“THE ILLOCUTIONARY ACTS IN FAST X MOVIE”: A PRAGMATICS STUDY

Abstract

This study investigates the types and functions of
illocutionary speech acts in the American film Fast X
(2023) based on Yule’s theory (1996), employing a
descriptive qualitative method. A total of 30 utterances
were identified as illocutionary speech acts. The
analysis reveals five types: representatives (4 data),
directives (7 data), commissives (3 data), declaratives
(6 data), and expressives (11 data). Expressives appear
most frequently, reflecting the emotional intensity and
relational dynamics portrayed by the characters.
In terms of functions, four categories were found:
competitive (6 data), collaborative (4 data), convivial (5
data), and conflictive (15 data). Conflictive functions
dominate, indicating the prevalence of verbal disputes,
confrontations, and psychological tension in the film.
These findings suggest that while Fast X highlights
action,
it
also emphasizes emotional depth and
character relationships. The frequent use of expressive
and conflictive speech acts demonstrates how language
contributes to building tension and shaping the film’s
atmosphere.