r3d c0m3t Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 (edited) I was watching Live Free or Die Hard for the one millionth time today and I noticed something that I had never paid any attention to, if you've seen the movie you'll know what I'm talking about, the scene where Thomas' thugs break into Woodlawn there's a shot of several hard drives with nothing covering the platters, nothing at all. No polycarbonate window, not even the standard metallic shield, like I said, nothing at all. How can a supposed hacker steal millions of dollars if the data on the hard drives are corrupted, or even worse if the hard drive is dead? Another thing that bugs me is when a hacker is taking care of his business through some unknowing Joe's computer and somehow the monitor, whether it be a CRT or TFT seems to loose a "signal" and the image displayed on the screen seems to constantly distort itself as if were receiving information from a satellite. The point of this thread isn't to point out the shortcomings, but rather the ironic perception portrayed by these hackers as it's funny to those of who know. Haven't you ever seen something similar to this, pointed and said to yourself, "what the hell is that all about?" Edited July 19, 2008 by r3d c0m3t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchuwato Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 Realism is boring. I've tried it, trust me - it doesn't work Audiences want to see bright colours, flashing lights and beeping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compxpert Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 Realism is boring. I've tried it, trust me - it doesn't work Audiences want to see bright colours, flashing lights and beeping. Couldn't have said it better my self. People would be come bored during the movie with realism. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r3d c0m3t Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 Couldn't have said it better my self. People would be come bored during the movie with realism. I also agree with that, but how can the audience be bored with what they don't know? Heh. I think I just answered my own question, huh? <_< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewr05 Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 (edited) I despise 95% of all movies in which 99% of the previously mentioned things occur. I also despise 50% of all movies in which 50% of the previously mentioned things occur... Unless 50% of what has occurred is 99% bloody, naked or fast; an extra percentage gets added if its fast, naked AND bloody... But really... I effing hate it when EVERY SINGLE click or key press causes a beeps (or an equally obnoxious noise)... You are supposed to be a hacker or at least a proficient computer user... You are not using Windows 95 and you're not my grandmother so lay off the effing sounds! Edited July 20, 2008 by exeter_acres Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Factioneer Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 They never use the spacebar when typing. Watch closely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeter_acres Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 ithinkyouarewrongtheyusethespacebarlots.......ohsnapmaybetheydon't Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romeo55 Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 They never use the mouse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xly15 Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 I despise 95% of all movies in which 99% of the previously mentioned things occur.I also despise 50% of all movies in which 50% of the previously mentioned things occur... Unless 50% of what has occurred is 99% bloody, naked or fast; an extra percentage gets added if its fast, naked AND bloody... But really... I effing hate it when EVERY SINGLE click or key press causes a beeps (or an equally obnoxious noise)... You are supposed to be a hacker or at least a proficient computer user... You are not using Windows 95 and you're not my grandmother so lay off the effing sounds! I'm with this guy here. I don't watch alot of movies. I hate things that are not how they really happen. They never use the spacebar when typing. Watch closely. How is that possible? If you can show me then I will bow before you. They never use the mouse. I could see that happening. I don't necessarily have to use the mouse. I use to work on computers without mice. It's harder but not impossible. Xly15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r3d c0m3t Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 Another thing I find funny is when they blurt out "I have to power down my gear." and stand there for twenty-five minutes typing things on the keyboard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xly15 Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 What is up with that any way. I never stand there. I just hit shutdown. Then go on my way. Xly15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compxpert Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 Its all in the Dramatization. Which does bug me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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