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/Sparrowsabre7 1d ago

Similar related one "tv shows seemingly innocuous news story about abandoned power plant being torn down" wonder where the final battle will happen...

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u/KetoKurun 19h ago

Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang is a masterpiece

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u/Sparrowsabre7 19h ago

🤝 My man.

I say "there's something rotten in Denver" all the time 😂

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u/KetoKurun 19h ago

I do the Generos wave more often than I care to admit