| Person slides under closing door | Kidnapped relative | Villain has a Goatee | Annoying character becomes hero | Good guy is missed by hundreds of bullets |
| Someone in a Ventilation Duct | Bad guy is English | Unnecessary slow-mo | Good guy beats up group of baddies one at a time | Runs up/down stairs |
| Vietnam veteran | Fruit cart is knocked over | ACTION MOVIE CLICHE BINGO (free square) | Government official turns out to be evil | Gang formed of only ethnic minorities |
| Helicopter. | Bad guy is German | Digital clock on bomb | Guns that don't need reloading | Inappropriate suit wearing |
| Cop threatened with suspension | Survives big fall without parachute | Car that doesn't start on first try | Good guy realizes he loves ex-wife | Cop eating donuts |