Worst Films Ever

[criterionmaster]

What are some of the worst films you have seen? And why do you think they are no good?

[PTAhole]

No explaination nesscesary: MANOS: THE HANDS OF FATE!!!!

[agentknight]

No explanation necessary: CRASH

[PTAhole]

I didn't like it either, but worst ever? No.

[captainofbeef]

Alone in the Dark, Battlefield Earth, Howard the Duck, The Son in-law, In the Army Now, and the Legend of Bagger Vance.

[cineaste25]

The Norseman, Art Heist, Billy Madison, Brazil, Adaptation., 2001: A Space Odyssey, Anchorman, The Life Aquatic, All Jackie Chan Movies, Steamboy, Elf, Miracle, The Cat Returns, Romeo and Juliet (1968), Shakespeare in Love, War of the Worlds (2005), Christmas with the Kranks, Akira, Blade Runner, Serenity, Star Wars Episodes I and III (Haven't seen II, don't plan on it) etc.

[kiddo]

2001: A Space Odyssey!?
Please explain...

[criterionmaster]

cineaste25 said:

Brazil, Adaptation., 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Life Aquatic

Those are all great in my opinion, can you explain why you don't like them.

[kiddo]

Some of the worst films I know of:

The Eliminator
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Nirvana

Maybe I come up with some reasons soon, or if you ask

[blackmoses]

How could anyone say 2001 is bad?

[PTAhole]

About half of those that you listed are excellent.

[agentknight]

ptahole said:

I didn't like it either, but worst ever? No.

True, but it's definitely one of the most overrated, up there with Braveheart. Most films that are considered exceptionally bad (or are featured on the IMDb worst films) just went right past me. You Got Served, Crossroads, Glitter, etc. None of them were so exceptionally bad that I ranted about it to my friends, simply because everyone KNEW they were bad. Crash, on the other hand, won best picture at the Oscars and recieved rave reviews from many respected critics, despite its complete lack of subtlety and its frankly moronic narrative. That annoyed me.

cineaste25, the majority of your list doesn't really surprise me, you have no idea how many people have told me that 2001 is "the most boring film ever." I also completely agree with all Jackie Chan movies, damn, I hate it when critics rant on about how Police Story revolutionised action movies forever. I really disliked it, Michael Bay could have directed it.

As much as I respect your opinion, I strongly disagree with a few of your choices. Adaptation's script was a masterpiece, the multiple layer of reality were very clever. Anchorman is one of the most charming films I've ever seen, regardless of its silliness. Also, Brazil was such an entertaining film, what was it that you didn't like about it? You also seem to hate Anime, which is a little odd. Who doesn't like destructo-robots and tentacle rape?

[PTAhole]

No, Jackie Chan's chinese movies are amazing. Project A, Drunken Master, Police Story, ect.

[cineaste25]

Brazil- Pretentious, poorly acted, sad attempt at satire.

2001- Unnecessarily slow, obviously 60s, poorly acted, pointless.

Life Aquatic- Painful, had to shut off in the first few minutes. Not a Wes anderson fan at all.

If I gave the impression that I hate anime, it is quite the contrary. I love Ghibli, but I'm not a big Otomo fan, the Akira, Steamboy guy.

Adaptation.- Pretentious, self-referential, unrealistic, poorly acted by Cage and even Streep fails me here. I love Kaufman, Jonze, Cooper, Streep and Cage, but they all fial miserably here.

[captainofbeef]

I guess it is an opinion. But, it is one that I really dont agree with at all.

[blackmoses]

cineaste25 said:

Brazil- Pretentious, poorly acted, sad attempt at satire.

2001- Unnecessarily slow, obviously 60s, poorly acted, pointless.

Life Aquatic- Painful, had to shut off in the first few minutes. Not a Wes anderson fan at all.

If I gave the impression that I hate anime, it is quite the contrary. I love Ghibli, but I'm not a big Otomo fan, the Akira, Steamboy guy.

Adaptation.- Pretentious, self-referential, unrealistic, poorly acted by Cage and even Streep fails me here. I love Kaufman, Jonze, Cooper, Streep and Cage, but they all fial miserably here.

I strongly disagree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kiddo]

cineaste25 said:

Brazil- Pretentious, poorly acted, sad attempt at satire.

2001- Unnecessarily slow, obviously 60s, poorly acted, pointless.

I think Brazil has a couple of flaws, but pretentious? No way.

2001 obviously 60`s??

[PTAhole]

Adaptation is the most surprising there. I know of many others who hate 2001 and Brazil, but everyone I know who has seen Adaptation loves it.

[cineaste25]

Whatever. I hate em and nobody will change that. Deal with it. I was shocked too at how much i hated Adaptation. because I love everyone in it, and I love Being john Malkovich and Eternal Sunshien of the Spotless Mind.

2001 is dated, let's put it that way, that' what I meant by obviously 60s. you can tell it was the 60's idea of the future, not a timeless one.

[criterionmaster]

I also disagree. I don't see how if you can tell what decade it is that it isn't good. I mean look at Easy Rider! You can tell that's 60's and does that make it bad? No. But oh well I guess.

[agentknight]

I don't like your opinion at all. Especially concerning Adaptation and 2001.

[satantangofan]

Surely I'm hallucinating?

Adaptation?
2001?

Worst movies? I think Adaptation is Kaufman's & Jonzes' best work; & Cage & Chris Cooper are brilliant. As for 2001, I'm metaphorically speechless!

IMO worst films in recent years are:

Lozzzzzt in Tranzzzzzlation
Crash (2005)
Cabin Fever
In the Cut
Shark Tale

Yes, I do realise that there are some utterly appalling films that I haven't mentioned, but I rarely see films that I know are gonna be crappy, so I cant comment on those. The above represent films that have been rated as "worth seeing", and should have been soooo much better.

[PTAhole]

You may not like Lost in Translation, but one of the worst movies ever?!!?

[satantangofan]

In the strictest terms, of course it's not the worst film ever. Technically, it is proficient & it all makes sense narratively. The editing, direction, performances etc are all adequately up to the standard of what might be called a "well made film". But come on! At the end of the day it's all about making connections with movies & experiencing some kind of response to what's on the screen (empathy, anger, hate, sadness, hilarity...whatever!). The only response I felt watching Lozzt in Tranzzlation was indolence & boredom. */*****

[criterionmaster]

I agree with you on LiT but I actually liked Cabin Fever for the simple fact that it was a fun film and didn't take itself to seriously. I think Roth made the right choice there, and since so much new horror is utter crap I thought it was much better. More fresh and original to me. But I know there are alot who don't like it.

[captainofbeef]

I liked Cabin Fever also. I mean i can understand if you didnt like it. Its definitly not for everyone. But, just like Criterion said, it didnt take itself serious at all. Plus, I love hilbilly horror, which was why I loved the Devils Rejects.

[criterionmaster]

I recommend 2000 Maniacs for Hilbilly horror!

[satantangofan]

I have no problem with The Devil's Rejects, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Just can't find any redeeming qualities in Cabin Fever. Sorry. The best horror movie i've seen in recent years is A Tale of Two Sisters. Cerebral and Terrifying.

[dontdigonswine]

Alien vs. Predator
especially when the predator and Sanaa Lathan practically hold each other's hands at the end

oh, how could I forget Against the Ropes, the boxing movie with Meg Ryan ...
notice how no one complains of her absence to movies the last 5 years?
because no one cares ... haha

and the new Longest Yard ... not funny AT ALL

[misterbalco]

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