Action films are a film genre where action sequences, such as fighting, stunts, car chases or explosions, happen and complex plotting is envolved.. The action typically involves individual efforts on the part of the hero. The genre is closely linked with the thriller and adventure film genres.
The action film did not become a dominant form in Hollywood until the 1980s and 1990s, when it was popularized by actors such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis and Sylvester Stallone.Action films tend to be expensive, requiring big budget special effects and stunt work. They are regarded as mostly a Hollywood genre, although there have been a large number of action films which are modern variations of martial arts films. American action films typically feature big explosions and modern technology.
