‘John Wick’ Mistakes You’ll Never Be Able to Unsee

I absolutely loved the first ‘John Wick‘ – it’s such a visually stunning and fast-paced film! It’s so good, you almost don’t notice a few little mistakes the first time you watch it. But once you do spot them, they really jump out, even with all the amazing action happening. I’m talking about small things – little inconsistencies, props changing between shots, or things that just don’t quite add up. And I’ve been focusing specifically on the first movie to find these little details.

Bullet counts that never add up

During the Red Circle scene, John fires a surprisingly large number of bullets from his handgun and rifle without reloading. If you count the shots fired and compare them to the number of times he reloads on screen, it doesn’t add up – he’s firing more rounds than his guns should realistically hold. The editing cleverly combines different camera angles, making it appear as if the same continuous stream of bullets is being fired, even though it requires more ammunition than shown being reloaded.

A Mustang that heals and re breaks

John’s Mustang gets damaged early in the action, but the damage isn’t shown consistently. Dents and scratches seem to change size or move around each time the car reappears after a quick scene change. For example, the bumper might look badly dented in one shot, then appear less damaged a moment later from a different viewpoint. The car’s condition simply doesn’t match up from scene to scene.

Windows that break then look fine

The scene of the break-in is covered in broken glass, with a clearly shattered window. However, later shots of the same area show windows that look undamaged or less broken. This inconsistency is because the cleanup couldn’t have happened within the timeframe of the filming. The issue stems from combining different takes without properly aligning the reset breakaway glass used for the effect.

Blood and bruises that reset between cuts

Okay, so visually, this movie had a bit of a problem with consistency. Our lead, John, takes a beating throughout the night – cuts, bruises, the works. But if you pay close attention, you’ll notice something odd. A fresh wound might appear in one shot, then seem to shift or fade in the next, only to magically reappear moments later. It’s a clear case of the makeup department not quite keeping track between shots. It’s not a huge deal, but once you spot it, it’s definitely noticeable.

A suppressor that plays hide and seek

During the bathhouse chase scene, the gun appears with a silencer in close-up shots. However, in wider shots during the same action, the silencer is sometimes missing. This happened because the scene was filmed from several angles, and the gun wasn’t always fitted with the silencer consistently. The change is fast, but you can notice it if you pause the footage.

Shell casings that move on their own

Spent bullet casings create noticeable patterns on the floor during filming, especially when scenes switch between locations or actions. After each cut in the scene, the casings seem to move or become more sparse, even though no one is cleaning them up. If you revisit the same spot on the floor, you’ll find a different scattering of casings than before, reflecting the changed camera angle. The pattern essentially restarts with each new shot, and editing highlights these changes in casing distribution.

A phone that changes its look mid conversation

When characters talk on the phone, the show uses close-ups of their smartphones. However, the phone’s appearance isn’t always consistent. You might see a different case or screen layout even during the same conversation. This is probably because the filmmakers used several identical-looking phones – some for different camera angles. While the conversation itself seems natural, the details of the phone change from shot to shot.

Rain and water that dry too quickly

The scenes filmed outside show people with wet clothes and hair. However, when the camera cuts to the inside, those same people appear dry almost immediately, even though there hasn’t been time for them to dry off. When the filming returns outside, everyone is wet again. It’s clear the amount of visible moisture changes based on when and where the crew is filming, not what’s actually happening in the story.

A dog collar that does not match between shots

Early in the film, you can clearly see Daisy’s collar and name tag. However, in some close-up shots taken from a different angle, the tag appears altered or flipped to the other side of the buckle. When the camera goes back to a wider shot, the collar returns to its original appearance. This inconsistency suggests the filmmakers may have used multiple collars or created a mirrored setup, leading to a minor visual error.

A stash that rearranges itself

When the church vault was first opened, the money, bonds, and gold were carefully arranged in tidy stacks. However, after seeing people’s reactions and then looking back at the vault, the stacks appeared messier than they should have, considering only a few items had been taken. The arrangement changed again each time the camera angle shifted. It’s clear the contents were rearranged between shots, creating inconsistencies in how things looked.

Let us know about any mistakes or continuity errors you noticed in the first ‘John Wick’ movie in the comments below, so we can all discuss them!

2025-10-29 09:19