Main Film Genres

Action
Action films are often high energy films which include many chases, fights, escapes and crises. They are usually big budget hollywood films. One of the most popular actions films is James Bond.
Adventure
Adventure films are very similar to action films. Adventure films often include searches/expeditions for something lost. The expeditions often take place in a desert or a jungle. A popular adventure film is Pirates of the Caribean.
Comedies
Comedy films are made to amuse the audience by making them laugh at different situations that occur throughout the films. They often make the audience laugh by exaggerating situations, language used in the films, the action created, relationships within the films and the characters. A well known comedy is Step Brothers.
Crime
These films are also often known as gangsta films. Crime films look at the action of criminals who are mostly bank robbers. The characters usuallly steal or murder there way through life and dont take any care of laws that have been made. Crime films are often characterized as film noir. A great crime film is The Shawnshank Redemption.
Drama
Drama films follow realistic characters, settings and life situations. These type of films often involve intense character development and interaction. A good drama film is The Godfather.
Historical
Historical films are also known as epic films. These types of films show historical dramas and war films. Epic films take an historical event and add extravagent setting to them along with more drama. A good historical film is The Kings Speech.
Horror
Horror films are made to put the audience on edge and make them feel terrified. Horror films cover a variety of different styles from the classics to today were they look at monsters. Horror films are often combined with science fiction, also there are many different sub-genres inside horrors. A popular horror film is Dawn of the Dead.
Romance
These films follow love stories of characters in the film. These types of films follow passion, emotion and romance. There are sub-genres taht are found in romance films and these are romantic dramas and romantic comedies. A popular romance film is Romeo and Juilet.