10 Guardians of the Galaxy Mistakes You’ll Never Be Able to Unsee

Movies, regardless of their budget or genre, often contain errors – from small-scale independent comedies to large-scale blockbusters. And even the Marvel Cinematic Universe, known for its intricate storylines, isn’t exempt from these slip-ups. While not every Marvel film is equally impressive, continuity mistakes are a common thread running through all Marvel productions, be they good or bad. Not even the meticulously planned franchise like “Guardians of the Galaxy” is free from occasional blunders. For instance, while James Gunn intentionally designed the “Guardians of the Galaxy” series and the “Holliday Special” as an interconnected narrative about found family, they still contain goofs such as shoes magically transforming and disappearing rodents.

It’s likely that, enchanted by a computer-generated tree’s emotional impact the first time you saw it, you might have overlooked many errors. However, once you go through this list, you’ll certainly view the movie “Guardians of the Galaxy” in a whole new light.

Peter’s Disappearing, Reappearing Rat in Guardians of the Galaxy

One standout moment from the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie features Peter Quill jamming to awesome tracks during his quest for treasure on Morag. This scene not only establishes Quill as a humorous explorer but also sets the tone for the franchise’s iconic classic rock soundtrack. The most entertaining aspect of an already thrilling sequence undeniably comes when Quill picks up a nearby rodent and uses it like a microphone to sing into.

It seems that the rodent either possesses an ability to vanish and reappear at will or there was an oversight by one of the editors, as Peter finds himself holding the creature one moment, then it inexplicably disappears from his grasp… only to miraculously reappear moments later, as if nothing out of the ordinary had occurred.

The Nova Corps Shouldn’t Know About Lylla in Guardians of the Galaxy

The movie “Guardians of the Galaxy” introduced several novel elements to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, among them was a space-patrolling team called the Nova Corps. It’s been shown that Nova keeps files on each member of the Guardians, as demonstrated when they individually stood for mugshots while details about them were displayed on screen. Typical data included aliases, associates, or in Rocket’s case, a significant oversight in continuity.

It appears there’s a discrepancy in the records of Nova’s file, as it lists Lylla – a character who, according to “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” had already passed away before Rocket began his galactic adventures and criminal activities – among Rocket’s former partners. This raises a question about how the Nova Corps could have any information regarding Lylla at all.

Rocket Grooms Himself Lightning Fast

At some point during the movie Guardians of the Galaxy, Rocket, Groot, Quill, and Gamora are transported to a heavily secured prison known as The Kyln. Inside, they cross paths with Drax the Destroyer. This facility houses criminals, most of whom are there due to Gamora’s actions, and she finds herself in danger from those seeking revenge. A band of troublemakers seize their opportunity when everyone else is asleep, abducting Gamora, thus awakening Quill unintentionally. Quill then stirs Rocket, who amusingly has one side of his face lying flat due to being recently woken up.

For a brief instant, the camera shifts focus from Rocket, and upon its return, we notice that his once-matted fur has been transformed into an immaculate grooming, suggesting he may have secretly brought a brush along in his prison stay.

The Collector’s Body Guards Vanish

Approximately an hour into “Guardians of the Galaxy”, the team makes their way to a place called Knowhere, in search of someone called the Collector. Shortly after landing, Quill and Gamora are introduced to the Collector by an alien named Carina. Upon being introduced by Carina, they notice that her boss, the Collector, is accompanied by two men who appear to be bodyguards. However, as Gamora and Quill approach, these men mysteriously disappear and are never seen again.

A regrettable twist emerges when you consider that, just a few minutes earlier, they could have provided crucial assistance. In this instance, Carina, while trying to manipulate an Infinity Stone, nearly caused the destruction of Knowhere and the Collector instead.

