Consists of an individual or a group of people completing a quest/task against huge odds, in different locations.
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Adventure films are very similar to action films in term of content. The hero(ine) is often sent on a quest/mission in order to retrieve something. Like action films they face overwhelming odds, however, they always come out successful and victorious by the conclusion. The adventure genre has minimal violence, as the main plot usually develops around the character travelling through different locations, and overcoming obstacles. If violence is shown it is often less graphic - to cater for the younger audience, who have become the main target audience. Initially the target audience of adventure films was men (13-30) due to the male antagonist, female love interest and structure of the plot. However, it has a much wider target audience nowadays, including children and women. For example, Pirates of the Caribbean At World's End (2007), is an adventure film that caters for a wide target audience, and has become known as a family film. Adventure films usually have a wider viewing audience than other genres as the content is less graphic, adventure films can be under the classifications of U and PG. But, most commonly they tend to be 12(A)'s. However, it some cases they may be classified as 15, depending on the levels of graphic content.
U and PG films tend to lack sequences that may cause distress.
For full guidelines:
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/classification/guidelines/u/
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/classification/guidelines/pg/
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/classification/guidelines/12a12/
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/classification/guidelines/15-2/
Some cross-over genres include:
Action-Adventure films -
Pirates of the Caribbean At World's End (2007)
Adventure-Action-thriller films -
Enemy of the State (1998)
Adventure-Comedy films -
Up (2009)
Adventure-Sci-fi films -
Avatar (2009)
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Adventure films are very similar to action films in term of content. The hero(ine) is often sent on a quest/mission in order to retrieve something. Like action films they face overwhelming odds, however, they always come out successful and victorious by the conclusion. The adventure genre has minimal violence, as the main plot usually develops around the character travelling through different locations, and overcoming obstacles. If violence is shown it is often less graphic - to cater for the younger audience, who have become the main target audience. Initially the target audience of adventure films was men (13-30) due to the male antagonist, female love interest and structure of the plot. However, it has a much wider target audience nowadays, including children and women. For example, Pirates of the Caribbean At World's End (2007), is an adventure film that caters for a wide target audience, and has become known as a family film. Adventure films usually have a wider viewing audience than other genres as the content is less graphic, adventure films can be under the classifications of U and PG. But, most commonly they tend to be 12(A)'s. However, it some cases they may be classified as 15, depending on the levels of graphic content.
U and PG films tend to lack sequences that may cause distress.
Adventure films classified at 12(A) tend to include:
Frightening scenes
Intense adventure violence
Slight language
Brief sexual reference
If they were given a 15 certificate, conventions would include:
Language
Sexual Reference
Nudity
Violence
Intense/Frightening scenes
For full guidelines:
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/classification/guidelines/u/
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/classification/guidelines/pg/
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/classification/guidelines/12a12/
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/classification/guidelines/15-2/
Some recent adventure films are:
The Matrix (1999) - 15
A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers.
Includes typical conventions of an adventure film ~
Fight sequences
Stunts
Chase scenes
Quest
Male protagonist
Inhuman antagonist
Includes typical elements of a 15 certificate ~
Brief language
Violence
Finding Nemo (2003) - U
After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home.
Includes typical conventions of an adventure film ~
Chase Scenes
Quest
Male protagonist
Escape scenes
Helper
Hero victorious in the end
Some cross-over genres include:
Action-Adventure films -
Pirates of the Caribbean At World's End (2007)
Adventure-Action-thriller films -
Enemy of the State (1998)
Adventure-Comedy films -
Up (2009)
Adventure-Sci-fi films -
Avatar (2009)
