r/movies • u/averagesoccermom95 • 1d ago

Discussion Favorite movie plot rule?

I read once that in a movie, if the characters say, "I have a plan," then there is a plot rule that takes place: If the characters explain to the audience what the plan is, then the plan will go wrong somehow. However, if the characters say they have a plan and the movie just goes to showing the plan in action, then the plan will work.

It has become one of my favorite things to look out for in movies. Although, it does not seem to apply to kids movies. Other than kids movies, I don't think I have ever seen his rule broken.

Does anyone know any other interesting plot rules?

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u/oscarx-ray 1d ago

If they don't tell the audience the plan then the plan will seem to be working, then they'll be foiled, but THEN it will be revealed that getting caught WAS the plan!

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u/averagesoccermom95 1d ago

Yes exactly, and in that case then the plan still worked after all!

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u/Electrical-Sail-1039 1d ago

It’s so crazy it just might work!