Factual error: The ship, VIRGIL, is diving straight down from the crust to the core. Although the interior of the ship pivots to make the cockpit perpendicular to the descent, the ship itself is "digging" straight down so when people move from compartment to compartment they should be climbing up and down rather than simply walking back and forth.
The Core (2003)
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Directed by: Jon Amiel
Starring: Stanley Tucci, Aaron Eckhart, Bruce Greenwood, Richard Jenkins, Hilary Swank, Delroy Lindo, Tchéky Karyo, DJ Qualls
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I know the science isn't real, but as a former military brat, landing the space shuttle in the LA aquaduct was epic.
The amount of one-liners from this movie is great, too.
It's called 'unobtanium' because the actual molecular structure is like...27 syllables long.
You want me to hack the planet?
I'm going to need unlimited Hot Pockets and Xena tapes.
A pepperoni pizza and a shower.
Some of my favorites.
I loved the SFX used for the weather. The colors shimmering over the desert, the lightning destroying Rome.
If you're an earth sciences/weather/film or run-of-the-mill nerd, you'll probably like it.
Fun movie.
More mistakes in The Core
Dr. Josh Keyes: So what's this about then?
FBI Agent: We don't know. You have higher security clearance than us.
Dr. Josh Keyes: I have security clearance?
FBI Agent: Yes sir, we're just here to take you to your jet.
Dr. Josh Keyes: I have a jet?!
Trivia: If you look closely with time-frame advance during the pigeon scene you will see a fish "flying" into a window instead of a pigeon. (00:08:35)
Question: The heroes manage to get the core spinning again by detonating 5 200 megaton nuclear bombs. In real life, wouldn't it take hundreds of 200 nuclear bombs to get the core spinning again?
Answer: No number of nuclear weapons would have an effect on the movement of the Earth's core. The bombs in the movie are just there as part of the plot. The Core is a hysterically unscientific movie. It's still great fun though.