15 Movies That Didn’t Care About Silly Things Like, ‘Consistency’ or ‘Logic’
Some movie mistakes are so obvious that you wonder how they survived the editing process. A character’s breakfast changes halfway through a conversation, a car suddenly looks brand new after a crash, or an entire cliff appears where there was perfectly normal ground a few minutes earlier. Of course, plenty of great films have these problems. Directors are usually more concerned with getting the scene right than making sure every background detail stays in place. And audiences are generally too busy enjoying themselves to notice. Still, once somebody points out a particularly ridiculous mistake, it’s almost impossible to ignore. Here are 15 movies with continuity errors and questionable moments that somehow made the final cut.
Pretty Woman Couldn’t Keep Breakfast Straight
Vivian starts breakfast with a croissant in Pretty Woman, but a few cuts later she’s eating a pancake. Even the number of bites changes between shots.
Jurassic Park Had a Cliff Appear Out of Nowhere
The T. rex walks through its paddock fence at road level. Minutes later, the same area has a massive drop where the dinosaur pushes the tour vehicle.
The Dark Knight Gave the Joker Perfect Bus Timing
After crashing a school bus through a bank, the Joker drives away and joins a line of identical buses. Nobody seems to notice the wrecked building.
Home Alone Forgot What Kevin Bought
Kevin’s grocery bags split open on the sidewalk, sending his purchases everywhere. Somehow, the box of Tide detergent he bought is nowhere among the fallen groceries.
The Matrix Couldn’t Keep Morpheus’s Sunglasses On
Morpheus is wearing sunglasses when Neo opens the Oracle’s door. In the next shot, they’re gone, even though he hasn’t moved to remove them.
Gladiator Accidentally Brought Modern Technology to Rome
During a chariot crash in the Colosseum, a gas cylinder becomes visible behind the overturned vehicle. It’s a little out of place in ancient Rome.
Pirates of the Caribbean Couldn’t Count Its Chains
Jack Sparrow’s shackles change length throughout his escape. One shot shows roughly ten chain links, while another has at least fifteen, before the number changes again.
Harry Potter Made a Giant Snake Disappear
At the zoo, the python vanishes from its enclosure when Dudley falls through the glass. An overhead shot immediately afterward puts the snake back in place.
The Empire Strikes Back Couldn’t Decide What Han Was Wearing
Han Solo’s jacket appears and disappears as he’s prepared for carbon freezing. Later releases adjusted the appearance, but the wardrobe inconsistency is still noticeable.
The Lord of the Rings Couldn’t Keep Frodo’s Scar in Place
Frodo’s facial scar changes position and size throughout The Return of the King. In some reversed shots, it even appears on the opposite cheek.
The Avengers Forgot to Keep Tony Stark’s Arc Reactor Glowing
Tony’s arc reactor usually shines through his shirt, but its glow disappears during certain scenes, including his confrontation with Loki at Stark Tower.
Terminator 2 Couldn’t Keep the Truck Broken
The T-1000’s truck suffers serious damage to its front suspension after crashing off a bridge. Moments later, the wheels and steering appear perfectly aligned again.
Titanic Couldn’t Keep Rose’s Shoes Straight
Rose runs through the flooding ship wearing white sneakers, but moments later she’s back in period footwear. Apparently, escaping the Titanic required a quick shoe change.
Back to the Future Changed Marty’s Letter
Marty writes Doc a warning about the future, but when the letter reappears later, the final line has different wording. Even the handwriting doesn’t match.
Forrest Gump Forgot Which Way the Boat Was Going
Forrest jumps off his shrimp boat to greet Lieutenant Dan. While they talk, the unattended boat somehow changes direction before crashing into the pier.