The end of the action hero
Word on the street is that the studios are going to remake a host of 80’s classics such as Karate Kid, Short Circuit and Ghost Busters. Amongst those also being remade is Total Recall and this got me thinking about a very important and serious question; In the modern day world of action heroes who can step into Arnie’s shoes?
The answer is nobody. The role of the action hero has changed with more nimble, in thought and body, stars taking centre stage such as Matt Damon or Christian Bale. We are therefore left with the likes of Vin Diesel to play our traditional action hero. Unfortunately he is terrible even in the most basic action role.
The true action hero is dead. Goodbye and God bless.
