Says dumb
A caesarean-style abdominal surgery with staples and no recovery period would leave a person unable to stand without serious pain, never mind run. The film acknowledges the pain, but not the limits.
How could Shaw run around after an emergency surgery?
Prometheus
Prometheus (2012)
At 1:20:00
Verdict: Guilty. 83% of viewers say this is dumb. Top defense: Adrenaline, painkillers and staples kept her moving for a short time.
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83% dumb17% explained
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What happens in this scene
Shaw uses an automated surgical pod to remove an alien organism from her abdomen. A few minutes later she is running, fighting and standing. The film shows her in pain but never slows her down.
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Says explained
Shaw is in survival mode and the pod's pain relief is a plot device the film shows. I would not call it a hole.
Says dumb
The surgery is shown and then dismissed. Without any real consequence for her mobility, it removes the stakes from what was meant to be the film's most intense scene.
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Actually, it’s explained
Adrenaline, painkillers and staples kept her moving for a short time.
- DumbScenesStaff7 months ago
Adrenaline, painkillers and staples kept her moving for a short time.
- ben_the_skepticSupporter3 months ago
The film shows her in pain and moving carefully at times. It is exaggerated, not impossible.
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After surgery, Shaw collapses and needs two scenes of recovery before the crew pulls her to the next set piece.
Would this fix it?78% say yes
dr_halloranVerified expert: Emergency medicineSupporter2 months ago
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Have the pod only numb her and close the wound. She holds her side during every later scene and is visibly slower.
Would this fix it?62% say yes
script_doctor_samSupporter4 weeks ago
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