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10 New Netflix Action Movies to Elevate Your Excitement

Written by Gerryaldo

Netflix's streaming platform offers a vast array of films, encompassing the thrill and excitement of action movies. Not only does it feature a selection of popular titles, but Netflix also produces its own original action films, starring renowned actors and actresses.

These films are a perfect blend of high-speed vehicle pursuits, intense shootouts, and impressive martial arts sequences that guarantee an adrenaline-fueled experience.

Bringing innovative and fresh narratives to the screen, the latest action offerings from Netflix are set to enhance your leisure time with an extra dose of thrill. Curious about what these films are? Here are some top picks from Bacaterus:

1. Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire

Year 2023
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Cast Sofia Boutella Djimon Hounsou Charlie Hunnam Michiel Huisman Staz Nair
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Are you a fan of Zack Snyder's movies? Then you'll want to check out his latest creation, "Rebel Moon," a Netflix movie series he created alongside Kurt Johnstad and Shay Hatten. "A Child of Fire" is the first installment in this thrilling series, launched in late 2023.

The plot centers on Kora (Shay Hatten), a former soldier who has chosen to live a quiet life on the farming planet Veldt. Kora once served in the Imperium, a ruthless interstellar empire with ambitions to dominate the entire galaxy.

But Kora's quiet existence is shattered when admiral Atticus Noble lands on Veldt with his powerful warship. The arrival brings chaos, signaling trouble from the Empire. Facing this new threat, Kora can't remain passive and joins forces with new allies to fight back.

Based on the comic strip La Grande Odalisque by Jérôme Mulot, Florent Ruppert, and Bastien Vivès, the film directed by Mélanie Laurent tells us a story of Carole (Mélanie Laurent) and Alex (Adèle Exarchopoulos), two best friends stuck in a life of crime. They dream of a better, safer life, but can't seem to escape their risky habits.

Carole and Alex have always been side by side and pulled off many heists together. Tired of their criminal life, they decide it's time to change for their own future. But, they plan one last big job to end their crime spree with a bang. This time, they bring along their friend Sam (Manon Bresch).

Their final mission, however, doesn't go as planned. It gets messy, and the three friends have to work hard to fix things so they can finally live the life they want. This movie is a mix of action and laughs, showing how strong friendships can be tested when chasing a dream.

The Killer is an American neo-noir psychological crime thriller film directed by David Fincher and written by Andrew Kevin Walker.

Adapted from a series of French graphic novels written by Alexis "Matz" Nolent and illustrated by Luc Jacamon, The movie stars Michael Fassbender as a hitman who's been assigned a murder but fails in his mission.

Because of this mess, his boss, Hodges (Charles Parnell), gets furious and sends people after him. The hitman escapes to the Dominican Republic, but tragically, his girlfriend falls into the hands of his hunters and is tortured.

Fueled by rage, the hitman vows revenge, he killed all those involved, including Hodges. With help from Hodges' secretary, he uncovers the identities of those responsible for his girlfriend's torture.

However, after finding Hodges' men in New York, the big final fight happens in New York, where the hitman faces off against Hodges' men. He defeats all of them, ending his life of crime. Now, he just wants to live quietly and happily with his girlfriend in Dominica, leaving behind his old life for good.

Tyler Rake (Chris Hemsworth), after surviving a near-death experience in the first Extraction movie, has settled into a peaceful life in his cabin. But soon, a man approaches him, pleading for help with a dangerous task. Initially, Tyler says no, but he quickly changes his mind when he finds out who needs his help.

He is asked to save the man's sister-in-law, Ketevan, who is being held hostage by her own husband, Davit Radiani, a fierce mafia boss. Davit is in jail, but his criminal group is still active and causes a threat to Ketevan and her two kids.

Tyler and his team set off on a rescue mission to Georgia, where Ketevan and her children are kept in prison. During the rescue, Davit is killed. His loyal man is upset by his death, so he gathers other gang members and some of Davit's family for revenge. Now, Tyler, his team, Ketevan, and her children are all in danger, with enemies chasing them.

In this movie, Chris Hemsworth not only stars as the main character but also works as a producer. Filled with risky scenes, the movie pulls the audience into the intense drama it portrays.

After many years in the movie industry, the multi-talented Jennifer Lopez has been cast as the lead in the upcoming thriller, "The Mother," scheduled for release in 2023. The movie script is written by Misha Green, Andrea Berloff, and Peter Craig, with Niki Caro directing.

The storyline revolves around a former military agent who joins forces with an FBI agent to save her kidnapped son. The story traces back years when a U.S. military agent (Jennifer Lopez) gets caught between two criminals: former SAS Captain Adrian Lovell (Joseph Fiennes) and arms dealer Héctor Álvarez (Gael García Bernal).

