The Art of Action

Modern action cinema is often accused of being inferior to the classics of the 1980s and 90s. This comparison may or may not be valid, and we can find counterexamples for each side. However, the genre certainly suffers from some alarming trends, and many movies would benefit from observing its virtues once again.

Which question should filmmakers consider more when making action movies?

(The images represent recent movies where the directors suceeded in taking care of the discussed aspect)

Discuss here