The greatest thing about good science fiction is that it lets viewers explore a new reality. But, some sci-fi movies have a little more fiction than science, which can lead to some major scientific flaws in the film's plot.
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9 popular sci-fi movies that experts say got the science wrong
From "Gravity" to "Jurassic Park," here are some popular science fiction films that experts say got some of their science wrong.
Recreating dinosaurs from DNA — as seen in the "Jurassic Park" franchise — doesn't seem plausible.
Director Michael Bay may have consulted NASA experts on "Armageddon" — but the premise of the movie is still scientifically questionable.
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"Gravity" did a good job at many things — except perhaps the concept in its actual title.
Many scientists have called out various issues with the science presented in "The Day After Tomorrow" — but one particular issue looms large.
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Luc Besson's film "Lucy" hinged on the popular myth that humans only use 10% of our brains.
The movie "Outbreak" had a bit of a scientific error.
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In "Independence Day," Jeff Goldblum saved the world in the most implausible way.
"The Core" presents a few scientific inaccuracies.
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Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" strove for scientific accuracy — but still had some missteps along the way.
Although the film's scientific advisor
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