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Learn moreFilmmaking is a labor-intensive and multifaceted process, in which it can be difficult to control every detail on set. Sometimes the director, camera operator, and other crew members might not notice, for example, an overturned cup on a character's table—these things happen. While this doesn't affect the quality of the film, it's hard to resist laughing at such mistakes.
We present to you a collection of unexpected moments in the frame that likely went unnoticed by most.
- Something unnecessary got caught on camera;
- The actors made some mistakes;
- The work of the props, makeup, and costume designers was not up to par.
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An Unacceptable Presence in This Place
Categories: Science Fiction, Action, Drama
IMDb Rating: 8.4
Year of Release: 2019
Country: USA
Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo.
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Chris Hemsworth.
The fourth part of "Avengers" is a grandiose, but at the same time controversial work, in which one can encounter many logical inconsistencies. Unconvincing explanations for time travel, the existence of parallel universes, Strange's plan and the return of half of the living beings to the world are just some of the aspects that cause confusion among viewers.
All of the above concerns the artistic decisions of Marvel Studios, but in this article we will focus on technical errors. One of these problems was the appearance of two Scott Langs (Paul Rudd) at the same time in different places. The first of them, apparently, is the main one and is in the car, where he is repairing the stove, while the second one is fighting side by side with the other heroes. Probably, in the process of post-production they forgot about Ant-Man in the van and added his double to create a spectacular shot of the battle.
Genre: fantasy, adventure, family relationships.
IMDb rating: 7.4
Year of release: 2002
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
The director of this work is Chris Columbus.
Casting: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson.
In the sequel to The Philosopher's Stone, tensions between Harry Potter (played by Daniel Radcliffe) and Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton) have reached new heights. Their confrontation escalates into a duel, which takes place during a lesson surrounded by several teachers and other students, as well as... a cameraman?
After Harry attacks Malfoy, who ends up on the ground in front of Severus Snape (Alan Rickman), a man with a camera can be seen in the left corner of the frame. He is likely a Muggle who has secretly infiltrated Hogwarts and is trying to gather evidence of magic. Or it's just a member of the film crew who accidentally got into the frame and went unnoticed.
Genre: drama, action, historical narrative.
IMDb rating: 8.5
Year of release: 2000
Countries: United States of America, Great Britain, Malta, Morocco.
Director: Ridley Scott.
Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix and Connie Nielsen.
Soon, in just a few months, viewers will be able to see the sequel to the cult film "Gladiator" on screens. Judging by the trailer, the new film promises to be even more grandiose and impressive than the first film. While achieving this level of quality will be challenging, there's confidence that the sequel will avoid the mistakes made earlier.
One of the most obvious flaws in the 2000 film was the collapse of the wagon, which clearly contained stunt equipment—various cylinders and tubes. It was virtually impossible to notice, as the wagon crashed directly in front of the camera lens, not somewhere in the background. Just like the ancient Roman version of nitrous oxide, no less.
Genre: fantasy, adventure stories, drama.
IMDb rating: 8.9
Year of release: 2001
Countries: New Zealand, United States of America
The director of this work is Peter Jackson.
Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen.
Middle-earth is a truly amazing space where features of various mythologies, magic and a passion for jewelry art are intertwined. The only thing missing on this fictional continent is modern technology, since the events described by Tolkien unfold in another reality, where time flows differently, and this happens thousands of years ago.
In the first film of the trilogy created by Peter Jackson, viewers may notice a strange phenomenon - either a time traveler or an unplanned guest who somehow ended up on the set. When Frodo, played by Elijah Wood, leaves his homeland of the Shire with Sam, played by Sean Astin, someone can be seen in the background actively smoking from their old New Zealand car. Some fans call this unexpected find "The Mordor Machine," while more mundane viewers consider it a simple movie gaffe.
Category: Thriller, Horror, Drama
IMDb Rating: 8.4
Year of release: 1980
Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd.
