July 27th 2024.
There have been a number of highly anticipated movies that have unfortunately been met with harsh criticism and a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. One of the most recent examples is Tyler Perry's latest film, which not only flopped at the box office but also received a dismal score on the movie rating site. However, this is not the only star-studded movie to fall victim to such a bleak ranking.
Perry's "Divorce in The Black" has been labeled as the "worst ever" film on Prime Video, with a painfully low Rotten Tomatoes score. The movie, directed by Hollywood filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry, is a thriller featuring Meagan Good as Ava, a woman who divorces her husband Dallas after he abandons their marriage. As Ava moves on and finds a new love interest, her ex turns abusive and begins to stalk her, leading to a series of intense and dangerous events.
Despite the star-studded cast and attention-grabbing trailer, many viewers were left disappointed after watching the film. Critic Andrew Lawrence from The Guardian even went as far as to say that "Divorce in The Black" is easily Perry's worst film to date. It's not uncommon for directors and actors, even those with Hollywood royalty status, to experience a box-office flop or receive criticism from critics.
In fact, there are several other movies featuring A-listers that have also received a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Let's take a closer look at some of these highly anticipated films that ended up being major disappointments.
"Staying Alive" is a 1983 American dance drama film and the sequel to "Saturday Night Fever". Directed by Sylvester Stallone, the movie stars John Travolta as Tony Manero, the same character introduced in the original film. Despite making $127 million at the box office against a budget of $22 million, "Staying Alive" was heavily criticized for trading the original's dramatic depth for uninspired dance sequences. It currently holds the record for the oldest film on Rotten Tomatoes with a 0% score.
"Folks!" is a 1992 American comedy-drama directed by Ted Kotcheff and starring Tom Selleck, Don Ameche, and Anne Jackson. Selleck plays a selfish stockbroker who takes in his parents after their home burns down. However, fans were disappointed by the messy and ageist script. The film also earned Selleck a Razzie nomination for worst actor and only made $6.1 million at the box office against a budget of $15 million.
"Hard Kill" is a 2020 American action thriller film directed by Matt Eskandari and starring Jesse Metcalfe, Bruce Willis, and WWE star Eva Marie. The movie follows a group of mercenaries hired to retrieve a kidnapped CEO's daughter and a valuable piece of technology. Despite being one of Bruce Willis' final films before announcing his aphasia diagnosis, "Hard Kill" was met with negative reviews and only made $111,523 at the box office. Critic Mike McCahill from The Guardian called it a "mind-numbing actioner" and criticized its lack of skill, verve, and wit.
"Look Who's Talking Now!" is a romantic comedy starring John Travolta and Kirstie Alley, with Danny Devito and Diane Keaton voicing their dogs. The film is the third installment in the franchise and follows the lives of the couple and their two children and two dogs. Despite the star power, the movie was a commercial failure, only making $10.3 million at the box office against a budget of $22 million. The Rotten Tomatoes consensus simply reads: "Look away."
"Left Behind" is a 2014 American Christian apocalyptic thriller film starring Nicolas Cage, Chad Michael Murray, and Jordin Sparks. The movie follows a group of people on a plane trying to navigate their way to safety after the rapture takes place and a large portion of the population disappears. While it performed well at the box office, earning $27.4 million on a $16 million budget, it was heavily panned by critics. The consensus on Rotten Tomatoes reads: "Yea verily, like unto a plague of locusts, 'Left Behind' hath begat a further scourge of devastation upon Nicolas Cage's once-proud filmography."
"Stratton" is an action-thriller film starring Dominic Cooper, Tom Felton, Gemma Chan, and Tyler Hoechlin. The movie follows an MI6 agent and his team as they try to stop a madman from unleashing stolen chemical weapons. Despite its star-studded cast, the film was criticized for its derivative story, misguided casting, and low-budget feel. The consensus on Rotten Tomatoes reads: "Stratton's action-thriller ambitions are thwarted by a derivative story, misguided casting, and a low-budget feel underscored by unimpressive set pieces."
"A Thousand Words" is an American fantasy comedy-drama film starring Kerry Washington, Eddie Murphy, and Alison Janney. The movie was filmed in 2008 but was not released until 2012, and only on DVD in the UK. It follows the story of Jack, a man whose life is tied to a tree after he tries to swindle a client in a book deal. He must remain silent as the tree's leaves die every time he talks. Despite its star power, the film was a box office bomb, only making $22 million on a $40 million budget.
These are just a few examples of highly anticipated movies with A-list actors that ended up being major disappointments. It just goes to show that even the biggest names in Hollywood are not immune to a box-office flop or harsh criticism from critics.
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