Have you ever noticed that there are a fair amount of action heroes out there who share initials? Sure, folks have noted before just how many movie protagonists are named "Jack," but it's become common knowledge among fans of the action thriller that if you want to follow a tough-as-nails, highly intelligent, and capable military-trained protagonist, it's likely that the character will be another "J.R." Although the trend was truly established by the David Morrell novel First Blood, there are other "J.R.'s" of note beyond those from the military action thriller space.

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.