| Good guy sustains lots of injuries and survives | Bad guy explains his plan in detail to hero | Bad guy is German | Mis-matched partners | Helicopter. |
| Good guy outruns nature | Survives big fall without parachute | Inappropriate suit wearing | Government official turns out to be evil | Cop close to retirement |
| Ethnic minority sidekick | Someone has an eye patch | ACTION MOVIE CLICHE BINGO (free square) | Bad guy is English | Gun out of bullets |
| Annoying character becomes hero | Random objects explode | Digital clock on bomb | Nosy Journalist | Villain has a Goatee |
| Unnecessary slow-mo | Kidnapped relative | Cop threatened with suspension | Good guy is missed by hundreds of bullets | Car that doesn't start on first try |