21 Best Small Details Fans Noticed About 2021 Movies

Jonathan H. Kantor
November 17, 2021
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Vote up the details you missed the first time around.

2021 has shaped up to be a year of movie-watching. New and old movies alike have been watched and scrutinized by fans worldwide, and occasionally, those fans share any small details they happen to notice.

While there are plenty of people who find interesting things while watching movies while they're stuck inside, only a few take the time to share their findings online. This list takes a look at some of the best small details about movies released in 2021 that fans have pointed out online.

  • 1
    26 VOTES

    Ryan Reynolds' Gin Company Lands A Product Placement In 'Free Guy'

    Ryan Reynolds' Gin Company Lands A Product Placement In 'Free Guy'
    Photo: Free Guy / 20th Century Studios

    From Redditor u/Numerous-Lemon:

    In Free Guy (2021), you can see a bottle of gin labeled "Subtle Product Placement." This is actually a bottle of Aviation Gin...a brand that is partially owned by Ryan Reynolds.

    26 votes
  • 2
    12 VOTES

    Ryan Reynolds' Boat Name In 'Red Notice' Is A 'Titanic' Reference

    Ryan Reynolds' Boat Name In 'Red Notice' Is A 'Titanic' Reference
    Photo: Red Notice / Netflix

    From Redditor u/buckdibarto:

    Ryan Reynolds’ boat name in Red Notice (2021).

    12 votes
  • 3
    11 VOTES

    James Gunn's Dog Has A Cameo In 'The Suicide Squad'

    James Gunn's Dog Has A Cameo In 'The Suicide Squad'
    Photo: The Suicide Squad / Warner Bros. Pictures / Reddit

    From Redditor u/Numerous-Lemon:

    In The Suicide Squad (2021), James Gunn gave his dog a cameo. The dog was named "Dr. Wesley von Spears." He died in 2020 at the age of 16.

    11 votes
  • 4
    8 VOTES

    There's An Easter Egg For 'The Shining' In 'The Mitchells Vs. The Machines'

    There's An Easter Egg For 'The Shining' In 'The Mitchells Vs. The Machines'
    Photo: Netflix / Warner Bros. / Reddit

    From Redditor u/sps97grt:

    In The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021), Katie's socks have the same pattern as the iconic carpet from The Shining.

    8 votes
  • 5
    8 VOTES

    The Camcorder Battery's Life In 'The Mitchells Vs The Machines' Matches The Remaining Time In The Movie

    The Camcorder Battery's Life In 'The Mitchells Vs The Machines' Matches The Remaining Time In The Movie
    Photo: The Mitchells vs. the Machines / Netflix

    From Redditor u/3DPrintMod:

    In The Mitchells vs the Machines (2021) the camcorder shows 42 mins remaining of battery life, which is also how much time is remaining in the film.

    8 votes
  • 6
    8 VOTES

    There's An Easter Egg Referring To The Author Of The Source Material For 'Candyman'

    There's An Easter Egg Referring To The Author Of The Source Material For 'Candyman'
    Photo: Candyman / Universal Pictures

    From Redditor u/EndTheMadnessPls:

    In Candyman (2021), Burke is seen reading Weaveworld by Clive Barker, who also wrote the short story The Forbidden which the original Candyman is based on.

    8 votes