Every story hits its speed bumps. But some speed bumps just magically disappear.We all recall a moment in a film, probably one we love, when the story suddenly tilts in a character’s favor. Something about the timing or the manner in which it happens feels suspicious or too perfectly timed. This is what’s known as a plot convenience.Plot conveniences are unsurprisingly popular in storytelling. However, some are so unmissable and significant that they cannot be ignored.Let's take a look at seven such films that had unmissable plot conveniences.What Exactly Is A Plot Convenience?Simply put, a plot convenience is when realistic obstacles are removed from a story, typically from a character’s path, only so that the story can move forward evenly. It is introduced into a story in a manner that ignores realistic possibilities, to some extent, and hence it is labelled as a plot “convenience.”Another common purpose of a plot convenience is to push the story towards an important point quicker than it would otherwise, if it dealt with certain practicalities. If this is minor and does not feel like an unavoidable, realistic detail was overlooked, it wouldn’t count as a plot convenience.To a large extent, plot conveniences are personal. Some may find certain plot conveniences to be normal or acceptable in a cinematic setting. Others may find it to be a practical hindrance.In this list, I have tried to choose moments from films that feel a little bit too … convenient.7 Incredible Plot Conveniences In MoviesHere are seven films...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 4 December