Conventions of an action film

Conventions of an action film?

-Fast pace editing straight away tells us alot of action is going to take place.

-A villain, usually foreign or want to break a romance.

-A hero usually macho and has a secret crush on a woman who he is either saving or working with.

-Lots of different shot types are used to give a feel of who the characters are and where it is going to take place.

-Exotic location, so we get away from the average lifestyle and makes us imagine better things.   

-Unique characters, so we understand and can identify the different characters due to costumes or personality.

-A betrayer, this is usually the weakest person in the team joins the opposition as wants payback.

-Explosions, this makes us feel worried and makes us think about the danger.

-Something always goes wrong before things go right, this is done for suspense and we get more into the film.