| Bad guy explains his plan in detail to hero | Someone declares themselves "too old for this" | Gun out of bullets | Good guy sustains lots of injuries and survives | Villain has a Goatee |
| Runs up/down stairs | Fruit cart is knocked over | Person slides under closing door | Good guy beats up group of baddies one at a time | Helicopter. |
| Cop threatened with suspension | Hero kicks down a door | ACTION MOVIE CLICHE BINGO (free square) | Good guy is missed by hundreds of bullets | Unnecessary slow-mo |
| Someone has an eye patch | Inappropriate suit wearing | Car that doesn't start on first try | Gang formed of only ethnic minorities | Nosy Journalist |
| Cop close to retirement | Vietnam veteran | Digital clock on bomb | Government official turns out to be evil | Good guy realizes he loves ex-wife |