There are a number of sub genres for the large genre of action. These are some examples:
- Action adventure
- Action comedy
- Action horror
- Buddy cop
- Disaster film
- Martial arts
- Sci-fi action
- Spy film
- Action thriller
- Superhero film
There are a number of actors associated with the action genre. In the 50s and 60s John Wayne and Steve Mcqueen were the main actors and in the 70s the Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris and Clint Eastwood were the most popular. In the 80s Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone were popular. Other actors such as Jackie Chan and Vin Diesel became very popular.
These actors and others starred in the most popular action films such as:
- The Dark Knight (2008)
- Taken (2008)
- Aliens (1986)
- Die Hard (1988)
- Predator (1987)
- The Matrix (1999)
- 300 (2006)
- The Fast and Furious series
- Jurassic Park (1993)
- The Great Escape (1963)
- Speed (1994)
- Goldfinger (1964)
Superhero films are now popular in modern day due to the advance in technology and change in trends. Spy films are also very popular with some video game based action films being made.
Similar films and influences:
The James Bond series is similar to what I am trying to produce and is a key influence for my film. The series has a number of unique qualities that make it successful that have influenced me into choosing an action film. The series has a variety of setting based all around the world in rural and city areas which enhances the film because it provides a unique scenario to each action sequence. The series has a theme song for each film which is like many film but the song is then combined with animated opening credits which are unique for every film. This has been an influence because every time I have seen a James Bond film I have been looking forward to the opening credits of the film.
Also another influence was the film Speed this film was an influence because of the action in the film and the storyline and I will try and replicate this in my film.
Similar films and influences:
The James Bond series is similar to what I am trying to produce and is a key influence for my film. The series has a number of unique qualities that make it successful that have influenced me into choosing an action film. The series has a variety of setting based all around the world in rural and city areas which enhances the film because it provides a unique scenario to each action sequence. The series has a theme song for each film which is like many film but the song is then combined with animated opening credits which are unique for every film. This has been an influence because every time I have seen a James Bond film I have been looking forward to the opening credits of the film.
Also another influence was the film Speed this film was an influence because of the action in the film and the storyline and I will try and replicate this in my film.
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