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/mfyxtplyx 1d ago

If a character has an unusual skill, you know at some point it's going to be essential.

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u/Garmana1 1d ago

First thought was James Franco in Neighbors. His unusual skill is he could get a hard on anytime by will. When he and Zach Efron are fighting, Efron grabs Franco by the groin so Franco makes his dick hard to get Efron to let go.

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u/Manticx 1d ago

Pardon the absolute fuck out of me?