Movies are the perfect source of Entertainment for people of all ages and backgrounds. From action-packed thrillers to heartwarming rom-com, movies have become an essential part of our lives. However, when it comes to portraying real-life situations, some scriptwriters tend to resort to clichés that are far from realistic.
In this article, we will be exploring nine movie clichés that prove scriptwriters know very little about real life. These clichés are so common in movies that we hardly notice them anymore, but a closer look reveals just how unrealistic they really are. From the classic romantic gesture of chasing after someone at the airport to the overused trope of the character who miraculously survives against all odds, these clichés make us wonder if scriptwriters have ever experienced real life themselves.
So, buckle up and get ready to explore the world of movie clichés that prove scriptwriters' lack of knowledge about real life. We'll take a deep dive into each cliché and examine why it doesn't hold up in the real world. By the end of this article, you'll be able to spot these clichés a mile away and perhaps appreciate movies that depict real life more.
#1.
Removing one’s glasses makes a character more attractive.
According to a
Redditor, many fans dislike it when performers remove their glasses and instantly become more appealing. The main character suddenly receives a fantastic makeover because of this action. Mia also lets her hair down and removes her spectacles in The Princess Diaries. A similar stereotype can be used for guys as well. For example, in the movie Spider-Man, Tobey Maguire's crush, Mary Jane, notices him once he takes off his glasses.
#2.
Running in heels is easy and comfortable.
Ginger Rogers, a famous actress, once said, "A woman can do everything a man can do, but backward and in high heels." The latter is literalized in action flicks. The characters run as quickly as they can, which is difficult to achieve in real life while wearing high heels. Nevertheless, for some reason, the actors and actresses in Jurassic World, Catwoman, and Inferno can all run without removing their heels.
#3.
Casting adults as teenagers
It is easier for filmmakers to cast an older actor because young actors may lack the necessary acting expertise to perform the role as well as adult actors. However, this technique can also make a film appear unrealistic.
According to one Reddit user, “When all the high school kids look like they’re well into their thirties.” – Reddit user WhenAllElseFails Tobey Maguire was 26 when he was cast as Peter Parker in Spider-Man, Leonardo DiCaprio was 27 when he portrayed 17-year-old con man in Catch Me If You Can, and Rachel McAdams was 26 when she played Regina George in Mean Girls.
#4.
Air vents are extremely large and the character can crawl around freely inside of them.
There is a sizable air vent in the wall if the main character is imprisoned in space. Additionally, it is large enough for a person to crawl through. The front grill is also never screwed into the wall, making it simple to remove with no tools. In actuality, the majority of air vents are constrained, require a screwdriver to open, and are completely dark within.
#5.
Hackers can easily hack any system by typing on keys.
A hacker is on almost every espionage or robbery squad in a film. One Redditor described the hacker as “The hacker who always conveniently knows everything and is able to break into secure databases by blindly typing at their keyboard.” — DitDashDashDashDashDash.
These positions are sometimes given little thought. In truth, successful system hacking necessitates a great deal of talent and work. In the Fast and Furious films, for example, Tej simply types on keys and hacks the CIA system.
#6.
Long hair never gets in the way.
Because they are merely drawings in comic books, characters with waist-length hair can nevertheless combat crime. But doing so seems unreasonable in real life or in live-action movies. But when it came to Black Widow,
Marvel fixed this fault. She had a mane of flowing curls when she initially appeared in Iron Man 2, and they never became tangled. However, she had a pulled-back braided style when her stand-alone film, Black Widow, was released, which proved more useful.
#7.
Every planet has a breathable atmosphere.
Every planet has a breathable atmosphere, and everyone steps out of their spaceship unprotected onto the planet, according to a cliché in a few sci-fi films. Alien: Covenant is used as an example by a
Redditor. According to NASA, a spacesuit is actually necessary if you want to be in space since it allows you to endure high temperatures, carries oxygen to breathe in the space vacuum, protects yourself from radiation, avoids getting hurt by microscopic things in space dust, and much more.
#8.
The stolen clothes always fit.
The protagonist has the ability to take garments from someone in order to disguise herself. Unexpectedly, such garments will consistently fit them perfectly. For instance, everyone took Polyjuice Potion in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 to become like Harry. But even so, Harry's more petite clothing was still appropriate for Fred and George when they arrived at the Burrow after being pursued by Death Eaters.
#9.
The character never has to wait for a cab or train.
Whenever necessary, the character can always get a cab quickly. A cab that is waiting for their call is passing as they exit a building. In addition, if the protagonist is being pursued by bad people at a train station, they will merely make it onto the train as it leaves the station, and the antagonists will arrive a few seconds late, glaring angrily at the protagonist as the train leaves. It would be more practical if it were actually that simple.
