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The typical action film box office goals traditionally rely upon male and female adult audiences 35-55 years old.
False
Hollywood began producing action films in the silent era. They have stayed popular throughout cinematic history.
True
According to Guinness World Records, what is the most profitable film series?
James Bond
What sci-fi action series was the first to feature a female hero?
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What early action/adventure disaster film included a spectacular storm, displaying special effects that were far ahead of its time?
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Steven Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark revived what action subgenre?
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The distinction between adventure and action films is that action movies' predominant emphasis is on violence and fighting.
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The action/adventure film first became popular in what form?
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George Steven's classic Gunga Din was adapted from a poem by what author?
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1991's Hook and 1995 Cutthroat Island were unsuccessful revivals of what genre?
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What actor, who performed in both Zorro (1920) and Robin Hood (1922), was the first successful swashbuckler star of the 1920s?
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Douglas Fairbanks, Sr.'s silent era action hero persona was succeeded by what actor?
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1962's Lawrence of Arabia combined the epic and biographical adventure genres. Who directed it?
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Classic action star Errol Flynn was famous for biblical epic adventures like The Ten Commandments and Ben Hur.
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What famous innovator advanced the fields of both filmmaking and aviation?
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Oftentimes action films are box office hits but lack critical appeal because of what?
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The popular James Bond spy action series is based on the novels of what author?
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Star-studded, big budget disaster films such as Airport, The Poseidon Adventure, and The Towering Inferno became popular during what decade?
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The subject matter of disaster films has changed in terms of the fictional threat involved in order to be more relevant to current threats in society.
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Adventure films may combine elements of other genres including what?
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Study Notes
Action Adventure Quiz Flashcards Study Notes
- Target Audience: Action films traditionally aim for adult audiences aged 35-55.
- Historical Popularity: Action films originated in the silent era and have maintained popularity throughout cinematic history.
- Most Profitable Film Series: According to Guinness World Records, the James Bond series is recognized as the most profitable film series.
- First Female Hero in Sci-Fi: The sci-fi action series Alien was the first to feature a female hero, signaling a shift in genre representation.
- Early Special Effects: The Hurricane is noted for its groundbreaking special effects depicting a spectacular storm in early action/adventure disaster films.
- Revival of Swashbuckler Genre: Raiders of the Lost Ark by Steven Spielberg revitalized the swashbuckler subgenre in action cinema.
- Difference Between Genres: Action films focus predominantly on violence and fighting, distinguishing them from adventure films.
- Popularity of Saturday Serials: The action/adventure genre gained early popularity through Saturday serials, theatrical short films shown before main features.
- Literary Adaptation: George Steven's Gunga Din is based on a poem by Rudyard Kipling.
- Pirate Film Revival: Both Hook (1991) and Cutthroat Island (1995) were unsuccessful attempts to revive the pirate film genre.
- Pioneering Swashbuckler: Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. was the first major swashbuckler star, known for his roles in Zorro (1920) and Robin Hood (1922).
- Successor to Fairbanks: Errol Flynn became the iconic action hero following Douglas Fairbanks, Sr.'s silent era popularity.
- Epic Biographical Adventure: Lawrence of Arabia (1962), directed by David Lean, masterfully combines epic and biographical adventure genres.
- Errol Flynn's Portfolio: Contrary to popular belief, Errol Flynn is not known for biblical epics like The Ten Commandments and Ben Hur.
- Innovative Figure: Howard Hughes significantly advanced both filmmaking techniques and the aviation industry.
- Critical Reception: Action films may achieve strong box office sales but can suffer from critical disfavor due to the portrayal of two-dimensional heroes.
- James Bond Origins: The James Bond series derives from novels written by Ian Fleming.
- 1970s Disaster Film Boom: The 1970s saw a surge in big-budget disaster films, including Airport, The Poseidon Adventure, and The Towering Inferno.
- Relevance of Disaster Films: Disaster films have evolved to address relevant current societal threats, reflecting changing audience concerns.
- Genre Blending: Adventure films often blend elements from multiple genres, enhancing versatility and appeal.
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Test your knowledge on action adventure films with these flashcards! Explore the history, audience demographics, and box office trends of the genre. Perfect for movie buffs and enthusiasts of action cinema.