The prologue to the film "The Shining" masterfully introduces the audience to an atmosphere of intense mysticism. The Torrance family, set to a somber score by Wendy Carlos and Rachel Elkind, makes their way to the Overlook Hotel, nestled somewhere in the mountains.
The filming took place from a helicopter. The cameraman was tasked with capturing both the beauty and isolation of the landscape through which the main characters' lone yellow car travels. However, a problem arose: the helicopter's shadow repeatedly appeared in the frame, which uncomfortably disrupted the atmosphere and the audience's perception of the on-screen action. Now, being aware of this shortcoming, you are unlikely to be able to fully enjoy this moment (no need to thank).
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Topics: Narrative, Life Paths, Emotional experiences.
IMDb rating: 8.3
Year of release: 1995
Country: USA
Director: Mel Gibson
Starring: Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, and Patrick McGoohan.
Braveheart is a historical drama film directed by Mel Gibson that won five Academy Awards in 1996. The film takes the viewer to 13th-century Scotland, where William Wallace, also played by Gibson, actively fights against the English troops and King Edward, known as Longshanks.
During one of the exciting battles, when the enemy is actively advancing, a modern car appears in the background of the warriors. Most likely, it did not come from the Shire, and it is even less likely that the Scots could have mastered the art of automobile manufacturing eight centuries ago. Maybe Mel Gibson just prefers to leave his car near the filming location?
Adventure action movie with comedy elements.
IMDb rating: 8.4
Year of release: 1981
Country: USA
Director: Steven Spielberg.
Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, and Paul Freeman.
Throughout the film series, we are repeatedly shown Indiana Jones, played by Harrison Ford, boldly facing Nazis, magical artifacts, and even less-than-intelligent beauties. However, his strong phobia is snakes. The archaeologist's fear is first mentioned in the first installment of this famous franchise.
In a scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark, when Indiana is descending into yet another tomb, he accidentally lets go of the rope and finds himself face to face with a hissing cobra. At this point, it becomes apparent that there is a protective plexiglass barrier between the snake and actor Harrison Ford's face. Glare and subtle scratches can be seen on this barrier in the lower right corner of the screen. This flaw was corrected in later versions, but in the original theatrical release, it was easily noticeable. The actor probably felt no less disgust for reptiles than his movie character.
Actors are acting weird
Category: science fiction, action, drama
IMDb rating: 8.0
Year of release: 2017
United States of America, Canada, and Spain.
The director of this work is Denis Villeneuve.
The film features actors such as Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, and Ana de Armas.
In 1982, the world saw the cyberpunk masterpiece created by Ridley Scott. Many ideas from this original work became the basis for many subsequent films, animated projects and video games in this genre. 35 years later, a full-fledged sequel was released, which was helmed by the talented director Denis Villeneuve. The Canadian filmmaker decided to preserve the visual aesthetics of the first film and, despite a large number of sets and elements creating an atmosphere of futurism, tried to minimize the use of special effects, relying on real footage.
The performer of one of the key roles, Harrison Ford, also unwittingly contributed to the director in his pursuit of realism. In a fight scene with Ryan Gosling's character, Ford had to swing his fists close to his co-star's face, trying to miss. However, despite his age, Han Solo's skill held up, and one of his swings actually landed a powerful blow.
As the blow landed, Gosling's face clearly showed pain, while Ford watched in horror as his right hook took its toll. Fortunately, no serious injuries were sustained, but the incident later became the subject of amusing anecdotes in the press. "I missed 99 times, but I only hit one," he shared.
Genre category: science fiction, action, fantasy elements.
IMDb rating: 8.6
Year of release: 1977
Country: USA
Director: George Lucas.
Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher.
When it comes to Han Solo and his skills, it's impossible not to mention one of the most famous aspects of Star Wars: the almost inaccurate shooting of stormtroopers. Many fans of the franchise attribute this phenomenon to the heavy and uncomfortable uniforms, as well as helmets that limit mobility and obscure visibility. However, as it turns out, the impact of uncomfortable equipment extends beyond aiming.
