9 Films Based On True Stories That Were Slightly Changed For Creative Purposes
- 4:58 pm September 17, 2022
You may have noticed that films which are based on true events are more thrilling and compelling since we can connect with the characters and admire historical occurrences. We have a constant desire to learn more. We must keep in mind, though, that fiction sometimes performs better than reality. In order to increase the drama or to improve the storyline, what occurs in the movie frequently differs greatly from what actually occurs in real life.
Did you know that in the movie Theory Of Everything, Stephen Hawking’s love story was changed.
Astrophysicist Stephen Hawking and his wife Jane are the subjects of this film, which details their love their as well as the difficult challenges they faced as a result of Stephen's progressive illness for more than 30 years. Contrary to what is shown in the movie, Stephen and Jane did not meet at Cambridge University in the UK.
The two met in St. Albans High School, according to Jane, and their relationship started there. She added that the film failed to depict her frequent, protracted trips abroad and how difficult it was for her to manage everything.
Did you know that in the movie The Drivers rivalry in Rush was exaggerated a little bit
The movie follows the lives of two Formula One racers who competed for championships in the 1970s: Niki Lauda and James Hunt. The film dramatizes the rivalry and hostility between the drivers, but in reality, they developed a strong bond and even lived together.
Gladiator had various inaccuracies and changed historical facts
The masterpiece from 2000 that captivated thousands of viewers had a number of problems. One idea involves handing out printed paper leaflets to the crowd in the Colosseum, which was unheard of at the time. Another error is that the Colosseum's current name was only adopted after the Middle Ages; under the Roman Empire, it was known as the Flavian Amphitheater.
The worst mistake was the passing of Emperor Marcus Aurelius and his tumultuous relationship with his son Commodus, who was portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix. In actuality, the Roman emperor passed away naturally and was at his side the entire time. Contrary to what the movie suggests, Commodus was close to his father and co-ruled the empire with him.
You probably didn’t know that in the movie The Imitation Games they changed the name of the machine.
This movie tells the incredible tale of Alan Turing, a British scientist who developed the machine that cracked German codes and helped end the war. The name "Christopher" given to the computer in the movie was purportedly inspired by Turing's childhood romance on his friend Christopher Morcom, however this couldn't be further from the truth. In actual life, the device was referred to as "The Bomb."
Despite the lack of evidence to the contrary, Christopher and Turing did have a close relationship, and the scientist was deeply affected by his passing. Turing collaborated with mathematician Gordon to build the computer, which is another fact that is left out of the movie.
Did you know? William Wallace was not the real Braveheart.
Even though Mel Gibson's iconic character William Wallace was based on a real person, his historical importance was exaggerated, and the death of his wife was made up to add drama. King Robert I of Scotland, who is portrayed by actor Angus Macfadyen in the movie, was given the nickname "Braveheart," not Wallace.
Django Unchained was a game changer
Jamie Foxx undoubtedly left his mark on cinema by playing Django, and one of the things we will never forget about him is his unique aesthetic. Sunglasses are worn by the character throughout almost the whole movie, which is impossible given that they were trendy in the 1920s, at least 60 years after the period the movie is set.