| Villain has a Goatee | Survives big fall without parachute | Someone has an eye patch | Bad guy explains his plan in detail to hero | Government official turns out to be evil |
| Nosy Journalist | Cop eating donuts | Random objects explode | Good guy beats up group of baddies one at a time | Guns that don't need reloading |
| Good guy realizes he loves ex-wife | Inappropriate suit wearing | ACTION MOVIE CLICHE BINGO (free square) | Car that doesn't start on first try | Bad guy is German |
| Vietnam veteran | Hero has sex at inappropriate time | Good guy sustains lots of injuries and survives | Kidnapped relative | Person slides under closing door |
| Cop close to retirement | Unnecessary slow-mo | Runs up/down stairs | Annoying character becomes hero | Gun out of bullets |