Nary a soul is immune to the adrenaline pumping joy of a great action movie. Explosion laden escapist fare is so popular that you'd think that's all moviegoers want to see these days. But let's get real (reel?): with so many action movies in existence, there are bound to be some repeated ideas.
Some of these ideas are recalled so often they reach the level of cliché; be it jumping through a plate glass window, a single punch knockout, or gratuitous nudity, this list is full of the best, worst, and most often seen action movie cliches. Vote up your favorites or add a few you think were left out.
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Monologuing
Instead of killing you, I'm going to take this moment to tell you about all my evil plans. It would be pretty awkward if you escaped somehow...
Eurotrash
Europeans make the best villains, don't they?
Gratuitous Nudity
Yes, I'm sure having all the fight scenes take place in a strip club was a plot driven, artistic choice.
Backstabbing Sidekick
Double-crossed! I would have never suspected that the person living in my shadow was somehow resentful of all the attention I've been getting!
Just a Flesh Wound
Don't worry! I just barely got hit, I'm still cool to save the day.
Too Old for This Sh*t
Danny Glover wasn't the only one. Plenty of old-timers still suiting up for big action movies. I'm looking at you, Schwarzenegger!
"He's Mine!"
My need to settle the score trumps the practicality of killing this guy, so back off!
Explosions
No brainer. It's not an action movie without some explosions; the bigger the better!
Jump Through Glass Window
Plate glass windows can't stop me!
Too Many Bullets
Wait... since when can you shoot a revolver 75 times without reloading?