Outline for the Second Term Paper

      I.         Introduction

a.     Common for films to break the laws of physics in order to establish their own rules of their world.

b.     In this paper, I will be talking about films the specifically break Newton’s third Law

                                               i.     This means that for every force there is a reaction force that is equal in size, but opposite in direction.

c.      Film examples: Megamind, Matrix, Winter Soldier

    II.         Megamind

a.     DreamWorks (2010)

b.     Directed by Tom McGrath

c.      Film Description: Setting the superhero world

d.     Example of where it breaks Newton’s 3^rd Law

                                               i.     When MetroMan gets things thrown at him and but he doesn’t move at all.

  III.         Matrix

a.     1999

b.     Directors: Andy and Lana Wachowski,

c.      Film Despcription: Setting up the world

d.     Example:

                                               i.     Subway fight scene

                                              ii.     The recoils of the punches/kicks don’t match with the energy.

   IV.         Winter Soldier

a.     Marvel (2014)

b.     Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo

c.      Film Description: setting up Superhero world

d.     Example:

                                               i.     Captain America throws his shield at the Winter Soldier. When Bucky catches it there is no recoil. However when Bucky throws it back, there is recoil on Steve.

     V.         Conclusion

a.     Breaking physics is a way to exaggerate actions, especially for action films

b.     It’s a way for a director to establish their own rules

                                               i.     Not necessarily real, but it’s believable