Ask someone what the greatest action movie ever made is, and there's a good chance Die Hard will be the answer. Even Collider puts it at number one. It's easy to see why. The plot of a New York City cop fighting terrorists in a Los Angeles skyscraper is simple but thrilling. It turned Bruce Willis, who starred as the heroic John McClane, into an action icon, and its villain, played by Alan Rickman, in his first ever film role, was so good that few can match him. Die Hard created a franchise and a host of imitators over the years. Only a select few action movies can say that they are better than Die Hard. These five argue the case better than any other.

The Criterion Collection is known for taking the greatest films from around the world and restoring them to their greatest quality. Thus, cinematic works are preserved for future generations — and enjoyed by those who can afford to splurge on a physical box set. While there are plenty of excellent works that have already received the Criterion treatment over the years, there are several action movies that we'd love to see highlighted by the platform.