Factual error: Once the cop sees Mercedes' body in the trunk, Les and his friends would likely be charged with kidnapping, which is a felony. Les and his friends would then be charged as adults.
JeffSteele
15th Oct 2022
License to Drive (1988)
Suggested correction: Les and friends had no criminal intent to engage in kidnapping, which typically involves demanding a ransom, which they also were not seeking. As odd as it was, Mercedes was put in the trunk, at least in part, for her own safety/protection. Even a charge of false imprisonment or unlawful restraint would not be likely to result in any conviction (or adjudication in juvenile court) because Les and his friends lacked the necessary mens rea or guilty mind. They might be "in need of supervision."
4th Aug 2022
Armed and Dangerous (1986)
Revealing mistake: The device lifting the ice-cream truck (a Chevrolet LUV) is briefly visible.
3rd Jul 2020
Police Academy (1984)
Question: A few cadets had a fight in the cafeteria. Wouldn't they be expelled from the academy?
Answer: In the universe of the film, the rule seems to be that if a cadet initiates a fight, he or she will be expelled, while anyone else involved would not be (since they were merely defending themselves). That's why Blankes specifically goads Mahoney by saying "Go on, you throw the first punch," and when they are later brought before Harris, he simply asks, "Who threw the first punch? That's all I want to know."
Answer: Harris finally got the chance to kick Mahoney out, so he didn't care about the others.
10th Jun 2020
Sudden Impact (1983)
Question: Although "Dirty Harry" successfully stopped an armed robber in Santa Cruz, wouldn't he face criminal charges himself?
4th Jun 2020
Sudden Impact (1983)
Factual error: "Dirty Harry" Callahan would have no jurisdiction outside San Francisco.
27th Oct 2017
Married... with Children (1987)
And Bingo was Her Game-O - S9-E21
Factual error: The "Geo Metro" in which Peg and Marcy ride looks nothing like a Geo Metro.
5th Jun 2017
Carrie (1976)
Revealing mistake: As the car somersaults past Carrie, a roll cannon is visible.
4th Nov 2015
Stripes (1981)
Factual error: During basic training, civilian clothes are locked up in a storage room; therefore, none of the troops would have access to them.
4th Nov 2015
Stripes (1981)
Factual error: Basic training platoons are assigned two or three drill sergeants. An injury to one drill instructor does not mean the platoon would finish training on its own.
28th Aug 2014
National Security (2003)
Factual error: When Hank is let out of solitary confinement, he punches the guard. A prisoner would never have the chance to attack guards while in solitary confinement because he/she is cuffed while still in the cell. Also, there are always at least two guards for escort, not one.
10th Jun 2014
Cobra (1986)
Revealing mistake: As the bad guys' Ford pickup flips end over end, the device making it flip is briefly visible. Also, the "bad guys" still in the truck turn out to be dummies.
25th Oct 2013
License to Drive (1988)
Revealing mistake: The "unconscious" driver can be seen turning his head toward Les at least twice as Les tries to get in the car through the window. But, obviously, he's making sure he's keeping the car in the right place.
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