Collider has published an opinion piece by Safwan Azeem, dated 9 July 2026, ranking what the writer considers the six worst R-rated action films of the 2010s. The article's central argument is that these films squander promising ingredients — famous stars, violent premises and an adult rating — yet fail to deliver the impact, rhythm or tension that would make them satisfying, mattering as a critical reflection on how easily strong action material can be wasted.

The piece counts down through several titles, though the supplied text covers only four: "Machete Kills" (2013), criticised for relying on stunt casting and stretched jokes; "The Prince" (2014), faulted for a flat revenge plot and a disengaged Bruce Willis; "Mechanic: Resurrection" (2016), said to swap suspense for glossy globe-trotting stunts; and "Hitman: Agent 47" (2015), accused of turning a stealthy character into a generic, noisy action figure. Across each, the writer argues the films mistake excess, location or volume for genuine craft and drama.