Author Topic: Richard Roeper's 100 Worst Films of the Decade (Read 24570 times)

The Fake Shemp · « **on:** December 31, 2009, 07:10:31 PM »

A few of the picks are questionable, but the vast majority deserve their placement.

1. “I Know Who Killed Me” (2007)
2. “Battlefield Earth” (2000)
3. “White Chicks” (2004)
4. “Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever” (2002)
5. “Catwoman” (2004)
6. “Son of the Mask” (2005)
7. “Gigli” (2003)
8. “The Love Guru” (2008)
9. “Bad Boys II” (2003)
10. “The Hottie and the Nottie” (2005).
11. “The Next Best Thing” (2000)
12. “The Women” (2008)
13. “Running With Scissors” (2006)
14. “The Dukes of Hazzard” (2005)
15. “All About Steve” (2009)
16. “Down to Earth” (2001)
17. “The Sweetest Thing” (2002)
18. “Dreamcatcher” (2003)
19. “The Whole Ten Yards” (2004)
20. “Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo” (2005)
21. “The Hills Have Eyes” (2006)
22. “Bratz” (2007)
23. “What Happens in Vegas” (2008)
24. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000)
25. “Corky Romano” (2001)
26. “Norbit” (2007)
27. “Half Past Dead” (2002)
28. “The Tuxedo” (2002)
29. “Sweet November” (2001)
30. “Godsend” (2004)
31. “Monster-in-Law” (2005)
32. “RV” (2006)
33. Date Movie” (2006), “Meet the Spartans” (2008) and all the rest of those hokey, amazingly unfunny spoofs.
34. “Beautiful” (2000)
35. “On the Line” (2001)
36. “Freddy Got Fingered” (2001)
37. “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle” (2003)
38.“Boat Trip” (2003)
39. “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed” (2004)
40. “The Longest Yard” (2005)
41. “Fur” (2006)
42. “Southland Tales” (2007)
43. “10,000 B.C.” (2008)
44. “The Ugly Truth” (2009)
45. All those fucking “Saw” movies.
46. “Say It Isn’t So” (2001)
47. “I Spy” (2002)
48. “License to Wed” (2006)
49. “The Stepford Wives” (2004)
50. “Stealth” (2005)
51. “Just My Luck” (2006)
52. “Unaccompanied Minors” (2006)
53. “88 Minutes” (2008)
54. “Old Dogs” (2009)
55. “Joe Dirt” (2000)
56. “Scooby-Doo” (2002)
57. “Good Boy!” (2003)
58. “Good Luck Chuck” (2007)
59. “The Reaping” (2007)
60. “Mr. Deeds” (2002)
61. “Fly Me to the Moon” (2008)
62. “Tranformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen” (2009)
63. “See Spot Run” (2001)
64. “Rush Hour 3” (2007)
65. “Dumb and Dumberer” (2003)
66. “Thunderbirds” (2004)
67. “Harold and Kumar Escape…” (2008)
68. “The Man” (2005)
69. “The Shaggy Dog” (2006)
70. “Funny Games” (2008)
71. “New in Town” (2009)
72. “From Justin to Kelly” (2003)
73. “Monkeybone” (2001)
74. “Perfect Stranger” (2007)
75. “Guess Who” (2005)
76. “The Guardian” (2006)
77. “Over Her Dead Body” (2008)
78. “2012” (2009)
79. “Saving Silverman” (2001)
80. “Just Married” (2003)
81. “Taxi” (2004)
82. “Bewitched” (2005)
83. “Flyboys” (2006)
84. “Love Happens” (2009)
85. “Tomcats” (2001)
86. “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen” (2003)
87. “Connie and Carla” (2004)
88. “The Legend of Zorro” (2005)
89. “The Wicker Man” (2006)
90. “You Don’t Mess With the Zohan” (2008)
91. “Whiteout” (2009)
92. “Witless Protection” (2008)
93. “Step Up” (2006)
94. “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” (2007)
95. “Daddy Day Camp” (2007)
96. “Four Christmases” (2008)
97. “Because I Said So” (2007)
98. “Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous” (2005)
99. “Swept Away” (2002)
100. “Deck the Halls” (2006)

