2024's 7 Biggest Movie Disasters, Ranked: From Madame Web to Joker 2
In 2024, several films stood out for their particularly poor quality, with comic book adaptations making up a significant portion. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the year's worst movies, ranked from bad to worst.
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Joker: Folie à Deux Todd Phillips' musical sequel to Joker disappointed fans with its unexpected direction. Despite Lady Gaga's addition as Harleen Quinzel, the film's musical elements and final twist alienated viewers expecting a more traditional comic book narrative.
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Red One This $250 million Christmas action film starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans proved to be a costly misfire. Following a kidnapped Santa Claus plot, the movie failed to capture any genuine holiday spirit, resulting in poor box office performance.
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Kraven the Hunter Sony's attempt to create a Spider-Man villain movie without Spider-Man fell flat. Aaron Taylor-Johnson's portrayal of Kraven lacked the character's essential qualities, while subpar CGI and an unconvincing story made this another entry in Sony's struggling Marvel universe.
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Poolman Chris Pine's directorial debut attempted to blend The Big Lebowski with Chinatown but failed to capture the essence of either. This vanity project suffered from derivative storytelling and lack of original vision.
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Borderlands Despite an impressive cast including Cate Blanchett and Kevin Hart, this video game adaptation failed to capture the source material's personality. The result was a joyless experience that missed the mark on what made the games special.
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The Crow This remake of the 1994 classic failed to honor Brandon Lee's legacy. Bill Skarsgård's performance as Eric Draven couldn't match the original's emotional depth, while unnecessary plot additions and poor direction made this a particularly disappointing entry.
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Madame Web Taking the top spot, this Sony Spider-verse entry starring Dakota Johnson proved to be memorably terrible. With lifeless performances, wasted potential from its young cast, and shameless Spider-Man connections, Madame Web earned its place as 2024's worst film, despite Sony executives' attempts to blame critics for its failure.
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