There's a moment in the film "A New Hope" where a team of stormtroopers enters a room through an opening door. While most of the shorter soldiers boldly advance, one tall soldier on the right side collides with a door and hits his head.
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Fantasy Elements.
IMDb Rating: 8.0
Year of Release: 2015
Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom, Hungary, Jordan.
The director of this work is Ridley Scott.
Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, and Donald Glover.
The film "The Martian" can be described as a fascinating science fiction film, in which the actors showed themselves superbly. Matt Damon, for his portrayal of Mark Watney, won a Golden Globe and received an Oscar nomination. While the other actors are minor characters—a characteristic of this character-centric film—they also demonstrate a high level of skill and dedication in their roles.
Donald Glover's eccentric physicist is wonderful. He embodies the image of a mad scientist who is completely absorbed in his work and has difficulty communicating with others, displaying abruptness in both his movements and his conclusions. In one scene, when Glover is struck by an idea, he suddenly leaps up and races through the chaotic debris, trying to pour himself a coffee. However, he slips and falls. The actor, without breaking character, rises and says with a smile, "It's okay," before continuing the scene. It looked so natural that Ridley Scott decided not to reshoot the moment and leave it in the final version.
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Category: musical, fantasy, for the whole family
IMDb rating: 7.8
Year Release Date: 1971
Countries: United Kingdom, America
Director: Mel Stuart
Starring: Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, and Peter Ostrum.
The first adaptation of Roald Dahl's story about unusual chocolate was executed with less care than, say, "The Martian." The acting left much to be desired, and the visual design of the on-screen world did not convey the magic inherent in the original. So it's not surprising that unexpected and strange events occur from time to time in the film.
Consider, for example, the opening scene of the film, where a salesman at the counter sings and pours cocktails for children. Unaware of a girl standing by the door, he suddenly punches her right in the chin. The filmmakers decided to preserve this moment, but added a distinctly unnatural sound effect. As a result, the situation seems rather awkward to the audience and is not funny at all.
Type of work: action, tense thriller, detective story.
IMDb rating: 8.3
Year of release: 1959
Country: USA
Director: Alfred Hitchcock.
Starring: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and James Mason.
Alfred Hitchcock is undoubtedly a master of precise camerawork and an impeccably organized workflow on set. However, even a director as experienced as he sometimes faces difficulties in controlling everything that is happening in the frame, especially when it comes to the behavior of extras.
In the scene with the sudden gunfire in the film North by Northwest, you can see a boy in the background who seems to be aware of the loud noises to come, as he sits with his ears covered. When the shot finally rings out, he appears calmer than the rest of the audience. It's safe to assume this scene wasn't filmed the first time.
Category: Action, Thriller, Crime Drama
IMDb Rating: 6.5
Year of Release: 2008
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Director: Marc Forster
Starring: Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, and Mathieu Amalric.
The James Bond films are profound narratives centered on the extraordinary secret service agent. Unfortunately, humor is given very little space in these films. The only things you'll encounter are a couple of awkward jokes, uttered by Bond himself and his companions.
Sometimes funny moments arise completely unexpectedly. In Quantum of Solace, starring Daniel Craig, there's one such scene that was clearly not intended as comical. As Bond sits pensively on his motorcycle, a cleaner behind him diligently sweeps the air, giving the impression that he is performing a contactless cleaning of the asphalt.
Category: Western, Action, Drama
IMDb Rating: 8.5
Year of Release: 2012
Country: USA
Director: Quentin Tarantino
The cast includes Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Improvisation and small mistakes have become an integral part of Tarantino's films, and we will see this again and again. Quentin prefers not to follow a strictly written script, providing an opportunity for creative expression for both himself and everyone involved in the process.
The dinner scene at the estate in the film "Django Unchained" turned out to be completely unexpected, but masterfully executed. The character played by DiCaprio is a disgusting slave trader who at some point realizes that his guests have actually arrived to rescue the wife of Django, played by Jamie Foxx, and not to conduct business negotiations. This news enrages him, and he slams the table hard, but what happens next goes beyond his expectations.
