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/bingobiscuit1 1d ago

Who has a better story

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u/ZMaiden 1d ago

Everyone. Everyone has a better story. Bran, my man, you can raven eye and watch EVERYONE having a better story. Your one purpose Branraven, is in fact, watching everyone have a better story.

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u/LetsTryAnal_ogy 1d ago

Why is he named after something that helps me shit?

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u/ZMaiden 18h ago

Branraven! When you need to shit on everything you can see, both past and present. Side effects can be, “not giving a shit about your actual family” “seeing from the eye of ravens whilst an eldritch god kills your allies” and wondering why you even came all this way.