| Random objects explode | Unnecessary slow-mo | Good guy is missed by hundreds of bullets | Walking away from explosions and not looking back | Cop eating donuts |
| Gun out of bullets | Cop threatened with suspension | Good guy sustains lots of injuries and survives | Annoying character becomes hero | Helicopter. |
| Government official turns out to be evil | Guns that don't need reloading | ACTION MOVIE CLICHE BINGO (free square) | Inappropriate suit wearing | Vietnam veteran |
| Car that doesn't start on first try | Good guy outruns nature | Hacks into Government files | Ethnic minority sidekick | Villain has a Goatee |
| Nosy Journalist | Someone has an eye patch | Fruit cart is knocked over | Bad guy is English | Hero kicks down a door |