Stallone has outdone himself this time by creating one of the coolest characters in movie history through Marion Cobretti, the pride of the Zombie Squad. He takes on an army of killers, saving the best for last with the Night Slasher in an epic fight at the foundry.

What's great about Die Hard is how real John McClane is and, even better, how direct Hans Gruber is. Unlike most action-adventure movies, it's a thrill machine that never lets down from start to finish. The script is well-done, and the special effects extravaganza intensifies the viewing experience even more.

There are few films that are as exciting and inspiring as Point Break. I bet if anyone watched the movie just once, he may have entertained some thoughts about changing his entire lifestyle. Bodhi perfectly describes the truth-seeking experience: "Pure adrenaline, right?!? The ultimate rush. Other guys snort for it, jab a vein for it...all you gotta do is jump." Sounds pretty simple, eh? Patrick Swayze did the skydiving stunts and is thus captivating. It's easy to realize it in Johnny Utah's eyes when he saw what Bodhi could do.

Full of action and war, The Last of the Mohicans is a unique masterpiece with a love story to boot. Although it's the best Daniel Day-Lewis movie, the best Michael Mann movie, the best American Indian movie, and the best Colonial movie, nothing is more impressive than Wes Studi's performance as Magua. It's so good that he was sadly robbed of an Oscar. Of course, the title says it all.

"Listen, man. I've raced with my legs broke, heart bruised, eyes popping out of my head like they're on springs. This is going to go away just like anything else." The be-all and end-all of auto racing pictures, Days of Thunder is 100% speed, fun, cool, exciting, stylish, thrilling, macho, and rewatchable. Tom Cruise and Michael Rooker play larger-than-life characters: Cole Trickle and Rowdy Burns.

By far one of the most thrilling movies made, The Great Escape...there's nothing like it. Steve McQueen's performance as Captain Virgil Hilts, aka The Cooler King, cements his status as an international superstar because of the motorcycle scenes. Who can forget the iconic jump at the end? The chemistry of the all-star cast, the story, and the dramatic escape are the reasons behind the film's quick pace.

Indiana Jones is the most iconic character ever, and in the quest of history, he takes on a series of adventures in three outstanding films: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. They are a must-see for people of all ages because it's what movies should be about.

In the vein of And Then There Were None, Predator is one of the best sci-fi horror pictures of all time and is a hell of a ride. This is about muscles, guns, and blowing up things. Arnold Schwarzenegger is unforgettable as Major Dutch. So are his lines: "Get to da choppa!!!" and "If it bleeds, we can kill it."

The king of high school pictures, Lean on Me is a heartwarming tale that's based on a true story about how Joe Clark created a storm of controversy by using unconventional methods of discipline at Eastside High in Paterson, New Jersey, during the 80's. Thanks to Morgan Freeman's stirring performance, it's scene-by-scene brilliant in a moving way that captures the essence of the human spirit.

Chalk up The Train as one of the most exciting WWII pictures. Nothing beats the sight of Burt Lancaster in action. He going down the ladder quickly, jumping off the train while it's in motion, running across the bridge, and getting through the mountain range with a injured leg are some of the film's highest points. Also, it has some great aerial shots, especially when the railyard is bombed.

"To survive a war, you gotta become war." So it goes in Rambo: First Blood Part II. Sylvester Stallone has never been more thrilling as he was in this film. It's the role that made him a worldwide icon. My favorite line of the movie is on the definition of expendable: "It's like someone invites you to a party and you don't show up. It doesn't really matter."

Apart from setting the trend of summer blockbuster film releases, Jaws' greatest legacy is making people think of the shark whenever they go for a swim in the ocean. Hence, Steven Spielberg was genius for not showing it for a long while. When the shark finally comes, watch out!

A surprise Oscar winner for Best Picture of 1995, Braveheart is the last great epic war motion picture. Characters, big, small, clean, dirty, and nameless, all play a large role in scene after scene with so many of them memorable. Passion is easily felt throughout the wonderful storytelling with a strong script and some of the most brutal medieval battle scenes ever filmed.

Dip huet seung hung, translated as The Killer in English, is arguably one of the most influential movies of all time, making John Woo famous. It has the best editing ever which is the chief reason why people should see this Hong Kong masterpiece to feel its poetic power which is relentless at a scorching pace.

It's truly mission impossible in Mission: Impossible. What a fine job by Tom Cruise who may have turned in the most exciting performance in years. The script, the defining moments, the gadgets, the disguise masks, and, most of them all, the ending with the TGV and the helicopter are spectacular. Of course, we must have Henry Czerny for the show.

Not as taut or gritty as the original, Aliens is a bit Hollywoodized. However, there's no question as to the suspense level, and it's still a pretty good movie. The biggest difference is the sheer number of aliens. Sigourney Weaver is outstanding once again, and I like the part when she cared about the little girl Newt who's played well by Carrie Henn in her only movie role.

The very first film to be released on DVD in the United States, Twister is purely on-the-edge-of-your-seat entertainment and is famous for one scene: the flying cow. It's cool to see that which does happen for real. So are the scenes when tornadoes are happening and trucks are riding alongside them.

Without doubt, Goodfellas is the hardest-hitting Mafia picture made. There's nothing like it. The first two minutes, complemented by Saul Bass' titles, is what sets the tone for the rest of the film. In order to get Goodfellas made, Martin Scorsese called Nicholas Pileggi, the author of Wiseguy, to say, "I've been waiting for this book my entire life," which was met with "I've been waiting for this phone call my entire life."

