No one can deny that even the most talented director, showrunners, and actors make the most obvious movie mistakes. Because no one can guarantee that everything we have done will always be perfect. And when it comes to massive projects which take even more than a year to finish such as filmmaking, it seems mistakes are unavoidable. From shows like Game of Thrones and Stranger Things to well-known films such as Pulp Fiction and Star Wars, plenty of errors have slipped through editing, and these are some of the most unbelievable.
Another factor that contributes to a large number of flaws in the film is that many films are released each year. There were 403 Movies released in the US and Canada last year (less than usual because of the pandemic), so it’s no surprise that some movies have glaringly obvious mistakes. From wardrobe malfunctions and insufficient extras to continuity mistakes in the story or editing, some elements could go wrong during the shooting. No movie is safe, regardless of budget or casting. Today, we have compiled a list of 10 obvious movie mistakes that might become an eyesore to viewers. Let’s check them out!
When bringing about surveillance at a harbor, one of the extras behind Craig is supposed to sweep the dock. But, the extra was sweeping about a foot above the ground. Here came an explanation that the sweeping caused a noisy sound during the shooting, but he should have swept closer to the ground.
A young extra eventually covered his ears right before the gunshot from a scene where Grant was threatened with a pistol, spoiling the suspense for any eagle-eyed viewers.
The error is certainly the result of re-shoots making their way into the final cut and the lack of a continuity supervisor in the edit suite. Still, the mistake did not negatively affect the film, which grossed $788 million at the box office.
And, the funniest and most famous error occured in Episode IV: one of the background troopers bonked his head on the automated door when entering a control room. The mistake truly make people laugh out loud.
The point is that a kick to Johnny's head will result in disqualification for an illegal move.
Having the same height as the children, it's clear that the cameraman was attempting to blend into the crowd, but the bulky film camera gave his position away. If there had been children behind him, he might have gone unnoticed, but, interestingly, he wasn't edited out in the post-production process.
This, certainly, was a decision made by the filmmakers to have the character revealed. Still, it made no sense whatsoever for a seemingly world-class neurosurgeon to take his mask off when the surgery was incomplete and wounds could be effortlessly infected. It was just as wrong as operating without gloves and scrubs.
During the movie, Laney decided to get a rose tattoo on the back of her shoulder. Later on at the prom, she was seen wearing an open-back dress, but the tattoo is nowhere to be seen. Considering the tattoo was worth an entire scene, it's strange that the filmmakers somehow managed to miss it later on.
In one scene though, Vivian was having breakfast in their hotel room. During the shooting, she was seen munching on a croissant, but in the next scene, she was eating a pancake instead. Both food items had a bite each taken out of them, suggesting it might be a continuity error. Still, it could be argued that during the scene, Vivian was so hungry that she was eating numerous items.
Towards the beginning of the movie, Charlie handled to find a chocolate bar with a Golden Ticket inside, taking it from the front side of the bar. Still, an earlier scene showed viewers that Wonka placed the tickets in the wrappers himself, but he placed them on the back side of the bars.
Another factor that contributes to a large number of flaws in the film is that many films are released each year. There were 403 Movies released in the US and Canada last year (less than usual because of the pandemic), so it’s no surprise that some movies have glaringly obvious mistakes. From wardrobe malfunctions and insufficient extras to continuity mistakes in the story or editing, some elements could go wrong during the shooting. No movie is safe, regardless of budget or casting. Today, we have compiled a list of 10 obvious movie mistakes that might become an eyesore to viewers. Let’s check them out!
#1 Quantum of Solace: The Bizarre Background Extra
Source: Imdb
When bringing about surveillance at a harbor, one of the extras behind Craig is supposed to sweep the dock. But, the extra was sweeping about a foot above the ground. Here came an explanation that the sweeping caused a noisy sound during the shooting, but he should have swept closer to the ground.
#2 North By Northwest: The Problem With Young Extras
Source: Imdb
A young extra eventually covered his ears right before the gunshot from a scene where Grant was threatened with a pistol, spoiling the suspense for any eagle-eyed viewers.
#3 Fast & Furious 6: Dwayne Johnson's Disappearing Goatee
Source: Universal Pictures
The error is certainly the result of re-shoots making their way into the final cut and the lack of a continuity supervisor in the edit suite. Still, the mistake did not negatively affect the film, which grossed $788 million at the box office.
#4 Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Stormtrooper Mishaps
Source: Imdb
And, the funniest and most famous error occured in Episode IV: one of the background troopers bonked his head on the automated door when entering a control room. The mistake truly make people laugh out loud.
#5 The Karate Kid (1984): Illegal Tournament Head Kicks
Source: Imdb
The point is that a kick to Johnny's head will result in disqualification for an illegal move.
#6 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Visible Cameraman
Source: Imdb
Having the same height as the children, it's clear that the cameraman was attempting to blend into the crowd, but the bulky film camera gave his position away. If there had been children behind him, he might have gone unnoticed, but, interestingly, he wasn't edited out in the post-production process.
#7 Doctor Strange: The Maskless Neurosurgeon
Source: Imdb
This, certainly, was a decision made by the filmmakers to have the character revealed. Still, it made no sense whatsoever for a seemingly world-class neurosurgeon to take his mask off when the surgery was incomplete and wounds could be effortlessly infected. It was just as wrong as operating without gloves and scrubs.
#8 She's All That: Continuity And Disappearing Tattoos
Source: Imdb
During the movie, Laney decided to get a rose tattoo on the back of her shoulder. Later on at the prom, she was seen wearing an open-back dress, but the tattoo is nowhere to be seen. Considering the tattoo was worth an entire scene, it's strange that the filmmakers somehow managed to miss it later on.
#9 Pretty Woman: Shapeshifting Croissants Or Just Food-Loving?
Source: Imdb
In one scene though, Vivian was having breakfast in their hotel room. During the shooting, she was seen munching on a croissant, but in the next scene, she was eating a pancake instead. Both food items had a bite each taken out of them, suggesting it might be a continuity error. Still, it could be argued that during the scene, Vivian was so hungry that she was eating numerous items.
#10 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005): Teleporting Golden Tickets
Source: Imdb
Towards the beginning of the movie, Charlie handled to find a chocolate bar with a Golden Ticket inside, taking it from the front side of the bar. Still, an earlier scene showed viewers that Wonka placed the tickets in the wrappers himself, but he placed them on the back side of the bars.