Corrected entry: Why wouldn't they try to use DESTINI again before sending Virgil down? The Earth is already screwed, and it would've been a lot easier, cheaper, and faster. If it didn't work, then they could still go ahead with Virgil. What did they really have to lose? They knew it was the cause at the very beginning.
LorgSkyegon
9th Oct 2020
The Core (2003)
20th May 2020
The Core (2003)
Corrected entry: Beck is an Air Force pilot and an astronaut, Purcell is Army Ranger General. Neither military branch has a say in the actions of the other and Purcell has nothing to do with the space program. So why would he have any say or knowledge about Beck's review board about the shuttle accident?
Correction: Because they are acquainted in life beyond the military. He came to see what happened and to support her.
Correction: Purcell was tasked as a commander of the special mission to restart the core. As such, he would have knowledge and say to Beck's review as she was being assigned to his team. This is also why he would have say even if they aren't in the same branch as he is now her commander officer.
2nd Jun 2004
The Core (2003)
Corrected entry: When Drs. Keyes and Zimsky are explaining to the military guys at the Pentagon what is going to happen, Zimsky is wearing a wedding ring (or at least, a ring on his wedding finger). There is no reference to him being married anywhere in the movie, nor is he wearing a ring in any of the other scenes. (The ring is probably Stanley Tuccis since he still was married at the time of the making of "The Core")
Correction: There is also no mention of him being single that would cause this to be a mistake. Just because a wife (or ex-wife, some people still wear their rings) is not mentioned, doesn't mean she doesn't exist. Also, because he seems to be somewhat of a womanizer, he would be less likely to mention his wife.
Correction: For exactly the reason Dr. Keyes suggested: using DESTINI again would permanently destabilize the core instead of just stalling it. Besides, when it comes to actual permanent annihilation of the Earth, cheaper doesn't really mean anything.
LorgSkyegon