DiCaprio intended to simply slam his palm on the surface, but instead hit a glass goblet, which shattered, causing serious cuts. Despite the copious bloodshed, the actor did not interrupt filming and continued to act. The horror on the faces of the other participants in the scene was genuine, as no one expected such a turn of events. Tarantino included this moment in the final edit and did not reshoot the scene.
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Furthermore, Quentin admires Corbucci's use of violence and dark humor, which became one of the hallmarks of his films. This boldness in depicting brutality, combined with an ironic approach to the situation, resonates in Tarantino's work. He sees Corbucci not only as an inspiration but also as a precursor who helped shape the Western genre as we know it today.
It's also worth noting that Tarantino frequently references Corbucci's films in his own work, underscoring his respect for the Italian director's legacy. Ultimately, Tarantino's love for Sergio Corbucci is expressed in recognition of his contribution to cinema and a desire to transfer that spirit to his own films.
Where exactly did the miscalculation occur?
Genre: action, drama, war movie.
IMDb rating: 7.3
Year of release: 2014
Country: USA
The director of this work is Clint Eastwood.
Starring: Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller and Kyle Gallner.
Sometimes mistakes that appear on-screen can throw you off track and ruin your perception of the plot. This happened in Clint Eastwood's film "Sniper," starring Bradley Cooper as a brave soldier.
When the main character picks up a baby, it becomes obvious that this is not a living child, but an ordinary doll, dressed in a hat and cozy pajamas. Upon realizing this, the viewer is faced with an unusual feeling - perhaps it is the "uncanny valley" effect, or just awkwardness. As a result, everything that happens on the screen begins to resemble a matinee in a kindergarten.
Category: action, tense thriller, dramatic story
IMDb rating: 7.0
Year of release: 2013
USA, Japan and Spain.
Director: Justin Lin
Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson.
The Fast and Furious franchise imagines a world where anything is possible: cars land from the sky using parachutes and are capable of space travel, and ordinary people, without supernatural powers, fight like true heroes and leap over skyscrapers in sports cars. Therefore, minor plot inconsistencies are not surprising.
Sometimes it's interesting to watch how funny misunderstandings arise in the films, especially in the sixth installment. For example, the creators failed to notice that Dwayne Johnson's Spanish girlfriend suddenly disappears and reappears on his face. "It would be great if that happened to the hair on your head too," The Rock might have thought if he had noticed this oddity himself.
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Drama.
IMDb Rating: 7.1
Year of Release: 1992
Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom
Director: Tim Burton
Starring: Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Tim Burton's Batman duology impresses not only with its gripping plot, but also with its magnificent sets and costumes. Michael Keaton's portrayal of the Dark Knight is instantly memorable from the first viewing: the bright logo on a yellow background, the sculpted muscles, the ever-present mask, and the inability to turn his head create a unique visual effect. Scenes in which Keaton literally rips off his mask always bring a smile. Even funnier are the disappearing makeup. At the end of the second film, when Batman reveals his identity to Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer), we first see a close-up of his face—with eyeliner. Then there's a transition, and suddenly the makeup mysteriously disappears, allowing Keaton to remove the latex mask without looking emo. It wasn't until three decades later, in the version with Robert Pattinson, that directors began to boldly show Batman with makeup.
Category: action, tense thriller, investigation.
IMDb rating: 7.8
Year of release: 2002
United States of America, Federal Republic of Germany, Czech Republic.
Director: Doug Liman
Starring: Matt Damon, Franka Potente, and Chris Cooper.
