Action film

Japanese: アクション映画 - アクションえいが(英語表記)action film
Action film
A film that emphasizes external actions (action) rather than characterization or psychological portrayal, and places emphasis on visual, fast-moving depictions. It usually sells the sense of speed and thrills. Westerns, serials, and gangster movies are typical examples, but in a broader sense it can also include slapstick comedies (comedies that feature aggressive, violent action to elicit laughter, especially those from the silent film era), and depending on how it is interpreted, most films can fall under the category. In Japan, the term is used in unique ways, such as war action and Nikkatsu action.

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Japanese:
人物の性格描写や心理描写よりも,外面的な動作 (アクション) を重視し,視覚的で動きの速い描写に力点が置かれている映画。通常,スピード感やスリルが売り物にされる。西部劇,連続活劇,ギャング映画などがその典型であるが,広義にはスラップスティック・コメディ slapstickcomedy (攻撃的な激しいアクションを展開し,笑いを誘う喜劇。とりわけサイレント時代のものをいう) まで含まれ,解釈しだいでは,ほとんどの映画作品が該当してしまう。日本では戦争アクションとか,日活アクションという呼称に見られるように,独特の使い方もなされている。

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