With Hollywood churning out so many movies over the years, it's no surprise that plots are often filled with clichés. Here's a list of the ones we see in movies all the time. Wikipedia defines a cliché as a phrase, expression, or concept that has been overused to the point of losing its intended impact or freshness, especially when it was once considered highly effective or novel. 1. How many times can action heroes dodge countless bullets and never get hit while the gangsters' shooting skills are abysmal? It's clear the bad guys have never heard of target practice. Reference films: Essentially, this happens in every single action movie.