{"id":2601047,"date":"2024-01-07T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-07T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/platowire\/a-ranking-of-denzel-washingtons-top-26-action-movies\/"},"modified":"2024-01-07T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T14:00:00","slug":"a-ranking-of-denzel-washingtons-top-26-action-movies","status":"publish","type":"platowire","link":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/platowire\/a-ranking-of-denzel-washingtons-top-26-action-movies\/","title":{"rendered":"A Ranking of Denzel Washington\u2019s Top 26 Action Movies"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Denzel Washington is undoubtedly one of the most talented and versatile actors in Hollywood. Throughout his illustrious career, he has portrayed a wide range of characters, from intense dramas to thrilling action-packed films. In this article, we will delve into the world of Denzel Washington’s action movies and rank his top 26 films in the genre.<\/p>\n
26. “The Siege” (1998): This political thriller showcases Washington as an FBI agent investigating a series of terrorist attacks in New York City. While not his most memorable action film, it still offers a gripping storyline.<\/p>\n
25. “The Equalizer 2” (2018): In this sequel, Washington reprises his role as Robert McCall, a retired CIA operative turned vigilante. Although it lacks the freshness of the original, it still delivers some thrilling action sequences.<\/p>\n
24. “Safe House” (2012): Washington stars as a rogue CIA agent who must protect a valuable asset. While the film has its moments, it falls short in terms of originality.<\/p>\n
23. “The Taking of Pelham 123” (2009): This remake of the 1974 classic features Washington as a subway dispatcher negotiating with hijackers. It’s an entertaining film, but not one of his most memorable action roles.<\/p>\n
22. “Out of Time” (2003): In this crime thriller, Washington plays a police chief who becomes entangled in a murder investigation. While it has its moments, it doesn’t quite reach the heights of some of his other action films.<\/p>\n
21. “The Book of Eli” (2010): Washington portrays a lone warrior in a post-apocalyptic world protecting a sacred book. While visually stunning, the film’s plot falls short of its potential.<\/p>\n
20. “2 Guns” (2013): Teaming up with Mark Wahlberg, Washington plays a DEA agent forced to work with a naval intelligence officer. This buddy cop film offers plenty of action and humor.<\/p>\n
19. “The Magnificent Seven” (2016): In this remake of the classic Western, Washington leads a group of outlaws defending a town from a ruthless industrialist. While not strictly an action film, it still delivers thrilling sequences.<\/p>\n
18. “The Bone Collector” (1999): Washington stars as a quadriplegic detective who teams up with a rookie cop to solve a series of murders. This crime thriller offers suspenseful moments and showcases Washington’s acting prowess.<\/p>\n
17. “The Siege” (1998): Washington plays an FBI agent investigating terrorist attacks in New York City. This politically charged thriller keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.<\/p>\n
16. “The Equalizer” (2014): Washington portrays a retired intelligence officer seeking justice for a young girl. This action-packed film showcases Washington’s ability to command the screen.<\/p>\n
15. “Unstoppable” (2010): Based on a true story, Washington plays a veteran train engineer trying to stop an unmanned train carrying hazardous materials. This high-octane thriller keeps viewers engaged from start to finish.<\/p>\n
14. “D\u00e9j\u00e0 Vu” (2006): Washington stars as an ATF agent who uses a time machine to prevent a terrorist attack. This sci-fi action film offers a unique twist on the genre.<\/p>\n
13. “The Manchurian Candidate” (2004): Washington plays a soldier investigating a political conspiracy in this psychological thriller. While not strictly an action film, it still offers intense moments and a gripping storyline.<\/p>\n
12. “Crimson Tide” (1995): Washington portrays a lieutenant commander aboard a nuclear submarine facing a potential nuclear war. This tense thriller showcases the actor’s ability to command the screen.<\/p>\n
11. “Virtuosity” (1995): In this sci-fi action film, Washington plays a former cop who must stop a virtual reality serial killer. While not his most critically acclaimed film, it offers an entertaining and action-packed ride.<\/p>\n
10. “The Pelican Brief” (1993): Washington stars alongside Julia Roberts in this legal thriller about a law student who uncovers a conspiracy. While not strictly an action film, it still offers suspenseful moments and showcases Washington’s talent.<\/p>\n
9. “Man on Fire” (2004): Washington plays a former CIA operative seeking revenge for the kidnapping of a young girl. This gritty and emotionally charged film is a standout in Washington’s filmography.<\/p>\n
8. “Training Day” (2001): While primarily a crime drama, Washington’s portrayal of a corrupt detective offers intense action sequences and earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor.<\/p>\n
7. “Inside Man” (2006): Washington plays a detective negotiating with a bank robber in this heist thriller. This film offers a clever plot, suspenseful moments, and strong performances.<\/p>\n
6. “American Gangster” (2007): Washington portrays real-life drug lord Frank Lucas in this crime drama. While not strictly an action film, it still offers intense moments and showcases Washington’s acting prowess.<\/p>\n
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Denzel Washington is undoubtedly one of the most talented and versatile actors in Hollywood. Throughout his illustrious career, he has portrayed a wide range of characters, from intense dramas to thrilling action-packed films. In this article, we will delve into the world of Denzel Washington’s action movies and rank his top 26 films in the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2601048,"menu_order":0,"template":"Default","format":"standard","meta":[],"aiwire-tag":[3374,1146,13742,26221,3962,4299,3513,3514,8413,4062,788,1309,1482,3378,927,14,12488,13512,2141,3517,5240,10509,562,11,1385,937,1152,31242,132,18,1388,21,851,10808,5241,367,1489,6505,954,315,2703,214,18793,13745,2448,9345,444,6371,963,446,7373,4144,6274,968,3563,4808,2000,9457,5741,970,11967,8435,2714,7380,2179,10369,591,3461,9815,22778,9854,10339,1745,13751,8509,4001,159,4153,13925,1412,3620,8233,2470,1005,6535,164,1510,13752,809,4863,50,6344,239,9619,51,31239,31240,11978,29356,5764,8779,24483,1794,9094,11387,16886,10227,1637,31234,9109,2943,1031,8846,57,2947,608,1037,477,8782,478,60,61,62,1041,6786,3723,31469,541,12457,2360,3733,1523,1341,611,1526,614,2096,6143,1061,13667,7547,72,11458,13757,821,73,179,894,3773,31463,2030,75,330,5227,78,183,2677,184,1259,12952,9198,5,10,7,31241,8,2966,1990,13759,9818,6021,26417,82,623,1754,5287,2504,2971,2972,26264,404,2253,191,6905,6489,703,408,6567,10972,7588,3156,9600,5709,496,413,8178,2985,9551,2857,24111,7493,2038,2618,552,2273,837,11273,1709,339,502,2280,2628,12442,9961,201,1461,9273,26443,504,1829,5368,23524,105,2290,421,109,360,110,31464,841,5204,10889,508,8738,111,1468,275,8124,422,424,9487,1131,2765,1560,11115,11017,117,4739,844,211,1834,12020,1997,5897,8874,431,432,11188,3457,13814,1301,31236,9,6319,123,311,2769,7170,124,125,1305,362,3960,1743,3019,6],"aiwire":[383],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/platowire\/2601047"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/platowire"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/platowire"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/platowire\/2601047\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2601048"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2601047"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"aiwire-tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/aiwire-tag?post=2601047"},{"taxonomy":"aiwire","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/aiwire?post=2601047"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}