28 Shockingly Bad Movies That Never, EVER Should Have Been Made
Below are 28 of the absolutely worst-reviewed movies of all time. Some are…probably accurate (*cough* Baby Geniuses *cough*), while others genuinely deserve a second chance (I’m looking at you, Catwoman and From Justin to Kelly). Either way, let me know allllll your thoughts in the comments.
What it’s about: “A colossal invasion of Earth is coming in this off-kilter take on the legendary novel of the same name, filled with present-day themes of technology, government surveillance, and privacy.”
What it’s about: “Massimo is a member of the Sicilian Mafia family, and Laura is a sales director. She does not expect that, while trying to save her relationship on a trip to Sicily, Massimo will kidnap her and give her 365 days to fall in love with him.”
Who’s in it: Michele Morrone and Anna Maria Sieklucka
What it’s about: “Convinced that a CCN cameraman is her true love, an eccentric crossword puzzler trails him as he travels all over the country, hoping to convince him that they belong together.”
What it’s about: “A shy woman (endowed with the speed, reflexes, and senses of a cat) walks a thin line between criminal and hero, even as a detective doggedly pursues her, fascinated by both of her personas.”
Who’s in it: Halle Berry, Sharon Stone, Benjamin Bratt, Frances Conroy, and Alex Borstein
What it’s about: “A waitress from Texas and a college student from Pennsylvania meet during spring break in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and come together through their shared love of singing.”
Who’s in it: Kelly Clarkson, Justin Guarini, and Anika Noni Rose
What it’s about: “A series of interconnected short films follows a washed-up producer as he pitches wild storylines that feature some of the biggest stars in Hollywood.”
Who’s in it: Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Emma Stone, Common, Kate Winslet, Anna Faris, and Chris Pratt
What it’s about: “Family guy Jack Sadelstein prepares for the annual event he dreads: the Thanksgiving visit of his fraternal twin sister, the needy and passive-aggressive Jill, who then refuses to leave.”
Who’s in it: Adam Sandler, Al Pacino, Katie Holmes, and David Spade
What it’s about: “When the owner and operator of a luxurious island invites a collection of guests to live out their most elaborate fantasies in relative seclusion, chaos quickly descends.”
Who’s in it: Lucy Hale, Michael Peña, Jimmy O. Yang, Austin Stowell, Ryan Hanse, and Maggie Q
What it’s about: “An Italian waiter fights off a criminal mastermind with his inherited powers of disguise.”
Who’s in it: Dana Carvey, Harold Gould, James Brolin, and Jennifer Esposito
What it’s about: “A meddling mother tries to set her daughter up with the right man so her kid won’t follow in her footsteps.”
Who’s in it: Diane Keaton, Mandy Moore, Tom Everett Scott, Lauren Graham, and Piper Perabo
What it’s about: “The story of the late jazz musician and classical pianist Nina Simone, including her rise to fame and relationship with her manager, Clifton Henderson.”
Who’s in it: Zoe Saldana and David Oyelowo
What it’s about: “A talented New York City bartender takes a job at a bar in Jamaica and falls in love.”
Who’s in it: Tom Cruise, Elisabeth Shue, and Bryan Brown
What it’s about: “Over the course of one evening, an unsuspecting group of twenty-somethings find themselves bombarded by a series of natural disasters and catastrophic events.”
Who’s in it: Carmen Electra, Vanessa Lachey, Kim Kardashian, and Ike Barinholtz
What it’s about: “A young singer dates a disc jockey who helps her get into the music business, but their relationship becomes complicated as she ascends to super stardom.”
Who’s in it: Mariah Carey, Da Brat, Terrence Howard, Padma Lakshmi, and Eric Benét
What it’s about: “Scientists hold super-intelligent, talking babies captive, but things take a turn for the worse when a mix-up occurs between a baby genius and its twin.”
Who’s in it: Kathleen Turner, Christopher Lloyd, Kim Cattrall, and Ruby Dee
What it’s about: “A mild-mannered guy who is married to a monstrous woman meets the woman of his dreams and schemes to find a way to be with her.”
Who’s in it: Eddie Murphy, Cuba Gooding Jr., Thandiwe Newton, and Terry Crews
What it’s about: “After six years of keeping our malls safe, Paul Blart has earned a well-deserved vacation. He heads to Las Vegas with his teenage daughter before she heads off to college…but safety never takes a holiday, and when duty calls, Blart answers.”
Who’s in it: Kevin James, Raini Rodriguez, David Henrie, and Ana Gasteyer
What it’s about: “A spoof of 300 and many other movies, shows, and pop culture events. King Leonidas of Sparta and his army of 12 go to war against Xerxes of Persia to fight to the death for Sparta’s freedom.”
Who’s in it: Carmen Electra, Ike Barinholtz, Tiffany Haddish, and Sean Maguire
What it’s about: “Unemployed and newly-divorced Stephanie Plum lands a job at her cousin’s bail-bond business where her first assignment puts her on the trail of a wanted local cop from her romantic past.”
Who’s in it: Katherine Heigl, Debbie Reynolds, Daniel Sunjata, Sherri Shepherd, and Jason O’Mara
What it’s about: “This is the sequel to Saturday Night Fever. Five years later, Tony Manero is strutting towards his biggest challenge yet: succeeding as a dancer on the Broadway stage.”
Who’s in it: John Travolta and Finola Hughes
What it’s about: “Two wealthy sisters, both heiresses to their family’s cosmetics fortune, are given a wake-up call when a scandal and ensuing investigation strip them of their wealth.”
Who’s in it: Hilary Duff, Haylie Duff, and Anjelica Huston
What it’s about: “Seeking to offer his son the satisfying summer camp experience that eluded him as a child, the operator of a neighborhood daycare center opens his own camp, only to face financial hardship and stiff competition from a rival camp.”
Who’s in it: Cuba Gooding Jr., Tomala Jones, Lochlyn Munro, and Richard Gant
What it’s about: “A young boy is just short of a monster. He is adopted by a loving man and his wacky wife. The laughs keep coming as the boy pushes them to their limits.”
Who’s in it: John Ritter, Jack Warden, Gilbert Gottfried, Amy Yasbeck, and Michael Richards
What it’s about: “Madea, Bam, and Hattie venture to a haunted campground, and the group must run for their lives when monsters, goblins, and the boogeyman are unleashed.”
Who’s in it: Tyler Perry, Cassi Davis, Patrice Lovely, and Brock O’Hurn
What it’s about: “Larry Gigli is assigned by a crime boss to kidnap the brother of a prominent district attorney. A beautiful woman known only as Ricki is sent to stay with him to make sure he doesn’t mess up the job.”
Who’s in it: Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, and Justin Bartha
What it’s about: “A couple begins to experience some unusual activity after bringing their lost nieces and nephew home. With the help of home-surveillance cameras, they learn they’re being stalked by a nefarious demon.”
Who’s in it: Simon Rex, Ashley Tisdale, Lindsay Lohan, Charlie Sheen, Snoop Dogg, and Darrell Hammond
What it’s about: “Three generations come together in the week leading up to Mother’s Day.”
Who’s in it: Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Jason Sudeikis, Timothy Olyphant, and Shay Mitchell
What it’s about: “Gene, a multi-expressional emoji, sets out on a journey to become a normal emoji.”
Who’s in it: James Corden, Anna Faris, Maya Rudolph, Jennifer Coolidge, Patrick Stewart, Sofía Vergara, and Christina Aguilera
Do you have a favorite movie that you swear is great but was panned by critics? Tell us all about it in the comments below or via this anonymous form!
