During the 90's there was a strange phenomenon in action movies: patriotism.
No, really.
During almost every action movie created during the 90's there was stirring trumpet music (always associated with martial themes/patriotism) waving American flags and patriotic heroes who are trying to uphold the American dream of freedom and liberty and life. (as in, keeping other people alive so they can appreciate America just a bit longer)
Which is a bit odd since the 90's weren't a very patriotic time. It was a time of disillusionment and paranoia about the government: for example, the X-Files were ridiculously popular during the 90's, and that was all about government conspiracies and mistrusting the official story.
It wasn't until September 11, 2001 that America experienced an upsurge in patriotism again, so what was with all the patriotism in the 90's?
I have no idea. But here's a list of 90's action movies just in case you're curious enough to test this theory.
Mission Impossible
Speed
Goldeneye
The Rock
Terminator 2
Con-Air
The Fugitive
Jurassic Park
Die Hard 2 and 3
Armageddon
Saving Private Ryan
Air Force One
Aren't we a great country?
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