10 Movie Mistakes You Can Never Unsee

6. Pre-Emptive Bullet Holes - Pulp Fiction

Pulp Fiction Samuel L Jackson John Travolta
Miramax

There are too many memorable moments in Pulp Fiction to name, but who can forget the brilliant moment where one of Brett's (Frank Whaley) associates (Alexis Arquette) emerges from the back of the apartment, firing wildly at Jules (Samuel L. Jackson) and Vincent (John Travolta) but missing them completely?

If you're paying attention in the lead-up to this moment, you might notice that the bullet holes from the man's gunshots are actually already in the wall while they're talking to Marvin (Phil LaMarr), seconds before the man even takes aim.

It's probably fair to assume that the original continuity of the scene was a little different and Tarantino re-jigged it during editing, hence the bullet holes being pre-lodged in the apartment wall before they're even fired.

Hardly a terrible mistake, but certainly a noticeable one, and surprising given the generally exacting quality of Tarantino's filmmaking. Some fans still argue to this day that Tarantino wouldn't be so sloppy, but clearly that's precisely the case.

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