M3wThr33 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:14:59 PM »

Is that a typo? Grinch is up there but NOT Cat in the Hat? I thought it was clearly the opposite of which one was worse.
And 2012, National Treasure 2 and Saw movies are decent popcorn flicks for their audience. They're not abject failures like the rest of the list.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #2 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:15:29 PM »

ctrl+F "the room" not found

ctrl+F "metal gear solid 4" not found

M3wThr33 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:16:00 PM »

Quote from: Kranz Fafka on December 31, 2009, 07:15:29 PM

ctrl+F "the room" not found

ctrl+F "metal gear solid 4" not found

Eric P · « **Reply #4 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:19:28 PM »

i kind of liked scooby doo.

it was pleasantly self aware

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #5 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:20:05 PM »

Quote from: M3wThr33 on December 31, 2009, 07:14:59 PM

Is that a typo? Grinch is up there but NOT Cat in the Hat? I thought it was clearly the opposite of which one was worse.

I think there were a few questionable omissions.

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And 2012, National Treasure 2 and Saw movies are decent popcorn flicks for their audience. They're not abject failures like the rest of the list.

I disagree. All three are pretty much abysmal, awful films. The fact that they found an audience doesn't negate the fact that they suck.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:21:54 PM »

Honestly, I doubt any of those movies are as shit as the crap that is on the Disney channel. The Princess Protection Program is about as bad as bad gets.

drew · « **Reply #7 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:22:12 PM »

are you kidding me

saw is fucking garbage

duckman2000 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:23:02 PM »

Quote from: Green Man on December 31, 2009, 07:20:45 PM

How is step up on the list when Step up 2 is so much more worse?

At least Stomp the Yard is safe.

You watched both of them?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #9 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:23:17 PM »

While those are all some pretty bad movies, I find it kind of hard to believe that there were 100 movies that came out this decade worse than Lady in the Water and The Happening. Also, Speed Racer should be in the top ten.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #10 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:23:55 PM »

Stop trolling, Triumph.

Lady in the Water was pretty bad, but not list-worthy. I think The Happening should have been on the list, though.

chronovore · « **Reply #11 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:24:49 PM »

I've watched many of these, and enjoyed them but have to agree they're crap movies. I liked the line of all numbers the best:

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78. “2012” (2009)

Quote from: M3wThr33 on December 31, 2009, 07:14:59 PM

Is that a typo? Grinch is up there but NOT Cat in the Hat? I thought it was clearly the opposite of which one was worse.
And 2012, National Treasure 2 and Saw movies are decent popcorn flicks for their audience. They're not abject failures like the rest of the list.

I've got your back on that. The Grinch was fun, and surprisingly well-adapted. The Cat in the Hat, oh good christ what a stinkfest.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #12 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:25:30 PM »

No, Lady in the Water was pretty turrible. Also, Speed Racer, to me, is one of the ten worst films of the decade for what it represents.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #13 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:26:13 PM »

Which is underrated cinema.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #14 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:28:06 PM »

whoops

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #15 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:29:56 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on December 31, 2009, 07:10:31 PM

9. “Bad Boys II” (2003)

shit just got real

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #16 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:32:39 PM »

Quote from: Eric P on December 31, 2009, 07:19:28 PM

i kind of liked scooby doo.

it was pleasantly self aware

I thought so, too!

I also liked Flyboys. It was a grand "Old Hollywood" WWI flick, and the dogfight scenes were amazing.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #17 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:33:22 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on December 31, 2009, 07:26:13 PM

Which is underrated cinema.

