Perhaps not the worst ever, but for highly over-rated schmaltzy thoroughly predictable pish, see Shawshank Redemption, or better still, don’t see it.
Aye, the top rated film on IMDB, and countless other polls is indeed the worst film of all time 🙄
Anything with Dwayne ‘the Rock’ Johnson.
He wouldn’t be my go to for quality acting but there’s nothing wrong with either Moana or Jumanji.
We enjoyed Jumanji & Moana but we've just made the mistake of watching Journey 2 The mysterious island, which is quite possibly the worst film I've ever seen.
That’s… That’s a little bit the point?
yep there’s a reason it’s often in lists like “10 films every Christian should watch” . Especially as the Christ character is a nice clean-cut white man. Which is probably a good enough reason for the rest of us to be wary of it...
Seeing as this thread is going I'll use it as a PSA for everyone to not watch "The 2nd".
I'll watch pretty much anything but this one was a real stinker. If it had been made as a parody and tried a bit of humour then it might have got away with it, but it tried and failed to be a serious action movie.
I got conned into watching something "to the end" recently on the basis that it must surely get better - the beginning being so truly dreadful. The film was called "Enemy" (2013).
It didn't get better, it was complete rubbish.
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The Disaster Artist is a good film, didn’t make me want to watch The Room though which does seem to be generally regarded as the worst film ever.
As I recall that was an accolade frequently given to Showgirls, a film I managed about 10 minutes of
If anything after watching 10 minutes of The Room, The Disaster Artist appears even better.
I'm not sure you can count the room as 'film' as it is too amateur but it is so bad.
I don't like Shawshank and I used to be a bit sniffy about people who said it was their favourite film.
Nowadays I'm more leery of people who want to belittle others' taste and opinions like that.
TBF nobody's said it was the worst film ever - and while it's a hugely subjective area, I'd like to suggest this...
If only because the original TV show was so dear to me.
PS. The Rock and The Stath are both awesome.
Which is probably a good enough reason for the rest of us to be wary of it…
Why's that, then? 🙂
That Sweeney film gets the worst award for me as the spacing in Ben Drew's name is so wrong.
And they dragged that nice Peggy Carter into the mire.
I wonder if anyone has mentioned this yet? Definitely the worst film I've ever seen, so bad that it has a certain charm.
@pondo, for the same reason folk ought to be wary of the Green Mile....
yep that Sweeney film ought to be near the top of any list of “films that should’ve died in pre-production”
The bit that Top Gear tried to 'help' them with was better than the actual movie.
@pondo, for the same reason folk ought to be wary of the Green Mile….
Which is...? Don't tell me I shouldn't like that, either? 🙁
Anything with Dwayne ‘the Rock’ Johnson.
He's like Schwarzenegger. He isn't a great actor, but he's entertaining if he has a script that lets him play a semi-parody character. Moana was an excellent kids movie, so was Tooth Fairy. I haven't seen his action movies, but I imagine he's well suited to that genre.
I wonder if anyone has mentioned this yet? Definitely the worst film I’ve ever seen, so bad that it has a certain charm.
I think that is outside the rules. I recently watched Our Man Flint and a double bill of Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine and Dr Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs.
Crap but entertaining crap so they can't go on this list.
Which is…?
well, it’s desperately racist for a start, does it need any more than that?
well, it’s desperately racist for a start, does it need any more than that?
"Innocent black man on death row heals the sick" is racist? With the caveat that I'm a white bloke, I think the film shows racism and condemns it - by extension I presume we're saying Shawshank is racist too?
“Innocent black man on death row heals the sick” is racist?
That should read: Mentally deficient black man shows a group of badly drawn white male characters how to appreciate life and love in the Deep South during the depression while being murdered by that same group of white people...Yep, that’s pretty much as racist as ****. Surprised I’m having to explain it to anyone, frankly
Edit: look up “ magical Negro”
Huh - well, every day's a school day, sorry to surprise you on a Monday morning. And Shawshank?
Yes for the opposite but same reasoning. Intelligent articulated innocent white saviour teaches black man... in self serving manner, it is after all Andy who escapes leaving Red, which (Red) is apparently totally fine about...
Interesting shout on "magical Negro", thanks.
Not so sure about Shawshank - Andy teaches everyone (through example rather than pontification), Red was written as a white man, other people escaped (in the book at least, can't remember if they do in the film), and there was no way Andy could have got anyone else out. By the time he's paroled, Red's not even sure if he WANTS out, like Brooks.
