This jerk thinks action scenes do nothing for characterization and plot. Because they're a jerk. But they do understand a bit of what makes a good action scene. So they're not 100% a jerk. If someone does something, shoe it! Don't quick cut, shakey cam, or pan away! Show the carnage! This cheap techniques aren't fun or exciting. Also they say that you should show emotion and reactions from the characters during the fight. But please for love of movies don't overdo it! This can break the feel as well.
Actions scenes are important in movies, more important than this snob thinks. Mad Max: Fury Road could have had Max explain that the death of his family is causing his sanity to slip to Furiosa during a slower scene, but showing his delusions while he runs, punches, and climbs. An action scene that serves as characterization! How about The Avengers, where most of the story occurs in action scenes! Action scenes are awesome! Unless they're quick cut, shakey cam crap meant to get a PG 13 rating. So follow the guys cinematography advice, but not much else.
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