Directors usually have a shape eye for movie detail, so it is no surprise that many movies are filled with fun details that take movie buffs dozens of rewatches to notice. These details, known as Easter Eggs, are added to the films to make the movie-watching experience more interesting.
However, many fans keep their eagle eye on movies and never missed the tiny details. For example, some viewers notice the poster “Mulan” on Nani’s bedroom in “Lilo and Stitch”, or in “Pride and Prejudice”, Elizabeth reads the last chapter of the book, which is her own ending in the movie. Over 90 percent of people passed the details and watched movies just to relax. Maybe you are in it.
We’ve rounded up 11 witty details from the movie scenes that you might have overlooked.
#1 Princess Beatrice is one of the bridesmaids in the movie about Queen Victoria
Source: © The Young Victoria / GK Films, © princessbeatriceroyal / Instagram
The Queen’s granddaughter has a small role without any speaking lines, bridesmaid, in “The Young Victoria”. It is the first time a member of the Royal Family has taken in a movie.
#2 Evident shows that the dream of “13 Going on 30’s” main character came true
Source: © 13 Going on 30 /Revolution Studios and co-producers, © 13 Going on 30 /Revolution Studios and co-producers
Many might not notice that the magazine which Jenna held in the first scene, revealed what she wanted when becoming an adult. The magazine inspired the decor of her apartment when she turned 30.
#3 “Pretty Woman” references in “The Princess Diaries”
Source: © Pretty Woman / Touchstone Pictures and co-producers, © The Princess Diaries / Walt Disney Pictures and co-producers
In a scene of “Pretty Woman”, Julia Roberts, played by Vivian, tried to crack a snail at dinner and a waiter covered her clumsiness by saying, “It happens all the time”. It is an exact phrase from a waiter saying to Mia, played by Anne Hathaway, in “The Princess Diaries”.
#4 There is a reference to a classic film in “La La Land”
Source: © Vertigo / Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions, © La La Land / Summit Entertainment and co-producers
The director of “La La Land” made a dim green light after watching a night scene in “Vertigo”. Additionally, he decided that Emma wore a purple dress like Novak’s in the cinema.
#5 The book “M.J.” reads may have a special connection to Peter Parker
Source: © Spider-Man: Homecoming / Columbia Pictures and co-producers
In “Spider-Man: Homecoming”, the book MJ reads is “Of Human Bondage” by Somerset Maugham. It is about the life of an orphaned boy living with his aunt and uncle, just as Peter Parker is.
#6 A historical consultant is an extra in “Titanic”
Source: © Titanic / Twentieth Century Fox and co-producers
Edward Kamuda served as a consultant for the 1997 film, Titanic, directed by Jame Cameron. He helped the director with the historical details of the set and story.
#7 The shadow of glasses reveals her true identity
Source: © Batman Returns / Warner Bros. and co-producers
In a scene of “Batman Returns” (1992), the shadow of Selina’s glasses (portrayed by Michelle Pfeiffer) cast the mash on her face and it looked like the mask of Catwoman.
#8 Some costumes in The Conjuring match
Source: © The Conjuring / New Line Cinema and co-producers, © The Conjuring / New Line Cinema and co-producers
“The Conjuring” is a horror franchise with a long-running hidden detail surrounding Ed and Lorraine. We can notice that Ed’s tie matches Lorraine’s skirt. The detail reflects the connection between the couple.
#9 At the beginning of Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth reads the end of the story
Source: © Pride & Prejudice / Focus Features and co-producers, © Pride & Prejudice / Focus Features and co-producers
In the opening of “Pride and Prejudice”, Elizabeth, played by Keira Knightley, read the last chapter of the book. The book was her own ending in the movie.
#10 Iron Man pays tribute to the 1966 cartoon
Source: © Iron Man / Paramount Pictures and co-producers
In a scene where Ironman was in a casino, a soundtrack was played. It turns out that it is the opening song of the 1966 Iron Man cartoon.
#11 A painting is in two different movies
Source: © Batman / Warner Bros. and co-producers, © Joker / Warner Bros. and co-producers
In Batman (1989), Jack Nicholson’s Joker looks at a painting. The same painting later appears as part of the room decor in Joker (2019).