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- March 16, 2020
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Survivalist Les Stroud breaks down combat scenes from movies
Including ‘127 Hours,’ ‘The Office,’ ‘Into the Wild,’ ‘The Edge,’ ‘127 Hours,’ ‘Life of Pi,’ ‘Open Water,’ ‘Alive’ and ‘Jeremiah Johnson.’
What is the importance of accuracy and realism in portraying survival situations in movies, according to Les Stroud’s analysis?
Les Stroud, also known as “Survivorman”, has made a name for himself as a survival expert and television personality. With his extensive knowledge of survival tactics and his experiences in the wilderness, he has become a go-to authority on the subject. Recently, Stroud used his expertise to analyze survival scenes from popular movies.
In an interview with Business Insider, Stroud broke down key survival scenes from films such as “The Revenant” and “Cast Away”. He provided fascinating insights into the accuracy and realism of these scenes, highlighting both the strengths and weaknesses of each portrayal.
One scene Stroud analyzed was from “The Revenant”, in which Leonardo DiCaprio’s character is attacked by a bear. Stroud praised the filmmakers for their attention to detail, noting that the grizzly bear used in the scene was actually an animatronic puppet. He also noted that DiCaprio’s character tries to play dead during the attack, which is a common survival tactic in grizzly bear encounters.
However, Stroud also criticized the scene for its lack of realism when it comes to the aftermath of the attack. DiCaprio’s character is shown to be severely mauled by the bear, yet he manages to crawl and walk for miles afterwards. In reality, a grizzly bear attack of this severity would most likely result in death.
Another scene Stroud analyzed was from “Cast Away”, in which Tom Hanks plays a man stranded on a desert island. Stroud praised the film’s attention to detail, noting that Hanks’ character takes proper precautions to stay hydrated and find food. He also applauded the film for accurately portraying the psychological toll that isolation and loneliness can take on a person.
However, Stroud also criticized the film for its lack of attention to important survival details, such as how Hanks’ character creates fire or builds shelter. He also noted that the film fails to show how Hanks’ character deals with injuries or illnesses that could arise from being stranded on a desert island for years.
Stroud’s analysis of these films is fascinating and highlights the importance of accuracy and realism in portrayals of survival situations. As a survival expert, he provides valuable insights into what it takes to survive in extreme situations and how to accurately portray those situations in film.
Overall, Stroud’s breakdown of survival scenes from movies is both intriguing and educational. It highlights the importance of accuracy and realism when it comes to portraying survival situations in media, and shows how films can both accurately and inaccurately depict survival scenarios. With Stroud’s expertise and insights, we can learn a lot about what it takes to survive in the wilderness and how to portray those experiences on-screen.
