Three action films on HBO Max that you should check out in May.
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HBO Max features some of the greatest films ever created. While Warner Bros. Discovery continues to grapple with the service's branding, they are also figuring out how to display their impressive movie collection.
If you're looking for some captivating action films to check out on HBO Max, these three selections are worth considering. Action movies vary greatly, and you're likely to find something that matches your taste within this genre.
The Suicide Squad (2021)
Do not confuse this with Suicide Squad; James Gunn’s rendition of this group of misfits opting to be heroes is notably funnier and more stylish. Though the film replaces nearly the entire original cast, it cleverly keeps Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn while also introducing John Cena’s Peacemaker and Idris Elba’s Bloodsport.
Together, they form an incredibly engaging team, and the film surrounding them is light-hearted enough to relish their antics. With its R-rating, The Suicide Squad is able to be graphic, even though its overarching message is ultimately quite heartwarming.
You can find The Suicide Squad on Max.
RoboCop (1987)
A film that becomes increasingly relevant with time, RoboCop is set in a dystopian Detroit where local law enforcement turns to private tech companies for solutions. A local officer engages in a confrontation that nearly costs him his life, leading to his body being repurposed to create the first RoboCop.
The story follows this new robotic officer as he fights crime and seeks to reclaim his humanity. Directed by Paul Verhoeven, RoboCop is both stylish and more thought-provoking than your average ’80s action film.
You can watch RoboCop on Max.
The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
The original Matrix trilogy featured some of the most remarkable action scenes ever, so The Matrix Resurrections had a high bar to meet upon its release in 2021. Fortunately, Lana Wachowski managed to meet the expectations of the earlier films in the series. Keanu Reeves reprises his role as Neo, who realizes that the reality he inhabits may not be as it seems.
As he fights to break free and reconnect with his loved ones, he faces a whole new set of adversaries, many of whom are more formidable than he has encountered before.
You can stream The Matrix Resurrections on Max.
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