He’s the hero nobody asked for, the savior who was just trying to get through his day. He's the Everyman Action hero, and he and his tropes are back in the mainstream. We went through a few decades of massive dudes on HGH playing otherworldly beings, and now it feels like Hollywood is going back to the everyman action hero, the guy next door who takes the role of the world into his own hands. Today, I want to examine the character tropes and some examples. Let's dive in. The Everyman Action Hero The everyman action hero is the relatable stand-in for the audience. He or she is an ordinary individual thrust into extraordinary circumstances, where they need to fight their way out. Unlike their muscle-bound, hyper-competent counterparts, these heroes rely on wit, resilience, and a sheer luck to save the day. Everyman Action Hero ExamplesThe best way to understand the everyman is to look at some character examples from popular movies. So let's take a peek. John McClane in Die Hard (1988): Rhe definitive everyman action hero, McClane is a New York City cop who is completely out of his element. He's barefoot, emotionally vulnerable due to his failing marriage, and physically beaten down. He isn't a super-soldier; he's just a stubborn guy with police training who refuses to give up. His wisecracks are less about bravado and more a coping mechanism for his terror.Dr. Richard Kimble in The Fugitive (1993): Harrison Ford portrays a respected vascular surgeon who is...
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