Comingsoon.net has some minor qualms with the way these films were made. Check out what we found in the gallery below!
The art of filmmaking is a collaborative process—no one person is responsible for each and every component falling into place. It’s a group effort, from the cast to the crew and everyone in between. The best and worst parts fall on the shoulders of everyone involved, no matter how high those highs or how low those lows end up being.
That’s why, whenever movies happen to have some really big mess-ups, there’s not one person who can take sole blame. Continuity errors, on-screen goofs, unconvincing props—the entire team is responsible. So, without pointing any fingers, here’s a compilation of some of the most glaring mistakes in film history.
movie mistakes
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Cars, Braveheart (1995)
Focusing on the revolt against King Edward I of England in thirteenth century Scotland, Braveheart is a favorite of many for its lavish attention to detail and its exciting wartime coverage. Funnily enough, there’s still room for error despite this—a few white cars can be seen in the background of a climactic battle sequence.
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Covering Ears, North by Northwest (1959)
Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest is still just as enthralling today as it was 60 years ago. In one of its most pivotal scenes, a child can be seen covering his ears before a gun goes off. Either he’s psychic, or the guys behind the scenes failed to notice their extra acting up.
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Fake Baby, American Sniper (2014)
The most recent entry in this slideshow, Clint Eastwood’s American Sniper proved to be pretty controversial but mostly well-received upon its release (despite the questions that surround the validity of Chris Kyle’s narrative). Speaking of questioning validity, the one thing that critics and fans alike can agree on is how fake Chris Kyle’s newborn baby looks. It’s obviously
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Gas Tanks, Gladiator (2000)
Ridley Scott’s Gladiator stars Russell Crowe as a Roman general who seeks revenge for his betrayal by a corrupt prince. Given its setting, 180 A.D., it’s quite jarring to see gas tanks on the back of a few chariots throughout.
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Stormtrooper Hits Their Head, Star Wars (1977)
The day-to-day on the set of Star Wars was pretty rough. With limited budget and little-to-no faith in George Lucas from the studio or even from some of his crew, there’s no doubt that stress had almost completely consumed the filmmaker. For this reason, it’s understandable how something as clear as this Stormtrooper hitting their head on an automatic door could make it all the way to the film’s theatrical release.