In Hollywood films, Russian names, terms, and even words often become the object of ridicule. For example, in Justice League, the heroes travel to a town with the quaint name of Bizarnov, which sounds rather odd to a Russian-speaking ear. In Civil War, the Winter Soldier's character intimidates his rivals with a clumsy rhyme in broken Russian, and in Red Heat, Arnold Schwarzenegger utters the famous line, "What's your evidence?" in a context that also evokes a smile. The creators of Bourne couldn't avoid the stereotypes associated with the "cranberry" genre. In the first film, when Matt Damon's character first encounters his fake passports, a Russian document is among them. The spy's name is written in Cyrillic: Ащьф Лштшфум, with Latin letters next to it: Foma Kiniaev. Both names are uncommon in our region, and it's unlikely Jason would have been able to enter Russia without issue with such a passport. But, in the end, what do we really know about real spies?
Genre: Comedy, Romance
IMDb Rating: 7.1
Year of Release: 1990
Country: USA
The director of this project is Garry Marshall.
Starring: Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Ralph Bellamy.
Some people's beards may disappear, while others suddenly find themselves holding completely different food. In the celebrated romantic comedy "Pretty Woman," the heroine, played by Julia Roberts, happily eats a croissant for breakfast and talks about her past with a wealthy suitor. However, at this moment, the magic of editing unfolds in an unexpected way. After the scene transitions, the girl is holding not a French delicacy, but American pancakes, bitten in exactly the same style. This is such an unexpected substitution of products.
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Genre category: science fiction, action, comedy.
IMDb rating: 6.8
Year of release: 1990
Country: Hong Kong, USA
Directed by Steve Barron.
Starring: Judith Hoag, Elias Koteas and Josh Pais.
The first live-action adaptations of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles resembled awkward cosplay events for imaginative but underfunded cosplayers. The budget barely allowed for actors to voice the characters, while stuntmen handled the physical work. The people in the bulky suits looked comical, and even through the screen you could feel how uncomfortable they were in this attire.
The guys had to look through the slits in the mouths of their suits, and in one scene you can see how the unhappy expression on the face of one of the stuntmen is hidden behind large, snow-white teeth.
Crime drama
IMDb rating: 8.9
Year of release: 1994
Country: USA
Director: Quentin Tarantino.
Starring: John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson and Bruce Willis.
Let's return to Tarantino's work and consider the iconic scene where the characters played by John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson go to a group of fast food lovers to get a mysterious suitcase. After Jackson recites a fictitious passage from Scripture, a young man who was hiding there runs out of the restroom and starts shooting at two bandits, but by incredible chance, he misses his target.
A closer look at the scene a few seconds before the unexpected attack reveals why the young man failed to hit his target: the bullets pierced the wall behind the characters before the shots rang out.
A biographical genre rich in dramatic elements and historical events.
IMDb rating: 8.3
Release year: 2023
Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom.
The director of this work is Christopher Nolan.
The film stars Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., and Matt Damon.
In "Oppenheimer," Christopher Nolan successfully avoided significant inconsistencies in his portrayal of the physicist's life and fairly accurately recreated the events of the Manhattan Project. However, one detail that neither the director nor the film crew were able to observe concerns the authenticity of the American flag. The flags depicted in the film depict two more stars than they actually had in 1945—at that time, the United States had 48 states, not 50.
Genre category: drama, comedy, romance.
IMDb rating: 8.8
Year of release: 1994
Country: USA
The director of this work is Robert Zemeckis.
Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, and Sally Field.
During the making of Forrest Gump, technologies like deepfake or other forms of artificial intelligence that could recreate the dead onscreen didn't yet exist. For the scene where Kennedy meets Gump, played by Tom Hanks, it was necessary to manually integrate the actor into archival footage of the president. A team of specialists from Industrial Light & Magic used several different film assets, resulting in Kennedy's costume changing as he turns. This is not so easy to notice, since the scenes are filmed in black and white.
Genre: science fiction, comedy elements, adventure plot.
IMDb rating: 8.5
Year of release: 1985
Country: USA
The director of this work is Robert Zemeckis.
The film stars: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson.
Movies dealing with time travel often contain small errors and historical inconsistencies. And Back to the Future is no exception.
In the scene where Marty McFly (played by Michael J. Fox) performs a Johnny B. Goode song, he not only sings a composition known in the future—this moment becomes a key element of the plot—but also plays a guitar that had not yet been developed. In 1955, he performs with a Gibson ES-345, a model that would not enter mass production until 1958. As a result, one musician might feel insulted.
