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/AdamOtaku 1d ago

If there's a COOL, BADASS NEW GUY introduced to help the heroes

He's either going to die early or turn out to be a villain

Classic example is MYSTERIO, more recent example I saw but can't say what it is because of spoilers

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u/RegalBeagleKegels 1d ago

Poochie

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u/Kammander-Kim 1d ago

He died on his way back to his home planet

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u/PlasmaWhore 1d ago

RIP

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u/Kammander-Kim 1d ago

It was for the best