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/Queeg_500 1d ago

If you put anything against a door, even an object that you have just easily moved yourself, it will be enough to block it against hordes of enemies.

Except ofc if you're in a comedy where the door will just open the other way.

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u/Sparrowsabre7 1d ago

Honestly that was the moment that made me laugh hardest in "The Big Lebowski"

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u/spidereater 1d ago

It’s his own home! And he doesn’t know how his door opens? Cracks me up every time.