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In a way, this post is basically the movie version of shower thoughts. Bear with me. After Twitter user @jazz_inmypants asked people to share bothering movie details that aren't common knowledge, his thread received quite a few interesting insights.

For example, Grease (1978) might be described as a story that teaches you to change yourself until other people like you. And Belle's (Beuty and the Beast (1991)) neighbors are probably doing something shady if the village can support such an extensive bookstore when she's the only reader and doesn't even pay.

The tweet by @jazz_inmypants has already received over 30K likes and 1K comments, many of which filmmaking students could definitely rework into term papers.

Image credits: jazz_inmypants

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Monty Is Fiennes
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG This is so mine.... and the fact that Charlie PREFERRED to take Grandpa Joe rather than his Mum whose life was a depressing painful prison.... It just made me want to smack that kid.

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Altogether, a film can seem incredibly complicated, but the reasoning behind every decision nearly always comes down to how it is working with the story and how it is affecting the viewer. With that in mind, the New York Film Academy has prepared some tips for reviewing a film and coming up with your own insights.

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    Non-New-Toni-An
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes they do love English villains don't they!!?

    HOUSE
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's because we sound smart and they want N evil genius

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    athornedrose
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    gaston's accent isn't british... or are we not counting him the villian?

    glowworm2
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, and some villains like Cruella De Ville and Rattigan spot one because the movie actually takes place in London, so it totally makes sense. However, there is one particular exception to the rule--Tamatoa from Moana does not have a British accent--it's actually Kiwi (New Zealand) so there!

    glowworm2
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Pocahontas and Tarzan, it actually made sense as Clayton was British and Radcliffe was originally from England. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is simply because Tony Jay was awesome. However, I don't recall either Gaston or Shan Yu having an English accent.

    Mandy Delaforce (PC Girl)
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    English sounding villains sound charming and intelligent. Aristocratic. ;P

    Gerry Higgins
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think Gaston had an English accent. In Pocahantas and Tarzan the villains WERE English so it stand to reason.

    Ashley Say Whaat?!?
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gaston doesn't have an English accent though.

    Random Person
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    except for gaston, ursula, prince hans, and literally every other disney villian except for scar.

    Jessica Cifelli
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes even the characters like Pocahontas, Mulan, and the Hunchback of Notre Dame, who absolutely would not have spoken English. Got to love Disney...

    Marty BlackEagle-Carl
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    since 1776, we still see all villains as British!... HAHAHAHAHAHA

    Lara Smith
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tarzan's an exception if you count the Porters as good guys.

    Mary Clare Davis
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not true in Mulan, in Pocahontas the villain IS English, same with Tarzan...This is literally only kind of true in Aladdin out of the pics posted, but the people within the country don't have Arabic accents. No one has french accents in Hunchback... I'm sure there are examples but that line up is skewed to a no.

    marnidarr
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They didn't do that with Hercules. They had American accents. In Ancient Greece.

    Master Markus
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, most, if not all, of the "everyone else" also have American accents.

    fainasKeturatis
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never noticed the American accent being as cliche but, heh, English... just do the job.

    Paul Brake
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't that how it works in the real world?

    Carmen Cook
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's because the English ARE villainous

    Taryn Wallace
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about Mulan??? The only ones with accents were the Emperor and his little weasel assistant?

    Taryn Wallace
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I should rephrase....the only ones with STRONG accents as I know pretty much all the characters were voiced by Chinese actors...

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    Severynne
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mulan's character was voiced by a chinese actress Ming-Na Wen and most of the main actors are played by chinese actors. What more do you want?

    Keighty Six
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The librarian that gives belle her book is doesn’t have a French accent.

    Meyer Weinstock
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not all of us Librarians have accents...I mean, I'm from Wiscahnsin, doncha'know...Yahh, you betcha... we dontt haf de accents our German/Scandinavian annsestors had, ya? You dernt dare pigeon-hole us, eh? -Dr. M

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    Niamh Edmunds
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You trying to say something about us brits? :)

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    Hussain Raja
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People who speak other languages don't speak to each other in english with an accent, so if a movie is being made in ENGLISH it really shouldn't matter what accent they are speaking english in. In fact, they should all be speaking the same way!

