15 Movie Moments That Break the Rules of Logic and Realism

1. Mission: Impossible 2000- Mission: Impossible 2 2023，IMDB Rating: 0.0, IMDB Votes: 0, ID: 27644354
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The film centres on Ethan Hunt and his team, who are back on the hunt for a mysterious weapon that could threaten global security. The scene where Ethan leaps off a cliff on his motorbike and then opens his parachute to make a speedy landing not only defies the laws of physics, but also makes the audience wonder if his body can really withstand such an impact.
2. Black Widow 2021，IMDB Rating: 6.6, IMDB Votes: 432149, ID: 3480822
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The story of Natasha Romanoff, who returns to her past while on the run and joins forces with her long-lost ‘family’ to uncover a global conspiracy. Natasha’s fall from a height leaves her virtually unharmed as she continues to fight her enemies, and her rapid escape from an explosion defies the laws of physics and the limits of the human body.
3. Top Gun: Maverick 2022，IMDB Rating: 8.2, IMDB Votes: 719273, ID: 1745960
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The film tells the story of legendary pilot Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell, who returns to flight school to serve as a mentor to young pilots as they prepare for a challenging mission. The thrilling aerial combat scenes push the limits of the fighter jet and enhance the drama.
4. Limitless 2011，IMDB Rating: 7.4, IMDB Votes: 616541, ID: 1219289
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It tells the story of Eddie Mora, a down-on-his-luck writer who is accidentally exposed to a magical drug that stimulates the full potential of his brain and makes him transcendent. The drug allows Eddie’s intelligence to soar rapidly, instantly remembering everything and solving complex puzzles, but the performance of it all seems overblown and clearly at odds with how the brain functions in reality.
5. Liar Liar 1997，IMDB Rating: 6.9, IMDB Votes: 337058, ID: 0119528
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‘Liar Liar’ is a hilarious comedy that showcases Jim Carrey’s comedic genius, but it also features some unrealistic elements. The premise of a lawyer being unable to lie for 24 hours due to a magical wish is far-fetched, yet it serves as a perfect setup for Carrey’s over-the-top antics. The film’s humor and heart make it a delightful watch, despite its implausible storyline.
6. Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker 2019，IMDB Rating: 6.4, IMDB Votes: 499911, ID: 2527338
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Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker follows the ultimate showdown between Rey and Palpatine, the leader of the remaining forces of the Empire. Nothing is more startling than Rey’s sudden transformation at the film’s climax – in a matter of minutes, her powers and abilities seem to explode, outstripping almost all past characters.
7. Hitman 2007，IMDB Rating: 6.2, IMDB Votes: 178813, ID: 0465494
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Hitman is about a professional assassin, No.47. A cold-blooded and efficient assassin who doesn’t hesitate to carry out his missions, 47 emerges unscathed and perfectly unharmed after facing an explosive gunfight that raises questions about whether or not he’s really just a human being.
8. Grey’s Anatomy 2005，IMDB Rating: 7.6, IMDB Votes: 346644, ID: 0413573
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Grey’s Anatomy is a long-running medical drama that follows young doctors through the challenges, growth, and emotional complexities of their personal lives in a large hospital. The show often sacrifices medical accuracy for dramatic effect, resulting in unrealistic portrayals of hospital life and medical procedures.
9. Beverly Hills, 90210 1990，IMDB Rating: 6.5, IMDB Votes: 38252, ID: 0098749
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Beverly Hills, 90210, a quintessential ’90s teen drama, explores the lives of privileged high school students in Beverly Hills. While the show addresses important social issues, it often falls into the trap of unrealistic portrayals of teenage life and relationships.
10. Gossip Girl 2007，IMDB Rating: 7.5, IMDB Votes: 196168, ID: 0397442
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Gossip Girl, set in the glamorous world of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is a captivating drama filled with scandal and intrigue. The show, however, often portrays unrealistic depictions of teenage life and relationships, with characters engaging in over-the-top schemes and drama.
11. Fight Club 1999，IMDB Rating: 8.8, IMDB Votes: 2354235, ID: 0137523
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Fight Club is about an underground fight club set up between an ordinary white-collar man named Jack and a mysterious figure he meets, Tyler Durden. The film’s fight scenes are full of tension and raw violent aesthetics, but oftentimes the characters are surprisingly able to remain unharmed and even continue to act normally after suffering severe trauma.
12. CW: Suprise Suprise 2006，IMDB Rating: 0.0, IMDB Votes: 0, ID: 1610309
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CW: Suprise Suprise, a lesser-known sports documentary, suffers from the common cinematic flaw of overly dramatized events. The film’s portrayal of sports competitions often exaggerates the intensity and stakes, making it feel less authentic. However, its heartfelt moments and genuine passion for the sport still manage to shine through, making it an enjoyable watch for sports enthusiasts.
13. Captain Barnacle’s Legacy 1912，IMDB Rating: 0.0, IMDB Votes: 0, ID: 0346695
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Captain Barnacle’s Legacy is about the adventures of the protagonist, Naval Captain Barnacle. The film follows Barnacle as he travels through several treacherous environments and encounters a variety of dangerous situations while on a mission. Barnacle is able to survive almost every dangerous situation in an almost impossible way, and many of the highly dangerous episodes have almost no real consequences.
14. Paramount+: Journey to the Peak 2021，IMDB Rating: 0.0, IMDB Votes: 0, ID: 14016754
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Journey to the Peak is about a team of various experts and adventurers who are challenged to climb the world’s highest peak. The plot development of the show relies too much on convenient plot setups and fortuitous events, such as characters finding food by chance and equipment always being repaired in time, to seem too coincidental and unlikely to actually survive.
15. 100 Years of Warner Bros. 2023，IMDB Rating: 7.5, IMDB Votes: 784, ID: 27729024
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100 Years of Warner Bros. is a fascinating documentary that occasionally glosses over the harsh realities of the film industry. While it celebrates the studio’s achievements, it often omits the struggles and controversies.