Why cant these guys fix cable while they are up there?

While it may or may not have been factual, seeing it for an entertaining movie, had it's merits.

I realize this is a movie, but some level of realism is expected to make it believable. Not only does the movie show all kinds of ridiculous electrical mistakes with the grid / system, but of course...because linemen are blue collar workers, they have to be portrayed as drunkards and complete idiots. To top it off, the producers can't even attempt to get the geography close to what is supposed to be portrayed in the story. Trust me, there are no oceans, massive lakes, or mountains around Lubbock. And, any major storm coming in off the Gulf of Mexico would take at least a day to make it halfway across Texas. Again, I realize it is a movie, but at least TRY people. Don't pay to watch this film, rather watch it on Amazon Prime or some way you get to see it for free. It's okay to watch on the couch one day when you aren't feeling well...it is at least better than reality-TV...but not by much.

A feeble attempt at a BACKDRAFT or TOPGUN for linemen. Am waiting for TRASHTRUCK to hit the theaters. Only thing missing was Beau's coffin carried on top of a power company truck as the credits rolled..... Can any more tragedies befell one family? I Wish directors started to lay back with the overused flasbacks scenes.