Criminal action movies are works of cinema, the plot of which is traditionally based on the investigation of criminal or anti-state crimes and is richly packed with action scenes. In contrast to film detectives in action movies, not deductive methods and reflections of characters come to the fore, but the actions of the main characters. For the sake of plot dynamism, creators sometimes sacrifice intrigue, while simultaneously demonstrating the actions of criminals and detectives.
Ancestors of the genre
Crime militants as a genre appeared in 1901 at the same time as the release of the film directed by F. Zekk “The History of a Crime”, which was a reconstruction of criminal chronicles. The first series in this genre were the work of W. Jasse about detective Nick Carter, L. Feyad (Fantomas, Judex and The New Mission of Judex). In the 30s. films of this genre were mainly presented by series on the activities of "exotic" detectives - Chinese Charlie Chen, Japanese Mr. Moto. Both heroes were lucky, optimistic and extremely active. A turn to realism took place in the 40s. Criminal action films such as Call the North Side 777, House on 92nd Street, Boomerang, Naked City, Anatomy of the Kill, which depart from documentary and pay more attention to dynamism, are being rolled out. special effects, staged fights. In the mid-60s, thanks to the film industry’s new tendency to become fantastic, crime films about mythologized defenders, super-spies like James Bond and the like appeared. The best representatives among the paintings of the genre are “The Lucky Number Slevin”, “Good Guys”, “The Departed”, “Reservoir Dogs”, “Cards, money, two trunks”, “Leon”, “The Godfather”.
In Soviet cinema
Criminal militants adapted to the domestic mentality appeared in the USSR film industry after the Great Patriotic War. The material for them was the work of the Soviet police, the activities of counterintelligence agencies. Interesting works, albeit losing in terms of special effects, are films of the USSR era: “Duel”, “Scout's Feat”, “Case No. 306”, “Dead Season”, t / f “17 Moments of Spring”, “Trans-Siberian Express”, t / f "The meeting place cannot be changed", "Detective" (film released in 1979).
Russian crime thriller. Perestroika and post-perestroika times
Russian films, especially uncompromisingly and sharply depicting the most unsightly aspects of life, appear in the interval between the era of the legendary Soviet cinema and the era of modern Russian cinema. At this time, paintings are released that convey alarm for the future of the state. Among them - "Accident - the daughter of the cop", "Racket", "Russian business", "Voroshilovsky shooter."
The most consisted of those released in the first decade of the 21st century is Boomer - a criminal ballad, a phenomenal film beloved by many. Some film critics cling to his exalted criminal "shell", although the picture does not in any way romanticize crime. Boomer is a very believable film. This Russian criminal action movie is about our Fatherland, life, customs, morality and values.
Cult films and series
"Brother" by Alexei Balabanov is a Russian criminal action movie, a cult film that perfectly conveys the spirit and mood of that era. It has a minimum of scenery, makeup, almost no special effects. The film is pulled by a professional acting and intriguing plot. The dilogy “Brother” and “Brother 2” are criminal action movies, Russian paintings that are truly epoch-making. Fans call them a tool for studying modern Russian history.
On the same level
On the same level with this dileogy, moviegoers are also put by some other Russian crime fighter-series, such as The Brigade and Gangster Petersburg. The first tells in somewhat embellished form, what is so remarkable about the 90s. This is a chronicle of the life of friends who thought that everything was subject to them. Opponents of the series "Brigade" call him an open propaganda of violence, banditry and a criminal lifestyle.
"Gangster Petersburg" is considered by many classics of the genre and the best post-Soviet film. Its first parts are a real work of art: magnificent actors, a dynamic storyline, well-tuned dialogs, masterful drama and amazing music.
Currently, the lion's share of the pictures coming out for hire are criminal fighters. Russia, even at the present stage of development, is not able to completely get rid of the corruption of the police and bandit lawlessness. Therefore, the material for creating paintings of this genre is enough.
An urgent need to show something your
In the past 15 years, many interesting and successful paintings and series have appeared that form a new ideology, behavior patterns and lifestyle of Russian citizens. This is “The Death of the Empire” (2005), “Cop Wars” (7 seasons), “Shootout game” (2004), “Taiga. Survival Course ”(2002),“ Deadly Force ”(2000–2005),“ Sea Patrol ”(2008),“ Flint ”(2012),“ Streets of Broken Lights ”,“ National Security Agent ”(1999),“ Brothers ” (2009). All of the above series are criminal action movies.
Russian scriptwriters and directors are often unable to compete with Western ones, and domestic films sometimes turn out to be “copied” from European or American films. Russian cinema faced an urgent need to express something of its own that would be unambiguously perceived by a domestic cinema viewer. So there were films "Classic" (1998), "Loner" (2010), "Lion's share" (2001), "Thin thing" (1999), "Piranha hunting" (2006), "Antikiller" (2002), Fartovy (2006), Hot News (2009). These films already had fashionable "bells and whistles" like very original titles, advanced musical accompaniment, sound design and inventive editing transitions. A new era of domestic crime fighters has begun.
Contemporary Russian cinema has decent films that are a real alternative to foreign film products. In recent decades, wonderful, worthwhile films have appeared that can be reviewed repeatedly and recommended to others for viewing.