Definition;Action

Action (Noun)

 * 1) A genre wherein physical action takes precedence in storytelling. Often have continuous motion and action including physical stunts, chases, fights, battles, and races. The story usually revolves around a person that has a goal, but is facing incredible odds to obtain it.
 * 2) A film genre in which one or more people are thrust into a series of challenges that typically include physical feats, extended fight scenes, violence, and frantic chases. Tend to feature a resourceful character struggling against incredible odds, which include life-threatening situations, a villain, or a pursuit which generally concludes in victory for the hero.