| Bad guy is German | Government official turns out to be evil | Villain has a Goatee | Hacks into Government files | Annoying character becomes hero |
| Walking away from explosions and not looking back | Random objects explode | Cop close to retirement | Car that doesn't start on first try | Runs up/down stairs |
| Cop eating donuts | Hero has sex at inappropriate time | ACTION MOVIE CLICHE BINGO (free square) | Survives big fall without parachute | Someone has an eye patch |
| Guns that don't need reloading | Good guy sustains lots of injuries and survives | Kidnapped relative | Fruit cart is knocked over | Good guy is missed by hundreds of bullets |
| Inappropriate suit wearing | Hero kicks down a door | Ethnic minority sidekick | Bad guy is English | Digital clock on bomb |