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actioner

British

/ ˈækʃənə /

noun

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

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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

The Pasadena estate at also doubled as a Chinese Consulate in Jackie Chan actioner "Rush Hour," Kenneth Branagh's home in "Dead Again," and Eddie Murphy's mansion in Hollywood satire "Bowfinger."

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2021

As an MMA actioner, “Embattled” is an exciting, scrappy brawler.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2020

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