Adrian and the agent are involved in smuggling illegal weapons from the hands of notorious arms dealer Héctor. Over time, the agent becomes romantically involved with one of them, leading to her pregnancy.

Initially, all seems well until the agent discovers her boyfriend's involvement in human trafficking. Intending to prevent it, the agent is attacked while heavily pregnant. Fortunately, the child was born safely, but the agent's son was later kidnapped, driving the agent to desperately search for his whereabouts.

AKA is a French action crime film written and directed by Morgan S. Dailbert. The movie stars Lenoir, Eric Cantona, and Thibault de Montalembert in pivotal roles.

The plot centers on Adam Franco (Alban Lenoir), an undercover special operations agent working for the French government. His mission is to take down a Sudanese warlord, Al Tayeb (Kevin Layne), believed to be behind a terrorist bombing. To do so, he involves himself in a criminal syndicate led by gangster Victor Pastore (Eric Cantona).

Adam manages to gain Victor's trust, forming close relationships with gang members and even becoming good friends with Victor's son. Just as Adam gathers crucial information on Al Tayeb, he uncovers a shocking truth, that the senator who assigned him this mission turns out to be the guilty one!

Blood & Gold is a war movie set in World War II. The 100-minute movie directed by Peter Thorwarth tells the story of a defector who turns against his own unit for revenge.

After being betrayed and nearly killed by the Nazis, Heinrich is miraculously saved by Elsa (Marie Hacke), a local who witnesses his dire situation.

After being rescued, Heinrich promises to revenge the Nazi soldiers and retrieve the gold left behind by the Jews who were pursued by the soldiers. However, their mission is fraught with danger. Elsa is captured by the leader of the army, and Heinrich tries to save her.

Successfully poisoning the leader and creating chaos, Heinrich and Elsa escape, leaving the gold behind. They set up a situation where the soldiers end up turning against each other in pursuit of the abandoned treasure. In the end, Elsa and Heinrich build a life together, including Heinrich's daughter, whom they reunite with after a long separation.

8. The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die

Year 2023
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Cast Alexander Dreymon Mark Rowley Arnas Fedaravicius Rod Hallett Harry Gilby
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The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die is a British historical film adaptation of Bernard Cornwell's The Saxon Stories. Directed by Edward Bazalgette, the movie follows the journey of Uhtred of Bebbanburg and his companions as they journey through a fractured kingdom, aiming to bring England together.

The story heats up after the death of King Edward (Timothy Innes). His eldest son, Aethelstan (Harry Gilby), strives to keep the country united, a move that displeases King Edward's ally, Uhtred (Alexander Dreymon). Uhtred's attempt to thwart Aethelstan's plans backfires, leading to a dramatic chase by Aethelstan's forces.

Although he managed to escape, Uhtred lost his castle to Aethelstan. At the same time, Viking King Aflan (Pekka Strang) pursued the same goal as Uhtred, but faced chaos and betrayal.

In the face of adversity, Uhtred decides to make peace with Aethelstan and, together, confront Anlaf. They agree to join forces and work towards the common goal of uniting Britain once and for all.

Overhaul tells the story of Roger (Thiago Martins), a truck driver who is on the edge of financial ruin. In a bid to stay afloat, Roger takes a risky job as a getaway driver for a band of thieves.

But the task is far from simple. He finds himself entangled in a web of challenges and soon realizes that escaping the criminal world is harder than he imagined.

Netflix Brazil's Overhaul or Carga Máxima offers an exciting experience for fans of the action and crime genres. The 1 hour and 47 minute movie captivates viewers with thrilling scenes and flawlessly executed action, making it a must-watch for fans of the genre.

10. Heart of Stone

Year 2023
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Cast Gal Gadot Jamie Dornan Alia Bhatt Archie Madekwe
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"The Heart" is a high-tech weapon made to shut down world activities. It's very powerful and can help fight enemies if used by the right people, but it's dangerous if it gets into the wrong hands. The government sends MI6 agents Rachel (Gal Gadot), Parker (Jamie Dornan), Yang, and Bailey to find this weapon.

During their mission, Parker turns against the other MI6 agents and tries to eliminate them. Yang and Bailey don't make it, but Rachel escapes. She quickly goes after Parker, who has joined forces with Keya, the head of an Indian crime group also searching for The Heart.

Keya gets The Heart and attempts to hack it. Rachel warns her about Parker's bad plans. At first, Keya doesn't believe her, but she soon realizes Parker is power-hungry and might turn on her.

But Parker figures this out first and takes The Heart from Keya. Then, Keya decides to team up with Rachel. They work together to chase Parker and stop him from using The Heart to cause any harm.

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