The 10 Worst Films of 2009
The 10 Worst Films of 2009
While 2009 produced several top-rate films, there were plenty that fell by the wayside. Here's a look back at some the worst movies of 2009.
The 10 Worst Films of 2009
10: 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'
One of the problems that Michael Bay has as a director is that he overdoes when it comes to sequels. Remember the 'Bad Boys' franchise? When 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' opened up, moviegoers lined up to see their favorite characters back on screen, but after nearly three hours of little dialogue and even less action, the scenes became repetitive and tiresome.
The 10 Worst Films of 2009
9. 'The Box'
Any film starring Cameron Diaz should attract audiences, but when 'The Box' couldn't muster any buzz at San Diego Comic Con, it seemed likely to arrive DOA. Diaz and James Marsden star as a couple who receive a box from a mysterious man who offers them $1 million if they press a button sealed within its dome. The film opened with dismal reviews and grossed a paltry $7 million at the box office.
The 10 Worst Films of 2009
8. 'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Lin'
This film was a disaster from the start. With no names to promote this action-packed thriller, 'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Lin,' arrived in theaters and it seemed no one noticed. Not even Black Eyed Peas member Taboo could bring a crowd.
The 10 Worst Films of 2009
7. 'Next Day Air'
What happens when a studio wants to distribute a film that should have gone straight-to-DVD? Try 'Next Day Air,' a movie about two inept criminals who are mistakenly delivered a package of cocaine, an event that triggers a series of events that changes 10 people's lives forever. With comedians as Mike Epps and Donald Faison, one would expect nonstop laughs, but audiences were treated to lewd and crass jokes that fell short of funny. For music video director Benny Boom, it's best to stick to your day job.
The 10 Worst Films of 2009
6. 'Fighting'
Since he lost his role as Tony Starks' wingman Jim Rhodes in the 'Iron Man' films, Terrence Howard hasn't found his groove. Released a year after filming, and directed by Dito Montiel, the flick follows a young counterfeiter who is introduced to the world of underground street fighting by a seasoned scam artist. This testosterone-fueled movie finds star Channing Tatum and Howard in unbelievable circumstances and is one of the year's most somber films.
The 10 Worst Films of 2009
5. 'Miss March'
Fox Searchlight had the audacity to green-light 'Miss March,' a sex comedy about a young man who awakens from a four-year coma to hear that his once virginal high-school sweetheart is featured as a centerfold in a men's magazine. He and his sex-crazed best friend decide to take a cross-country road trip to crash a party at the magazine's legendary mansion headquarters to win back the girl. The film, which has some of the lewdest, lamest jokes ever told, was universally panned.
The 10 Worst Films of 2009
4. 'Whiteout'
After being delayed for more than a year, 'Whiteout' should've remained shelved. Directed by Dominic Sena, the movie stars Kate Beckinsale as U.S. Marshal Carrie Stetko sent to Antarctica to track a killer as the sun is about to set for six months. The movie also features Gabriel Macht and Columbus Short. Filled with awful dialogue and genre clichés, it received terrible reviews and only grossed $10 million.
The 10 Worst Films of 2009
3. 'The Pink Panther 2'
With Beyonce as the female lead, 2006's 'Pink Panther' was a reboot of the series that grossed a decent $82 million at the box office. Three years later and no Grammy winner attached, the sequel, 'The Pink Panther 2' lacked sparks, comedy and substance. The last flick in the franchise grossed a dismal $35 million.
The 10 Worst Films of 2009
2. 'The Limits of Control'
Director Jim Jarmusch is known for his small independent film such as 'Dead Man' with Johnny Depp and 'Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai' with Forest Whitaker. When it comes to casting, he knows how to get big names attached to his pictures. But his last film, 'The Limits of Control,' left much to be desired. Starring Isaach De Bankolé as a lone wolf criminal undertaking a job in Spain, the film, which featured cameos from Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton and Gael Garcia, felt painfully slow. It didn't help that it received poor reviews.
The 10 Worst Films of 2009
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By: hilroy on 7/01/2010 8:13PM
Show me a white man who has never used the word I would not repeat because of respect for our fore fathers and mothers who helped raised us and them too.
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By: Tee on 7/01/2010 8:58PM
To the writer, it is sad that you have ignored Mel's previous ignorance and continued to support him but will FINALLY stop supporting him. It was just a matter of time for that bus to show up. Did you think his comraderie with Danny Glover in a few movies meant he was down? He is a bigot. Not just to some, but to all. To the readers, if someone says something derogatory against asians, gays, latinos, women, blacks or those with disabilities, rest assured, whatever group you're in will be on the list as well.
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By: Mare on 7/11/2010 5:52PM
No kidding,and i thought i was perfect and immune to the name calling. Big deal. I don't care.It doesn't hurt me a bit.
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By: sharkchops on 7/01/2010 8:59PM
See. I told you that anti-semitic rant was real and not alcohol induced. He's straight outta the trailer park. Probably beat his last wife too.
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By: Mare on 7/12/2010 12:20PM
Sounds like you a little something on the subject.
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By: wisdom on 7/01/2010 9:00PM
He use to call his mother the N word cause she was plain old nasty.They use to live in peekskill ny and his mother could take on 78 men at once
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By: DJ on 7/01/2010 9:30PM
I know this is going to piss people off, but why do we have to always assume the N-word is against black people? I do not consider myself an N-word and I am black, so I will not assume someone saying it is talking about me. I do not care if they are talking about me, I know I am me and not an N-word. If you want to be offended be offended if it makes you feel better. I will not give anyone power over me with negative words. He can say whatever, I do not care, does not change my life and I am not going to lose moments of peace being pissed off over it.
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By: rh on 7/01/2010 10:30PM
I agree with you. We use the N-word with each other as terms of endearment,rappers uses it in their music and young people of all colors dance to it, rappers get paid big money for doing this. Mel Gibaon has his faults,so do we all, I,m black and still enjoy him with Danny Glover.
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By: smittyt on 7/02/2010 2:07AM
Yeah that comment sounded real heart warming.But i know you know when Mel said N*ggers he was talking about black people.He didn't call the jews n*ggers did he?"Dress it up any way you want, but the truth will always be the truth.Since when in your life have you ever heard the word n*gger used by angry whites.Containing to another white.Anytime you hear a white person use the word n*ggers this, n*ggers that.They're always talking about black people.
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By: DJ on 7/02/2010 6:50AM
@smittyt Please do not misunderstand, my point is it does not matter what he meant or even what he said. For example (true story about 37 years ago) I used to go to high school in Lithonia, GA and there was a kid who happened to be white who did not like me and called me the N-word quite often, I looked around for the N-word he was referring to. Of course he got upset because I would not give him power over me with words. When he spit on me, that was a different ball game. Words are only as powerful as you allow them to be. You always have a choice.
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