Utterly Ridiculous

You know, you have to actually watch the film, not just read the synopsis.

Also, why did the people in the cars on the bridge continue to just sit there while cable after cable snapped, the bridge shook and rocked and the sreet below was ripping apart?

Swing away, Merrill....Merrill, swing away...

Not at all ridiculous. Klein appeared to be in pretty good shape - not using inversion boots type shape as in American Gigolo - but still in good shape for his age. He was obviously a good swimmer. Hypothermia (not hyperthermia) would not occur in just the few minutes he was in the water as long as he warmed up afterward. As for the people in the cars - some may not have realized what was happening while others may have been frozen with fear as often happens in similar situations. The bridge appeared fairly lengthy so, even if they began running, those near the middle of the bridge might not have been able to escape the collapse.

Also, please cool it with the ageism. I am 67-years-old and swim 2,500 yards three to four times a week. A 91-year-old woman, Harriette Thompson, completed a marathon in San Diego last year.

You must mean 'hypothermia,' don't ya?

You made it to this point of the film before calling ridiculous? Odd.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothermia read it and learn something, or at least spend 2 minutes doing some research before coming onto IMDB to spew drivel.

Here's some facts:

You don't automatically get Hypothermia (Hyperthermia would be over-heating, or raising your body temp above 40 degrees Celsius) just by being cold.

In many cultures it is considered almost normal for people to dive into 'freezing' cold water, particularly in Canada, Russia and many Scandinavian countries. Many will go from a hot sauna (60 degrees or higher), jump in the water and then return to a hot bath. Death or severe injury from this is extremely low.

There have been many cases where an adult, child or even pet/animal has been completely covered in snow or left outside overnight (in temperatures below freezing) and have been found the next day with very little physical harm and often only mild cases of Hyporthermia (and sometimes very minor frostbite).

The simple fact is, people (even middle-aged white males) differ greatly. Some people may develop hypothermia after a very short time in relatively warm temperatures (not below 0) while others are extremely capable of surviving in more extreme conditions.

Also, it's a movie about a giant moth-creature. You've got no problems with that, but can't handle some scientifically baseless notion about Hypothermia?

If you aren't replying to my post, don't click reply.

I did this very thing when I was 67. saved two women and a child. and a seal.

Your logic breaks and abject rudeness aside, "hyperthermia" is a sign you're not worth the effort.