The Problem With Adventure Movies Today

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About this video essay:
An analysis of what makes an adventure movie feel actually adventurous.

Chapters:
0:00 The Problem With Adventure Movies Today
2:14 A Case Study, and a Reappreciation
4:00 The Real Purpose of an Adventure
9:15 The Importance of Adventurous Characters
11:50 Creating Tangible New Worlds
15:27 Making it Feel Real
19:00 The Value of Great Action Scenes
23:06 From a Great Adventure, to a Great Movie

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