Action Thriller (Bourne identity)

Conventions...

In action thrillers, the conventions are things like, more screen time for the main character, allowing us to learn more about them, and to relate to them more than the antagonists. Government or people of authority are always included, usually working against the main character, causing them to be isolated.In action thrillers you dont understand what is happening straight away, there is usually a lot of fight scenes which arent explained until later on. There are also characters which we are briefly introduced to, whose roles are not made clear straight away. Location changes, usually remote destinations, often stereotyped countries e.g. Russia. 

Characters...

In action films, they often introduce people who may not be included in the main plot. This helps set location, as you acknowledge their language and social class. These can sometimes be helpers the the main character. The main character is then introduced, though you dont know anything about them. Your then usually introduced to the antagonists/ dispatchers, who have worked with the main character at some point, though are now working against them. They are usually always a step behind the protagonist, though may at some point catch up to create suspense. 

 Cinematography/ Editing...


Action films usually contain fast cuts during high pased scenes, containing fights or chases. Handheld is used to create a sense of chaos, this makes the audience feel as though they are in the moment. Parrallel shots are used often to show both sides of the fight/chase. It will follow the main characters actions, but will also cut back to who hes being chased by, to remind the audience hes being followed and create suspense and tension. Close-ups are used to show small actions, like pulling the trigger on a gun, or the switch of a facial expression, this gives the audience a clue about what is about to happen, and makes it more exciting as it over exhaggerates the movements. Point of view shots are used to make the audience feel as though they are in the main characters shoes, this allows them to identify with the situation a lot more. Locations often have to be set more than once, meaning establishing shots and pans are used throughout the film, to introduce the new setting.