No, it's pretty much the pinnacle of "let's throw pretty looking shit on the screen to the exclusion of ALL ELSE (acting, writing, directing, whatever) and call it a movie" that I really, really dislike. I mean, the first Saw flick is a better MOVIE than Speed Racer.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #18 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:34:00 PM »

Also, list needs more Snakes on a Plane.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #19 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:35:36 PM »

I don't think Saving Silverman belongs there. It's a dumb comedy, but it's pretty good at being a dumb comedy. Dude, Where's My Car is a much better fit.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #20 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:36:17 PM »

I hate that people group the first Saw in with the sequels. It's a completely different kind of movie and is not a part of the "gore porn" movement. Really lame.

cool breeze · « **Reply #21 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:36:58 PM »

I read that list twice and I couldn't find a movie I could argue against. Maybe not the 100 worst, but good enough.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #22 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:37:17 PM »

i've probably only seen about 4 movies on that list

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #23 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:38:00 PM »

where is that turd sky captain and the world of tomorrow

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #24 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:42:00 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on December 31, 2009, 07:10:31 PM

36. “Freddy Got Fingered” (2001)

Ha what a dick

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #25 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:42:07 PM »

Quote from: Green Man on December 31, 2009, 07:34:41 PM

Quote from: Вiff Кoммiёslaуer on December 31, 2009, 07:34:00 PM
Also, list needs more Snakes on a Plane.

SHUT THE FUCK UP.

HUR HUR HUR WE TALKED ABOUT THIS MOVIE ON THE INTERNETS AND NOW WE'RE SEEING IT AND HOLY SHIT SAM JACKSON JUST SAID MOTHERFUCKER HUR HUR HUR

duckman2000 · « **Reply #26 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:42:59 PM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on December 31, 2009, 07:38:00 PM

where is that turd sky captain and the world of tomorrow

Oh come on, that was decent matinee fluff.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #27 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:44:01 PM »

Quote from: Green Man on December 31, 2009, 07:40:00 PM

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on December 31, 2009, 07:36:17 PM
I hate that people group the first Saw in with the sequels. It's a completely different kind of movie and is not a part of the "gore porn" movement. Really lame.

Yeah, the original saw was an interesting film that worked really well and didn't need a sequel. Unfortunately, it got a whole lot of shitty ones and will probably continue to until the end of time.

I found the second one watchable because of Wahlberg (real talk, better actor than his brother), but I never bothered with the ones past that

i might have seen one other, but i can't remember it

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #28 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:45:43 PM »

The second one is good too. But it's good for different reasons. Saw II started the whole "and watch the crazy way this guy is gonna die!!" concept which ruined the rest of the sequels. The plot wasn't as well put together and the twist at the end was silly. And yeah, Donnie Wahlberg is awesome.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #29 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:49:58 PM »

Quote from: duckman2000 on December 31, 2009, 07:42:59 PM

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on December 31, 2009, 07:38:00 PM
where is that turd sky captain and the world of tomorrow

Oh come on, that was decent matinee fluff.

Can you even remember the plot? I know I can't. I can't even remember who was in it besides Jude Law and Angelina Jolie. And the ghost of Laurence Olivier. As a technical experiment in green/blue screen technology it's okay, and I found the design work aesthetically pleasing, but I couldn't recite you a line of dialogue from that movie if my life depended on it. Jude Law has all the natural charisma of a celery stalk. You will not find a bigger fan of the time period and decco design on this board than me, but that movie was a snooze. I was totally looking forward to it, and left thoroughly disappointed.

cool breeze · « **Reply #30 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:50:03 PM »

I saw Snakes on a Plane opening night and the guy who sat next to me was that guy. He literally was squealing and constantly saying "it's coming up!" before that line. When it actually happened, he threw his hands up and started yelling. That was up there for bad theater experiences with watching Next Friday in a packed theater where my friend and I were the only white people there.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #31 on:** December 31, 2009, 07:50:07 PM »

The last 40-50 include some movies that are at least fun to watch. They're definitely not the WORST movies of the decade (I've seen the Sundance channel).

brawndolicious · « **Reply #32 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:09:57 PM »

What I've noticed is that black people make good audiences that laugh at the appropriate times in white (Hangover, Knocked Up) comedies and vice versa for white people and black comedies (Undercover Brother, Friday). I'd probably prefer to watch Coming to America with black people though. A lot of whities don't find it that funny somehow.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #33 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:11:14 PM »

When did you see Coming to America in theaters with white people?

brawndolicious · « **Reply #34 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:12:04 PM »

I saw it on TV and video.

