| Random objects explode | Hero kicks down a door | Helicopter. | Someone in a Ventilation Duct | Cop eating donuts |
| Bad guy is English | Someone declares themselves "too old for this" | Cop close to retirement | Someone has an eye patch | Vietnam veteran |
| Gang formed of only ethnic minorities | Annoying character becomes hero | ACTION MOVIE CLICHE BINGO (free square) | Nosy Journalist | Digital clock on bomb |
| Good guy realizes he loves ex-wife | Hero has sex at inappropriate time | Mis-matched partners | Person slides under closing door | Cop threatened with suspension |
| Unnecessary slow-mo | Villain has a Goatee | Runs up/down stairs | Gun out of bullets | Good guy beats up group of baddies one at a time |