30 Places That Are Just Aren’t Like The Movies
By Molly
7 months ago
1. Vietnam in Full Metal Jacket
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The film director, Stanley Kubrick, lived in England and disliked constant travel. For this reason, the film was entirely shot in the European nation. Despite the original setting being Vietnam! Let's face it. The Isle of Dogs in England looks nothing like Vietnam, from the European architecture. Da Nang, Vietnam's climate also differs from Canary Wharf's.2. Philippines
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The climate of Southeast Asia is almost similar. Tropical forests allow filmmakers to substitute locations without rousing suspicion of audiences. The film 'Platoon' scenes were not shot in a Vietnam jungle. They were filmed in the Philippines. If you noticed, the Vietnam jungle is thicker than the Luzon jungle. That forest looks like nothing in Vietnam.3. Selma, Alabama
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The civil rights movement of the 1950s inspired many films. Martin Luther King Jr. marched with other African-American activists in Selma, Alabama 1965. However, the film version 'Selma' was shot entirely in Georgia. Moreover, the depicted Alabama courthouse was Rockdale County Courthouse in Georgia.4. Los Angeles
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The 1983 blockbuster 'Scarface' followed Tony, who escaped from an internment camp. In reality, the scenes we all thought were shot in Little Havana, Miami, were filmed in Los Angeles, California. There is an excellent difference between palm trees that grow in California and those that grow in Miami. Those portrayed in the film were the Californian kind.5. Vancouver, Canada
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The movie 'Alcatraz' was supposed to be filmed in the San Francisco Bay Area. However, the crew had to shoot the film in Vancouver, Canada, to reduce filming costs. But there are obvious differences between these two locations. The San Francisco Bay Area is heavily forested, but the location shown in the film has nothing to indicate this feature.6. Culver City, California
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Released in 1940, ‘The Philadelphia Story’ remains one of American classics. Tracy Lord, a divorcee, must choose between three men who confess their love for her. We are made to believe it all happens in Philadelphia. However, the film was shot at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios in Culver City, California. Not anywhere near the East Coast!7. ‘Chicago’ the musical
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It is surprising to learn that one of the century's greatest musicals 'Chicago' was not filmed in that eminent city. Although the film is named 'Chicago,' none of its scenes is shot there. Instead, the shooting happened in Toronto, Canada. It is noticeable because Chicago was a bigger metropolis than Toronto in the 1920s.8. The Irish shores
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One of the greatest films in Hollywood was released in 1998 following the invasion of Normandy by the Allied forces during the Second World War. The beach landings in the 1998 film were not shot in Normandy, France, as most of us imagined. They were shot on the beaches of Curracloe strand, Ireland. Interestingly, members of the Irish army were used as extras.9. ‘Casablanca’…or California?
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A nightclub owner in Casablanca faces a dilemma when the second world war begins. Casablanca (1942) is a story that remains appealing to film enthusiasts. However, despite being set in Casablanca, Morocco, all its scenes were shot in California or Arizona. The North African region was too volatile at the time to allow uninterrupted filming.10. Mountains in Argentina?
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In 'X-Men First Class,' a shot of beautiful snow-capped mountains is in the background. The movie indicates that the scene is in Villa Gesell, Argentina. However, this is a gross misinterpretation because La Giselle has no mountains. Instead, the city is set near a flat coast beside the sea.11. New Orleans looks like Texas
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This 2013 movie was set in 1980s Dallas and reveals the life of a swindler who uses ingenious ways to acquire AIDS medication for patients. However, the film's star, Matthew McConaughey, said that the movie was shot in New Orleans, Louisiana, due to budgetary constraints. Discovering that the movie was not shot in Texas because of similar geographies would be challenging.12. New York
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One of the persistent shows in Hollywood began in 1994. Although it was set in Manhattan, New York, the show was shot in a studio based in California. During one of the show's scenes, the famous Vasquez rocks that appear in Joey's background are found in California. What was supposed to be Montauk Beach was a state park in Malibu. New York does not bear any of these features.13. Ko Phi Phi Leh
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The iconic scenery in 'The Beach' (2000)' remains etched in our minds. The white sand, the glassy water, and the magnificent plankton luminated beneath…unforgettable! This was Maya Beach in Ko Phi Phi Leh, Thailand. However, none of those attractions exist now. The authorities closed the place down because of tourists' rampant destruction of flora and fauna.14. Washington DC
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The American thriller series 'Scandal' focuses on Olivia Pope's operations in Washington DC as a former media consultant to the president of the United States. The political scene convinces audiences that the seven-season series was shot in Washington, DC. However, most scenes were filmed at the Palace Theatre in Los Angeles. The streets don't even look like Washington DC.15. A small town in Woodstock
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The 1993 film ‘Groundhog Day’ was supposed to be set in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. However, producers had to abandon the actual location because of feasibility concerns. The preferred shooting location was Woodstock, Illinois. However, Punxsutawney is not a tiny town as portrayed in the film. The town in the movie does not look like the Pennsylvanian town.16. The Versailles Palace
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‘Midnight in Paris’ is an iconic movie set in the Palace of Versailles. The movie reveals an opulent picture of the palace. It symbolized a disconnect with the French people during the revolutionary years. However, the palace is not easily accessible and not very fascinating. According to critics, the Palace of Versailles is an overrated tourist attraction.17. Prague is not Vienna!
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The movie was supposed to be filmed in Vienna, the capital of the Austrian Empire in the 18th century. However, producers saw it preferable to shoot their scenes in Prague, Czech Republic, because the city maintained many features reminiscent of the time. But come on! Prague has a more gothic feel to its architecture. On the flip side, Vienna has maintained a stately air.18. The Empire State Building
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This American landmark remains dotted on the face of many movies. 'Gossip Girl,' 'Sleepless in Seattle,' 'The Mindy Project,' and 'An affair to remember'. These movies give us the impression that participating in romantic activities on top of the tower is possible. However, more than 3.5 million people visit the building every year. Good luck finding space for sweet moments.19. The Grand Bazaar of Istanbul
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Watching movies like James Bond's 'Skyfall,' they make it right by portraying how cramped it is. However, the scenes are far too calm and synchronized with order. The bazaar is made of activity. It is because thousands of customers worldwide convene here to buy lamps, carpets, rugs, and jewelry. The place is boisterous and disordered.20. Nowhere near Waterloo
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The dramatic endgame for the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte is depicted artistically in the 1970 film 'Waterloo.' While the final battle happened a little far away from Brussels, Belgium, the movie was filmed in Uzhhorod, Western Ukraine. Moreover, the crew had to plant trees and flatten some hills to create a similar outlook of Waterloo.21. Mexico
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