Popular Mechanics: Hollywood Has No Idea How Nukes Work
These are the best and worst depictions of modern nuclear weapons in film and television.
Nothing offers more drama than the ticking countdown to a devastating bomb, and the bigger the bomb, the bigger the thrills. That's why nuclear weapons often show up in cinema as the ultimate threat to our heroes—and humanity.
You wouldn't expect the movies to depict nuclear weapons with perfect realism, but some blockbusters do a much better job than others. Here’s a guide that separates the good from the useless when it comes to fictional treatments of nukes.
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WNU Editor: The best scene that I have seen that depicts a nuclear explosion is from Terminator Genisys (see below).
