Introduction
Movies: Shrek (2001), Kung Fu Hustle (2004), Justice League: War (2014)
With respect to chronological release, Shrek’s Fiona, Kung Fu Hustle’s Sing, and Justice League: War’s Superman all defy gravity to varying degrees.
Shrek
When Fiona is fighting several bandits, she jumps into the air to kick two separate people a la Trinity from The Matrix. In this scene, the camera circles Fiona mid-jump. She takes the time to flip her hair frozen in mid air while the rest of the characters are unmoving.
Kung Fu Hustle
Once Sing has unlocked his powers for the final confrontation, he takes massive leaps and seems to float in the air, accelerating and a lower rate than the acceleration due to gravity.
Justice League: War
The classic example: Superman. He flies. There is no real explanation for it. He just takes off. Sometimes he doesn’t even get a running start or jump. He just starts flying. Superman owns gravity.
Conclusion
Whether for cinematic/dramatic effect or to show impressive power, films defy gravity in great quantities and varieties.
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