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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.
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Emergency physician. I will tell you how long a person would really stay on their feet after that scene.
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Prometheus (2012)
How could Shaw run around after an emergency surgery?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 (115 votes)
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The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
How did the trapped Gotham police survive underground for months?Have Blake mention a food drop through a hatch every few days, one line during the tunnel scene.
Would this fix it?86% say yes (110 votes)
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