With white people.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #35 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:13:13 PM »

Lies. You don't have any friends.

M3wThr33 · « **Reply #36 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:13:28 PM »

Glad to see Soul Plane survived the cut.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #37 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:14:03 PM »

Quote from: dcharlie on December 31, 2009, 08:11:02 PM

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The Princess Protection Program is about as bad as bad gets.

this is on every single day on the Japanese Disney chan. and i want to put my feet through the tv every time i see it.

is the Japanese title 「姫ちゃんを守れ！」

cool breeze · « **Reply #38 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:17:16 PM »

Quote from: Green Man on December 31, 2009, 07:55:44 PM

Quote from: swaggaz on December 31, 2009, 07:50:03 PM
I saw Snakes on a Plane opening night and the guy who sat next to me was that guy. He literally was squealing and constantly saying "it's coming up!" before that line. When it actually happened, he threw his hands up and started yelling. That was up there for bad theater experiences with watching Next Friday in a packed theater where my friend and I were the only white people there.

Why would you go see next friday? why?

I enjoyed Friday, and Next Friday was a sequel to Friday.

spoiler (click to show/hide)

I saw Friday After Next in theaters too and I didn't like Next Friday.

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brawndolicious · « **Reply #39 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:25:08 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on December 31, 2009, 08:13:13 PM

Lies. You don't have any friends.

Well I did stop listening to their opinions on comedies. Like recently one of them tried to drag me to Planet 51.

Eric P · « **Reply #40 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:25:16 PM »

Quote from: Вiff Кoммiёslaуer on December 31, 2009, 07:33:22 PM

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on December 31, 2009, 07:26:13 PM
Which is underrated cinema.

No, it's pretty much the pinnacle of "let's throw pretty looking shit on the screen to the exclusion of ALL ELSE (acting, writing, directing, whatever) and call it a movie" that I really, really dislike. I mean, the first Saw flick is a better MOVIE than Speed Racer.

u dum

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #41 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:27:52 PM »

Quote from: Вiff Кoммiёslaуer on December 31, 2009, 07:23:17 PM

While those are all some pretty bad movies, I find it kind of hard to believe that there were 100 movies that came out this decade worse than Lady in the Water and The Happening. Also, Speed Racer should be in the top ten.

Agreed. Lady in the Water is one of the worst written movies I've ever seen. The Happening...eh I laughed too much while watching so I can't slam it too much.

Is Cat Woman really worse than The Love Guru? The Love Guru is easily the worst movie I've seen this decade.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #42 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:30:05 PM »

why are "funny games" and "freddy got fingered" in that list

and why are "avatar" and "ultraviolet" NOT in that list

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #43 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:34:06 PM »

Quote from: Eric P on December 31, 2009, 08:25:16 PM

Quote from: Вiff Кoммiёslaуer on December 31, 2009, 07:33:22 PM
Quote from: The Fake Shemp on December 31, 2009, 07:26:13 PM
Which is underrated cinema.

No, it's pretty much the pinnacle of "let's throw pretty looking shit on the screen to the exclusion of ALL ELSE (acting, writing, directing, whatever) and call it a movie" that I really, really dislike. I mean, the first Saw flick is a better MOVIE than Speed Racer.

u dum

Oh I'm sorry, did I offend your tender nerd sensibilities? Not my fault your wiring is faulty enough to get your prostate tickled by the cinematic equivalent of empty calories.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #44 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:35:08 PM »

Speed Racer > The Matrix

(are we really going to do this again)

Eric P · « **Reply #45 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:37:48 PM »

Quote from: Вiff Кoммiёslaуer on December 31, 2009, 08:34:06 PM

Quote from: Eric P on December 31, 2009, 08:25:16 PM
Quote from: Вiff Кoммiёslaуer on December 31, 2009, 07:33:22 PM
Quote from: The Fake Shemp on December 31, 2009, 07:26:13 PM
Which is underrated cinema.

