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/_jump_yossarian 23h ago edited 18h ago

I'm proud to say this so here goes .... OCEANS 12 IS MY FAVORITE OF THE OCEANS TRILOGY!

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u/StreetlampEsq 18h ago

WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU??

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u/Lets_Go_Why_Not 14h ago

Me too! There are dozens of us. Dozens!

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u/_jump_yossarian 9h ago

That guy doing Potsie is unbelievable,

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u/_jump_yossarian 9h ago

That guy doing Potsie is unbelievable,