1. The Legend of Hercules 2014，IMDB Rating: 4.3, IMDB Votes: 56423, ID: 1043726 Photo by popkult.blog.hu, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 ‘The Legend of Hercules’ is an uninspired retelling of the classic myth, with Kellan Lutz’s stiff performance as the hero failing to elevate a film bogged down by clichéd dialogue and subpar special effects, making it utterly forgettable in the realm of Hercules adaptations.
2. The Ridiculous 6 2015，IMDB Rating: 4.9, IMDB Votes: 54167, ID: 2479478 Photo by Wikipedia, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 ‘The Ridiculous 6’ is a painfully unfunny attempt at a comedy-western. Adam Sandler’s lazy performance and the film’s offensive humor make it a chore to sit through. Despite its ensemble cast, the movie fails to deliver any genuine laughs and instead relies on tired stereotypes and gross-out gags. It’s a low point in Sandler’s career and a film best left unwatched.
3. Pixels 2015，IMDB Rating: 5.6, IMDB Votes: 161444, ID: 2120120 Photo by gameblast.com.br, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 ‘Pixels’ squanders its promising premise with poor execution and lackluster performances. Adam Sandler and Kevin James fail to bring any charm to this sci-fi comedy, which is bogged down by mediocre special effects and a weak script. While the nostalgic video game references are fun, they can’t save the film from being a disappointing and forgettable experience.
4. The Snowman 2017，IMDB Rating: 5.2, IMDB Votes: 72734, ID: 1758810 Photo by deepestdream.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Despite boasting a star-studded cast led by Michael Fassbender, ‘The Snowman’ (2017) is a chilling disaster that highlights how a promising thriller can collapse, leaving viewers bewildered by its incoherent plot and disappointing performances, exemplifying a squandered opportunity from Jo Nesbø’s bestselling novel.
5. Geostorm 2017，IMDB Rating: 5.3, IMDB Votes: 120125, ID: 1981128 Photo by coyotepr.uk, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Geostorm (2017) is a disaster movie in every sense of the word. With a plot that defies logic and special effects that fail to impress, the film is a tedious watch. Gerard Butler’s performance is uninspired, and the movie’s attempt to blend action with a message about climate change is clumsy at best. It’s a forgettable film that fails to deliver on its promise of epic disaster-movie spectacle.
6. Battlefield Earth 2000，IMDB Rating: 2.5, IMDB Votes: 83562, ID: 0185183 Photo by wikipedia.org, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 With bizarre camera angles and laughable dialogue, ‘Battlefield Earth’ is a sci-fi catastrophe that falters on every level, showcasing John Travolta’s over-the-top performance and an incoherent plot that secures its status as a standout entry in the realm of terrible films.
7. Catwoman 2004，IMDB Rating: 3.4, IMDB Votes: 126610, ID: 0327554 Photo by Wikipedia, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Catwoman is a purr-fect example of how not to make a superhero movie. Halle Berry’s performance is overshadowed by a nonsensical plot and cringe-worthy dialogue. The film’s focus on bad cosmetics rather than a compelling villain makes it a feline flop.
8. Gigli 2003，IMDB Rating: 2.6, IMDB Votes: 51045, ID: 0299930 Photo by flickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Gigli, a romantic comedy that painfully falls short in every aspect, suffers from the lack of chemistry between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez while delivering a ridiculous plot that fails to amuse, solidifying its reputation as one of cinema’s biggest failures.
9. The Love Guru 2008，IMDB Rating: 3.8, IMDB Votes: 55237, ID: 0811138 Photo by flickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 In ‘The Love Guru’, Mike Myers delivers an over-the-top performance in a comedy that utterly fails to evoke laughter, thanks to its offensive humor and lack of originality, marking it as one of the low points in his career.
10. The Adventures of Pluto Nash 2002，IMDB Rating: 3.9, IMDB Votes: 27185, ID: 0180052 Photo by Wikipedia, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Despite its star-studded cast, ‘The Adventures of Pluto Nash’ is a colossal misfire. Eddie Murphy’s charm couldn’t save this incoherent blend of comedy and action, resulting in a film that feels more like a chaotic mess than an entertaining ride. The special effects, which were decent for its time, are overshadowed by a lackluster plot and uninspired direction. It’s no wonder this film is often cited as one of the worst action movies of all time.
11. The 5th Wave 2016，IMDB Rating: 5.2, IMDB Votes: 118276, ID: 2304933 Photo by blogspot.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 ‘The 5th Wave’ clumsily flounders among a sea of young adult dystopian films, with a derivative plot and subpar effects that fail to do justice to Rick Yancey’s novel, despite Chloe Grace Moretz’s commendable performance as Cassie Sullivan, leaving viewers with a predictable and uninspiring experience.
12. Gods of Egypt 2016，IMDB Rating: 5.4, IMDB Votes: 127136, ID: 2404233 Photo by blogspot.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 ‘Gods of Egypt’ attempts a grand fusion of mythology and modern action but ultimately lands as a flawed spectacle, with an over-reliance on CGI and a convoluted plot that leaves much to be desired, despite the valiant efforts of actors like Gerard Butler and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
13. Mortal Kombat: Annihilation 1997，IMDB Rating: 3.6, IMDB Votes: 58537, ID: 0119707 Photo by wikipedia.org, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 ‘Mortal Kombat: Annihilation’ serves as a textbook example of how not to craft a sequel, presenting shallow characters and poor special effects within a nonsensical plot that utterly fails to capture the excitement of the original video game, resulting in a painful viewing experience.
14. The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 2008，IMDB Rating: 5.2, IMDB Votes: 171943, ID: 0859163 Photo by Wikipedia, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Even with a star-studded ensemble, ‘The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor’ emerges as a lackluster entry in the franchise, burdened by a convoluted plot and subpar CGI that diminishes the charm brought by Brendan Fraser and Jet Li, rendering it more of a cash grab than an earnest attempt to entertain.
15. The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption 2012，IMDB Rating: 3.7, IMDB Votes: 9230, ID: 1781896 Photo by argentinawarez.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 ‘The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption’ represents a franchise that has long lost its way, featuring a weak storyline, uninspired action scenes, and lackluster performances that even the presence of Ron Perlman and Billy Zane cannot redeem, making it a film best left unwatched unless you’re a devoted fan.
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