15 proofs that Hollywood films are constantly leading us by the nose (17 photos)

American cinema cannot be confused with anything. Bright, dynamic and effective. The more spectacular the scenes, the more income for the film business. It's understandable. It is important for us to note that realism is sacrificed first for entertainment. According to the script, it is written like this, and everything on the screen will be as written, even if in real life this scenario is unprecedented.





1. Computer interfaces in cinema



In Hollywood cinema: Have you ever seen something like this from friends or acquaintances? Maybe somewhere else? So we didn't see it.





In real life: This is what a computer interface usually looks like for millions of people.

2. Limitless zoom possibilities



In Hollywood movies: Happens in every movie where the CIA is involved. Even cameras from thirty years ago with a resolution of 3 pixels are able to discern the smallest details in video.

In real life: If the image was blurry when you zoomed out, it will be even more blurry when you zoom in.

3. Drop the gun!



As you may have noticed, weapons are an indispensable attribute of any American action movie. But almost all the lessons the film world gives about firearms are nothing more than bullshit. There are many examples that can be given, but we will focus on one.

They show us: Bullets create sparks.

In real life: In fact, bullets cannot create sparks, since their shell is made of copper alloys. And when in contact with metal, copper does not create sparks.

4. Battle scenes



In Hollywood cinema: A hero who has received (at least) 6-7 punches continues the fight as if nothing had happened.

In life: A person who has once been hit in the face knows from his own experience that one blow is enough to pass out.

5. Falling from a height



What they show us: No matter what height the hero falls from, if there is water, sand, or by chance there is a vegetable shop below, he will certainly survive.

How it really is: It's not that simple, and the above-mentioned elements do not guarantee a soft and safe landing.

6. The infamous couch in the therapist's office



We are shown: Freud's famous couch - a mandatory attribute in scenes where a psychotherapist is involved.

In fact: Firstly, not all therapists in the United States use Freudian methods, that is, psychoanalysis. And in general, a psychoanalytic couch is a rarity in a therapist’s office.

7. The whole world speaks one language - English



In a Hollywood movie: Americans, finding themselves in some remote village distant from their homeland, begin to confidently speak English with the locals. It’s interesting that the latter answer(!). The strange thing is that foreigners, even when left alone, still prefer to speak English.

What do we think about this: Guys, are you serious?

8. Waters and childbirth



In a Hollywood movie: A pregnant woman's water suddenly breaks as a sign that "that moment" is approaching.

In life: The phenomenon is actually rare. Only every tenth woman's water breaks before childbirth.

9. Fatal hits



In the movies: Villains, having received a bullet, immediately go to another world in batches, and if John McClane from Die Hard gets a couple of wounds and continues to act, then this once again proves how cool he is.

In real life: Statistics on gunshot wounds, which, unfortunately, America itself is so rich in, dispassionately say that out of 100 wounded, only five or six people die. That is, in 95 percent of cases, a firearm injury is not fatal. Can you imagine?

10. Lava - the fiend of hell



We are shown: Many thrillers use a special effect when the hero drowns in the boiling lava of a volcano and instantly dissolves at a temperature of about a thousand degrees.

In life: According to geologist Eric Klemetti, everything happens a little differently. Most likely, a person who falls into lava will not drown, but will be held on the surface of the hot mass. He explains this by saying that the density of lava is three times greater than the density of water, and therefore the human body. Secondly, the viscosity of lava is approximately 100 thousand - 1 million times higher than that of water. It is extremely difficult to drown in such a substance.

11. Hollywood gives you wings, or when the laws of physics are suspended



In the movies: It seems that the laws of physics are not written for Hollywood directors. How often do we see heroes committing unthinkable kamikaze-style actions to save the world. Take, for example, the most spectacular scene from Mission: Impossible 2. There, Tom Cruise and the villain played by Dougray Scott are racing towards each other on motorcycles. A second before the bikes collide, the characters unimaginably fly out of their seats, grab each other in the air, fall to the ground and continue the fight.

In life: Let's do the math. Motorcycles speed at approximately 80 km/h. Tom Cruise, offhand, weighs about 80 kg, Dougray Scott - 90. As we can see, all the force of the blow falls on the upper halves of their bodies. The pressure force in this place is 350,000 newtons per square meter!

According to car accident statistics, 50 percent of people who experience this die on the spot. Those who managed to survive are left with severe damage to internal organs, which sometimes require treatment for more than one year. So that.

12. Don’t come back without baguettes!



In a Hollywood movie: Every paper bag from the supermarket must contain a French bakery product, otherwise the purchase is a failure.

In fact: There are actually very few Americans who love French bread. Probably, the directors wanted to give a little French charm to their heroes. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

13. Mission Possible



In a Hollywood movie: The best detective is constantly suspended from work or given 48 hours to finish the case.

In life: And this is an idea! Fellow police officers, as well as their superiors, take note...

14. A bullet will not penetrate hard material.



We are shown: How many times have we seen the hero escape bullets behind a car door or simply duck while the bad guys shoot at him.

Reality: Bullets will easily pass through the body of a car and will most likely injure or kill a person.

15. What is the wind to us, what is the heat to us



In a Hollywood movie: On the roof of a train moving at 80 km/h, you can jump, fly, fight and still look sexy, like Daniel Craig does.

In life: It’s good if you manage to stay on your feet.