You Probably Missed These Glaring Mistakes in Your Favorite Films

The Patriot

This Y2K film follows Mel Gibson's character as he returns to the battlefield to rescue his eldest son, who has been captured by the enemy. Although The Patriot takes place over the course of five years, none of the Martin children appear to age during this time.

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The More You Know

  • Charles Bronson, Britain's most violent prisoner, actually shaved his trademark mustache off so Tom Hardy could wear it during the filming of "Bronson", which was based on his life in prison.
  • In Saving Private Ryan, all of the main cast were given basic military training except Matt Damon, in the hope that the cast would build a resentment towards him necessary for the role.
  • They designed E.T.'s face by combining Albert Einstein, Carl Sandburg and a pug dog.
  • During the filming of The Grinch, Jim Carrey sought counseling from a Navy SEAL to learn torture-resistance techniques in order to handle the extensive makeup.
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