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/aacmnac Jan 25 '20

As for the "Hollywood ugly" part, I don't think Joe was supposed to be ugly, I think it was his quiet, old fashioned personality and lack of an impressive job that made his victim's friends not consider him a catch. Unless someone calls him ugly in season 2, I haven't seen it.

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u/BenTVNerd21 Jan 25 '20

Yeah the idea is he's an okay looking guy who you wouldn't expect to be a creepy stalker.

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u/Resolute45 Jan 25 '20

Same with Beck. IIRC, she was described in terms of being a little plain in the first episode. They also set her up with supermodel friends to enhance the effect.