Newton's first law of physics. In Star Trek, even the loss of so-called "impulse" power in a shuttle will cause it to slow down to a stop.
The other big problem in all sci-fi flicks is the jet fighter effect in space. They assume that space fights are just like jet fighters fighting in an atmosphere and that they need wings. The assume you can bank and turn like you're in air.
Another big problem is that laser guns in movies have to be slower than you can throw a baseball so the good guys can always somehow dodge the laser beams. They're slow enough that you can see the beginning and end of the beam flying through the air. If laser guns really acted like they do in the movies (or even video games), it's time to toss them aside and stick to regular firearms because they're at least so fast you can't see the projectiles.
Newton's first law of physics. In Star Trek, even the loss of so-called "impulse" power in a shuttle will cause it to slow down to a stop.
The other big problem in all sci-fi flicks is the jet fighter effect in space. They assume that space fights are just like jet fighters fighting in an atmosphere and that they need wings. The assume you can bank and turn like you're in air.
Another big problem is that laser guns in movies have to be slower than you can throw a baseball so the good guys can always somehow dodge the laser beams. They're slow enough that you can see the beginning and end of the beam flying through the air. If laser guns really acted like they do in the movies (or even video games), it's time to toss them aside and stick to regular firearms because they're at least so fast you can't see the projectiles.