Andy teaches everyone
The film is about the relationship between Andy and Red
Red was written as a white man
you said you’d read the bit about magical Negros....(Red is supposed to be a black prisoner in a 1930’s souther American prison...)
There was no way Andy could have got anyone else out
doesn't even give it a seconds thought, why is that, do you think.
Yeah, Green Mile sucked. No idea what they were thinking when they made that.
@pondo, re Shawshank. Imagine if instead of a black Man, Red had been cast as a good looking woman (this is Hollywood after all) do you think the ending would’ve had Andy escaping by himself, or hand in hand with the woman, somehow busting her out as well...
The film is about the relationship between Andy and Red
It is, but the regard with which Red holds Andy is clearly shared by his peers.
you said you’d read the bit about magical Negros….(Red is supposed to be a black prisoner in a 1930’s souther American prison…)
Red was written as a white man in a north eastern American prison in the forties, fifties and sixties.
doesn’t even give it a seconds thought, why is that, do you think.
Because he spent 20 years tunnelling through the wall of a single-person cell. He did, however, leave Red instructions that guided him to a wad of cash and directions to his ultimate destination.
@pondo, re Shawshank. Imagine if instead of a black Man, Red had been cast as a good looking woman (this is Hollywood after all) do you think the ending would’ve had Andy escaping by himself, or hand in hand with the woman, somehow busting her out as well…
*Scratches head* I'm not sure I can go along with a criticism based on what the film would have been like if it had been an entirely different film... 🙂
doesn’t even give it a seconds thought, why is that, do you think.
I'd assumed that the more people aware of his plan, the more likely it would be to fail or be found out... Why else?
"Precious Cargo" is pretty poor, as is "Adventurer curse of midas box".
He did, however, leave Red instructions that guided him
yeah, we’re back to the “why Christians love this film so much” Red is Andy’s besty for what? 20 years? And yet Andy still feels it’s OK to both abandon him and test him (the instructions for finding the tree) what a great guy, eh?
Well, as discussed he couldn't take Red with him, and how else could he get the instructions to him?
I'm confused now, I thought Andy's whereabout was hidden so the authorities didn't know where he was. All along it was to torment Red, damn that evil white Christian bastard Andy.
my wife made me watch Emma at the weekend.
Wow, an entire film where nothing happens, absolutely nothing. No laughs, no tension, no drama, no naked ladies. Literally nothing happened. It was time I will never get back.
That's simply untrue. There's a bit where Emma says something hurtful to a lady at a picnic, it's the pivotal moment of the whole film.
Also, Tenet notwithstanding, I've some bad news for you about time in general...
Andy didn't take Red with him as he was worried about being branded a white saviour.
Special festive mention for "Love Actually"
It gets trotted out as a Christmas classic but its a lot of luvvie nonsense and half the characters are detestable shits.
It also spawned a Tory advert so it can get in the sea.
Poor acting
Poor editing
Poor story
Poor continuity
Poor, well poor everything really.
But it's like a car crash. You can't stop watching it.
Andy Dufresne was as guilty as hell.
We only have his word that he didn't murder his wife. 🙂
All of the Twilight films.
Looking for something to watch last night with my wife and ended up with Lost in Translation which neither of us had seen....
What a pile of cack. Alternates between dull and creepy with some xenophobia thrown in. Mainly just mind numbingly banal though.The reviewers must have been on drugs or just so far up the film industries arse they couldn't see daylight.
Switched off two thirds in which is unusual for us.
Absolutely rubbish but 1 star for some great cinematography which was wasted on such a useless script.
Might have already been said, but avoid “ A Good Day to Die Hard” at all possible costs. Dreadful plot (in fact scratch that, no plot I could identify), terrible acting, Bruce Willis only there because of the pay cheque and a thinly veiled attempt to cover all of the above with excessive car chases and explosions.
Genuinely the worst film I have ever seen.
Loved Lost In Translation. 🙂 Was reading about it recently, Sophia Coppola managed to meet Bill Murray and agreed to do it but wouldn't sign a contract - she was sweating over him turning up as she'd have to spend a quarter of the film's budget before he was needed on set, but he was there exactly when he said he'd be.
He seems to sometimes be difficult to work with, but Murray sounds pleasingly eccentric. 🙂
the new wonder woman, dear god it's shit.
It does sound pretty bad. I can’t find anyway to legally watch it and can’t be arsed to torrent it.
I wish I had torrented Tenet. I got the DVD for myself and it is as pretty as Interstellar but just as rubbish. High end speculative SF my bottom! Pretty average concept in SF with flashy cinematography.
