Action movies have long been a male-centric genre, yet in recent years, women have steadily shown that they can kick butt with the best of them. A myriad of memorable and thrilling female-driven films ...

SYLVESTER STALLONE: (As Marion Cobretti) You're a disease. And I'm the cure. FENG: Or maybe Keanu Reeves. (SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "THE MATRIX") KEANU REEVES: (As Neo) I know kung fu. FENG: Many women's ...

Action movies test their protagonists both physically and mentally, and there are just as many great action movies with female leads as there are with male leads. One of the long-standing perceptions ...