1. Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever 2002，IMDB Rating: 3.7, IMDB Votes: 21135, ID: 0308208 Photo by douban movie, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 As a retired engineer who values informative and cultural content, I found ‘Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever’ to be a chaotic mess. The movie, starring Antonio Banderas and Lucy Liu, is overloaded with special effects and explosions but lacks continuity, sanity, and coherence. It’s a film that seems to forget its own plot, making it difficult for viewers to follow or find any educational value. The movie’s title is also misleading as it suggests a rivalry, but the characters end up working together, adding to the confusion.
2. One Missed Call 2008，IMDB Rating: 4.0, IMDB Votes: 34142, ID: 0479968 Photo by staticflickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 ‘One Missed Call’ is a horror movie that fails to deliver any real horror. The film, which is a remake of a Japanese horror film, is criticized for its bland performances and lack of originality. Despite its promising premise of victims receiving terrifying final moments on their cell phones before they die, the execution falls flat, making it one of the worst movies I’ve encountered.
3. Left Behind 2014，IMDB Rating: 3.1, IMDB Votes: 42850, ID: 2467046 Photo by staticflickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 ‘Left Behind’, starring Nicolas Cage, is a movie about the rapture that lacks the intensity and passion it needs to be engaging. The film fails to balance the serious theme of the end times with engaging storytelling, resulting in a dull and monotonous viewing experience. As someone who appreciates insightful and thought-provoking films, I found ‘Left Behind’ to be a major disappointment.
4. A Thousand Words 2012，IMDB Rating: 5.9, IMDB Votes: 45225, ID: 0763831 Photo by staticflickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 ‘A Thousand Words’ is a film that silences its star, Eddie Murphy, in a way that feels more like a punishment than a plot device. The movie revolves around a magical tree that loses a leaf every time Murphy’s character speaks, leading to his eventual death when the last leaf falls. However, the film lacks a clear voice and fails to effectively use this unique premise, making it a frustrating watch for someone like me who values well-executed storytelling. The potential of the plot is squandered by poor execution.
5. Gotti 2018，IMDB Rating: 4.8, IMDB Votes: 17297, ID: 1801552 Photo by wikimedia.org, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 ‘Gotti’, a biopic about the infamous mobster John Gotti, is a film that disappoints on multiple levels. Despite having John Travolta in the lead role, the film fails to bring the wild-eyed, full-bore crazy that has become Travolta’s trademark in recent years. The film lacks a clear point of view and wallows in clichés, making it a poor representation of Gotti’s life and one of the worst movies of all time.
6. Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 2004，IMDB Rating: 1.5, IMDB Votes: 31736, ID: 0270846 Photo by douban movie, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 is a sequel that fails to deliver on all fronts. It’s a film that is often regarded as one of the worst films of all time. The movie’s plot, which involves toddlers using their special abilities to stop a media mogul from altering the minds of children, is seen as lacking taste and humor. Despite its attempt at humor, the film is largely seen as a failed comedy, leaving audiences cringing rather than laughing.
7. Lady Killers 2003，IMDB Rating: 3.0, IMDB Votes: 2617, ID: 0376717 Photo by staticflickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Lady Killers, despite featuring a star-studded cast, is considered a misfire. The film is often criticized for its lack of humor and originality. It’s also listed as one of the worst movies of all time with a 0% rating. The film’s plot and characters are seen as uninteresting and poorly developed.
8. The Last Days of American Crime 2020，IMDB Rating: 3.8, IMDB Votes: 12508, ID: 1552211 Photo by wp.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Last Days of American Crime is a dystopian thriller that fails to engage its audience. Critics describe it as dull and uninteresting, with poorly developed characters. It’s also considered one of the worst films of 2020 and has a 0% rating, making it one of the worst movies of all time. The film’s premise, which involves a plan to commit the heist of the century before a government signal wipes out crime, is seen as squandered, leaving viewers disappointed.
9. Jaws: The Revenge 1987，IMDB Rating: 3.0, IMDB Votes: 50163, ID: 0093300 Photo by animalia.bio, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Jaws: The Revenge is the fourth installment in the Jaws franchise and is widely considered the worst. The film is criticized for its poor story, bad acting, and cheap-looking effects. It’s often included in discussions about the worst horror movies of all time and is listed as one of the worst movies of all time with a 0% rating. The film’s plot, which involves a shark terrorizing the Brody family during their vacation, is seen as illogical and tension-free, failing to capture the suspense of the original.
10. Pinocchio 2002，IMDB Rating: 4.3, IMDB Votes: 8668, ID: 0255477 Photo by picryl.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Pinocchio 2002, directed by and starring Roberto Benigni, is often criticized for being an unfunny, poorly-made, and creepy vanity project. It’s considered one of the worst films of the 2000s decade and is listed as one of the worst movies of all time with a 0% rating. Despite being based on the beloved story of Pinocchio, the film’s execution is seen as a misfire, leaving audiences uncomfortable rather than entertained.
11. Battlefield Earth 2000，IMDB Rating: 2.5, IMDB Votes: 83548, ID: 0185183 Photo by atlasobscura.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 As a retired engineer, I appreciate a well-constructed plot, but ‘Battlefield Earth’ falls short. The film is a sci-fi disaster with a grubby visual style and a plot that is unpleasant in a hostile way. It’s not merely bad; it’s a hostile kind of bad. The film’s lack of coherence and originality left me feeling like I was on a bus trip with someone who has needed a bath for a long time.
12. The Master of Disguise 2002，IMDB Rating: 3.4, IMDB Votes: 27500, ID: 0295427 Photo by wikimedia.org, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 In ‘The Master of Disguise’, the film’s attempt to utilize Dana Carvey’s talent for mimicry ends up being an irritating, witless farce. The plot is convoluted, leading to a twist ending that is predictable. The film’s reliance on clichéd humor and lack of originality made it a disappointing watch for someone like me who enjoys insightful and cultural films.
13. The Ridiculous 6 2015，IMDB Rating: 4.9, IMDB Votes: 54152, ID: 2479478 Photo by wikimedia.org, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 As a fan of history, I found ‘The Ridiculous 6’ to be a lazy western that lacks plot development and manages to underachieve the low bar set by its predecessor. The film’s attempt at humor falls flat, making it one of the worst movies I’ve ever seen. It’s a series of scenes only loosely connected by cast and location, which is disappointing for someone who values a well-structured narrative.
14. Killing Me Softly 2002，IMDB Rating: 5.4, IMDB Votes: 19516, ID: 0250468 Photo by wikimedia.org, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Despite its erotic thriller label, ‘Killing Me Softly’ fails to deliver on both fronts. The film is filled with banal dialogue and an absurdly overblown climax. It belongs firmly in the so-bad-it’s-good camp. As someone who appreciates films that are informative and cultural, this film’s lack of substance and depth was a letdown.
15. Mortal Kombat: Annihilation 1997，IMDB Rating: 3.6, IMDB Votes: 58525, ID: 0119707 Photo by techreport.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Being a biopic enthusiast, ‘Mortal Kombat: Annihilation’ was a far cry from my usual preferences. The film is a soul-sucking sequel that lacks wit or style. It’s a lazy pastiche of westerns and western spoofs, replete with lazy, racist jokes that can’t just be waved away with a waft of the irony card. It’s a film that underwhelms on every level, failing to live up to the expectations set by its predecessor.
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