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Famous action films like Terminator and Die Hard are frequently mentioned when talking about the best action movies, but what about the small guys? You know, those obscure action movies that, no matter how well-liked they are, may be viewed repeatedly. We’re discussing the undervalued yet highly recommended action films that might have slipped your mind today. Join us as we examine a few underappreciated yet memorable action films over the last 30 years, ranging from Karl Urban’s Dredd to the corny and parody-filled Last Action Hero.

Tears of the Sun (2003)

Bruce Willis, Monica Bellucci, and Cole Hauser star in Tears of the Sun, which was directed by Antoine Fuqua and follows Lieutenant Walters (Willis) and his Navy SEALS squad as they try to rescue a doctor (Bellucci) from war-torn Nigeria. We are here to argue that Tears of the Sun is an underappreciated action movie, despite its mixed reception upon release. Tears of the Sun stands out from the other action movie shit with its breathtaking cinematography and some truly amazing set pieces (there’s a fantastic action sequence where Willis and his friends make their way through a burning village, it’s gorgeous to watch), even though the film’s admittedly poor screenplay prevents it from being the movie it aspires to be. Tears of the Sun is a good film that certainly merits the favorable reviews it has earned on late-night television since it is full of excellent action and drama that doesn’t go too far into cheesy.

The Punisher (2004)

Given the state of comic book movies at the time, Thomas Jane’s portrayal of the dangerously disturbed Frank Castle was spot on. However, Jonathan Hensleigh’s The Punisher (2004), which is based on the popular Marvel comic book series, may not be everyone’s favorite version of the character (especially since Jon Bernthal entered the scene). By including as many explosions and gunfights as possible, the movie did a fantastic job of paying homage to the original material.

Not to be overlooked is John Travolta. Even though it’s still startling to see him as the adversary, he does a fantastic job as the man who killed Castle’s family.

1991’s The Last Boy Scout

Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans, an unexpected but superb combo, appear in the early 1990s film The Last Boy Scout. After a protected witness is killed, a private investigator and the victim’s boyfriend (Wayans) work together to investigate her killing, which leads them to a corrupt football team owner and politicians.

The Last Boy Scout only made $59.5 million at the box office, which is shocking given how well-liked Willis was at the time as an action hero after Die Hard and its sequel. The movie had an amusing and equally absurd plot full of jokes and excitement that will keep you captivated from beginning to end, even if Wayans was a relatively new actor.

Demolition Man (1993)

Demolition Man is a 2032 film that centers on an LAPD officer (Sylvester Stallone) who is held accountable for the murders of people who were kidnapped by a deranged psychopath (Wesley Snipes). Both men are cryogenically frozen after punishment, but they are awakened and made to fight one more time following a weird chain of events that occurs a long time later.

Even while most readers have probably heard of Demolition Man, it’s evident that some people are still unaware of how entertainingly funny this popcorn-pleasing action movie was, as evidenced by its low 6.6 IMDB and 6.1 Rotten Tomatoes scores. For a few hours, you may need to shut down your mind, but you will be glad you did.

The Deep Blue Sea (1999)

Deep Blue Sea, starring Thomas Jane, Saffron Burrows, and Samuel L. Jackson, is the ideal blend of cheese, action, and tension. Let’s just call it that: a B-movie about scientists who are stranded in an undersea facility and are being pursued by sharks who are so smart they made themselves. Do I need to elaborate?

Although the plot is a bit unrealistic, the action sequences are both amusing and terrifying, and the acting is superb (well, except for LL Cool J, who also delivers a really corny outro song). Although it’s not flawless, it’s far better than its IMDB rating of 5.8.

Wanted (2008)

Timur Bekmambetov’s 2008 film Wanted chronicles the dull daily routine of James McAvoy’s character, office worker Wesley Gibson. Following his father’s passing, Gibson is confronted by the enigmatic Fox (Angelina Jolie), who tells him that his father was formerly a member of a covert assassination organization and that it is now his duty to find the renegade killer who killed his father.

Whether underappreciated or not, action moviegoers should not miss Wanted. It’s an exciting ride with some amazing action scenes, slick violence, and a stunning Angelia Jolie. Must I continue?

The Guest (2014)

Even if Rotten Tomatoes gave The Guest a comparatively decent rating, I’m sure your pals haven’t heard of it. Why do you ask? I believe it’s safe to say that Stevens doesn’t quite create the same kind of hype as other action stars because of how unexpected and novel the movie feels. Unfortunately, this is a breakthrough performance for the rising Legion star.

The Peterson family extends a warm welcome to an unidentified soldier who knocks on their door and claims to be a buddy of their dead son. Regretfully, a series of odd deaths in the community coincide with his arrival, leading Anna, the youngest daughter of the Petersons, to suspect and inquire about the soldier’s background. Could he be who he says he is?

Cliffhanger (1993)

Director Renny Harlin’s Cliffhanger, which followed the popularity of Die Hard II, was both unique and amusing, with some outstanding performances from John Lithgow, Sylvester Stallone, and a young Mary Poppins, also known as Michael Rooker.

Following a failed mid-air theft, a former mountain rescuer (Stallone) runs across a gang of thieves who are trying to locate the more than $100 million that was buried in the mountains. Once Stallone knows who the men are and what they want, he has to figure out how to keep them from locating the money while surviving.

1993’s Last Action Hero

Last Action Hero is an above-average action movie with a lot of cheesy jokes and extravagant action scenes, even though it’s hardly Kindergarten Cop or Predator. Austin O’Brien plays a little child who, thanks to a mysterious magic ticket, is drawn into the world of his favorite movie. Inside, he makes pals with megastar Jack Slater (Arnold Swartednagger), a clichéd action hero from the 1990s who has to guide the child home.

Everything that makes action movies so cliched and blatantly appealing is parodied in Last Action Hero. It used well-known cliches from innumerable films, and it was all the better when you remember that Arnold was basically making fun of himself.