Meredith Quill’s Voiceover Doesn’t Match Her Note at the End of Guardians of the Galaxy

In the finale of Guardians of the Galaxy, Peter Quill finds himself reading a long-unopened letter from his mom that he’s held onto for 26 years. It’s an emotional moment as he grapples with her passing, yet there’s also joy in discovering a new mix-tape she’d prepared. As in many movie scenes where letters are read aloud, we first see the letter and then hear its contents via voiceover – in this case, the voice of Meredith Quill. However, unlike other such scenes, there’s an error here: instead of a single letter, it appears as if two separate letters were accidentally combined into one.

While Peter is perusing the letter, the camera draws nearer, allowing viewers to discern that Meredith’s voiceover doesn’t read out each and every word written on the page. In reality, Peter’s mom omits an entire segment from the letter she penned.

Anachronistic Audio Technology in Guardians of the Galaxy and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

The soundtracks for the initial two Guardians films are titled “Awesome Mix Vol. 1” and “Awesome Mix Vol. 2.” These mixtapes, unique among other soundtracks, have a dual existence – they’re found in the real world and within the Guardians of the Galaxy universe, as compilation tapes created by Peter Quill’s deceased mother for him. A fascinating aspect of these mixes is that they are also time-traveling cassettes with magical properties.

Surely, here’s another way to put it: In essence, Meredith Quill employed the method of using Type II “CDing 2” TDK cassette tapes from 1993 to create her son’s mixtapes. However, she did this long after she had passed away in 1988.

Meredith Quill’s Boots Weren’t Made for Walkin’ in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

In the opening scenes of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2”, there’s a flashback to young Meredith Quill enjoying a ride with Ego the Living Planet, who appears as a celestial being. They drive along while listening to “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” by Looking Glass, and eventually stop so that Ego can show Meredith something in the forest. As they dash through the trees, for an instant, you catch a glimpse of Peter’s mother wearing Ugg-style boots; however, these boots transform into high heels without any explanation.

Police are Light Sleepers in the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

The charming yet frequently underestimated “Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special” unfolds during the gap between “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” and its upcoming sequel, “Vol. 3”. In this festive storyline, characters Drax and Mantis embark on a quest to Earth in search of Kevin Bacon, their intended Christmas gift for Quill. However, their abduction skills leave much to be desired, leading them into a heated confrontation with multiple police officers.

During the altercation, Mantis uses her empathetic powers to put a female officer into a deep slumber. This same officer reappears later in the battle, leading Mantis to repeat the action of putting the officer back to sleep, even though she had just done so moments ago. It’s possible that the officer regained consciousness on her own, but it seems more plausible that director James Gunn unintentionally made Mantis fight two identical officers without noticing the error.

Mantis Has the Right Franchise but the Wrong Slasher in the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

During Drax and Mantis’s operation to capture Kevin Bacon, Mantis casually mentioned that Bacon had engaged in combat with the notorious horror movie figure Jason Voorhees. While it’s true that the actor was associated with the Friday the 13th series, she was mistaken about him dueling the machete-brandishing slasher. In fact, Kevin Bacon made his mark in horror films, most notably starring in the original Friday the 13th, where he suffered one of the most grisly deaths in the franchise – an arrow piercing his Adam’s apple.

In actuality, it wasn’t Jason Voorhees who thrust the arrow into Kevin Bacon’s neck; instead, it was his mother, Pamela Voorhees. It wasn’t until the second installment of ‘Friday the 13th’ that Jason transformed into the killer we all know.

Rocket’s Disappearing Gear in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Instead of always carrying various gadgets, Rocket Raccoon, the handyman among the Guardians, tends to have an assortment of trinkets on him. Just as a skilled craftsman would, Rocket has numerous pockets to hold his miscellaneous items. However, if Rocket decides to go without his belongings for a while to let his fur breathe, he sets them aside, such as on the table or desk in his bedroom at Knowhere. And then, once he’s put everything down, it vanishes mysteriously!

Just as the critical scene unfolds in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, right before Adam Warlock violently breaks through the wall with the intention to harm him, Rocket quickly places some miscellaneous items on a nearby table next to his bed and removes his shirt. Moments later, that same table is devoid of any objects, suggesting that they have mysteriously disappeared forever, vanished into thin air.

2025-03-25 05:11