| Bad guy explains his plan in detail to hero | Unnecessary slow-mo | Vietnam veteran | Survives big fall without parachute | Good guy beats up group of baddies one at a time |
| Cop threatened with suspension | Kidnapped relative | Cop close to retirement | Good guy outruns nature | Gang formed of only ethnic minorities |
| Ethnic minority sidekick | Runs up/down stairs | ACTION MOVIE CLICHE BINGO (free square) | Good guy sustains lots of injuries and survives | Random objects explode |
| Hero has sex at inappropriate time | Person slides under closing door | Hero kicks down a door | Inappropriate suit wearing | Walking away from explosions and not looking back |
| Someone has an eye patch | Guns that don't need reloading | Annoying character becomes hero | Good guy is missed by hundreds of bullets | Hacks into Government files |