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Why aren't there any young action stars anymore?
Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:14 pm
Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:14 pm
And by young, I mean in their 40s or younger, which is ridiculous that it's that high. Seriously, there isn't an action star under 50 these days. Arnold, Sly, Bruce, Norris, etc, are all old fricks. In fact I'd say debatably the biggest newcomer is Liam Neeson. Seriously, all these guys are at least as old as Batman was in "The Dark Knight Returns". They should all be able to get their asses kicked by younger professionals in their 20s and 30s.
So, what happened? The only one who may come close that's in their 20s in Channing Tatum, which is a pretty sad example compared to what we had in the 80s. What changed in our culture to make all of our badasses old men?
So, what happened? The only one who may come close that's in their 20s in Channing Tatum, which is a pretty sad example compared to what we had in the 80s. What changed in our culture to make all of our badasses old men?
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Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:15 pm to OMLandshark
The Rock?
Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:16 pm to bigpetedatiga
The Rock is in his 40s....
Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:16 pm to OMLandshark
The Rock, Vin Diesel, Jason Staham,
shite no where near as much as my childhood, lol
shite no where near as much as my childhood, lol
Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:16 pm to OMLandshark
Shia LeBOUF
Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:16 pm to OMLandshark
Superhero movies have taken over the action genre. There aren't as many 80s style action movies anymore.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:16 pm to OMLandshark
What? 
Do you even comic book movie, bro?
Do you even comic book movie, bro?
Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:17 pm to bigpetedatiga
Ok, thought of him, but he's still well into his 40s, and he emerged as an action star about 15 years ago.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:17 pm to bigpetedatiga
The Rock, Jason Statham, Clive Owen(to an extent).
Really liked Karl Urban in Red and Dredd.
Really liked Karl Urban in Red and Dredd.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:18 pm to OMLandshark
Chris Hemsworth
Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:18 pm to OMLandshark
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This post was edited on 12/26/21 at 9:59 pm
Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:18 pm to bigpetedatiga
That guy who Captain Kirk.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:18 pm to Scruffy
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Do you even comic book movie, bro?
I doubt anyone thinks Tobey McGuire or Chris Evans as an action star first.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:19 pm to bigpetedatiga
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Chris Hemsworth
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Chris Pine
Was about to say these two. Chris Evans (Captain America) too.
This post was edited on 4/23/14 at 9:20 pm
Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:20 pm to Napoleon
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The Rock, Vin Diesel, Jason Staham,
All well into their 40s and getting their start in action movies 15 years ago.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:20 pm to OMLandshark
And never underestimate old man strength either. I've seen it before.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:20 pm to OMLandshark
I would definitely consider Chris Evans.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:21 pm to OMLandshark
Because Bryan Singer doesn't like them that old.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:21 pm to bigpetedatiga
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Chris Hemsworth
Chris Pine
Honestly Chris Hemsworth was the only one I debated as maybe being an action hero from our generation. Chris Pine... They're trying, but no, not an action star.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:21 pm to OMLandshark
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