New Reality Check: The Problem with Modern Action Scenes

My latest long-form video is live. In this episode, I'm doing a physical reality check on some of the most over-the-top action scenes in recent movies. I tested the physics behind three major movie tropes that defy common sense.

The current trend of 'spectacle over substance' often breaks the immersion, but I wanted to see if even the most ridiculous stunts had a kernel of truth. The full video explores the engineering, physics, and historical context of these scenes. Check out the results on my YouTube channel, and let me know which movie trope I should physically test next!