No, it's pretty much the pinnacle of "let's throw pretty looking shit on the screen to the exclusion of ALL ELSE (acting, writing, directing, whatever) and call it a movie" that I really, really dislike. I mean, the first Saw flick is a better MOVIE than Speed Racer.

u dum

Oh I'm sorry, did I offend your tender nerd sensibilities? Not my fault your wiring is faulty enough to get your prostate tickled by the cinematic equivalent of empty calories.

no no

i'm not offended

u just dum

srry

Eric P · « **Reply #46 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:38:04 PM »

Quote from: Synthesizer Patel on December 31, 2009, 08:35:08 PM

Speed Racer > The Matrix

(are we really going to do this again)

bound > speed racer

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #47 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:39:52 PM »

I'm sorry guys, I'm too busy being WOWED by the INCREDIBLE EYE CANDY in this movie to care about what you're saying re: the quality.

spoiler (click to show/hide)

Note, this is pretty much verbatim the excuses people used to enjoy Avatar, which you all hate with a passion. Blue furries = lame and busted, dumb cartoon racing = new hottness. OMG PLEASE TELL ME I'M DOING IT RITE

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Eric P · « **Reply #48 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:41:28 PM »

no

the story is actually quite good.

the first 10 minutes are near perfect cinema, using the camera to tell a story in the way that only that medium can.

period

u dum

Eric P · « **Reply #49 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:42:46 PM »

in short

[youtube=560,345][/youtube]

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #50 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:44:40 PM »

Quote from: Eric P on December 31, 2009, 08:41:28 PM

no

the story is actually quite good.

the first 10 minutes are near perfect cinema, using the camera to tell a story in the way that only that medium can.

period

u dum

Maybe when he gets back you can talk with Glen Shinobi about how awesome Avatar was, sounds like your standards are roughly equivalent.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #51 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:46:06 PM »

I also agree, it's a solid film. It has some kiddy elements that are totally grating if you're over the age of 12 (basically anything with Spirtle and Chim-Chim) but the overall package is deceptively mature.

I feel that's why it never found a proper audience. Too kiddy for adults, too adult for kids.

And I don't think you'll find anyone on the forum willing to nominate Speed Racer for Best Picture. It's appreciated by a handful as spectacle entertainment, and that's it - there's no desire to demand respect from the establishment in the form of serious awards consideration.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #52 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:47:05 PM »

Yeah, what I love about Speed Racer isn't the "eye candy," it's the way that the visuals are pushed to the limit and beyond for a narrative purpose. It's really psychotic and avant-garde filmmaking and, and u dum

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #53 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:48:40 PM »

Like Avatar?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #54 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:49:49 PM »

I don't think anyone will be confusing Avatar with avant-garde filmmaking, Maurice.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #55 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:49:56 PM »

Dude, I've sat through the entire Cremaster Cycle. I can appreciate "psychotic and avant-garde filmmaking" when I see it... and I guess we saw two different movies. I will freely admit, however, that I went into the movie prepared to hate it and felt absolutely vindicated when I walked out.

Eric P · « **Reply #56 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:50:14 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on December 31, 2009, 08:49:49 PM

I don't think anyone will be confusing Avatar with avant-garde filmmaking, Maurice.

sounds like someone hasn't been on the internet lately

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #57 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:50:58 PM »

Noted.

Oblivion · « **Reply #58 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:55:31 PM »

65. “Dumb and Dumberer” (2003)

This didn't come out THAT long ago, did it?

Oblivion · « **Reply #59 on:** December 31, 2009, 09:05:01 PM »

Also, Soul Plane somehow wasn't good (or bad) enough to make the list? THE PLANE HAD GOLD SPINNING RIMS FOR CHRISTSAKE!

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Author Topic: Richard Roeper's 100 Worst Films of the Decade (Read 24570 times)