10 Movie Mistakes That Escaped Even the Most Attentive Eyes

Movies often impress us with their attention to historical detail, from costumes to hairstyles. Yet even the most carefully produced movies can include surprising inaccuracies. Some are barely noticeable, while others stand out more than expected. And even Titanic — one of the most acclaimed and record-breaking movies in cinema history — is not free from such mistakes, as you’ll see in the bonus.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age

In the movie Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Clive Owen, who portrays Sir Walter Raleigh, never takes off his leather boots, and even goes to see the Queen in them. However, the real Walter Raleigh would hardly have thought of wearing boots intended for hunting and riding in the presence of the Queen. The wardrobe of medieval nobles was much more varied than what we usually see in the movies. And most of the time, the court nobility wore elegant leather shoes and hosiery.

A Dangerous Method

In one scene of A Dangerous Method, Keira Knightley appears wearing only a corset, which completely contradicts how this garment was actually worn at the time. Back then, women were expected to put on several layers of clothing first and only then wear the corset, which was laced over them.

Moulin Rouge!

Nicole Kidman in the musical film Moulin Rouge! is magnificent without any doubt. But, unfortunately, almost none of her costumes correspond to reality. The costumes of the famous Parisian cabaret dancers actually consisted of fluffy can-can skirts and voluminous white pantaloons. And their legs were covered with black thick stockings, not fishnet tights.

Kingdom of Heaven

Although Balian, portrayed by Orlando Bloom, was brave, it’s unlikely he would have gone into battle without wearing a helmet.

Enola Holmes

Most of Enola Holmes’ costumes are crafted with great attention to detail, yet a few inaccuracies remain. Some pieces — especially the bodice of the burgundy dress and the skirt of the pink one — resemble 1870s fashion more than the 1880s styles of the film’s setting. Additionally, the burgundy dress features a neckline that is far too low; a young girl of that era would not have worn such a revealing outfit out in public during the day.

My Fair Lady

The most popular hairstyle of the beginning of the 20th century (the action of the movie takes place in 1912) was the softly swirled pompadour style. This hairstyle was worn to support wide-brimmed hats, which were fashionable in those years. But the high hairstyle, that Audrey Hepburn wore in the movie, was out of the question for the time.

Emma

Emma, played by Gwyneth Paltrow, also didn’t wear any headwear. Throughout the movie, the heroine repeatedly appears in the open air with her head uncovered, which was simply unthinkable for those years. In the 1810s, every respectable lady had a collection of bonnets and caps that protected her from the sun and bad weather and also signified her status.

Pride & Prejudice

The action of the movie and the novel takes place from 1811-1812 when natural curls replaced pompous wigs. The girls put up their hair into a high bun, and the main beautiful element of their hairstyle were tight curls around the forehead and temples. And of course, they didn’t wear loose hair and bangs.

Bonus

As a bonus, it’s worth noting that even Titanic — a movie that broke box-office records and became one of the most awarded movies in cinema history — isn’t free from small mistakes. This time, the focus is on subtle mistakes involving Jack and Rose’s appearance.

In Titanic, Jack’s appearance includes a subtle historical inaccuracy. While the most common men’s hairstyle of the 1910s involved heavily oiled hair combed straight back from the forehead, Jack’s hair often appears loose and falling naturally onto his forehead, giving it a softer, more modern look than would have been typical for that time.

At the time, noticeable makeup was not socially accepted among high-society women. It was generally associated with actresses and courtesans.

Still talking about Titanic, since the movie’s release, it has continued to hide details that often go unnoticed. Even devoted fans can miss some of its most intriguing elements. Take a closer look — a few of these discoveries might surprise you.