With this in mind,this list looks at some of the most disliked Best Picture winners ever.
Some were controversial when they won, while others were embraced by contemporary audiences but rejected by later ones.
However, they are all quite underwhelming.
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you might go back and have what you like of it if you might remember."
ThisJohn Forddrama notoriously beat outCitizen Kanefor Oscar gold.
They dont think enough to worry about!"
Their journey is complicated by romantic entanglements, particularly Queenies growing attraction to Hanks fiance (Charles King).
It was a massive commercial success as well, reportedly grossing a then-staggering$4.3 million.
Still, there’s no getting away from thesubpar acting and flimsy direction.
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This is not a movie that many modern viewers will come back to but rather a historical curiosity.
There are much better movies from the 1920s to spend one’s time with.
It’s thoroughly uninspired and unmemorable, more likely to bore modern viewers than charm them.
It’s the kind of movie that really feels its age, holding the audience at a remove.
It can be safely skipped.
“The first Western to win Best Picture,Cimarrontells the sprawling tale of the Oklahoma Land Rush.
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The story spans decades, leaning into the harshness of life on the untamed frontier.
Although embraced by audiences and critics on release,Cimarron’s modern reappraisal is decidedly more muted.
The rest is just waiting.”
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Still, the movie isn’t very well-liked today and never performed well when shown on TV.
Some have chalked the win up to the political climate of the time.
All in all, it’sa pretty bland movie whose reach exceeds its grasp.
Nowadays, most people findGigia lightweight affair lacking any iconic tunes.
You only win when you maintain your dignity."
Unfortunately, its Best Picture has become a millstone around the film’s neck.
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You have no idea."
There are some good scenes but too many plot developments feel contrived and unbelievable.
How this movie beat outMunich,Capote, and especiallyBrokeback Mountainis a genuine head-scratcher.
These days, it’shard to find anyone with anything kind to say aboutCrash.
It’s no shock that its win was not well-received.
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