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In action films, there is typically a clear conflict between good and bad guys, with a main heroic protagonist tasked with a mission against the villainous antagonist. The villain is usually established early on through criminal or bad acts, while the hero is portrayed as brave and fearless. The film is usually set in a modern city to provide a fresh setting, where hi-tech vehicles used by the hero appeal to younger audiences. Throughout the film, there are depictions of destruction, violence, and chases as the hero and villain engage in combat using various weapons and futuristic vehicles, with the villain always having a motive or reason for targeting the hero.
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- 2. conventions Big modern city Mission waiting to be complete Always a motive ‘good guys’ and ‘bad guys’ Hi tech machinery Up beat and sinister music Destruction, violence and death Cat and mouse chase Explosions and crashes Fighting with weapons Futuristic vehicles
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