Suspension of disbelief

Posted by Rundquist from 63.201.187.189 on June 28, 2001 at 18:15:34:

In Reply to: Gold leaf? (nm) posted by Rundquist on June 28, 2001 at 17:44:11:

I guess the important thing is that you bought it at the time. I don't think Lucas and Spielberg ever intended for guys like us to disect every inch of their films. Of course it sure is fun. The problem I am having today is that I don't buy what happens in today's movies even the first time I see 'em. Regards

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: : : Has anyone ever noticed how easily Indy was able to lift and hold that 25 lb. solid gold idol with one hand? If solid gold is as heavy as solid lead then this is not something done very easily. Also, how could he ever think that a bag of sand would be as heavy as a "solid gold" idol? In fact, he even removes some sand for accuracy. That's what I love about Indy, a man with a few faults and bad judgments. Anyway, I'm sure some of you would like to say that the idol was hollow, but since when did ancient Peruvians master casting techniques?

: : Excellent point!! No way it was solid gold. He could pick it up, sure. But not the way he did.

: : : Any other explanations?

Follow Ups:

Re: Suspension of disbelief Sean 08:46:52 6/29/2001 (3)
- Yeah, what's up with those annoying people? Timmy The Tulip 16:04:01 6/30/2001 (2)
  - Egad, you spotted me! (nm) bud-arc 17:22:47 6/30/2001 (1)
    - I wonder, too... Fall Guy 18:03:25 6/30/2001 (0)

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: : : : Has anyone ever noticed how easily Indy was able to lift and hold that 25 lb. solid gold idol with one hand?  If solid gold is as heavy as solid lead then this is not something done very easily.  Also, how could he ever think that a bag of sand would be as heavy as a "solid gold" idol?  In fact, he even removes some sand for accuracy.  That's what I love about Indy, a man with a few faults and bad judgments.  Anyway, I'm sure some of you would like to say that the idol was hollow, but since when did ancient Peruvians master casting techniques?

: : : Excellent point!! No way it was solid gold. He could pick it up, sure. But not the way he did.

: : : : Any other explanations?

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