Angle?
Sex? Violence?
Was it the angle in The Matrix that attracted the eyes of
the audience? Was it the constant change of women James Bond
encountered and slept with that brought in a male audience? Was it the
handsome, sculpted Chris Hemsworth in Thor that attracted the female
audience and ignited their estrogen? Why does the rev of the engines in The Fast and the Furious spark our adrenaline? The
entire design of an action film has a purpose, usually evoking several
emotions at once, thus providing the viewer with a sense of excitement
and satisfaction.
What is it about action
films that defines them? Why do they attract us? What makes an action
movie successful? Maybe there isn't one answer. Maybe each movie has
its own persona and reason for its success, or not. But is success
measured in the revenue made from the movie, or from reviews and
critique?
Our versatility of
personality provide many perspectives of analysis. A female's
perspective of what is commonly thought of as a testosterone driven
film can be refreshing. A film analyst who has yet to "get his feet
wet" in the world of action film. A curious mind who projects the voice
of the common audience. The military officer who has been "the action
flick". Together we form a unique and diverse system of analysis not
usually found amongst critics. We are here to voice what is behind
the usage of a tool made for box office success.
Together
we form - Guns, Girl, Action!
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