Only a film lover loves film mistakes, so let’s begin this by taking our hats off to the hundreds (sometimes thousands) of people who make the films we love. Alright, now the disclaimers are over, let’s get down to the business of making fun of the dumb mistakes in our favourite films.

Titanic:
There are a BUNCH of mistakes in this film, but the best of the lot is the scene when Rose is using an axe to cut Jack free from his handcuffs. Slow the film down, frame-by-frame, and you will see the axe land neatly on Jack’s wrist.

Braveheart:
Apart from the obvious historical mistakes (King Richard died two years after William Wallace; Scots didn’t wear anything like the kilts in the film; the Princess didn’t move to England until after William Wallace died; oh, and they didn’t speak English!) there is the priceless moment of the battle. Mel Gibson (the central character) is charging across the field, first empty-handed. Cut. Then holding a long-sword. Cut. Then empty-handed again. Cut. Finally, with an axe. That man sure can multi-task.

Star Wars:
The classic movie mistake that got all the kids giggling. One of the scary-mean Storm Troopers comes charging into the room to kill/arrest/victimise Princess Leia and our heroes and promptly knocks himself out on the door-frame. Fail.

Troy:
Just when you had suspended disbelief for long enough to believe you were in Ancient Greece (where they all spoke English and were blonde like Brad Pitt and Diane Kruger, apparently), all illusions are shattered when the extras in the background can clearly be heard speaking Spanish. The wandering packs of llamas also make it pretty clear that South America is a cheaper location option than Athens.

Gladiator:
You’ve probably already seen the guy in the cast-of-thousands arena scene who was wearing jeans a white T-shirt, but what about the Lycra shorts, paper leaflets and gas-cylinder powered chariot. Watch it again, if only for the giggle. True history purists will spot the helmets and other clothes that were about four hundred years too early for this film, but we won’t talk about it too much or we’ll be here all day.

Cinderella (the cartoon version):
This is one of those kinky, deliberate Disney mistakes. When Cinderella is dressed for the ball, for s split-second the top half of her gown becomes see-through. Cartoon boobs!

It can happen to the best. If you want to look for movie mistakes yourself, Ben Hur is a good place to start. But don’t forget that there’s also a real world outside, summer is coming! Don’t turn into a couch potato and book an active holiday in Spain. Rent the best apartments in Seville and enjoy the sightseeing!