We all know that movies aren't always an accurate representation of reality, but half-truths and flat-out lies in movies that otherwise seem to exist within our world often prove incredibly distracting to our enjoyment of movie. After all, why break just one rule in a movie that otherwise is a relatable reflection of our existence? Still, these films opted to do it, and the result is that, for one reason or another, we are distracted and less-able to take the film on its own terms. Whether it's misrepresenting human nature or simply human capacity, here are 10 outrageous claims made by movies that were total lies...
10. Prostitution Is A Safe, Harmless Profession
Though there are of course plenty of gritty films about the perils of becoming a prostitute, Hollywood also tends to often glamourise the job, whereby women get paid handsomely to service the needs of wealthy, good-looking, well-dressed men who couldn't possibly have a disturbing paraphilia that they would want you to act out with them. Films like Pretty Woman seem to almost imply that it could even be a fun job at the best of times, and while the one-in-a-million Richard Gere-type client that comes along might well be, what about all the neckbeards and crazies who you'll have to please in the mean-time? What's more, short of becoming the highest of high-end escorts, the job likely doesn't pay all that well, and you'll need to rack up a fair few jobs a day to earn close to a regular wage. Alright, we've established I know way too much about hooker rates, so moving on...