When Tyler (Shia LaBeouf) is in the convenience store, the store clerk pulls a half-full jug of moonshine from under the counter and takes a drink. He then hands the jug to Tyler, and the jug is nearly full.
When Zak jumps off the ramp, there is a confederate flag flying on the dock. When Tyler jumps in after him, it is the North Carolina State flag.
When Zak escapes his home by bending the bars, only the inside bars bend; the outer bars remain straight.
If they are going south, the sea will always be on their left hand side. When they go to the pier, the sea is on their right.
Sam's cigarette in the ring is nearly ashed out completely when waiting for his opponent but is almost new again a few seconds later.
The operation of the shotgun is misrepresented multiple times. When Zak fires it the first time, he's thrown back through the air several feet. No shotgun has a recoil that powerful. If it did, Zak would've suffered serious injuries from a blow that powerful. Later, when Tyler is teaching him to shoot, he aims and fires without properly resting the stock of the gun against his shoulder. No experienced shooter would teach someone to fire this way as it too would cause injury.
It is likely that in both instances the actions were played for laughs (over-the-top recoil and "badass" holding a shotgun).
It is likely that in both instances the actions were played for laughs (over-the-top recoil and "badass" holding a shotgun).
On the VHS tape, Salt Water Redneck refers to wrestling moves outlawed in 'international countries'. The term is an oxymoron and makes no sense.
It is very likely that this was told for laughs, just like the actor is moving his arms in a comical "over the top" manner.
It is very likely that this was told for laughs, just like the actor is moving his arms in a comical "over the top" manner.
Ayden, NC is inland - not on the Outer Banks nor on the way to Florida like Tyler suggests.
The geography of coastal North Carolina is not accurately depicted. Ayden, NC is not on the coast and is instead in Pitt County, NC. They would've had to traverse the Pamlico Sound - the second largest estuary in the United States - and then sail up the Tar River.
When Eleanor discovers Zak has escaped, Janice tells her Lee wants to see her. Lee Spencer is the actor; Glen is the character.
Tyler asks the convenience store operator if he has little airplane bottles of whiskey. Liquor can be bought only in ABC stores in NC. Beer and wine can be found in convenience stores but not hard liquor.