No one ever uses a mouse at their computer in a movie. Ever.
Films: Overused quotes, stereotypes and behaviour patterns
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No one ever uses a mouse at their computer in a movie. Ever.
They never seem to lock the door when they leave the house.
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No one ever seems to use windows operating system in movies.
There are databases for pretty much everything. The last time you had a shit, yup, its on a database.
There are databases for pretty much everything. The last time you had a shit, yup, its on a database.
All the computers seem to be Macs
All Detectives drive expensive cars, usually convertible sports cars.
Or their car...that pisses me right off. Sometimes they don't even shut the door!
Uber Tough Guys, for example, Steven Seagal - ive seen plenty of his action movies where he is pretty much invincible. Goes through the whole movie beating everyone up, never gets hit, clothes all pristine throughout and he's supposed to be a fireman! 
When people enter their house and the lights are already on. Dont they turn them off when they leave?
Quotes like "I have a bad feeling about this" or in horror movies "Stay right here, i'll be right back" and they dont come back.
Now why are keys always left in the visor of a car? Thats just stupid.
When people enter their house and the lights are already on. Dont they turn them off when they leave?
Quotes like "I have a bad feeling about this" or in horror movies "Stay right here, i'll be right back" and they dont come back.
Now why are keys always left in the visor of a car? Thats just stupid.
Freeking A.
Independence Day, the worlds fecked, aliens blown shit up and i need a ride outta here. Oh look a big truck in perfect condition, i wonder where the keys are?
I don't know, they're blindfolded and gagged.
When they use small, simple binoculars and can suddenly see the Moon in detail.
Over used quote "so it begins".
Also, when they go searching someone's house and no one's there, the 'spair' keys are always under the fecking mat, or behind the flower pot. I mean seriously, do people even do that???
The easiness of extracting information from a perspective snitch....generally 3 punches will do
No matter how massive a city is, you can find a parking spot right in front of the building you want to go to.
Peter Stormare as all Russian / Eastern European characters.....If Peter Stormare is unavailable, choose Karel Roden
No matter what time period, or country the movie takes place in, everybody speaks english.
With an American Accent
"Tell me you did not just do that!"
If somebody says 'No chance I will ever do that', the very next shot will be of them doing what they said they would never do.
Priests. There's always a priest who will provide a hide out for our main character when he's being looked for (usually after being framed) This priest serves no purpose but to show that our hero has at some point done something incredibly nice and selfless for said priest in his past (which he doesn't wanna talk about cos he's a broody, dark and mysterious loner) this despite showing now signs of being religious in any way what so ever.
Sometimes the priest will help the plot along by relaying a vitally important piece of information...but most of the time he's a useless character employed to waste time and show what a really good guy our hero is
Sometimes the priest will help the plot along by relaying a vitally important piece of information...but most of the time he's a useless character employed to waste time and show what a really good guy our hero is
Ugly women don't exist, except for when they're standing in a crowd.
Or when they take off their glasses, dab on a bit of blush and slip into a backless dress, and then viola!
Who knew she could be so beautiful?!
Or when they take off their glasses, dab on a bit of blush and slip into a backless dress, and then viola!
Who knew she could be so beautiful?!
The rough-hewn bloke who initially seems jaded and unfriendly. But wait! He's got a daughter!
Oooo bless him. He's an old softie really.
Oooo bless him. He's an old softie really.
Every pub has a beautiful girl or a good natured man quietly sipping whiskey at the bar. If you sit next to them, and demonstrate body language that suggests you're fed-up, they WILL start a conversation, and then ultimately offer you either their home-spun wisdom, or sex.
Alien civilisations are always infinitely more advanced than humans, with weapons and technology that make ours look downright primitive. However, they're complete bottlers when it comes to war, and are defenceless against individual acts of heroism.
Mortensen did it pretty well in 'Eastern Promises'
Armin Mueller-Stahl is also quite good here, imo.
When faced by an assailant whose intentions seem to be evil, gunning him down in cold blood, or throwing him off the ledge of a tall building will not land you in jail. In fact, it won't even provoke a police enquiry.
In horror films, the expressionless kid with super pale skin who talks in monotone.
And no one ever bothers saying 'goodbye' at the end of a phone conversations. What's up with that?
Though not too long ago, I would've said, "a black President? really? no, really?"
And no one ever bothers saying 'goodbye' at the end of a phone conversations. What's up with that?
Though not too long ago, I would've said, "a black President? really? no, really?"
in the words of dave chappelle.
"be like a white dude in a horror movie: 'I better investigate!!'"
"be like a white dude in a horror movie: 'I better investigate!!'"
Bursting frantically into a taxi and shouting 'follow that car!' will not arouse a surprised reaction from the driver.
When the good guy gets in a fight with a group of people, all these bad guys come at him one by one. The others just wait around for their turn and then get knocked down.
Kicking someone will usually result in them doing a somersault and falling through some glass (see most martial arts movies)
Enemy snipers, no matter how well trained are terrible shots. But a deflected pistol shot off a bucket will hit our hero's target every time.
when people eat cereal they'll put about a spoonful of milk on, and there won't be any plastic bag inside the box either
Continuing this theme: Said Aliens have one fatal flaw. Water kills them. An advanced Alien race therefore decides to attack a planet, that is blue, blue because it is covered in water. Infact, if a complete idiot hadn't named the planet, this planet would infact, be named....water.
Whenever our hero is accompanied by a child, they will always leave said child alone, telling them "just stay right here, I'll be back", while they investigate/go after some one/do something possibly scary or dangerous. Sometimes they leave them in an unlocked car or in an allyway despite this being the last thing you would do if you where looking after a child.
A car chase unfolds as the protagonist chases the villain. In the process there are major traffic accidents with cars ploughing in to each other and buildings being damaged. Yet there is no mention of any harm done to civilians. Because we all walk out unscathed after major collisions?
"We've got company!"
If people jump from a great height they just normally land on their feet unscathed and continue running
"I can't believe I'm doing this..."
Usually said by a character about to do something that the audience knows is UTTER BOLLOCKS.
Usually said by a character about to do something that the audience knows is UTTER BOLLOCKS.