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Things that only happen in movies, not reality


List things that never occur in real life. I’ll start.

1) a small yank on a necklace/chain will remove it 1st go
2) swords make metal on metal sounds when removing from leather scabbards
3) cars go airborne and flip when rear-ending other cars
4) computers beep constantly as you use them

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5) Thunder and Lightning always happen at the same time

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6) There's always a parking spot outside of the place the driver is going to.

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that reminds me of

9) the character is always seconds away from being served in cafe lines/airports, etc.

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One thing that only seems to be bothering me: Unrealistic Phone calls.
7. people overexplaining when talking on the phone, so the audience definitely will get the conversation.
8. If we only see one participant, that person will mention the other guy/women's name to them throughout the conversation(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri7xl8cZ6AQ)



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I hate 7.

They just repeat everything the person on the other line is saying.

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They just repeat everything the person on the other line is saying

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Oh it’s go time ...

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It's go time or it's no time 'sucka!

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Every time the giants lose I kick your ass

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Well that's just unfair, that's been two weeks in a row so far!

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Well maybe in week three they win. Those dam bears

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49ers coming up...
Do or Die

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With the back up ! Let’s get em

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10) Guns that hold 6 rounds can fire 20 shots without reloading.
11) People get shot and act like they are suffering from mild heartburn or a pulled muscle.

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I hate the way that people seldom seem to say good bye when ending a phone call in film or tv... In real life it would be rude or alarming..I fear it will start a whole new habit among younger people like the way they assumed sex from behind always meant anal sex and people always use the bathroom with their partners in the room.

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THIS. I just saw a film where someone calls to tell this woman something really important and she listens and then just hangs up. I am expecting her to say “thank you”... “thank you kind person for taking time out of your day to help me.” Nope, she just plonks the phone down without saying a word.

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People suddenly burst into song, and/or begin dancing.


😎

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That’s definitely a movie thing.

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Goddam i want this to happen irl
How awesome would that be?!

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You don't froze i space
Getting shot without any visible damage

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Ugh! I saw a movie..... UNBELIEVABLE!
Would you ever believe a killer tornado could rip a house right off it's foundation and carry it to some far off land over some rainbow?
There is a little girl and her dog trapped inside this house! The house drops down on this witch and kills her!
The good news? The little girl and her dog make it out alive!
The bad news? These little people who live in this far off land blame the kid for killing that witch!
What really grinds my gears is that I never heard anybody ask this girl about her home owners insurance policy.
What can one say? It only happens in the movies!

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It was a dream :)

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A dream??????? A DREAM?????? WOW!
I could just kick myself now. I was so pissed off with those little folks in that far off land, I could no longer watch! I mean seriously! Who the hell dosen't collect insurance money??????

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Most insurance companies don't cover a wizard

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Wizard? There was a wizard? I guess I never got to that part......🤔

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You've become quite sassy lately.


I LOVE IT!

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Sassy? Sassy?? SASSY???😇

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There was a house, a kid, her dog, the kid's house, and these little people running around saying the kid killed that witch.
Wizard?????

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16. Vehicles blow up when crashing, falling or being shot.

17. People can talk normally without shouting in clubs.

18. Slow motion kicks in when you do something cool or dangerous.

19. Rain soaks you to the skin in seconds.

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Police always turning up just in time.

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No cops ever calling for backup.

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That too

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And one cop taking down like 40 big ol baddies.

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Oh and what about all the bad guys (even like the trained sniper dudes or whatever) always having bad aim. They can never just shoot the hero in the face

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Yep always seem to miss

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Plus the good guy has like a regular tiny hand gun and the big ol baddies all have machine guns and they still can't get him!

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Like in Die Hard

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That was the one I was thinking of! I watch the marathon every Christmas. They had a freakin bazooka and still couldn't get him!

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Still good movie

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Another thing I love is how the main character finds himself in almost the exact same situation in the sequels

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I know never learn their lesson.

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The companion to #19 is people who exit a body of water soaking wet, but seconds later they're nearly dry. Oh, and their hair and/or makeup looks perfect.

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It's explained in Back to the Future 2: Self-drying jacket!

Well, it explains the clothes.. not the makeup...

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