3. Timeline of Action Movies.
Dr No (1962)
Terminator
(1984)
Spider-Man
(2002)
Jason Bourne
(2016)
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Notable Actors/ Directors/ Companies
Companies-
Sony- Skyfall, Spectre
Warner Bros.- Batman Vs. Superman.
Paramount- Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop
Actors-
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.
7. Awards
Oscars
BAFTA
Best Actor/Actress
Best Director
Best film
Best Action Movie
Best Soundtrack
Best Script
8. 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
