It all comes down to a high-stakes moment where everyone has tensed up in their seat. Right when there should be fear, desperation, or a badass minute of turning tables, someone cracks a joke. You’ve fallen victim to one of the most pervasive — and, at times, inventive — genres in film today. You’re watching action comedy movies.
Source: The Best Action Comedy Movies That Kick Ass and Split Sides – The Script Lab