action movie
Chase scene entertainment
An action movie is a film genre built around physical conflict, chases, fights, and stunts.
The emphasis falls on spectacle and momentum rather than dialogue or character development: We watched a mindless action movie with car chases and explosions.
The genre encompasses everything from martial arts films to superhero blockbusters.
Performer of dangerous scenes
- acrobaticsSkilled physical feats
- wireworkCraft using bent metal
- stunt doublePerformer doing hazardous scenes
- fallDescend under gravity
jump · crash · fight choreography · rigging · harness · practical effects · coordination · death-defying
Act of chasing something
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
- car chaseHigh-speed vehicular pursuit
- escapeFlight from captivity
- manhuntSearch for a suspect
motorcycle · sirens · fugitive · rooftop · cat-and-mouse · evasion · helicopter · speedboat
Explosive ignition event
- grenadeHandheld thrown explosive
- blastSudden forceful burst
- fireballLuminous meteor or explosion
- shrapnelScattered explosion fragments
pyrotechnics · demolition · kaboom · bomb · explosion · inferno · debris · destruction
Stretched or strained state
- cliffhangerSuspenseful unresolved ending
- plot twistSudden narrative redirection
- conspiracyClandestine coordinated scheming
- undercoverSecretly engaged in espionage
adrenaline · peril · ticking clock · hostage · villain · nemesis · confrontation · double-cross
Armed confrontation or tiebreaker
- gunfireDischarge of weapons
- fistfightHand-to-hand combat
- showdownDecisive final confrontation
- duelPrearranged one-on-one combat
brawl · arsenal · weapons · ammunition · reload · sniper · hand-to-hand · knockout
First public performance
- sequelContinuation of prior work
- franchiseLicensed business operation
- boxofficeTheater's sales counter
- megahitEnormously successful release
summer · ticket sales · star-studded · red carpet · opening night · gross · trilogy · saga
stuntman
Performer of dangerous scenes
- acrobaticsSkilled physical feats
- wireworkCraft using bent metal
- stunt doublePerformer doing hazardous scenes
fall · jump · crash · fight choreography · rigging · harness · practical effects · coordination · death-defying · freefall
pursuit
Act of chasing something
manhunt · motorcycle · sirens · fugitive · rooftop · cat-and-mouse · evasion · helicopter · speedboat · highway
detonation
Explosive ignition event
shrapnel · pyrotechnics · demolition · kaboom · bomb · explosion · inferno · debris · destruction · fiery
tension
Stretched or strained state
- cliffhangerSuspenseful unresolved ending
- plot twistSudden narrative redirection
- conspiracyClandestine coordinated scheming
undercover · adrenaline · peril · ticking clock · hostage · villain · nemesis · confrontation · double-cross · betrayal
shootout
Armed confrontation or tiebreaker
duel · brawl · arsenal · weapons · ammunition · reload · sniper · hand-to-hand · knockout · martial arts
premiere
First public performance
- sequelContinuation of prior work
- franchiseLicensed business operation
- boxofficeTheater's sales counter
megahit · summer · ticket sales · star-studded · red carpet · opening night · gross · trilogy · saga · popcorn
bravery
Boldness before danger
warrior · champion · defender · protector · savior · underdog · protagonist · tough guy · rescue · vigilante
- blockbustersAvengers, Harry Potter, Finding Nemo, The Dark Knight, Spider-Man
- TV moviesTV movies, telefilms, made-for-TV, telefilm, mini-series
- star vehiclesstar turn, vanity project, one-man show, one-woman show, biopic
action moviedrama
Theatrical art or turmoil
courtroom drama · romantic drama · domestic drama · psychological drama · family drama
action movieprestige film
Movie aiming for awards
Oscar bait · literary adaptation · social realism · documentary · tearjerker
action, active, movie, actor, activity, actress, actions, reaction, activate