I have never really been a fan of Action films. Initially, I thought that this was because growing up they were always sold to me as “boy’s movies”. This is probably partially the case, however, there are other factors that constantly seem to erk me when watching these films. Firstly, the widespread disregard for human life usually leads me to care little for the protagonists of the film. If we don’t care about the fate of the ten men you just shot in order to save your ‘damsel in distress’ or protect your bounty of cash, why should I care when your life is put into danger?

I also think that the plot lines are usually too far fetched to be relatable in any way. I know that the point of action films is often escapism, and I can often appreciate their complex stunts and visuals, but with no avenue for relatability, my interest wains quickly. I hoped that I would be able to enjoy Ronin, but unfortunately I found that it did fall into these common action traps.

It is action films like 21 Jump Street and Tropic Thunder that I am able to enjoy the most. Not only is their self-aware nature refreshing, but their ability to play on the hybridity of comedy and action is something that I find far more enjoyable to watch.

In terms of progress for Project Brief 4, there’s been some ups and downs. Our initial plot concept was based on a True Detective style interrogation scene, with a woman being questioned as an innocent bystander for a murder that she actually committed herself. Although this idea seemed great to start with, we had significant trouble fleshing out the details of the plot. We have now begun to lean more towards a bottle drama style, and I believe that a simpler plot line will be better constructed in the 8 -10 minute time limit for the film.