The Terminator is often hailed as one of the best action movies ever made, and it’s easy to see why. The fight scenes are well-executed, the scale of action is grandiose, and despite being made over four decades ago, the special effects continue to impress. As a result, this film catapulted director James Cameron to fame. However, due to its enduring popularity, viewers with keen eyes have pointed out minor continuity errors in the movie. While such oversights are common, it’s remarkable that fans still find and debate over these small details even years later.
Reflecting fondly yet critically, let’s revisit some remarkable moments and point out several errors, including continuity glitches – seven of them that will leave you puzzled.
Reminiscing with a tinge of nostalgia, we’re taking another look at this legendary endeavor, spotlighting a few flaws and continuity mishaps along the way. To be more precise, we’ve discovered seven inconsistencies that you won’t be able to overlook.
1) The Guy in the Alley Has a Magic Drink
In 1984, upon Kyle Reese’s (Michael Biehn) dramatic time travel arrival, a man is present in an alleyway with what appears to be a brown-wrapped liquor bottle. However, during editing, this individual seemingly switches the position of the bottle from one hand to another multiple times, although it may not be immediately noticeable. Nonetheless, observant viewers have called out this continuity error on Reddit and IMDb, and upon closer inspection, they are indeed correct. If you slow down the scene, you can clearly see that the bottle changes hands several times.
2) What Day Is It?!
In the narrow lane beside the homeless man constantly shifting his bottle, Kyle arrives, followed closely by the homeless man. As they arrive, police officers show up and pursue them. Eventually, Kyle outruns a policeman and takes control of his firearm. Confused, Kyle enquires about the date, to which the officer replies it’s Thursday, May 12. However, in the movie’s timeline, May 12 was a Saturday in 1984. This detail may seem insignificant, but eagle-eyed viewers have noticed this discrepancy since the film was first released.
3) What Is Sarah Connor’s Actual Address?!
In a twist of events, when the Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) encounters Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), he initially finds three listings in what appears to be a phonebook. The addresses are 1823, 2816, and 309. However, in the following scene where the Terminator reaches Sarah Connor’s house, the address is shown as 14239 instead of 1823 as previously discovered. This inconsistency might seem striking, but it’s one that has sparked discussions among fans for years since its release.
4) Did That Shotgun Handle Just Grow Back?
After Kyle manages to evade the cops who pursued him upon his arrival in 1984, he snatches a second firearm, a shotgun, from one of their vehicles. He then cuts down the handle to reduce its size so it could be concealed under his jacket. However, during the scene where Kyle and Sarah sneak through a parking garage while being chased by police, the shotgun’s handle appears to have inexplicably grown back to its full length. Is this some form of future-era trickery or merely another continuity oversight?
5) Wait, Aren’t You Supposed to be Missing an Eye?
After a significant argument, the Terminator removes his biological eye, exposing the mechanical skeleton beneath. This reveals a glowing, red eye. But when the Terminator dons sunglasses and proceeds to the police station, you can see through his glasses and it appears he has two organic eyes. It’s a minor detail that requires careful observation, but if you pause the scene at the right instant and scrutinize closely, you will clearly see what we’re discussing.
6) The Inconsistent Headlights at the Police Station
After the Terminator emerges from the police station with his dual functioning organic eyes, he forcefully drives his vehicle through the front entrance. As he approaches the desk, the officer seated there raises an incredulous brow. However, when the camera angle shifts to the Terminator, who’s now behind the wheel of the car, the headlights have mysteriously been switched off.
7) “To Care and Protect” or “Dedicated to Serve?”
As a dedicated cinephile, during the heart of the storyline, the Terminator makes off with a patrol car, chasing Kyle and Sarah relentlessly. When this indomitable adversary finally corners us in a parking garage, the hijacked cruiser sports a decal that reads “To Care and Protect.” Yet, when we manage to regroup with the Terminator just moments afterwards, the same vehicle now bears the slogan “Dedicated to Serve.” This discrepancy in continuity suggests that multiple vehicles were used for filming this scene, and somehow, this minor detail slipped past the watchful eyes of the production team.
After highlighting several discrepancies in an iconic action movie, we’re curious if there are any more oversights we may have missed. Feel free to share your observations in the comment area below.
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