The document discusses the history and key elements of action movies. It traces the origins of the genre back to silent films in the early 1900s like "The Great Train Robbery." Popular action franchises from the 1980s and 90s like "Top Gun" and "Die Hard" helped propel the genre further. Notable actors like Jason Statham and Sylvester Stallone, directors like Paul Greengrass and James Cameron, and studios like Sony, Warner Bros., and Paramount have contributed greatly to modern action films. Common conventions include weaponry, violence, vehicles, chase scenes, and heroes and villains.

1. Action Movies
MYLES HASKELL

2. Box Office

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