What is an action film?

Noun: action movie

1. A motion picture whose storyline involves fast-paced activity, fights and adventure

Action films are stereotypically films associated with the male gender due to the fast-paced and sometimes violent action that occurs throughout.

Examples of action films are:
- Casino Royale
- Avengers Assemble
- Gangster Squad
- The Hunger Games
- Taken
- Inception
- Top Gun
- 21 Jump Street
- Men In Black
- The Matrix
- Limitless

Action films usually contain a mixture of: special effects, stunts done by stunt men, chase scenes and, a final battle or confrontation of some kind.