Action Movies MYLES HASKELL

Box Office

Timeline of Action Movies.

Dr No (1962)

Terminator (1984)

Spider-Man (2002)

Jason Bourne (2016)

Definition of Action Movies

These types of films have tremendous impact, continuous energy, lots of physical stunts and activity, possibly extended chase scenes, battles, fighting, destructive disasters, explosions, spectacular rhythm and pacing, and adventurous heroes - all designed for escapism for the audience with the action sequences at the core of the film.

Where did the genre originate from?

The genre began through many silent films around the early 1900’s when films such as Edwin S. Porter’s ‘The Great Train Robbery’ (1903). Since it has remained popular throughout cinematic history. It then increased largely during the 1980’s and 1990’s with films such as ‘Top Gun’ (1986) and ‘Die Hard’ (1988) both grossing over $300 million.

Notable Actors/ Directors/ CompaniesCompanies- Sony- Skyfall, Spectre Warner Bros.- Batman Vs. Superman. Paramount- Top Gun, Beverly Hills CopActors- Jason Statham- Transporter, Expendables Sylvester Stallone- Rambo, Get Carter Bruce Willis- Die Hard, RED.Directors- Paul Greengrass- The Bourne Series James Cameron- The Terminator, True Lies James Bay- Bad Boys, Transformers.

Awards

Oscars BAFTA Best Actor/Actress Best Director Best film Best Action Movie Best Soundtrack Best Script

Key Features/Conventions

Weaponry (guns, knives, explosives)

Violence (fighting, death)Heroes and Villains

Cars, motorbikes and other vehicles.

Killing of loved ones

Mass destruction

Chase scenes (vehicles or on foot)

Fast-paced narrative