10 Best Highway Action Scenes In Cinema History

1. The Matrix Reloaded

The Matrix Reloaded Freeway
Warner Bros.

When you think of action scenes set on highways, The Matrix Reloaded is usually the first that comes to mind, and with good reason. While the back-to-back sequels largely disappointed the fans, the second installment's showstopping set-piece ranks comfortably alongside the groundbreaking work found in the original.

A combination of good old-fashioned practical stunts and cutting-edge visual effects, the Wachowskis managed to match and even exceed the incredibly high bar that they had set for themselves in the first movie, as they ingeniously bolted the tried and trusted tropes of the car chase onto the unique mythology of The Matrix.

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