Science Fact or Cinematic Fiction?
Law: Action and Reaction
Movies: Wanted (2007) , The Matrix (1999), Shoot ‘Em Up
(2007)
1.
Intro
a.
Introduce topic, how physics are portrayed in
movie to create a believable and satisfying reaction for the audience.
b.
Introduce movies and genre, relate how topic is
related to the movies
c.
Describe Action and Reaction (Newton’s Third
Law) and how it applies to every movie
2.
Wanted
a.
Short synopsis of the movie
b.
Last few minutes of the movie, scene in the
office building
i.
Metal of elevator wall spontaneously crushes by
itself
ii.
Unrealistic jump distance and hang time.
c.
Explanation why shot is unrealistic and
incorrect.
d.
How it would look like realistically
3.
Shoot ‘Em Up
a.
Synopsis of the movie
b.
Any shot in the movie where the main character
guns down people.
i.
No recoil on the body of the shooter
ii.
Too much reaction on the victims who are shot.
c.
Explanation of how inaccuracy relates to action
and reaction
d.
How it would look like if it was real
4.
The Matrix
a.
Synopsis
b.
Neo and Morpheus fighting scene
i.
Reminiscent of Chinese kung fu films
ii.
Characters do not have anticipation before
jumps/big movements
c.
Explanation why it does not feel right.
d.
Having correct physics would look right
5.
Conclusion
a.
Summation of points
b.
Reasons why genre legitimates somewhat physics
deviations.
c.
World where characters are living in
play effects on the physics portrayed
d.
Restate Thesis
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