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Cassandra Webb/Madame Web (Dakota Johnson) in Madame Web.
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The past year at the multiplex felt like a bizarre and confusing journey through a world of creatively bankrupt sequels and soulless reboots—much like a trip to the Amazon with my mom when she was researching spiders just before she died. The films on this list are not just bad—they’re the worst of the worst, likely leaving even the most dedicated moviegoer feeling disillusioned.
For those who managed to avoid these titles, consider yourself lucky. For the filmmakers and producers responsible, let this list serve as a well-deserved public shaming.
10. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
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Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.
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The direct-to-Netflix release of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F feels like a forgotten dream. This sequel marks a new low in the Eddie Murphy canon, outperforming even infamous entries like Coming 2 America. Despite Eddie Murphy’s star power, the film fails to capture the humor and charm of the original series.
9. Longing
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Diane Kruger and Richard Gere in Longing.
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Longing is a tonally bizarre and emotionally detached drama, making a compelling case for dismantling Telefilm. The film’s lack of connection to human emotion is so profound it borders on a fever dream, leaving viewers confused and disaffected.
8. Argylle
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From left, Henry Cavill, Dua Lipa and John Cena in Argylle.
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Argylle, directed by Matthew Vaughn, is a chaotic and aggressive spy comedy. The film’s satire and slapstick humor go overboard, leading to a disjointed and unfunny experience. Vaughn’s past works benefited from a sharp sense of humor and strong performances, which seem absent here.
7. Unfrosted
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From left, Jim Gaffigan, Jerry Seinfeld, Fred Armisen and Melissa McCarthy in Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story.
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Jerry Seinfeld’s Pop-Tart exploration, Unfrosted, is unexpectedly clunky and slow-paced. The film’s premise, derived from a Seinfeld joke, fails to generate interest or engagement. It’s a disappointment that showcases Jerry Seinfeld’s skills in comedy but not in storytelling.
6. Civil War
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Kirsten Dunst in Civil War.
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Alex Garland’s Civil War is a satirical take on a dystopian near-future, but its execution is problematic. Silly and idiotic, the film misunderstands various aspects of journalism, war, and politics. It misses a prime opportunity to explore a compelling narrative and instead critiques in an ineffective manner.
5. Kinds of Kindness
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Jesse Plemons in Kinds of Kindness.
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Yorgos Lanthimos’s Kinds of Kindness is an unbearable film experience. The triptych fable format loses any cohesive narrative, leaving viewers disengaged and frustrated. It’s a tedious movie that fails to deliver on its promise, disappointing both its stars and its audience.
4. Borderlands
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Fom left, Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu and Jamie Lee Curtis in Borderlands.
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Eli Roth’s Borderlands adaptation is a mess, combining poor storytelling with erratic pacing and unnecessary narration. Despite featuring stars like Cate Blanchett and Kevin Hart, the movie falters, failing to translate the video-game’s charm and excitement into a compelling film.
3. The Crow
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Bill Skarsgård and FKA twigs in The Crow.
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Rupert Sanders’s The Crow is a sloppy and aesthetically unappealing remake. The film misinterprets the original comic-book series, stripping it of its tragic romance and dark undertones. It lacks substance and fails to attract even the most fervent comic-book fans.
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