    Marlowe Fitzpatrik
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    uh... what? If you learned English from being in London, you'd very well speak London-accented English to other people. If you learned it in Germany from school-books and teachers, you'd probably have a terrible German accent. If you were Russian or French, no matter where you learned English, you'd probably have a Russian 'r' or a French 'h' - ON TOP of the accent your learning-place is based on. When I came back from my trip to Australia, I had one hell of an Aussie-accent, which was great because everything is better than having a German accent, LOL. Nowadays, I tend to accent my English based on the shows I watch most. Right now, it's a tad Scottish with a very British tint to it. Some people might speak very clear, non-accented English if they learned only based on books, but usually you model the melody of the language you speak to the language you HEAR around you.

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    Watch it. "Once is necessary twice is preferable," the academy wrote. "Taking notes is also a good idea and will help the writing process by making it easy to refer to your in-the-moment thoughts and reactions."

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    kanishka prasan Senevirathna
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because he wanted to look deferent than his foster apes. He shave his beard with his deceased father's knife every day.

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    Express your initial thoughts and support your criticism. "Professional reviewers do not shy away from telling their readers whether they thought the movie was good bad or indifferent, and in fact readers come to rely on those reviewers whose tastes reflect their own when deciding whether or not to spend their time and money. Professional reviewers also have watched a lot of movies and can express why and how they came to their criticism. Be sure to back up your thoughts with specifics–a disappointing performance, a ridiculous plot, beautiful cinematography, difficult material that leaves you thinking, and so on."

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    Dani
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, Santa does seem to only give expensive presents to rich kids, doesn't he? XD

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    Evaluate the acting. "Many casual filmgoers will be inspired to see a movie if a favorite actor is in it, so you should probably spend a little space talking about the performances: seasoned actor in a new kind of role, brilliant performance from a rising star, excellence despite a lackluster script, dynamics in an ensemble, and so much more can be said about the actors in any given film."

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    glowworm2
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Give Harvey a break. He's been hospitalized, is missing half his face and is probably hopped up on sedatives. Of course he's going to have trouble recognizing that his nurse is the Joker.

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    Directing, cinematography, special effects... This is where your inner film geek can really shine. Consider the highlights or missteps of directors, cinematographers, costume designers and CGI magicians. What worked, what surprised, what fell short of expectations, are all great questions to address.

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    Monday
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least that part is realistic...

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    It's also important to look at a film’s story from a structural viewpoint. Try to to keep in mind that the vast majority of films fall into the three-act structure: a beginning, middle, and end. It's not because the screenwriters are lazy, but because the formula simply works. In screenplays, the first thing you should look out for is the inciting incident. Generally, about 10 minutes into the film, there will be a moment that forces the protagonist to exit their comfort zone and start their journey towards a new goal. Around the thirty-minute mark, there is usually a major turning point. At this moment, the hero can't go back, that signals the beginning of the second act where the majority of the film will take place. Finally, around the ninety-minute mark, the second turning point will signal the film’s drive towards both its conclusion and resolution.

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    Of course, some films don’t fit perfectly into the three-act structure, but the vast majority of films do and you can start to get a sense of when important moments or changes will occur when you know the general format.

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    Vicky Zar
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you know that this movie is based on the German book "Das doppelte Lottchen" from Erich Kästner? The girls are Luise and Lotte from Vienna and Munich respectively. The book was written around 1945 so the story makes much more sense regarding the timeframe. Today its stupid of course but back then it wasn't that easy to keep in contact when miles apart.

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    Arietis
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really hated his character and Andy's friends. They sure jumped at the chance to get some goodies for free, but also constantly critizised her and made fun of her for her new job. What a bunch of s**t friends. She should have severed ties with all of them.

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    Woets
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One or both parents are actually dead or die during the movie. Some serious daddy/mommy-issues there at Disney

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    Kimberly Young
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clearly, part of the Santa magic relies on parental brainwashing that gives them false memories of purchasing the gifts in question. Obviously.

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    Cyndi H
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has always bothered me... Glad someone else picked it up.

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    Carol Emory
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They also don't tell you that Hera drove Hercules insane so that he kills his wife Megara and his 5 children

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    Biljana Malesevic
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, but he is supposed to be only 18 I think. Swayze is not 18, but neither is Jennifer Gray. 18 and 16 is not too bad.

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    Steve
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hmmm... do we know that in the original timeline Biff tried that? It was only because Marty was there that the two of them were parked, and Biff turned up. It's possible he didn't attack Lorraine in the original '55. Just a thought...

