List of ensemble, macho action films

Posted by: wonkavite (Guest), July 31st, 2011, 6:24pm

All -

Going into "research" mode for the latest script - and needed a comprehensive list of classic "mercenary soldier" ensemble films. Tons of macho-ness, explosions, and witty banter. Problem is, that was never really my cup of tea growing up (was a Star Wars/ET fan myself...). So will take any recommendations available....

So far, have seen:

* The Losers
* RED
* The A-Team
* Predator

Thx!

Posted by: Scar Tissue Films, July 31st, 2011, 6:58pm; Reply: 1

Aliens
The Expendables
Universal Soldier

Not necessarily "merc" films, but same type of thing. Aliens is great for the banter between characters.

Red Dawn

Posted by: Heretic, July 31st, 2011, 7:00pm; Reply: 2

Well...Seven Samurai is THE film that started it all...

The Dirty Dozen
The Rock (has elements, at least, and is also THE BEST ACTION FILM EVER)
Where Eagles Dare (sorta)
Rambo (the fourth film, not First Blood)
The Expendables
The Wild Bunch

I'm having trouble thinking of more modern ones, I know there are a lot more...

Yeah! Aliens is probably the best film out there for macho banter.

Posted by: Don, July 31st, 2011, 7:02pm; Reply: 3

And take a look at the 'classics'

The Wild Geese
The Man Who Would Be King
Kelly's Heros
The Dirty Dozen

Posted by: Ryan1, July 31st, 2011, 7:57pm; Reply: 4

The Big Red One
Inglourious Basterds
Force 10 From Navarone
The 13th Warrior

I'm sure I'll think of some others.

Posted by: wonkavite (Guest), July 31st, 2011, 8:03pm; Reply: 5

Thx... keep 'em coming!

In the process of seeing the end of Commando right now. Damned cartoony, but there's some good stuff I can use... :))))

Posted by: Electric Dreamer, July 31st, 2011, 8:07pm; Reply: 6

I would add to that list:

The Guns of Navarone
Ronin
Big Trouble in Little China
Seven Samurai

E.D.

Posted by: DarrenJamesSeeley, August 5th, 2011, 8:22pm; Reply: 7

all the good ones are mentioned, which leaves me with
The Delta Force (1986)
Navy Seals (1990)

But if you just want drama...at least I got to namedrop a great film...

Platoon (1986) comes easily to mind. There IS a small bit of macho-ness going down in that. Sgt. Barnes "You can't kill me/ The Machine" speech! If that is blood pumpin' macho, I don't know what is.

Posted by: Heretic, August 5th, 2011, 8:50pm; Reply: 8

Quoted from wonkavite

In the process of seeing the end of Commando right now. Damned cartoony, but there's some good stuff I can use...

No pitchfork kills, I hope. :) And no Bennett...

"I'm not gonna shoot you between the eyes, John...I'm gonna shoot you between the balls!!!"

Oh Commando...

Posted by: Nesterchung, August 5th, 2011, 9:00pm; Reply: 9

Movies that include...

Chuck
Steven
Charles
Sly
Burt
Clint
Charleton

But lets not forget...

Bruce / asian
Bruce / American

And all things.....wait for it...

Arnold...

I'll be done.

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