The Worst of the Worst of 2015 come in three varieties – Action Movies, Comedies and…Action Comedies:
1. “GET HARD”
In theory, the pairing of Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart was brilliant. But a lackluster script combined with ad-libbing that provides NO LAUGHS equals a really unpleasant experience.
2. “AMERICAN ULTRA”
Tries way too hard in all departments. Embarrassing work from Topher Grace. Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart don’t want this one on their resumes, either.
3. “MORTDECAI”
Another Johnny Depp flop. Simple as that.
4. “JUPITER ASCENDING”
Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis have ZERO chemistry in the latest sci-fi adventure from The Wachowskis. Credit Eddie Redmayne for separating himself so far from this film that, somehow it didn’t impact his Oscar win.
5. “ROCK THE KASBAH”
Here’s how bad this Bill Murray misadventure is: it’s set in Afghanistan, where there are no Kasbahs.
6. “TERMINATOR GENISYS”
This franchise should’ve terminated with 2009’s “Salvation”.
7. “POINT BREAK”
Reached my breaking point of this remake of the 90s cult hit pretty early on.
8. “FANTASTIC FOUR”
The director Twitter controversy aside, it’s a REALLY dull, mindless reboot.
9. “CHAPPIE”
Crappie.
10. (tie) “HOT PURSUIT” & “SISTERS”
A double dose of painfully unfunny female buddy comedies.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
“BIG GAME” – Samuel L. Jackson plays the wackiest, most insecure U.S. President in movie history.
“HITMAN: AGENT 47” – I don’t remember much of this film, except that it’s completely forgettable.
“LOVE THE COOPERS” – Loved the ending – so that I could leave.
“PAN” – Still don’t get why Hugh Jackman’s Blackbeard sings “Smells Like Teen Spirit”.