10 movies that were doomed before they were released, according to Reddit
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How Don’t worry honey i Batgirl Both proved earlier this year, not every film has a good chance of being a hit, the former because of the controversy that overshadowed its release and the latter because it was decided to drop the film. unpublished film, apparently for financial reasons.
However, they are far from the only films undermined by bad press and studio meddling. From 2017 Justice League to the unfortunate Artemis Fowl movie, there are several movies that Redditors believe had no chance of ever working.
Artemis Fowl (2020)
Available on Disney+
Combining an immensely popular young adult series with a popular director in the form of Kenneth Brannagh should have been a sure recipe for success for the Artemis Fowl movie, but for some, it only took the release of a trailer showing the titular genius sailing to indicate that it won’t work. Redditor Louiebox comments, “if there was one activity in the world Fowl wouldn’t do, it’s surfing.”
He immediately indicated to the group that should have been the film’s assured audience that this film would not be the faithful adaptation they wanted. On the other hand, there wasn’t much reason for a general audience to get behind a messy, confusing film that received very negative reviews.
Donnie Darko (2001)
Available on HBO Max
Given that it’s now seen as a cult classic psychological thriller, it’s obvious that Donnie Darko it did not fail for lack of a receptive audience. Instead, it was the wrong time for what turned out to be Jake Gyllenhaal’s breakthrough role. Redditor Prudent_Falafel_7265 explains that “events conspired against Donnie Darko in its release roughly coinciding with 9/11.”
In fact, the film was released just over a month after the tragic attacks, and moments after Donnie Darko trailer in which a jet engine fell from a roof suddenly became a marketing disaster. Actress Beth Grant told The Ringer that she was unsure about the film’s release in the wake of the attacks. Fortunately, time has been kind to the film which now has no shortage of fans.
Ben-Hur (2016)
It is not currently streaming
Box office success is a difficult thing to achieve even for massive Hollywood studios like MGM, and sometimes even big movies fail at the box office. Ben-Hur It didn’t even have that going for it, though, with critics comparing it unfavorably to previous adaptations. Redditor Funmachine thinks it was a failure that anyone could have seen coming.
They emphasize the absurdity of thinking it would be a hit in the first place by commenting, “Yes, there was a remake of Ben Hur.” While a recognizable title is supposed to increase a film’s chances of success, the great 1959 film that is largely responsible for Ben-HurThe popularity of ‘s occurred in a golden age of biblical epic. 2016 Ben-Hur it wasn’t, and it explains its underperformance at the box office.
Waterworld (1995)
It is not currently streaming
Don’t worry honey is far from the first film to be overshadowed by negative headlines, and Aquatic world It was arguably an even worse victim in the mid-’90s. Redditor 10sharks comments that “Waterworld had tons of negative press beforehand,” mostly “for being over-budget.”
Dennis Hopper, who played the role of The Deacon in the now critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic film, also blames its failure on bad press, telling the AV Club that he felt the studio sabotaged itself by announcing how the film was over budget. The massive budget also meant it had little chance of making money back into the cinemas.
Justice League (2017)
Available on HBO Max
Although Zack Snyder’s Justice League has come a long way to rescue the lost reputation caused by Justice LeagueThe high-profile failure of 2017 still stands as one of the most memorable failures of recent years. Redditor WatchBat thinks “the theatrical version of Justice League” was always destined to fail.
Production issues are the main reason for this. While it’s not uncommon for a film to change directors midway through production and still do well, Joss Whedon’s attempts to re-tune the film only added to its issues with tone and Rhythm. The internet wasn’t kind either, with Henry Cavill’s blatantly CGI-removed mustache becoming a joke that made the film an even harder sell.
The Dark Tower (2017)
Available on FXNOW
While it may seem like an easy formula for blockbuster success at one point, there are plenty of Stephen King adaptations that failed, and after being panned and not spawning a sequel, it’s only fair to consider. The Dark Tower between them. Redditor Robinothoodie thinks it was doomed because it “was supposed to be a miniseries.”
The Dark Tower The book series is a fan favorite, but with eight books of content taking their time to build a unique genre-hopping world, it would hardly be easy to translate into a tight 90 minutes. The film tried, underwhelming fans of the source material and, as a result, incomprehensible to unfamiliar audience members.
The Fantastic Four (2015)
Available on Disney+
When it comes to bad pre-release press, few movies have had it worse The fantastic four, an attempt to reboot the superhero quartet with Josh Trank in the lead. Redditor austinmmyers presented “2015’s Fantastic Four movie” as one that was always doomed to failure as a result of studio meddling and director backlash.
As CinemaBlend reported, Trank told the world a day before the film’s release that the “fantastic” version he had made would never be seen, suggesting that the one appearing in theaters had been wrapped up in the studio and it wouldn’t be so great. Critics certainly agreed that it was a poor effort, and fans apparently didn’t see much reason to show up either.
The New Mutants (2020)
Available on Disney+
Despite an all-star cast including Maisie Williams, Charlie Heaton and Anya Taylor-Joy and a connection to the ever-popular X Men franchise, the new mutants it still failed to recoup its budget at the box office. Redditor jomarthecat thinks it always seemed doomed because it “was postponed so many times it became The Old Mutants before it came out.”
According to The Tracking Board, the film’s production ran into trouble as director Josh Boone was forced to compromise his more horror-based initial concept for the film only for a well-received trailer that played the horror elements of the film to cause great shooting. of the study It contributed to an incredibly long gap before the film’s release, which sabotaged its potential for success.
Snake Eyes: GI Joe Origins (2021)
Available on Amazon Prime Video
One of the biggest box office flops of last year, snake eyes is another testament to the fact that a big franchise name isn’t always enough to excite viewers. Redditor jomarthecat points out two main reasons why a failure was guaranteed, the first being how long it’s been since the last one. GI Joe movie
Perhaps even more significant than this was that the character of Snake Eyes “was cool because he was a mystery.” with GI Joe Not really in the public consciousness anymore, removing the one compelling thing about Snake Eyes for the sake of the movie left even less reason for people to show up.
Men In Black: International (2019)
Available on Starz
Despite making a Men in Black The film without Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones as central characters was a risk in the first place, Men in Black: International it still could have done well if it captured the heart and humor of the previous films. Sadly, Redditor 1987-Nobody thinks this will never materialize.
According to them, a chaotic production process that saw “new script pages come in every day” was the reason for this. In fact, an extensive report by The Hollywood Reporter revealed that the daily rewrites were just the beginning of the problems on set, a symptom of the ongoing battle between different forces at Sony Pictures. It was a mess never likely to produce the intelligent and revitalized Men in Black movie fans wanted.
