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Hey Pandas, What's A Movie Trope You Hate (Closed)
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Hey Pandas, What's A Movie Trope You Hate (Closed)

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I'd like to know, what's a movie trope you hate? No repeat answers. Otherwise, go wild.

#1

The makeover scene where the "ugly" girl gets a "glow-up". The most glaring example is "The Princess Diaries", but it's basically a staple in any media that have an alternative and/or nerdy girl.
Most of the time it's SUCH a downgrade and the girl in question loses everything that was interesting about her. And it also sends a message that you have to bury your individuality and conform to beauty standards if you want to be loved and accepted.
38points

#2

the funny fat girl. You can be plus size and completely serious, Hollywood.
28points

#3

When the villain casually begins an evil monologue and gives the hero the chance to kill them back at the end. Dude just finish the job, you can laugh at said hero when said hero is ded too.
24points

#4

The 'adorkable' personality that all modern Disney princesses all seem to have.
22points

#5

Sex.
Whenever they have nothing to fill the script with there is always sex. Even if the scene serve absolutly no point to the story.
22points

#6

Dumb side characters, or movies where ONLY the main character has any sense of what's happening. Bonus points if the female lead/love interest is completely inept. It's so annoying.
21points

#7

A simple misunderstanding that could be solved by asking one simple question somehow evolves into the entire damned plot.
20points

#8

I can't stand 99% of hallmark shows or movies because they are so predictable. The rich guy/ poor girl or other way around tries to get each other's attention but "they weren't made for each other!" Like, what? Or when the lead goes through this "depressive episode" and they have to learn to trust people again in order to fall in love with someone that literally goes and breaks their heart again, but this time they're "stronger." *cue dramatic lighting and music as the lead walks away and starts a new life*
17points

#9

When a character picks up or puts on or takes control of a musical instrument/action sports gear/complex machine that takes YEARS of practice to master, let alone make function, and just...DOES it. Guitar? No, my finger movements don't actually match the chords! Snowboard? I've never used one before, but I will "accidentally" ride down this mountainside doing incredible tricks! This helicopter? Never flown in my life, but I will "manage" to pilot it expertly to save our character's lives! These actually cause me to feel embarrassed for the the actors.
16points

#10

The requisite "sassy black guy/gal" who loosens up the tight-a*s white folk and teaches what it's all about using street smarts, dance moves and lame philosophies. Insulting to everyone involved.
16points

#11

The manic pixie dream girl, especially if she has to "fix" the guy
15points

#12

One hour of careful plan arranging and complex characters, then *whisper whisper* GUNFIRE; MUSIC *whisper* GUNFIRE *whis* MUSIC. 50 minute battle and then the credits roll.
14points

#13

I hate when the antagonist throws the hero across the room at the end battle, instead of finishing the fight immediately.
And how our protagonist cop/agent/spy ALWAYS has a kid and/or wife at home that he makes promises to that he has to break.
14points

#14

Cop shows. The all stand there discussing the situation all taking turns to talk with absolutely no break in conversation.
11points

#15

The current Disney trope of all the women in their films being Mary Sue's or every teenage girl in a marvel movie is a super genius. I have no problem with smart women in films or strong female lead characters. But them being able to easily steamroll any challenge in their way is boring.
11points

#16

I don't really know. It does annoy me in scary movies at the end when they do that thing where an eye just flips open. It's so irritating and predictable :/ So that and the "dumb blonde" trope. I have a blonde friend holy mother of hotdogs she's SO. DAMN. SMART, you guys. I admire her :)
10points

#17

Conventionally good looking people are capable of being bad. People with facial disfigurements are capable of being good people. It's weird that this is rarely dipicted in movies. Oh...and the debonair guy with an English accent who appears good at the start, is ALWAYS a bad guy. It's not a surprise to the audience. The clue is the accent.
10points

#18

SIDNEY (playing along) :Because they're all the same. It's always some stupid killer stalking some big ------- girl-who can't act-who always runs up the stairs when she should be going out the front door. They're ridiculous.
the horror tropes get old
9points

#19

All those movie shootout in public. Good and bad guys hit walls, vases, windows and cars, but no innocent bystander is ever shot in the movies.
9points

#20

That only good looking people (particularly if young looking) can be the lead characters. Anyone less perfect is secondary, a sidekick, token disposable character, non role playing or humorous light relief character. Often, though not always, the same goes for non-white ethnicities, non-straight males, non American - not worthy of lead roles. Thank you, Jason Momoa and the Rock for breaking this trope a bit.
9points
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