Action Genre Research

Action Film is a genre in which one or more heroes are thrust into a series of challenges that typically include physical feats, extended fight scenes, violence and frantic adrenaline pumped chase scenes. A typical feature or code convention of the action film genre is that they tend to have a character that has to struggle and overcome a number of impossible odds, such as life threatening situations, a villain or even a chase scene that usually ends with a victory for the hero.The reason for me Researching the action genre is because this is the genre my group and i have chosen to go with for our opening sequence called Caution.

Some of the most notable and recognized Action films are:

•  Die Hard ( film series)
• Terminator (film series)
• The Avengers
• The Matrix Trilogy
• Rocky (film series)
• Star Wars (film series)
• 300

Some of the most recognizable action stars are:

Arnold Schwarzenegger - Terminator

Sylvester Stallone - Rocky and Rambo

Jackie Chan - Rush Hour 

Typical Film Locations:

Most Action Films sometimes take place or are based in major cities or states, but most of the time where action films are set can be very diverse. Movies like Beverly Hills Cops and 2 Fast 2 Furious are based in California whereas Indiana Jones was set in a number of locations as the character traveled around alot.

Typical Props:

Props usually play a big important role in the action genre, as props can define the character. For example Indiana Jones and his infamous bull whip. Some props that are seen in action films are usually Guns, knifes, bow and arrows, police badges etc.

Below is a trailer for the film Die Hard, this is a good example of a typical action film - this is because it includes alot of explosions, gun fights and the hero overcoming impossible odds.