Best movie character mistakes of 2024

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Gladiator II picture

Character mistake: When the MC introduces Lucius and his team during the naval battle, he says, "Today, we relive the battle of Salamis; the Trojans vs the Persians." The battle did involve the Persian empire, but not against "Trojans", but rather the Greeks.

Sammo

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Character mistake: Characters frequently refer to there being crocodiles living in the water. Alligators live in Florida, not crocodiles. And although they are closely related, they are not the same species.

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Character mistake: When Jodie and Colt are in her trailer, discussing what should be done next, Jodie suggests Colt needs to cross the border. But they are in Australia, which only borders the sea.

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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F picture

Character mistake: When Axel is being arrested by the female officers, he says he's been a cop for "thirty years, and black for longer than that." Axel has been a cop for at least 40 years; the first film took place in 1984.

BaconIsMyBFF

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