While all movie fans have different opinions, there are some movies that many agree are universally terrible.
The last 25 years have provided particular examples of dramas that failed in every way possible.
Sometimes, it is hard to pinpoint what makes a movie so disappointing.
Dramas are particularly susceptible to falling victim to some of the worst movie tropes.
As a whole package, the movie is a spectacular failure.
Britney Spears is a bright spot in an otherwise thoroughly lackluster movie.
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Unfortunately, it fails to live up to its potential at every turn.
Instead,A Beautiful Lifehas nothing substantive to say.
United Passionsis a uniquely tone-deaf drama that was released when FIFA was in the middle of several scandals.
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These real-life problems make it difficult to see FIFA in a positive light.
The movie’s wooden performances and stale dialogue does the overall story no favors.
It is based on the Polish novel of the same name byBlanka Lipinska.
If this doesn’t sound suspicious enough, the characters become more deeply entangled in often dangerous situations.
There is nothing to root for in what is supposed to be a dark romance.
Unfortunately, the fact that it consistently chose exploitation makes it unwatchable.
The movie stars and was written and directed byNeil Breen.
The story itself borders on incomprehensible.
An argument can be made thatFateful Findingsis a movie that is so bad, but it’s good.
This genre welcomes movies like this one that lean into their eccentric stories and odd characters.
Unfortunately,Fateful Findingsmakes it difficult to get beyond the simply bad aspects of the movie.
This movie simply doesn’t have enough to invest in.
UnlikeJames Cameron’s masterpiece,Titanic, this movie is silly and irreverant.
A single good power ballad can’t save this movie from itself.
Grey, a 20-something billionaire, quickly introduces Ana to his world of BDSM.
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Fifty Shades of Greycould have been an examination of the way relationship dynamics have evolved into the modern age.
There is never a moment where it seems like the two protagonists are meant to be together.
Instead, they both bumble through anything resembling a love story.
The movie could be considered an example of one that is so bad, it’s good.
Ben & Arthuris a low-budget moviethat always feels its lack of resources.
The performances are wooden, and the overall narrative makes little sense.
The movie takes itself far too seriously and ultimately creates a chaotic story that is impossible to invest in.
With iconic lines, like “You’re tearing me apart, Lisa!
“,The Roomhas earned a cult following in the years since it was released.
WhileThe Roomis beloved by many, it is not a particularly interesting romance.
It fails to be a fun and poignant character study that it could be.
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