10 ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Mistakes You’ll Never Be Able to Unsee

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George Miller’s ‘Mad Max: Fury Road‘ is a relentlessly fast-paced action movie, and most people don’t notice the little mistakes hidden throughout. These include things like objects changing position, props being swapped out, and inconsistencies with the locations. Here are ten of the most commonly pointed-out errors and production issues, explained so you can look for them when you watch the film again.

Spare Tires That Multiply and Vanish

The War Rig’s tires seem to change throughout the movie. Sometimes it has a full set, and other times tires are missing without explanation. Occasionally, a tire that was already used or broken reappears as if it were new. These inconsistencies suggest the filming wasn’t done in order, and that the filmmakers used multiple versions of the vehicle during production.

Max’s Mask and Chain Length Changes

Before the protective muzzle is taken off Max, inconsistencies appear in the chain and harness used in different shots. For example, the chain sometimes looks shorter or positioned differently around his body in close-up versus wider shots. The collar and straps also seem to shift slightly, suggesting the props were adjusted or reset between takes. This is common during action scenes that need fast setups and safety checks.

Nux’s Bloodline Tubing Continuity

During scenes where Max is used as a blood source, the tube connecting him to Nux appears to change in the filming. It’s shown going to different shoulders or being positioned oddly with the equipment, without any explanation in the story. The way the tube connects to Max’s arm and how much slack there is also changes, suggesting the prop was quickly adjusted between shots. These small details are hard to notice during the fast-paced action, but become apparent when watching the film again.

Steering Wheels and Talismans That Relocate

The movie pays close attention to details like the steering wheels and the War Boys’ personal charms, but these details aren’t always consistent. The way a steering wheel is decorated, or where the charms hang, can shift from one camera angle to the next. Sometimes, a steering wheel that was removed from a vehicle briefly reappears attached before anyone puts it back on screen. This likely happened because the filmmakers were using multiple cameras and different versions of the props.

The Doof Warrior’s Flame Guitar Hose

The guitar that shoots flames uses a visible fuel line, but its placement changes between shots. In close-ups, the line is clearly visible and secured, but wider shots often show a cleaner guitar or the hose coming from a different direction. Also, the flames don’t always burst at the right moment with the guitar strumming. These inconsistencies happen because it’s difficult to perfectly coordinate real fire effects with the music’s rhythm.

Windshield and Body Damage That Heals

During the extended chase, the War Rig accumulates battle damage – bullet holes, cracks, and dents. Strangely, this damage doesn’t always stay consistent on screen. A shattered window might appear more broken one second and less the next, or a dent in a door could seem to change size. Scratches even appear to move around. While using several identical rigs at different levels of damage helped with filming, it unfortunately caused these noticeable visual inconsistencies.

Face Paint and Grease Patterns That Drift

As a film buff, I’ve always noticed the little details, and in Furiosa, something interesting happens with the makeup. You’ve got Furiosa covered in grease and the War Boys with their stark white paint, but it doesn’t always stay consistent between shots. A line of makeup might get thicker, shorter, or even shift position slightly on someone’s face, even within a few seconds of screentime. Sure, sweat and the need to reset after a stunt play a part, but sometimes the edits actually show cleaner makeup right after a dirtier shot. Honestly, keeping makeup consistent with all that heat, wind, and action is just incredibly difficult – it’s a real testament to the makeup team!

Weapons and Ammo That Reappear

During intense action sequences, guns and ammo sometimes magically reappear or refill without the character reloading. For example, a discarded pistol might suddenly be back on their hip, or they’ll have extra bullets even after seemingly running out. The amount of ammunition shown can also change between camera shots. These inconsistencies usually happen because of safety measures and the way footage from different cameras is combined during editing.

Sandstorm Distance and Timing Mismatch

The sandstorm’s distance and speed seem to change throughout the film. Sometimes it looks far away in wide shots, but then vehicles are suddenly caught in it. Other times, the shaking inside the vehicles continues even after it appears they’ve driven past the storm. These inconsistencies are common when creating visual effects with many layers and passes.

The Citadel–Gastown–Bullet Farm Geography

The movie features a geographical area defined by three locations – the Citadel, Gastown, and the Bullet Farm – but the distances and sun angles aren’t consistent. Travel times between these places change, with some journeys feeling longer or shorter than they should, and return trips often seeming quicker. Furthermore, the directions suggested by shadows and landscapes don’t always align with what characters say. This inconsistency in the map is common when filming in different desert areas and combining them to create one unified world.

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2025-11-07 02:45