We have a new contender.
Last night I watched Cosmic Sin. Be warned this contains spoilers warnings.
Cosmic Sin with Bruce Willis and Frank Grillo.
Seven rogue soldiers launch a preemptive strike against a newly discovered alien civilization in the hopes of ending an interstellar war before it starts.
The worst film I have ever seen. IMDB gives it 2.5/10. Even the abysmal Breach - also SciFi starring Bruce- managed a trashy 3.8/10
2 comments from their user reviews section:
Bruce Willis stopped telegraphing his acting for this film. He just didn't act at all. I mean, it looked like he was between high and mentally disabled. I worry about the dude.
But what makes this film shine like a black hole is the story. It felt more than devoid of passion, like a spreadsheet that sucks one's soul away in the accounting department on a hot day after the air conditioning died.
First,I adore sci-fi. And am willing to overlook A LOT. But this piece of.... What the heck where they thinking. The writing and scenes/environment are so sooo bad its just too distracting. I still (skipped after a point) to the end but this is one of the worst sci-fi movies I have EVER seen. This is supposed to be happening in 2500s . And sci-fi is usually written by guys/gals who like the genre right? So you'd assume they're not dumb, this is genre for tech/gadget/future visions loving people/thinkers. First of all, its all happening in a city like today. Petrol cars, grunge plaid shirts wearing, beer drinking dudes everywhere and every single piece of the environment they are in is from like 2005. NOTHING is advanced anywhere except a CGI spaceship here and there. Everyone still uses regular guns with bullets propelled by gun powder and use petrol. They still use incandecent lightbulbs. Even we in Europe dont use them anymore, they dont even sell them anymore by law. TODAY.
Or landing with a spaceship on a foreign planet and then they pitch up A TENT. A TENT!!! In 2500s and not a fancy,sci-fi redesigned/decorated for the movie to look special, hi-tech tent. Nah-ha. An obviously locally bought, regular, simple tent with old regular folding chairs and tables. They didnt even try to make anything look advanced.
Also everything from clothing,storage boxes, various military tools, every piece of housing is from 2000s. You might think (for a milisecond), how about Firefly, combo of Wild West and space. Not even close,that beautiful show was an intelligent combination,smartly done,with foundations explaining everything. Insulting to even be considered in regards to this disaster.
The story. Lets not even get there. The (IMO) very interesting plot summary that draws your interest to watch it is 100% misleading. Its so boring and slow it stops drawing your interest after 15 minutes. In then end its just confusing and silly. Never mind again, that so so many things just dont make sense or are ignored. I do not know how such a thing can get approved. It is so bad. And Bruce. What the heck. De Niro at least sold his soul for comedies that work in 50%. But Bruce lately... this movie isnt worth the few cents of material that the medium it is recorded on. Dont watch.
Need a best film ever thread (that you can think of at the moment). Then the shaming and ridicule can really start.
Obviously the best film ever is Top Hat with Fred and Ginger. There is no need for such a thread. Fact.
the new wonder woman, dear god it’s shit.
The first one was shit too, so this is unsurprising. DC really don't know how to make it work. I take from the title that the second one is really just a straight rip of Captain Marvel's (probably the weakest film in the MCU) 80s nostalgia?
There is no need for such a thread. Fact.
The Cheek (to Cheek) of it!
Cosmic Sin with Bruce Willis
That says enough for me. Why the **** do people pay to watch Bruce Willis?
Why the **** do people pay to watch
Bruce Willis?Nick Cage/Robert De Niro/Liam Neeson etc etc
Past glories remain a big draw, especially for the occasional cinema goer who has managed to avoid anything past Die Hard With a Vengeance.
Yippie-kay-ay, muddy funsters.
The Cheek (to Cheek) of it!
Well Flying Down To Rio tries hard but the Hat edges it into second despite Rio having Fred Astaire in Harvey Weinstein sexual nuisance mode.
Adam Sandlers 'Hubie Halloween' is the worst movie I think I have seen recently . Just watched coming to America 2 and was actually pleasantly surprised despite the reviews. Getting back to Sandler how can he be in Uncut Gems which was amazing then Hubie Halloween.
I spose its like George Best having played for Man U then Hibs.
Coming 2 America. I enjoyed the original, but this is absolutely awful.
Jesus, why did I endure that.
Looking for something to watch last night with my wife and ended up with Lost in Translation which neither of us had seen…
You need to have the remote taken from you if you're using it to switch off Lost in Translation. Lovely film.
