Getting the whole family to agree on a film is rare, these are the ones that genuinely work for everyone in the room. Action with substance, films where the spectacle serves the story rather than replacing it. All from the 2000s, a decade that produced some of the most ambitious and original films in recent memory. You will not be checking your phone. These demand your full attention and reward it.
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Every action film here was chosen for with the family because it holds tension without letting go. Specifically from the 2000s - these are the ones built on craft, not budget. If one doesn't grip you in the first ten minutes, the next one will. Bookmark this and come back whenever you need something gripping.
These action films have more going on than the set pieces. These work across the room without patronising anyone in it. All from the 2000s - closer than they feel, and better than most people remember. Browse more by genre, era, and mood at Moviepiq.