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[-] ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net 3 points 3 weeks ago

I think this is only a problem when someone specifically promotes the movie as accurate representation. Like if the movie is based on real events. If you show real people inaccurately in can be defamation and it's a problem. Other than that I don't see any issue. It's cinema, every genre has its tropes and simplifications. In the end the main goal of the director is to tell a story. If he decides the story he wants to tell doesn't require historical accuracy than it's his choice. You have movies and shows that are built on accuracy (like Downton Abbey) and shows that don't (like Bridgerton). Both are fine in my opinion (as a concept, not necessarily as a show. I haven't even seen Bridgerton and got bored by Downton Abbey). For me the accuracy is totally secondary. I liked A Knight's Tale more than I liked The Last Duel.

Sometimes you just have to ignore those things. I've seen Fall movie recently and as a climber I have to say the climbing scenes were the absolutely dumbest, most physics bending bullshit I've seen. But the movie worked otherwise. I assume for non climbers this movie was even better. I see it at least partially as my issue, not the directors fault. I can't enjoy climbing movies like other people because I know to much about it. History buffs can't enjoy historical movies. Deal with it.

[-] agent_nycto@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah, and I totally get it. Most of these reaction videos are for content for those people who also notice what's off.

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