traditional action

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By locking the audience in a cell with a desperate man, the film tries to strip away traditional action to focus entirely on human psychology and the consequences of a life of crime, Larkin says.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Its brand of James Bond-esque spy-fi harks back to some of the more grounded MCU films like Captain America: The Winter Soldier, less focused on superpowered smack-downs in favor of more traditional action movie fare.

From The Verge • Jul. 9, 2021

“There’s certainly more cinematic, traditional action sequences, because this is entertainment after all,” Mr. Saulnier said.

From Washington Times • Apr. 21, 2016

As we enter summer, some of the biggest box office hits, ranking alongside the traditional action movie, will likely be movies that can break from the mold and court women.

From Time • Mar. 24, 2015

"If I remember rightly, this is a traditional action."

From The Valley by Stockham, Richard