Sub-Genre Post #5

Sub Genres

Blog Post #5

Sub- genres are identifiable sub-classes, almost like sub-heading, within a larger film genre, with their own distinctive subject matter, style, formulas, and iconography. 

However, some films can fit into the Action Adventure genre such as James Bond: Skyfall, but can also fit into sub genres, these sub genres can be:

• Espionage
• Political thrillers 
• Martial arts films
• Race against time

Other films containing sub genres:

Bourne Identity (2002)
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Another well known subgenre is 'On the run', this usually features the main character(s) running away from criminals in order for protection and to save their lovers life. In this case I will be discussing about 'The Bourne Identity' - 2002. The film starts off with an Italian fisherman rescues the unconscious American (Jason Bourne - played by Matt Damon) with what appears to be two bullet holes on his back and a loss of memory. The whole movie revolves around  Jason Bourne eluding assassins and to recover from his amnesia.

Speed (1994)
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Another sub-genre in which i will be discussing is 'Race against time', films with this specific genre tend to be fast paced at the majority of times and usually features a 'ticking clock scenario' as the main character has to acquire certain tasks before its too late, for instance the film 'Speed' - 1994, starring Keanu Reeves (Officer Jack Traven) and Sandra Bullock (Annie Porter) revolves around a young cop who has to keep a number of civilians safe and to prevent a bomb exploding in a bus by keeping it above 50 mph. The fact that the bus cannot go below 50 mph keeps the audience at the edge of their seat as they are unsure of what is going to happen.


In conclusion, films have sub-genres to help the audience distinguish what type of film it is within the main genre for further personal preference.

Source: Internet Movie Database (IMDB)