Coming to America is one of them all time classics in our house, must have watched it 100 times.
was obviously very apprehensive about C2A but we enjoyed it. its no masterpiece of course, but its not offensively bad. loads of fun references to the original and nice to see some old faces. few laughs too. will watch it again.
Only 2spring to mind not yet mentioned
Early ‘80s Inseminoid ..alien lands on earth inseminates earthling leaves her , resulting offspring predictably causes chaos never get that 90 mins back
Silver dream racer took a gf at the time I fell asleep after 30 mins, also track sequences made me feel nauseous or was that the gf can’t remember now so that’s 3hrs gone.
Absolutely any film on the Horror Channel. I really don't know where they get the shit from.
Adam Sandlers ‘Hubie Halloween’ is the worst movie I think I have seen recently
At some point Adam Sandler decided that men with speech impediments and serious social and learning difficulties was the height of comedy. He’s never looked back
Tried to watch the new witches movie last night as I loved the original as a child. Shocking. Lasted 30 mins before it got turned off
Currently watching "Kidnapped" with Halle Berry. Most frustrating film ever. Why she didn't kill the two kidnappers when she had the chance is beyond me.
Coming 2 America. I enjoyed the original, but this is absolutely awful.
Watched it this evening. I enjoyed it 🙂
Early ‘80s Inseminoid ..alien lands on earth inseminates earthling leaves her , resulting offspring predictably causes chaos never get that 90 mins back
Isn't that the basic premise of Guardians of the Galaxy?
Isn’t that the basic premise of Guardians of the Galaxy?
Now that really is a shit film
Now that really is a shit film
Wha? It’s a great film. Good old fashioned action adventure film with a sense of humour
Lucy....that crap with Scarlett Johansen from a few years back. What total, utter shit that film is. No storyline whatsoever. I could generally happily look at Scarlett for hours without complaint, but Jesus wept that film is so bad even I couldn't bare it.
Lucy….that crap with Scarlett Johansen from a few years back.
It's not as bad as Ghost in the Shell, though!
Jurassic Galaxy - I win. Bobbins. I'm having an afternoon of sh1t SCI-FI. I've seen better CGI from a 5 year old.
Seriously low rent. 🙂
I enjoyed Ghost in the Shell!
I still think the worst I’ve seen was Titanic 2.
I decided to watch star wars episodes I - III whilst doing some TrainerRoad workouts the past few weeks. It made the 90min VO2 max ones seem pleasant.
Oh...my.....God.
Have just watched ‘Beneath’ on Netflix.
I can’t even convey in words how bad it was. Number seven most watched thing on Netflix today apparently. The best actor in it was the big plastic fish. Truly terrible.
The most recent Halloween reboot with Jamie Lee Curtis . That scene where Michael Myers is standing in the exercise yard and the dogs start acting up. I burst out laughing at how ridiculous and daft it seemed.
Also rubbish, I thought, was Sweeney Todd with Johnny Depp, and the VVitch film. Both masssive disappointments,I was bored stupid with both of them.
I enjoyed Ghost in the Shell!
The 1995 animated one is very good. Can't speak for the 2017 film of the same name.
Milla Jovovich Monster Hunter, what utter shite. Near indestructible monsters that you can't kill with modern weapons but you can with swords and bows and arrows.
Ghost Ship is pretty bad, Southland Tales is much, much worse.
I defy anyone to make it to the end of Jiu Jitsu. Nicholas Cage has turned out yet another turd.
I'd be more shocked if Nicholas Cage released something good nowadays.
I love Southland Tales. It’s an incredibly ambitious concept that Richard Kelly didn’t [i]quite[/i] have the ability or the budget to pull off. It’s also more than just a film, and the main problem is if you haven’t read the other material you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s all just a load of nonsense 😀 (plus the fact the studio made him cut loads of fairly vital explanatory bits out didn’t help!)
Great (and long) interview with the director here https://www.vice.com/en/article/ypp8x5/southland-tales-richard-kelly
From a few years back, explaining his thought process & where it all went wrong!
I’d always wondered if he’d revisit the project, he did in fact announce this year that he was working on something, it’ll be interesting to see what if anything he comes up with. (Although I quite like thinking about the film just in itself though, you can interpret it pretty much any way you like 😂)
I see "Mank" picked up a load of Oscars. Wish I could get past 20 mins without falling asleep.
And wish I could see the visuals that won it best cinematography, but it's all too dark and gloomy.
😐