Category: drama based on real events
IMDb rating: 7.9
Year of release: 2013
Country: USA
The director of this work is Jean-Marc Vallée.
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner and Jared Leto.
Errors with release years are found not only in films about time travel. Screenwriters often make inaccuracies in films set decades before our time. For example, in the film "Dallas Buyers Club," which takes place in 1985, you can unexpectedly see a poster for the Lamborghini Aventador sports car, released in 2011. And so, without further ado, we got ourselves into a mess.
Genre: drama, melodrama, comedy.
IMDb rating: 8.0
Year of release: 1967
Country: USA
The director of this project is Mike Nichols.
Starring: Anne Bancroft, Dustin Hoffman and Katharine Ross.
Authors sometimes face difficulties not only in creating a plot, but also in correctly conveying geographical details - this immediately gives away those who haven't been paying attention in class. In the film The Graduate, the character played by Dustin Hoffman is supposed to go to Berkeley, but there is a caveat.
In the scene where the man is on the bridge, he is moving along the upper part of the bridge towards the west, away from San Francisco, while he should be moving along the lower level, where traffic is heading east to Oakland and Berkeley. However, filming from the upper platform looks much more spectacular than from the lower one, and so it was decided to send Hoffman in the opposite direction. Interestingly, the author of the article himself admitted his mistake, justifying those whom he previously considered incompetent. Considering that this decision was made by the filmmakers consciously, strictly speaking, this is not an obvious gaffe. Nevertheless, slight dissatisfaction still remains.
Category: fantasy, romantic drama, comedic elements
IMDb rating: 7.1
Year of release: 2003
Country: USA
Director: Jon Favreau
Casting: Will Ferrell, James Caan, and Bob Newhart.
Sometimes it turns out that the source of difficulties is not knowledge of history or geography, but simple inattention. In the film "Elf," there is a scene where the character played by Will Farrell is walking down a busy street. Behind him, a man passes by, smiling, buttoning his jacket with his coat buttons.
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller.
IMDb Rating: 8.2
Year of Release: 1999
United States of America and the Federal Republic of Germany.
Director: David Fincher.
Starring: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, and Helena Bonham Carter.
We return again to the "disappearing objects" section. This time, we witness the disappearance of something more significant and imposing than Johnson's awkward beard or Roberts's capricious croissant—a bench.
In the film "Fight Club," there's a scene where the hero, played by Edward Norton, attempts to break a window using a simple bench found on the street. At one point, it's in place, but in the next shot, filmed from a different angle, the bench is gone. Perhaps she, too, has her own internal conflicts?
Category: musical performance, magic, comedy
IMDb rating: 7.4
Year of release: 2013
Country: USA
Directed by: Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee.
Starring: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, and Jonathan Groff.
You will be amazed, but in the most iconic scene of the cartoon "Frozen", when Elsa sings the song "Let It Go" (in our translation "Let it go and forget"), there was a mistake.
When the girl begins to transform and appears on the balcony of her frozen castle, for a moment her hair first penetrates her dress, and then through her hand - a minor error of the animators.
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Category: Western, Crime Drama, Drama
IMDb Rating: 7.8
Year of Release: 2015
Country: USA
Quentin Tarantino is an outstanding director.
Starring: Kurt Russell, Samuel L. Jackson, and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
Quentin Tarantino comes in last on the list again. This time, the mistake he made is less obvious. It comes when Kurt Russell's character breaks the guitar he snatches from the heroine, played by Jennifer Jason Leigh. However, this guitar is no ordinary one: it is a 150-year-old Martin instrument, which was temporarily borrowed from the company's museum.
According to the original plan, Russell intended to replace the original guitar with a replica, but he forgot about it in the process and accidentally destroyed the antique instrument. It was not possible to restore it, but the result was an impressive take, which was included in the final version of the film.
