In order to help you discover some of the best action movies for your entertainment purposes, we offer this updated list of action movie releases that features some the best DVD and Blu-ray movies released during the current year according to our action reviews of movies. The list is in alphabetical order by title and includes war movies and sci-fi movies with action.

This list of action movies is updated regularly with new additions. The current year's list will change over in January with the new year's list of action films started. If you have any suggestions on movies that have been released on DVD or Blu-ray on or after January 1st of the current year, feel free to let us know. Only movies action genres that have been reviewed on Movie Room Reviews are included in this list. Each action film includes a link to the DVD or Blu-ray review.

Best Action Movies of 2009 (DVD and Blu-ray New Releases)

12 Rounds
Knowing
Max Payne
Miracle at St. Anna
Moscow Chill
Pride and Glory
Taken
Valkyrie

More titles will be added to this list of action movies throughout the remainder of the year. If you have suggestions on movies that are missing, let us know. Just remember that to be included in the list, the film had to have been released for the first time on DVD or Blu-ray during the year. It must also have scored a B or higher in our review.

If you found this action movie list helpful, check out these other top movie lists and watch for our 2009 DVD Awards released in January:

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We ran a story a while back about a new website that had launched that offers a unique online medium for indie filmmakers struggling to get their voices out through traditional distribution methods. WebMovieNow.com was just named as one of the 50 Best Websites for Movie Makers according to MovieMaker magazine. The site allows independent movie makers a chance to present their films online in order to get it out and to make some revenue.

The following press release shares more details about the recognition for the site as one of the best websites for movie makers.

LOS ANGELES (July 09)—MovieMaker Magazine has recognized Osiris Entertainment and its on-demand rental site, WebMovieNow.com, as one of the 50 Best Websites for Moviemakers in its special “Future of Moviemaking” issue.

The top magazine for independent movie enthusiasts and professionals, MovieMaker Magazine features spot-on analysis of all aspects of the industry, including acting, directing, and advice for budding movie makers. Its annual “Future of Moviemaking” special edition explores the latest filmmaking trends that promise to shape the way viewers watch movies for years to come. Its comprehensive list of the best websites for moviemakers represents the finest that the Internet has to offer for anyone who is passionate about movies.

Moviemaker Magazine on WebMovieNow.com: “This online distribution site allows moviemakers of any genre the opportunity to earn cold, hard cash in addition to exposure.”

WebMovieNow.com shares the list with some of the most respected film destinations on the web. Taking advantage of the Internet by turning it into an alternative avenue for film distribution, WebMovieNow.com allows filmmakers to gain needed exposure and revenue that is nearly impossible to attain in the traditional studio system.

“WebMovieNow has barely hit its one year anniversary—and it’s an honor to be this highly recognized so early in the site’s development,” said Osiris founder and CEO, Evan Crooke. “We look forward to an exciting future as WebMovieNow will acquire more than 400 quality titles and implement a social networking feature that allows users and filmmakers to interact with each other to review films, hire cast members and even form production teams.”

About WebMovieNow.com

Under the banner ‘Pick it, click it, watch it now,’ WebMovieNow is the Web’s only live streaming film rental and direct purchase destination designed for independent filmmakers seeking distribution outside of the studio system. Owned and operated by Osiris Entertainment, WebMovieNow.com is the home to an ever growing catalog of 1500 plus films in multiple genres.

LEVERAGE season premieres Wednesday, July 15 at 9/8c on TNT.

LEVERAGE comes from blockbuster film producer Dean Devlin (Independence Day) and writer/producer John Rogers (Transformers, Blue Beetle) and Chris Downey. It is a fun, fast-paced caper drama series.

In the series, a renegade team of modern-day Robin Hoods operates outside the law to take revenge against those who use power and wealth to victimize others. Separately, they’re criminals with reputations for working alone. Together, they’re the perfect team to turn the tables on the corrupt and level the playing field for the little guy.

Starring:

• Timothy Hutton as Nate Ford (mastermind)
• Gina Bellman as Sophie Devereaux (grifter)
• Christian Kane as Eliot Spencer (muscles)
• Beth Riesgraf as Parker (thief)
• Aldis Hodge as Alec Hardison (hacker)

DARK BLUE premieres Wednesday, July 15 at 10/9c on TNT.

The all-new series, DARK BLUE follows undercover police officers as they infiltrate the dark side of Los Angeles. The officers have to skirt ethical lines to accomplish their jobs. Their morals and identities are challenged. How long can they pretend to be something before becoming it?

The series is Executive Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Danny Cannon, Doug Jung, Rick Eid and Jonathan Littman. DARK BLUE comes to TNT from Warner Horizon Television.

DARK BLUE stars Golden Globe winner Dylan McDermott.

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