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Action is not what I'd describe this show as so far.

The first season of Haruhi is otaku pandering, but it uses the non-linear broadcast structure to show character development in a more effective way than if it were chronological.
The second season is all bad since most of the development was from the first season.
The movie is the least offensive of the entries but it's premised upon the worst part of the franchise and relies on contrivances to forward the plot.

Not a great franchise and overall detrimental to the industry.

What is the worst part of the franchise?

The Endless Eight. It's an alright idea, but taking over half of a season to do it is a nightmare.

I think you may be right but anime used to be a lot more exciting then than they are now. Would you agree with that?