10 Greatest Action Performances of the 21st Century, Ranked

The 21st century has been a great time for action cinema. We have seen long-running franchises reinvent themselves for the new generation, and there are also new action movies that resonate with audiences worldwide. All of them are usually anchored by the memorable performances of the main stars. While action stars of the old Hollywood were simply defined by big muscles and big explosions, today’s best bring depth, vulnerability, and technical mastery to the genre.