minuscule town and see what the rest of the world has to offer. Just six months ago I was afforded the opportunity of a lifetime; to move here to Hawaii and continue my education. I knew this move would open so many doors for me. Almost immediately I realized how sheltered I once was, living in that little town. I have only been at the University of Hawaii for a couple of months, and I have already met people
spiritual warrior, the penance seeking assassin, the brave lawman, and the rogue patriot; all leading men on a quest riddled with dangerous obstacles. For each man, however, therein lie many unique challenges. These hurdles are shaped by specific narratives and themes, which work to shape the framework for the classic American action film as well as the Hong Kong action film. These two categories of action adventure are not only divided by a vast sea but by the motivation of each leading man and the