Action research
So another genre I’ve been looking into for my portfolio project is action. Even though I’m mostly leaning toward drama, I still wanted to research action because it’s a really popular genre, and it could be interesting to use parts of it in my film opening. Action movies are usually really exciting and focus a lot on intense situations, danger, and fast-paced scenes.
What is the genre of action?
At its core, action is a genre that focuses on physical challenges, danger, and high-energy situations. The main character is usually trying to stop something bad from happening, defeat a villain, or complete an important mission. These movies usually include things like chase scenes, fights, explosions, or other moments that keep the audience on edge.
Action films focus less on slow emotional moments and more on movement and tension. The conflict is usually very clear, like hero vs. villain. A lot of the time the main character has to overcome obstacles or dangerous situations to reach their goal.
The typical target audience for action movies is mostly teens and young adults, usually around ages 15 to 35, but people of all ages enjoy them. A lot of action films are marketed more toward males, but there are also many popular action movies with strong female leads that reach a wider audience.
Genre conventions and techniques
Action movies usually have a strong main character, a villain or enemy, and a clear goal the hero is trying to accomplish. The story often includes big conflicts, risky situations, and moments where the character has to make quick decisions.
In terms of techniques, action films use a lot of fast editing, dramatic music, close-ups during intense moments, and wide shots during big scenes like chases or fights. Lighting can sometimes be darker to create suspense, and the camera movement is usually quick to make the scenes feel more intense.
Action movie examples
Mission Impossible Fallout is about a secret agent named Ethan Hunt who has to stop a dangerous terrorist group from causing massive destruction. Throughout the movie, there are many chase scenes, fights, and dangerous missions. This film represents the action genre because it focuses heavily on intense situations and physical challenges the main character has to overcome. This is also a very popular movie franchise that has 8 movies and recently came to an end with the last one being released in 2025. I would take inspiration from the plot of these movies to make my film.
The Dark Knight is another good example of an action movie. The story follows Batman as he tries to stop the Joker from causing chaos in Gotham City. The movie includes many action scenes, including fights and dramatic confrontations between the hero and the villain. It also keeps the audience interested with suspense and high-stakes situations. I would use inspiration from this movie, from the fight scene between Batman and the Joker on the roof of the building where there are many things all happening at once, and it is very intense. I think the scene was very well made and really engages the audience.
Overall, looking at these movies helps me understand how action films keep the audience excited through intense scenes, strong conflicts, and fast pacing. Even if I don’t fully choose an action for my project, some of these techniques could still be useful to include in my film.
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