Difference between the Thriller and Action/Adventure genre

Main components to the Action/Adventure genre:
- The targeted audience are usually boys between the ages of 12-18 years.
- Action films usually defy what would happen in a real-life situation. For example, In the bond film ''Casino Royale" characters jump from crane to crane and then the ground without incurring any injuries. In reality, if people tried to do this they may be seriously injured or even die.
- Most plots of the action/adventure genre don't rely on its dialogue and instead lead their film with actions e.g. explosions, fight scenes, etc.
- The plot line of films in this genre usually follows a linear narrative.



Main components to the Thriller genre:
- The targeted audience are usually adults between the ages of 18-30 years.
- As apposed to the Action genre, Thriller films are usually character led and rely more on the dialogue.
- Thriller films usually follow a more complex narrative. For example, in the film 'City Of God' a non-linear narrative is used as the film begins at the end and then works its way from the beginning. Aswell as this once important characters are introduced, the film takes you through their lives at select points in the film.
- Another difference between the Thriller and Action/Adventure genre is that, where most Action films defy reality, Thrillers stick to what could actually happen in certain situations.
                 
There aren't any subtitles in this clip, however, the main character Rocket is caught up being the unofficial photographer for a notorious gang who end up getting into conflict with the police and another gang. In this moment Rocket is trapped between the two forces in a tense moment and a lovely camera transition reverts the film back to his early childhood.