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'''Action films''' are a [[film genre]] where action sequences, such as [[Choreographed fight in cinema|fighting]], [[stunt]]s, [[car chase]]s or explosions, take precedence over elements like [[character]]ization or complex [[plot]]ting. The action typically involves individual efforts on the part of the [[hero]], in contrast with most [[war film]]s. The genre is closely linked with the [[thriller film|thriller]] and [[adventure film]] genres. '''Action films''' are a [[film genre]] where action sequences, such as [[Choreographed fight in cinema|fighting]], [[stunt]]s, [[car chase]]s or explosions, take precedence over elements like [[character]]ization or complex [[plot]]ting. The action typically involves individual efforts on the part of the [[hero]], in contrast with most [[war film]]s. The genre is closely linked with the [[thriller film|thriller]] and [[adventure film]] genres.
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Action films are a film genre where action sequences, such as fighting, stunts, car chases or explosions, take precedence over elements like characterization or complex plotting. The action typically involves individual efforts on the part of the hero, in contrast with most war films. The genre is closely linked with the thriller and adventure film genres.

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