15 Unrealistic Mistakes That Occur in Action Movies

1. Die Hard 1988，IMDB Rating: 8.2, IMDB Votes: 953881, ID: 0095016
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Die Hard is a thrilling action movie that set the standard for the genre, but it also exemplifies some of the common inaccuracies in action films. The film’s portrayal of a lone hero taking on a group of terrorists with minimal support is highly unrealistic, as real-life situations would require extensive teamwork and coordination.
2. John Wick 2014，IMDB Rating: 7.4, IMDB Votes: 748010, ID: 2911666
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John Wick is about a former professional hitman named John Wick who lives a quiet life after the death of his wife, only to return to the world of hitmen to exact revenge when his beloved dog is killed by a gang member. However, the film’s portrayal of a lone assassin taking on an entire criminal organisation single-handedly is too far-fetched. In reality, such a mission would require careful planning and support.
3. James Bond 2012- Skyfall 2021，IMDB Rating: 0.0, IMDB Votes: 0, ID: 19634742
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Skyfall is Bond’s return to HQ after a failed mission, only to find a major threat to MI6, and a life-and-death battle in which he must face an old enemy and protect M. The film is a powerful and powerful film, with a strong focus on the role of the spy, and on the role of the spy. The film’s depiction of high-tech espionage and the protagonist’s almost superhuman abilities is highly exaggerated. In real life, intelligence work is often much more mundane.
4. The Fast and the Furious 2001，IMDB Rating: 6.8, IMDB Votes: 423661, ID: 0232500
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The Fast and the Furious is centred around undercover cop Brian, who infiltrates the underground racing scene in Los Angeles to get close to race car driver Dominic in an attempt to uncover the truth about a series of carjackings. While the film’s depiction of street racing and stunts is highly exaggerated and off-kilter, its tight action scenes and excellent performances by the cast make the film an enjoyable viewing experience.
5. Mission: Impossible – Fallout 2018，IMDB Rating: 7.7, IMDB Votes: 381871, ID: 4912910
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Mission: Impossible – Fallout is about agent Ethan Hunt and his team who, after a failed mission, must recover a missing shipment of nuclear weapons cores in order to prevent a global catastrophe. The film’s presentation of espionage operations and high-stakes missions is highly dramatic, and the reality of such operations often requires much more careful planning and coordination.
6. The Dark Knight 2008，IMDB Rating: 9.0, IMDB Votes: 2902869, ID: 0468569
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While The Dark Knight follows the intense confrontation between Batman and Gotham’s rising criminal genius, the Joker. The film’s depiction of Batman’s ability to take down criminals without causing permanent damage is far-fetched. Nonetheless, Heath Ledger’s classy performance as the Joker and the film’s exploration of moral ambiguity make it an engaging film.
7. Mad Max: Fury Road 2015，IMDB Rating: 8.1, IMDB Votes: 1120561, ID: 1392190
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Mad Max: Fury Road is about a thrilling life-and-death chase through a post-apocalyptic desert. The film’s protagonist, Furiosa, leads a group of women on a quest for freedom from a tyrant’s control, engaging in a fierce battle with the enemies that pursue them. A visual spectacle that redefines the action genre, but it also exaggerates the durability of vehicles and human endurance.
8. The Matrix 1999，IMDB Rating: 8.7, IMDB Votes: 2075965, ID: 0133093
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The Matrix is a story about virtual reality and human resistance. The depiction of hackers and virtual reality is nonetheless highly stylised and unrealistic. The idea of downloading martial arts skills directly into the brain is pure fantasy. Despite these flaws, the film’s innovative visuals and thought-provoking narrative continue to captivate audiences.
9. Taken 2008，IMDB Rating: 7.7, IMDB Votes: 639750, ID: 0936501
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Taken is about a retired agent, Bryan Mills, who embarks on a thrilling rescue operation after his daughter is kidnapped and trafficked overseas. The film is tense and tightly plotted, but Mills’ almost invincible abilities and over-the-top action scenes make the film seem a little unrealistic. The film manages to capture the audience’s attention by depicting the cruelty of human traffickers and the deep power of a father’s love.
10. The Bourne Identity 2002，IMDB Rating: 7.8, IMDB Votes: 581106, ID: 0258463
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The Bourne Identity is about Jason Bourne, an amnesiac man who is found at sea with no memories but gradually unravels the world of espionage he has been drawn into. The film’s action scenes, such as breakneck car chases and close-quarter combat, seem over-the-top and unrealistic, but the tight plotting and intricate plotting make for a tense film.
11. Lethal Weapon 1987，IMDB Rating: 7.6, IMDB Votes: 279104, ID: 0093409
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Lethal Weapon is about two LAPD detectives who form a very different pair. The two have to deal with dangerous situations and eventually work together to uncover the conspiracy behind them. The film’s portrayal of police work is far from realistic, with the protagonists emerging unscathed from countless life-threatening situations. Although not realistic, the chemistry between Gibson and Glover makes this a classic ‘partner cop’ film.
12. Speed 1994，IMDB Rating: 7.3, IMDB Votes: 395970, ID: 0111257
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Speed is about an LAPD officer and a bus passenger, Annie, who work together to stop a bus that has been planted with a bomb by terrorists from exploding. The concept of a bus that explodes at speeds below 50 mph is far-fetched, and the stunts, while spectacular, defy the laws of physics. Its tight pace and suspenseful plot belies the film’s implausibilities.
13. Commando 1985，IMDB Rating: 6.7, IMDB Votes: 176538, ID: 0088944
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Commando is about retired special forces soldier John, who single-handedly takes on an armed group to save his kidnapped daughter. Filled with over-the-top action scenes, Matt Ricks is barely injured and defeats a large number of enemies by himself. Despite the unrealistic battle scenes, Schwarzenegger’s superb charisma and the film’s explosive action make it a quintessential 80s action film.
14. Rambo: First Blood Part II 1985，IMDB Rating: 6.5, IMDB Votes: 184309, ID: 0089880
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Rambo: First Blood Part II is about John, an ex-soldier, who is sent to Vietnam by the US government on a mission to rescue prisoners of war. The film showcases an almost superhuman ability to destroy enemy positions and rescue POWs with his own personal strength. But the film’s intense action scenes and Stallone’s excellent performance still make this film an entertaining action classic.
15. Terminator 2: Judgment Day 1991，IMDB Rating: 8.6, IMDB Votes: 1185851, ID: 0103064
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day is the story of a futuristic world in which an artificial intelligence system called Skynet is activated and causes an apocalyptic crisis. Although the concepts of time travel and advanced robotics are not scientifically realistic, the film attracted a large number of viewers with its stunning special effects, deep emotional expression and compelling plot.