Listen every movie has its detractors, but even those that dislike a particular film should be able to acknowledge a consensus opinion that runs counter to their own opinion.
"Clarity: yes, the best all around action flick: cinematography, story, action, acting, does it stand the test of time? Iconic?"
Under those requirements my first choice would be "The Adventures of Robin Hood". Other choices are "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" and "Aliens". I have several more...
Why are you scratching most of your film suggestions under these requirements? "Clarity: yes, the best all around action flick: cinematography, story, action, acting, does it stand the test of time? Iconic?"