14 Outlandish Things in Movies (Which Are Actually Realistic)
Most of the time in Hollywood, producers make up events and tales that will never happen in real life in terms of making films look more magnificent and engaging. It's difficult to look away from these scenes. But sometimes, it goes the opposite direction. Cracked decided to explore how some near-impossible cinematic sequences would play out in real life.
It's often claimed that truth is stranger than fiction. That's because reality doesn't give a rip whether you believe something is conceivable or not - the thing is there, and you have to deal with it, willingly or not. Things that we merely go along with (or roll our eyes at) in movies happen all the time in real life. These are only a few examples.
There are a few instances in which fictional films depict events that appear to be fictional but are depictions of reality. Take a peek at these 14 bizarre things you'll see in truly true movies:
Bond's Impeccable Tux
Batman's Shark Repellent
Source: American Chemical Society
Steve Buscemi Getting Duct-Taped in Space
Source: CBS News
Ash's Mechanical Hand
Sources: Blind Squirrel Props, Atlas Obscura
Ethan Hunt's Wire Stunts
Pavel Chekov’s Accent
Source: Las Vegas Sun
Naboo's Elective Monarchy
Source: The Classroom
Red Skull's Getaway Ship
Sources: Scene on YouTube, Plane Encyclopedia
Breathable Liquid in The Abyss
Lex's UNIX System
Source: SGI (via archive.org)
Mrs. Lovett's Meat Pies
Doctor Poison's Mask
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
General Ripper in Doctor Strangelove
Source: Science History Institute
James Bond's Jetpack
Sources: James Bond 007, National Air and Space Museum
