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The Power Walk is a wide shot of the main cast, shoulder to shoulder, suited up for battle and looking cool/determined/fierce, as they walk towards the camera, often in slow motion. Typically shot from a slightly lower than normal angle to add stature to the characters in the shot. Extra power can be gained from a dramatic backdrop, especially flames. The walk often continues until the characters are out of frame, and is often followed by an Act Break.
Sometimes (especially when used in the opening credits) called a Hero Shot (although there can be other types of hero shots — e.g. a shot from a low angle to make a character look larger than life)
Can be combined with an Unflinching Walk (as in the Smallville picture) for extra badassitude. If there's no walking, it's the Justice League Shot.
See also The Strut from Saturday Night Fever.
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