This is the third outing for Arnold Schwarzengger and James Cameron after working on the first two films of The Terminator franchise. You know the adage: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." As a result, it was a smash hit in 1994, finishing third overall at the box office, because of three reasons: lots of action, ingenious storyline, and Jamie Lee Curtis. The best part of the film is the limousine on the Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys, especially when Arnold Schwarzenegger held his arm out to rescue Jamie Lee Curtis. The scene is a very, very Hitchcockian-esque.

New Jack City is The Godfather of black cinema and continues to be an underrated hip-hop gangster picture. There's an edge to it that exudes style through captivating storytelling and hard-to-beat editing. Wesley Snipes and Ice-T are unforgettable. Using the crack epidemic that ravaged New York City during the late 80's and early 90's, it's a perfect backdrop for a black drug lord like Nino Brown to make his presence known.

Tommy Lee Jones is the master of organization, telling people to get on it and do their jobs and refusing to take no for an answer. That's why he won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor although he was in a leading role. Harrison Ford is brilliant as Dr. Richard Kimble while Andreas Katsulas will always be that one-armed guy.

Planes, Trains & Automobiles is an all-time classic that's relatable for everybody, no matter what decade it's viewed in. Scoring high in comedy, it's almost a laugh-a-minute all the way through. There are many funny scenes and one-liners involving John Candy. Both he and Steve Martin have called Planes, Trains & Automobiles their favorite movie they've done. Honestly, there's not a single flaw in it.

Before there were Waterworld and The Postman, there was Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, an enjoyable fanfare in all aspects. The in/exterior sets are beautifully done to give it an Old English feel. Ditto for the costumes. Buoyed by the wonderful cinematography and the well-written language, it's cool to see the archers readying to shoot the flaming arrows during the siege of the families' homeground in Sherwood Forest.

William Friedkin sure knows how to make exciting movies. There are many compelling elements in To Live and Die in L.A., and the biggest of them all is William Petersen's supercharged performance. Of course, Michael Mann saw so much talent that he had to have him again for Manhunter. Then, there's the young Willem Dafoe in a brilliant, chilling role as Eric Masters.

"A team is not a team if you don't give a damn about each other." Because of the South Korea national karate team's training montage, Best of the Best is a tremendous rush. Standouts include Eric Roberts, Chris Penn, Simon Rhee, and James Earl Jones. The ultimate match is what the film is about.

This is Chariots of Fire stuff. The subject is unique: competitive sailing. Epic doesn't come to my mind for most films, but Wind should be labeled so. Putting the sailboats against the backdrop of hundreds of spectators and the ocean makes them look larger than life, and there are the competitors who work furiously to operate these machines. It's truly a spectacle.

Shot on location in Santa Cruz, California, The Lost Boys is an extremely stylish, sexy vampire picture that ranks one of the best in Joel Schumacher's oeuvre. Everybody is famous for appearing in it: Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Kiefer Sutherland, Jami Gertz, Corey Feldman, Brooke McCarter, Alex Winter, Jamison Newlander, Billy Wirth, and Chance Michael Corbitt.

"Don't push it, or I'll give you a war you won't believe!" The uniqueness of Sylvester Stallone is captured in First Blood, a one-man guerilla war film. Not only that, but a battle is also waged between his character and the elements of nature. It's a good yarn of how one man's stubbornness can cost more than it's worth sticking to.

The Godfather is a masterpiece with many big-time actors. There are numerous classic scenes, lines, and movie moments that make the whole thing unforgettable. Gordon Willis' cinematography is fantastic throughout, and that's why he has the moniker: Prince of Darkness. Marlon Brando's Don Corleone is the most imitated character of all time, and it's the beginning of Al Pacino's screen greatness.

Anyone asking me this question, "Can you tell me the greatest horror movie ever made?", my answer will always be Invasion of the Body Snatchers. It's bar none the best I've ever seen. There's no monster, blood, gore, or violence whatsoever. It's just the beautiful use of subtlety to create frightening scenes.

There are hundreds of them, but Lethal Weapon is the best buddy cop film of all time. The chemistry between Danny Glover and Mel Gibson is terrific. It's what makes the movie. One is pretty good for a detective although he's a big believer in "do as little as possible and, more importantly, stay alive," and the other is a true lethal weapon. The next part is exciting as well.

Sorcerer is a unique motion picture from William Friedkin that's shot on location in the Dominican Republic. This isn't about the plot per se but an adventure of four men who are down on their luck and will do anything to turn their fortunes around even if it means life and death. Among the finest and most unforgettable scenes in cinema history is the bridge crossing, twice at that, which took three months to film.

"Anybody seen Richie? I'm gonna keep coming back until somebody remembers seeing Richie." To top it off is the look of Gino's displeasure when he gets no answer after beating up everybody in the pool hall for the instant Steven Seagal classic Out for Justice. It has the best and the funniest one-sided beatdown during the finale.

The back of the DVD cover for Papillon reads: "Not just a great escape. It was the greatest." Well, it should've been: "Not just a great Steve McQueen performance. It was the greatest." The film's strengths lie in Franklin Schaffner's direction and Dalton Trumbo's screenplay, both of them being the best in business.

"What did happen on the Cahulawassee River?" And the answer to that question is: a lot of bad shit. It's impossible to separate Deliverance from banjo music, the Appalachian Mountains, whitewater rafting, the sound of a squealing pig, and hillbillies. Why...there's a shirt that says: "Paddle faster! I hear banjo music." Burt Reynolds and Billy Redden are unforgettable.