actioner

British

/ ˈækʃənə /

noun

informal a film with a fast-moving plot, usually containing scenes of violence

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One notable early example of this phenomenon is a pair of posters for 1981's sci-fi actioner "Escape from New York."

From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2024

Amazon MGM Studios’ Jason Statham actioner earned $7.4 million to take the No. 1 spot, according to studio estimates Sunday.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 28, 2024

Furry cartoon superhero actioner is funny, cute; rude humor.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 29, 2022

The stakes eventually heighten, but for the most part, Basil Joseph’s movie feels less like a superhero actioner and more like a charming provincial comedy.

From New York Times ● Jan. 14, 2022

Mike Tyson squares off against Steven Seagal in this actioner about an Asian telecom rep entangled in civil strife in North Africa, With Dong-xue Li, Janicke Askevold, Eriq Ebouaney.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2018

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