Bad Acting in Movies 17 Films Hollywood Wants to Forget

April 2024 · 5 minute read

Bad acting can ruin even the best movies. Unfortunately, even famous and talented actors can have a bad day on set.

Here are some movies that had terrible acting, and the famous actors who got negative ratings and feedback as a result of it.

Battlefield Earth (2000) – John Travolta

John Travolta is an American actor known for his roles in “Grease” and “Pulp Fiction.” However, his role in “Battlefield Earth” was a critical and commercial failure, earning him a Razzie Award for Worst Actor.

Catwoman (2004) – Halle Berry

Halle Berry is an American actress known for her roles in “Monster’s Ball” and the X-Men franchise. However, her role in “Catwoman” was a critical and commercial failure, earning her a Razzie Award for Worst Actress.

Troll 2 (1990) – Various cast members

“Troll 2” is a horror film known for its terrible acting and dialogue. The entire cast of the movie received negative reviews and feedback.

Gigli (2003) – Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez

Ben Affleck is an American actor known for his roles in “Good Will Hunting” and “Argo.” However, his role in “Gigli” was a critical and commercial failure, earning him a Razzie Award for Worst Actor. Jennifer Lopez, who is known for her roles in “Selena” and “Out of Sight,” also received negative reviews for her role in the movie.

Batman & Robin (1997) – George Clooney and Arnold Schwarzenegger

George Clooney is an American actor known for his roles in “Ocean’s Eleven” and “Up in the Air.” However, his role as Batman in “Batman & Robin” was a critical and commercial failure, earning him negative reviews.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is known for his roles in “The Terminator” and “Predator,” also received negative reviews for his role as Mr. Freeze in the movie.

Showgirls (1995) – Elizabeth Berkley

Elizabeth Berkley is an American actress known for her role in “Saved by the Bell.” However, her role in “Showgirls” was a critical and commercial failure, earning her a Razzie Award for Worst Actress.

The Last Airbender (2010) – Various cast members

“The Last Airbender” is a fantasy film based on the animated series “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” However, the movie received negative reviews for its poor acting, and the entire cast received criticism.

Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) – Dakota Johnson

Dakota Johnson is an American actress known for her roles in “The Social Network” and “Suspiria.” However, her role in “Fifty Shades of Grey” was a critical failure, with many reviewers criticizing her acting.

Movie 43 (2013) – Various cast members

Movie 43” is a comedy film with an ensemble cast, including Hugh Jackman, Kate Winslet, and Halle Berry. However, the movie received negative reviews for its poor acting and humor.

The Love Guru (2008) – Mike Myers

Mike Myers is a Canadian actor, comedian, and writer known for his roles in “Austin Powers” and “Wayne’s World.” However, his role in “The Love Guru” was a critical and commercial failure, earning him a Razzie Award for Worst Actor.

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009) – Kristin Kreuk

Kristin Kreuk is a Canadian actress known for her roles in “Smallville” and “Beauty and the Beast.” However, her role in “Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li” was a critical and commercial failure, with many reviewers criticizing her acting.

Son of the Mask (2005) – Jamie Kennedy

Jamie Kennedy is an American actor, comedian, and writer known for his roles in “Scream” and “Malibu’s Most Wanted.” However, his role in “Son of the Mask” was a critical and commercial failure, with many reviewers criticizing his acting.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) – Shia LaBeouf

Shia LaBeouf is an American actor known for his roles in “Transformers” and “Holes.” However, his role in “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” was a critical failure, with many reviewers criticizing his acting.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) – Jesse Eisenberg

Jesse Eisenberg is an American actor known for his roles in “The Social Network” and “Zombieland.” However, his role as Lex Luthor in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” was a critical failure, with many reviewers criticizing his acting.

Gotti (2018) – John Travolta

John Travolta makes another appearance on this list for his role in “Gotti.” The movie, which is based on the life of mobster John Gotti, was a critical and commercial failure, with many reviewers criticizing Travolta’s acting.

Fantastic Four (2015) – Various cast members

“Fantastic Four” is a superhero film based on the Marvel Comics characters of the same name. However, the movie received negative reviews for its poor acting, and the entire cast received criticism.

Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) – Various cast members

“Mortal Kombat: Annihilation” is a martial arts film based on the video game series “Mortal Kombat.” However, the movie received negative reviews for its poor acting, and the entire cast received criticism.

Just Really Bad Movies with Really Bad Acting

In conclusion, these movies had terrible acting, and even famous and talented actors couldn’t save them. While some of these actors have since bounced back with successful roles in film and television, these movies will always be remembered for their poor performances.

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