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    Biljana Malesevic
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that would be even scarier, kid zombie killer.

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    Daria B
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a YouTube channel dedicated to these little details in super hero films (and other). How It Should Have Ended. Very skillfully made funny videos.

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    RaroaRaroa
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And no one ever has a password on their phone. Anyone can just pick it up and see what they've been texting.

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    RaroaRaroa
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, the size of houses in most American movies and TV series' is ridiculous. A teacher and a nurse living in a massive house? No wonder immigrants think it's the place to be.

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    Randy Dhuyvetter
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well everyone knows men can't be raped... Yes, that is sarcasm...

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    Bobert Robertson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was to keep his mind relaxed and clear so he wouldn’t be in a panic when they arrived and instead could go full send on the booby traps

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    Paul K. Johnson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jenny was broken from childhood. This may bother you but it happens a lot in real life so it's not unrealistic.

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    Beau Haven
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Disagree. The point of the whole movie was Bueller getting Frye to live beyond his fears.

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    Laura Sanders
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still can't handle how so many of the retired Bella's could afford to just jet off to Denmark

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    Jason Cutrera
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are actually a few good reasons why the eagle plan would have been a lot riskier. 1) The Ring has a will of its own and often drops from the grasp of whomever holds it. If, during flight, the Ring fell, the heroes would most likely never find it again before Sauron did -- especially if it fell over Mordor or the Dead Marshes. 2) While maybe not as strong as the Eagles in the air, the Ringwraiths are quite comfortable in the skies and I'm certain the Ringbearer would be less safe aloft than on the ground, where there are hiding places and escape routes. 3) As an intelligent race of Middle-Earth, the Eagles are as susceptible to the corrupting influence of the One Ring as any other. Discord would have been sown in the ranks of the Eagles and the Heroes, and that is another complication that Gandalf probably wouldn't have risked.

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    Jon Parker
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He was acting like the natives. When a King Kong-sized child enters the room, you better believe you'll play dead like everyone else.

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    Monday
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Coupled with why did the witch curse an 11 year old boy who didn't want to let a stranger into his house....

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    SeamusRGN
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Translation for clarity: in the live action movie Scooby Doo, it is unbelievable that Velma(played by Linda Cardellini) is an unsexy nerd, when she is, in fact, extremely hot.

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    Monday
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They did spend some time in diagon alley buying his school supplies and stuff, I don't think they actually told us how long so this isn't necessarily the case.

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    Kaisu
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love that this is the unrealistic thing that they complain about, and not a fact that the rodents can talk. It's kids movies, lighten up.

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    Bill
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Read the other 20 or so books in the series.

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    Spider Seddon
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate any 'size difference' movie, the characters wouldn't be able to absorb food or oxygen !

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    Carol Emory
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was the point of the movie. She was trying to resist because he was her step-brother. But they aren't committing incest because they are not blood related. Only a piece of paper makes them brother and sister and, since the stepfather never formally adopts Cher, there is no legal or moral line being crossed.

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    Abbey Impson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my parents are still alive and I just saw my brother for the first time in 12 years....it happens more than you might think

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    Miklós Nagy
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, that one picked up several times. The explanation is that the T-Rex pushed their cars not into her own cage but the next one, which was the brontosaurus's and that one had that cliff. There are some illustration and early sketches on the net which explains that but it come throught as a plothole in the movie.

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    Giovanni
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's explained at various points in the movie, The MCU doesn't work on standard time travel rules, every change in the time line simply creates an alternative universe and there is not butterfly effect, if the change is small enaugh it will not create a different universe/time line. This means that there is an universe/time line where Thanos, Nebula and Gamora disappeared in 2014 without leaving trace.

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    Dawid Dryżałowski
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THAT'S what you found improbable in a movie about an ogre and a talking donkey? :D

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    RaroaRaroa
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In NZ the age of consent is 16, so it wouldn't seem that odd. I assume he's meant to be early 20s. I've never seen the movie so don't know.

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    Loretta
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The whole movie is a complete b******t genetically. There are only female worker bees, who are 0,75% alike genetically (more than siblings, but less than twins). The male bees don't work, the fly out soon to another colony. The queen female bee is the only one who reproduces, with a male from another colony. So a) if you want to seriously learn about bees, don't rely on movies and b) real life bees don't engage in incest. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

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