geriaction

Definitions

A genre of action films starring aging actors and actresses, especially ones who were action stars earlier in their careers.

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Examples

“Whatever it was, the geriaction flick looks like⟳ it might become⟳ a permanent fixture as our favourite actors grow⟳ old alongside us and compete⟳ with the younger heroes for celluloid space.”

“Ever since The Expendables grossed $274m worldwide - a figure⟳ almost as high as its cast's combined ages - the geriaction subgenre has exploded, making born-again stars out of 1980s icons such as Sylvester Stallone and Mickey Rourke, long thought to have⟳ hung up their assault rifles.”

“Opening Friday at the Whistler Village 8, Escape⟳ Plan⟳ is the latest in the "geriaction" genre that's surged lately with flicks like⟳ The Last⟳ Stand⟳, Bullet to the Head and The Expendables.”

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