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Why do directors insist on shooting fight scenes so close up?

Asked by SuperMouse (30845points) August 14th, 2010

A watched a couple of action films this afternoon and there were some pretty great fight scenes. There were some beautifully choreographed martial arts fights (Jet Li!) as well as some fist fights and sword fighting. I get so frustrated watching them though because greater than 75% of the action is filmed in such close up that it is impossible to appreciate the moves. I am wondering, is there a legitimate reason for directors shooting these scenes so close up?

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