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Key insight: In most flying fights, the inevitable outcome—a fall to the ground—is always looming. This predictability can make sequences feel manipulative or uninspired, often resulting in padding rather than meaningful storytelling.

How to Improve Aerial Scenes

To craft compelling airborne combat, filmmakers must abandon the notion that flying equals a free-for-all. Instead, they should:

• Inject Purpose: Ensure that flying serves a narrative purpose, such as escaping or pursuing, rather than just showcasing powers.

• Prioritize Physicality: Convey momentum, impact, and gravity to ground the action in reality, or at least in a believable style.