The Action Genre: Codes and
Conventions
Narrative:
- 12/15 certificate to maximise youth audiences
- Often a mixture of multiple genres (such as sci-fi, adventure and romance)
- Fast paced editing and use of CGI
- Dramatic non-diegetic sound
- Using famous Hollywood actors who are known to be in action films (e.g. Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Leonardo Di Caprio)
- Romantic sub plot and funny dialogue
- High key lighting
- Man/Woman hero
- Quick moving narrative which set-backs which are overcome by the characters
Characters:
- Characters have to be believable (even if the story line isn’t)
- A reasonably normal main character who has “magical superpowers” or incredible, unhuman abilities
- Characters take situations very seriously as they’re normally in danger of death
Locations:
- Stereotypical world that is relatable for the audience
- Exotic locations where the characters have to contend with extremes of climate, as well as evil forces.
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