James Cameron’s extensive career has spanned decades.
He is known for incorporating innovative technology throughout his movies to tell expansive stories.
Cameron’s movies also cross several genres.
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Cameron uses technology to enhance the action sequences and make them breathtaking.
These stories are ultimately tied together by characters who bring the action to life.
The story follows a coastal town that is being terrorized by vicious marine animals.
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A sunken ship is ground zero for the chaos.
Like the overall story, the action inPiranha II: The Spawningis fairly cheesy.
The sunken ship’s ultimate destruction is a picture-perfect climax to this fun and zany story.
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The crew heard about the events of 9/11 while on the expedition.
ThroughoutGhosts of the Abyss, Cameron emphasizes the practical skill such expeditions take.
The action inGhosts of the Abyssis raw, which makes it engaging to watch.
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Along the way, they find inexplicable events that make them question their own collective sanity.
The movie starsEd Harris,Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, andMichael Biehn.
The Abyssis another example of Cameron’s abilityto use water as a venue for engaging action.
The action underscores what is at stake for this team as they confront the unknown.
Like its predecessor,Avatar: the Way of Waterfeatures compelling CGI action.
The fact that this environment is so enhanced makes the action that much more dramatic.
The fact that characters are played so earnestly against this fantasy backdrop only makes the action more impressive.
Helen eventually becomes caught up in the secret agent life after getting caught up in a mission.
True Liesshowcases Cameron’s ability to direct breathtaking action sequences tinged with comedy.
This scene shows how wild the action in this movie can get, while remaining unusually grounded.
In particular, Ripley’s actions during the colony rescue highlight what an action hero she is.
The action in theTitanicrevolves around the sinking itself.
The resistance returns a less advanced model of a Terminator to protect John from Skynet.
Terminator 2: Judgement Dayblends practical action sequences with advanced effects for the time in which it was filmed.
This commitment to making use of both of these mediums makes the overall story more grounded.
These deeply human stakes make the action even more epic.
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