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/^t/The question of action shows another difference in approach. What would the audience like to see while watching a movie? Probably a lot of action and the visually striking setting. And that is what they will probably get in American movies. "Action" becomes a symbolic word in the US. Dynamic motion, speed, and progress are markers of American culture. Movies, which are reflection of culture, must thus contain action. Action, as seen by Europeans is very symbolic. The real action happens in the never-never land, in the minds of protagonists. Since the message and setting are unimporant, the action may be scanty. Actually, it is better this way, since action does not draw attention away from the place of the real action, which is the mind. American movies are visually perfect. It must be the case as the action is where it actually takes place. Thus, American movies seem to gather many positive elements.