8 Hollywood Blockbusters That Are Guilty Of BS Science

5. The Ridiculous Invincible Fridge - Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull

Though it's not as scientifically lead as Star Wars (and exists ostensibly in our universe), the fourth Indiana Jones film still manages to fudge a couple of key science-related elements. Luckily for George Lucas nobody noticed since he made sure everything else was awful enough to distract: Shia Labeouf was a sub-standard Indy substitute while the titular hero was reduced to little more than a receptacle for ageist put-downs. (See also: Die Hard) In the most baffling moment of science defiance in Lucas' career, he had Indiana Jones escape a nuclear blast by hiding in a fridge - an idea, incidentally, rejected by Back To The Future. Because everyone knows fridges are all bomb- and nuclear-proofed in the factory... But Wait... You might not be surprised to know it is unlikely you would survive a nuclear blast by hiding inside a fridge, contrary to what the film itself suggests. An article debunking the scene was released online soon after the film's release and concluded the chances of Indy surviving the blast were roughly 0%. Even if he was protected from radiation by the fridge's lead lining he probably be killed by a combination of 1) being cooked due to extreme temperatures heating the fridge, 2) crushed by the pressure of the shockwave, or 3) lethal acceleration which would probably have destroyed every bone in his body. Also, to close, remember that scene when Shia Labeouf swings from jungle vines to escape the Russians? Vines grow from the ground up. Think about that for a second.