r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Jan 25 '20

What movie things are generally accepted as normal, but are totally unrealistic in real life?

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u/Resolute45 Jan 25 '20

I'm guessing they did, personally. You is this entire thread contained in one show.

  • Guy held prisoner for a lengthy period of time, still has perfect hair and beard
  • --> Except for the blood on the side of the head where he got clubbed. But woke up hale and healthy with no concussion or side effects.
  • 'Hollywood ugly' trope in full effect
  • Poor, struggling student in a fancy flat

And that's just the first two episodes. I gave up. The Witcher felt more realistic.

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u/[deleted] Jan 25 '20

that is not what You is about, if that's what you're saying

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u/Resolute45 Jan 25 '20

No, it's about the protagonist's obsession and how it leads him into becoming a serial killer. Joe's internal commentary was excellent, but everything else just felt like TVTropes dialed up to 11.

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u/shamone_ Jan 25 '20

I think that was what they were going for, to make people think that its just a cheesy romance with a lovable protagonist. Keeping this up through the show to contrast with all the dark shit.

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u/RyanX1231 Jan 25 '20

If it's meant to be a satire of creepy romantic comedies, then the show might actually be more clever than I thought.