THX 04 | SvdW film reviews

ACTIONx52 returns for its final year in 2023 with guns blazin’.

There are 52 action films, they can be watched weekly or they can be watched as quickly as possible, the goal is simply to watch these in 2023.

All films can either be first time watches or rewatches. The picks must meet the following criteria, no matter how loosely.

All 52 films need to be reviewed (even if it's just a short sentence!) and tagged "actionx52" and "actionx523".

The challenge starts as of Sunday, January. 1, 2023, anyone wishing to take part can submit a list in the comments below and I will comment on your list with my choice for № 52.

All you have to do is create your own list that fills the criteria below and post it into the comments on this thread. (YOU CAN JOIN AT ANY POINT, EVEN AFTER THE MONTH OF THE CHALLENGE HAS BEGUN). Once you have done that I will add your name and your list up here, and once we get underway you simply have to watch and review each of your chosen films.

Be sure to include a link back to this thread in each of your own lists so others can participate if they want to, and also make sure you number your lists so they can be cross-referenced easily. I would also recommend adding the respective tasks to the comments of each film on your list.

Added Note:
As you might have realised already, this is clearly strongly inspired by kynky’s HORRORx52 Challenge, which you should definitely check out as well.

Be sure to also check out Michelle (Guyver Spawn)'s Sci-Fix52 2023 Challenge and HiFive789's SCI-FIx20 - 2023 Challenge.

Michelle (Guyver Spawn) took over the reigns of this Challenge and the 2024 list is here!

THE TASKS:
1 | Watch an action film of your choice.
2 | Watch an action film based off an graphic novel/comic book [Some Examples].
3 | Watch an action film starring Tom Cruise.
4 | Watch three action films from an franchise - Part I/III.
5 | Watch three action films from an franchise - Part II/III.
6 | Watch three action films from an franchise - Part III/III.
7 | Watch an action film based off an book.
8 | Watch an action film starring Nicolas Cage.
9 | Watch an action film with an mind-bending story (Examples: Inception, Tenet, The Matrix).
10 | Watch an action film featuring a one-take sequence.
11 | Watch an action film rated PG-13.
12 | Watch an action film based off an video game.
13 | Watch an action film starring Liam Neeson.
14 | Watch an action film with science-fiction elements.
15 | Watch an R-rated action film.
16 | Watch an remake - action film.
17 | Watch an action film based off an TV series, or an sequel to a TV series.
18 | Watch an action film starring Daniel Craig.
19 | Watch an disaster action film [Some Examples].
20 | Watch an action film from the 2010s (2010-2019).
21 | Watch an B (action)-movie [Some Examples].
22 | Watch an action film released on VOD (Video On Demand).
23 | Watch an action film released in 2023.
24 | Watch an action film starring Iko Uwais.
25 | Watch an action film from the 2000s (2000-2009).
26 | Watch an action film based off "an original idea."
27 | Watch an action film starring Bruce Willis.
28 | Watch an action film starring superheroes [Some Examples].
29 | Watch an action film from the 1990s (1990-1999).
30 | Watch an action film with crime elements.
31 | Watch an action film starring Neal McDonough.
32 | Watch an “buddy cop” action film [Some Examples].
33 | Watch an animated action film.
34 | Watch an action film from the 1980s (1980-1989).
35 | Watch an action film with Western elements.
36 | Watch an action film starring Frank Grillo.
37 | Watch an slow-burn action film.
38 | Watch an action film produced in the U.S.A.
39 | Watch an action film hybrid (more than three genres listed).
40 | Watch an action film with the “Survival of the Fittest” storyline (Examples: The Hunger Games franchise, Predator, etc.).
41 | Watch an action film with an lead actor/actresses who’s not known for starring in action films (Examples: Sean Penn, Michael Cera, Uma Thurman, etc.).
42 | Watch an action film with Horror elements.
43 | Watch an action film about aviation [Some Examples].
44 | Watch an action film featuring some sort of vehicle.
45 | Watch an streaming exclusive - action film.
46 | Watch an action film produced in India.
47 | Watch an action film with "historic" elements.
48 | Watch an action film with an explosion on the poster (going off Letterboxd [Custom] posters) [Some Examples].
49 | Watch an action film with an director who’s not known for directing action films (Examples: Bong Joon-ho, Denis Villeneuve, etc.).
50 | Watch an action film produced in Australia.
51 | Watch an action film featuring an car chase [Some Examples and Some More Examples].
52 | I Pick, You Watch [I'll pick your № 52 from your watchlist].

PROGRESSION: 32/52 watched┊3,20 average

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Previous Challenges:
2020, 2021, 2022.