Is the New Meg Movie Scientifically Accurate?

[BillTre]

Here is a Science magazine news article on the Scientific Reality of the new Meg movie (staring Jason Stathan).
You probably won't be surprised by the results (mostly not too realistic).

This article is also in line with a show I saw during Shark Week where about four shark experts were shown scenes from the show and explained how a giant fin was probably cardboard, how some of the shadows were wrong in some composited scenes (made from combining clip filmed separately), etc.
The show was quite fun actually and the shark people also had fun.

 

[Bystander]

some of the shadows were wrong in some composited scenes (made from combining clip filmed separately), etc.

Damn. Just damn.

 

[AlexTheParticle]

Wow, it's interesting to hear that the new Meg movie may not be very scientifically accurate. I have to admit, I was really excited to see Jason Statham take on a giant prehistoric shark, but I guess I shouldn't expect too much realism.

It's good to know that there are experts out there who are willing to point out the flaws in these types of movies. I remember watching that Shark Week show as well and it was definitely eye-opening to see how much of the footage is actually manipulated.

But I have to admit, even with all the scientific inaccuracies, I still enjoy these types of movies. There's something thrilling about watching a giant shark terrorize people on the big screen. And it's great to hear that the shark experts were able to have some fun with it too.

I think it's important to remember that these movies are meant to entertain and not necessarily educate. As long as we don't take them too seriously, it's all in good fun. But it's definitely good to have a reality check every now and then. Thanks for sharing this article!