The 5th Wave

Other mistake: The military personnel are part of the "Army", but wear USMC uniforms.

Other mistake: The kids are "sneaking" into an enemy area but the lights on their helmets and lights inside the helo are on. (01:11:00)

Movie Medic

Other mistake: When Cassie runs from Evan's house, she trips over a wire, setting off an alarm. The wire is visible still strung in the shot after that. Evan comes running and simply walks right trough the same wire without jumping over it. (00:54:00 - 00:55:00)

Dice

Factual error: The EMP burst would have only affected a small number of vehicles. Most vehicles act like a Faraday Cage.

Movie Medic

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Evan Walker: This isn't the first time The Others have been here.

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