| Walking away from explosions and not looking back | Bad guy is German | Good guy beats up group of baddies one at a time | Gang formed of only ethnic minorities | Helicopter. |
| Inappropriate suit wearing | Cop close to retirement | Someone declares themselves "too old for this" | Good guy sustains lots of injuries and survives | Vietnam veteran |
| Ethnic minority sidekick | Cop eating donuts | ACTION MOVIE CLICHE BINGO (free square) | Hero kicks down a door | Digital clock on bomb |
| Kidnapped relative | Annoying character becomes hero | Good guy outruns nature | Cop threatened with suspension | Fruit cart is knocked over |
| Survives big fall without parachute | Random objects explode | Good guy realizes he loves ex-wife | Bad guy explains his plan in detail to hero | Guns that don't need reloading |