http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/actionmovies Questions tagged with 'actionmovies' at Ask MetaFilter. Sat, 30 Jun 2007 08:25:33 -0800 Sat, 30 Jun 2007 08:25:33 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/65966/Surround%2DSound%2DMovies Can you recommend some good movies to watch that will utilize my surround sound, but won't put me to sleep? I generally dislike action movies, but I have this surround sound system and I'd really like to watch some movies that would put the thing to use, as opposed to the quiet dramas that I usually watch. The problem is that I usually find action sequences that are not part of an interesting plot boring, plus an overabundance of gratuitous gunplay annoys me. I don't like "buddy" movies, crime action movies (unless the crime itself is interesting), war movies (unless they're obviously about how awful war is such as "Full Metal Jacket" NOT movies like "Saving Private Ryan" or "Braveheart"), or mafia/mob movies. There are action-esque movies that I have enjoyed, however, and hopefully someone can recommend movies that are similar. Here are a few:<br> <br> <br> Children of Men<br> The Island<br> Independence Day<br> Speed<br> Grindhouse<br> Blood Diamond<br> The Fugitive<br> Sin City<br> Poseidon<br> Lord of the Rings Trilogy<br> Titanic<br> <br> Sci-fi and horror movies that people have enjoyed in surround sound are also welcome. Thanks! tag:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.65966 Sat, 30 Jun 2007 08:25:33 -0800 actionmovies surroundsound eunoia