Action movie fans are incredibly loyal, as the genre has proven to be very versatile and continuously inventive.

However, some cliches have stepped into modern action cinema that may raise concerns about the genres future.

Here are the ten most overused action movie tropes.

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What could have been an inventive spin on the espionage thriller became just another piece of genetic Hollywood spectacle.

It was an unusual way for the series to seemingly disrespect its own legacy.

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