10+ Obvious Plot Holes That Have Been Bugging Us For A Long Time

As viewers, we often immerse ourselves in the worlds created by filmmakers and showrunners, investing our time and emotions into the characters and their journeys. During our first watch, we can be so immersed in the story, that we end up ignoring some very obvious plotholes.
However, there are times when we need help to notice plot holes in the storylines that can leave us feeling frustrated or confused. These gaps in logic can range from minor inconsistencies to major oversights, and they can be found in everything from beloved classics to modern-day blockbusters.
And the more we think about them, the more they did not make sense. In this article, we'll take a closer look at ten of the most obvious plot holes that have been bugging us for a long time. So, buckle up and get ready to delve into the world of plot holes and their effects on our favorite films and TV shows.

#1 The Matrix: How could Cypher enter the Matrix alone

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One of the most infamous plot holes comes from the 1999 film The Matrix. The bad guy Cypher betrays his allies and hands over Neo to Agent Smith. He, on his own, strikes a deal with the agent in exchange for everything returning to normal.
However, as stated at the start of the film, a minimum of two persons are required to enter and leave the matrix. One person controls the access by hacking the code, allowing the other to enter. How did he manage to run the system all by himself? Well, Cypher was a skilled programmer who had created software to automate the procedure. That code may be seen on the screen in the scene where he talks to Neo. Duh!

#2 Back to the Future: Why Marty McFly’s parents don’t recognize him

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Marty McFly traveled back in time to 1955 and spends a few days at his mother's house, ensuring that she falls in love with his father so that he may be born. Everything is fixed at the end of the film, but isn't it interesting that neither of his parents recognizes the kid who helped them get together 30 years earlier?
In an interview, Bob Gale, who co-wrote the picture with Robert Zemeckis, addressed this plot flaw. Marty's parents, Lorraine and George, only spent 8 days with him when they were 17, and they didn't see him daily. So it's impossible for anyone to recall anyone they knew at that age, let alone remember him.

#3 Friends: Monica’s huge NYC apartment

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Monica's large flat with lilac walls is an essential plot point of Friends. And also a huge plot hole: Renting such a space in one of the world's most expensive cities would cost at least $2,500 a month. That's a lot of money for someone working as a chef.
However, it turns out that the writers have addressed this issue. Monica could afford to pay the rent because it was set at $200 per month. Monica had inherited the flat from her grandmother, and the rent hadn't changed since the 1940s. Neat!

#4 The Lion King: Why did Scar let Simba live

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We are all familiar with The Lion King, in which Scar, the “bad seed”, kills his brother Mufasa to become King of the Pride Land. But it would all have been different if Mufasa had looked after Simba when he was younger. Lions in the wild kill cubs to avoid future trouble.
However, in the film, things are not so straightforward. The animated film's producers, Rob Minkoff and Don Hahn, stated that Scar and Mufasa are not brothers. Furthermore, Scar attempted to murder Simba multiple times, but not personally because most of the time it was through the hyenas, which always failed.

#5 Twilight: Why the Cullens have to go to school

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In Twilight, all of the Cullens children attend school, which is unusual for non-aging, immortal vampires. Given their physical age, the youngest being 17, the Cullens may attend college or find careers rather than repeating the same high school lessons. So why didn't they do it?
The problem is that their coven must remain close for their protection. This is because Carlisle works as a doctor in a small town, which necessitates that his "children" behave appropriately so that no one becomes suspicious. And the situation repeats itself in each new location they go to.

#6 Home Alone: Kevin order pizza with no phone service

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In the opening few minutes of Home Alone, we observe a tree knock down a pole in front of the McCallisters' house, leaving them without electricity and phone service. Later in the video, though, we witness how Kevin receives a pizza that he allegedly ordered over the phone. How is this possible if his landline was disconnected?
To explain this plot hole, a newspaper contacted Hank Hultquist and inquired if it was feasible to go without international service but still make local calls. The executive said service could be to be halted in this manner since the connections might be severed at any time for a call from such a long distance.

#7 Harry Potter: Where Harry has the mirror shard from

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The mirror shard appears out of nowhere in the movie. In Deathly Hallows, when Harry is in danger, he pulls out the shard of a mirror and asks someone for assistance. If you haven't read the book or don't remember all of the details, this makes no sense.
In the fifth book , however, Sirius handed Harry the mirror so that he could talk through it. The relic later shattered, but Harry retained a piece. Aberforth Dumbledore possessed another piece, so he dispatched Dobby to assist the characters.

#8 Harry Potter: Why Voldemort couldn’t read Snape’s mind

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Voldemort is one of history's most powerful Legilimen. He was sure of Severus Snape's loyalty till the very end. Why didn't he just crack him?
First, Severus was an expert at Occlumency and could shield his mind from intruders. Second, Voldemort was skeptical of Snape. He didn't trust Snape when he was weak and found Quirrell.

#9 A Quiet Place: The pregnancy doesn’t make sense for their survival

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In A Quiet Place, the decision to have another baby in the no-noise apocalypse is weird. There are noise-sensitive aliens around, no medical aid, and you can't expect a newborn to keep quiet.
However, internet users claim that there is nothing unusual about it. Many people forget that once the monsters came, there were few choices for birth control. Pregnancy isn't usually planned, thus the characters didn't decide to have a baby - it just happened.

#10 Armageddon: Why drillers were sent to the asteroid

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A massive asteroid is heading toward Earth in Armageddon. So scientists devise a clever plan to avert the collision. However, an oil field worker notices several flaws in the scheme and offers assistance. And… he gets to travel to the asteroid with the squad.
The idea to send a crew of drillers to space instead of educating astronauts to drill is frequently questioned in the film. However, internet users claim that NASA and other agencies often recruit specialists for specific missions. Furthermore, drilling and comparable duties need years of expertise.

#11 Citizen Kane: How everyone knows Charles Foster Kane’s last words

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Citizen Kane's key plot point is the main character's final word. "Rosebud," he says, and everyone wonders what he means.
Because Charles was alone in the scene, many viewers were perplexed about who had heard him. The reason is simple: the butler overheard his final words since he was nearby.