10 Star Wars Mistakes You Can’t Unsee
These Star Wars mistakes were made in a galaxy far, far away, but we still can't unsee them.
When crafting and trying to spin the numerous intricate plates necessary to turn a fantastical concept into a bona fide blockbuster thrill-ride, it's only natural for a few blink-and-you'll-miss-them unexpected occurrences to be overlooked by the time the feature hits cinema screens worldwide.
I mean, that is quite literally the job of a script/continuity supervisor, but hey-ho we mere humans aren't perfect and mistakes are never too far away... even in a galaxy far, far away.
And while the various offerings pumped into pop culture by Lucasfilm have sometimes split audiences right down the middle in terms of what was genuinely strong with the force and what most definitely was not, we can all likely agree on the fact that the following blunders weren't originally part of the plan by any means.
Prequels, Originals, or Sequels, it simply does not matter. The following list will likely change the way you view and enjoy certain Star Wars scenes and moments forever. From suddenly switching lightsabers to vital props randomly vanishing, prepare to have your space opera viewing experience flipped on its sweet little head.
10. No Water For Jar Jar - The Phantom Menace
In terms of the many CGI or practical beings brought to life on screen over the course of the whopping 11 live-action big screen offerings we've been treated to over the years, few characters have faced the sort of backlash dealt to the odd-ball Gungan who first arrived on the scene in 1999's The Phantom Menace.
On top of being rejected by a large part of the older demographic of Star Wars fanatics, Jar Jar Binks also found himself being shunned by Anakin Skywalker's mother Shmi during that first Prequel offering.
During the scene which sees Qui-Gon Jinn and the gang have some dinner in the Skywalker home, Shmi can be seen pouring water for her guests. Only, when it comes time to pour the bumbling Gungan a glass, the sound of liquid hitting the container can be heard but not a drop can be spotted entering the cup.
Obviously this was likely an on-set mistake that George Lucas attempted to mask as best he could in post-production. But once you spot the lack of liquid being offered up to Binks, it hilariously gives the impression of Shmi passively not being a fan of the Gungan's company.