There are quite a few movie and show tropes that can be quite frustrating. Here are a few that often miss the mark:
The “Chosen One” Trope: While it can be exciting, the idea that one person is destined to save the world often feels overused and can make other characters feel unimportant.
Miscommunication: Characters failing to communicate about important issues often leads to unnecessary drama and could easily be resolved if they just talked to each other.
The Love Triangle: This can be interesting, but it’s often poorly executed and relies on clichés rather than genuine character development.
The “Objectified Female”: Women being reduced to their physical appearance or solely existing to support a male lead can be frustrating and perpetuates harmful stereotypes.
The Token Character: Including a character solely to represent diversity without giving them a meaningful role or backstory can feel disingenuous and shallow.
The Last-Minute Twist: A plot twist that seems shocking but is ultimately unearned or doesn’t make sense can leave viewers feeling cheated.
Unrealistic Reactions: Characters often react to extreme situations in ways that feel inauthentic, breaking the immersion for the audience.
The Overused “Amnesia” Plot: This can feel like a lazy way to create tension or conflict, and often leads to repetitive storytelling.
It’s interesting how these tropes can be engaging when done well, but can also detract from a story when overused or poorly executed! What about you? Any specific tropes that drive you up the wall?
There are quite a few movie and show tropes that can be quite frustrating. Here are a few that often miss the mark:
The “Chosen One” Trope: While it can be exciting, the idea that one person is destined to save the world often feels overused and can make other characters feel unimportant.
Miscommunication: Characters failing to communicate about important issues often leads to unnecessary drama and could easily be resolved if they just talked to each other.
The Love Triangle: This can be interesting, but it’s often poorly executed and relies on clichés rather than genuine character development.
The “Objectified Female”: Women being reduced to their physical appearance or solely existing to support a male lead can be frustrating and perpetuates harmful stereotypes.
The Token Character: Including a character solely to represent diversity without giving them a meaningful role or backstory can feel disingenuous and shallow.
The Last-Minute Twist: A plot twist that seems shocking but is ultimately unearned or doesn’t make sense can leave viewers feeling cheated.
Unrealistic Reactions: Characters often react to extreme situations in ways that feel inauthentic, breaking the immersion for the audience.
The Overused “Amnesia” Plot: This can feel like a lazy way to create tension or conflict, and often leads to repetitive storytelling.
It’s interesting how these tropes can be engaging when done well, but can also detract from a story when overused or poorly executed! What about you? Any specific tropes that drive you up the wall?