Is "The Core" based on real science or just pure fiction?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the scientific accuracy of the movie "The Core," exploring how much of its content is based on real science versus fictional elements. Participants share their thoughts on specific scenes and concepts presented in the film.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question the realism of the movie, particularly regarding the portrayal of dolphins swimming at extreme ocean depths, citing pressure limitations.
  • Others express amusement at the film's scientific inaccuracies, referring to it as "movie science" and highlighting its entertainment value despite flaws.
  • A participant shares a humorous perspective on the film's credits, suggesting that they are the only truthful aspect of the movie.
  • There is a general acknowledgment of the film's entertainment factor, with some participants noting their laughter during scenes that others found serious.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the film contains significant scientific inaccuracies, but there is no consensus on the extent of these inaccuracies or their impact on the film's entertainment value.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific scenes and elements without providing detailed scientific explanations or corrections, leaving some assumptions and interpretations unexamined.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in the intersection of science and popular media, particularly those who enjoy discussions about the accuracy of science in films.

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How much of the movie, "The Core" is true?
 
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Good link, nice explanations, Awww, "movie science" some Fun, as I now dawn my unobtainium suit and fly off into spaaaaace, and beyond!
 
i love how there were dolphins swimming around thousands of feet below the surface... haha yeah right, you know how much pressure there'd be? what can a dolphin swim to? several hundred at the most?
 
Wow, there were more flaws than I thought.

Inspite of all of this though, you gotta' love Rat .
 
I heard it was an entertaining movie, but I saw the trailer with a group of friends and we couldn't stop laughing. What made it even funnier was that the other people in the theater didn't understand why we thought it was so funny.
 
How much of the movie, "The Core" is true?
The credits.
 
Originally posted by Laser Eyes
The credits.

LOL!
 

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