Welcome to the complete collection of Yeah, It's That Bad, containing every episode previously uploaded to iTunes, as well as every premium episode and After Dark special. Yeah, It's That Bad was a movie podcast that reviewed movies that are considered to be awful remakes, box office bombs, useless sequels, and other critically hated films. At the end of each episode, Joel, Martin, and Kevin ask the question: "Is it really that bad"?
Saturday, May 23, 2015
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The Mummy Returns
We continue our look at the works of Stephen Sommers and Brendan Fraser in this 2001 follow up to The Mummy.
Anaconda
In 1997, Jennifer Lopez starred in this supposed cult classic about a giant snake in the jungle. Does this movie deserve the "so bad, it's good" praise it gets?
The Island
Michael Bay tends to shoot film first and ask questions later, but 2005's The Island dared to explore deep philosophical ideas and concepts.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
We continue our look at the Platinum Dunes series of horror remakes with 2003's Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
We conclude our exploration into the world of Twilight with Breaking Dawn - Part 2! Come join us as we say goodbye to Bella Swan and Forks, Washington.
Fantastic Four
We continue our exploration of comic-book movies with 2005's Fantastic Four, a film that neither comic-book fans nor critics enjoyed.
Rocky IV
In 1985, the Cold War was heating up, and Hollywood was eager to pander to anti-soviet sentiment. Rocky IV was given mixed reviews by critics, but was a box office smash hit. The Yeah, It's That Bad team dives deep into this piece of Americana to find out if this is a typical action movie sequel, or something more.
The English Patient
In 1996, The English Patient was released to universal critical acclaim, yet it proved to be extremely polarizing with average moviegoers. We decide once and for all if this movie deserved its nine Academy Awards.
After Dark 9: Meeting Shane Carruth
In this episode of After Dark, we ignorantly discuss deep philosophical issues and tell the tale of when we met film director Shane Carruth.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
In 2003, Johnny Depp starred in the first of the mega-successful Pirates of the Caribbean movies, a series of films beloved by people the world over... except for one member of the Yeah, It's That Bad team.
Starship Troopers
In 1997, Starship Troopers dazzled audiences with its interesting special effects, but was there more beneath the surface of this action movie?
Antichrist
In 2009, Lars von Trier released Antichrist, a film so shocking that it divided critics and moviegoers alike.
The Fifth Element
In 1997, The Fifth Element confused audiences and critics alike with its over-the-top depiction of the future. The film has achieved a cult following over the years, but a member of the Yeah, It's That Bad crew does not share the love.
The Lawnmower Man
When The Lawnmower Man was released to theaters in 1992, audiences were wowed by its state-of-the-art visual effects, but critics were less than impressed. We investigate this film to find out if it was truly ahead of its time.
After Dark 8: Luxury Keyboards
Enjoy this After Dark special while you wait for The Lawnmower Man to boot up.
V for Vendetta
We continue our exploration into the film adaptations of Alan Moore's graphic novels. How will this film stand up against Watchmen and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen?
Twister
In 1996, Twister blew into theaters and quickly became a financial success, but this special effects blockbuster was not well received by critics.
Street Fighter
We continue our exploration into the world of video game movies with Street Fighter, a film based on one of the most popular and influential fighting games of all time.
Wicker Park
2004's Wicker Park is a remake of the 1996 French movie L'Appartement, which in turn is loosely based on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Is this movie a moving romantic mystery thriller, or just a muddled mess?
Art School Confidential
When Daniel Clowes' comic-book Ghost World was turned into a movie, it quickly became an unexpected critical success. In 2006, Clowes adapted another one of his works to the silver screen, but does this film stack up against its spiritual predecessor?
Point Break
In 1991, Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze starred in this cult classic action film about bank robbing surfers.
Green Lantern
Ryan Reynolds starred in 2011's Green Lantern, now considered to be one of the worst comic-book movies ever made. Should DC fans at least have given it a pass?
Gothic
In 1986, provocative director Ken Russell released this perplexing horror movie about Mary Shelley's inspiration for Frankenstein. Stay tuned after the credits for a shocking Yeah, It's That Bad revelation!
After Dark 6: The College Years
In this installment, we reminisce about our time in college and the crazy characters we met along the way.
The 13th Warrior
In 1999, Antonio Banderas starred in this adaptation of a Michael Crichton novel that was loosely based on the story of Beowulf.
Battleship
In 2012, Hasbro continued their relentless mission to turn random toys into movies, but does Battleship stack up to its spiritual predecessor, Transformers?
I Saw the Devil
We continue our exploration into Korean cinema with this ultra-violent revenge thriller.
The Last Boy Scout
In 1991, The Last Boy Scout was destined to be a mega-hit. It was directed by Tony Scott and starred Bruce Willis along with Damon Wayans, but even though the ingredients for success were all there, something went wrong along the way.
Cannibal! The Musical
Before Trey Parker and Matt Stone became house-hold names with South Park and The Book of Mormon, they created a small film in college that would go on to become a cult classic.
Jingle All the Way
We celebrate the holidays by reviewing one of the most infamously bad Christmas movies of all time.
The Unborn - Again
We revisit the first movie we ever reviewed to see if there is any reason to change our minds about this awkward combination of creepy kids, bugs, and Nazi war crimes.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
Bella Swan and Edward Cullen attain dizzying new heights of romantic bliss in this penultimate installment of the Twilight Saga.
The Warrior's Way
The Warrior's Way was one of the largest box office bombs of 2010, but was this stylish action film a misunderstood gem?
The Pirate Movie
The Pirate Movie is a cult classic musical comedy from the 1980's. What makes it stand out is the extreme amount of sexual innuendo in what is essentially a kid's movie.
Watchmen
Although it has a fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, there are few that believe Watchmen lived up to its potential, and even less that believe it lived up to its source material.
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie
Back in the 90's, The Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers dominated the hearts of children everywhere, but by the time the film came out, their appeal was on the decline.
The Human Centipede
The Human Centipede quickly captured the Internet's collective imagination with its grotesque premise, but does the actual movie live up to its high concept?
Return to Oz
The Wizard of Oz is considered to be one of the greatest movies of all time. In the early 1980's, a dark pseudo sequel was released that was aimed towards children, yet its sinister themes and art style were far too scary for its intended audience.
Donnie Darko
We continue our exploration into the works of Richard Kelly with his 2001 cult classic Donnie Darko.
Urban Legend
In the late 90's, Scream revitalized horror with its sarcastic deconstruction of the genre. Its success brought on a flood of copy-cats and knock-offs, and Urban Legend rode that wave to box office success.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the quintessential cult classic. Its legions of fans have developed entire rituals around it and have kept the film in theaters for over thirty years. Yet, despite its fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the film tends to be extremely polarizing among general movie fans.
After Dark 5: The Trillionaire's Club
Enjoy the fifth episode in the Yeah, It's That Bad: After Dark saga.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
In 2008, movie fan's prayers were seemingly answered when the latest installment of the Indiana Jones series was released, but just like the Star Wars prequels, this movie was met with extreme backlash and hatred from all sides. We take a look at the movie that ruined the internet's collective childhood, and see if it really is as bad as people say.
After Dark 4: Shocking Movie Confessions
In this latest installment of Yeah, It's That Bad: After Dark, we play a piss poor movie trivia game and delve into our checkered pasts as we shamefully reveal the famous movies we have never seen.
Man on Fire
In 2004, Denzel Washington starred in Tony Scott's adaptation of Man on Fire, a gritty and violent revenge thriller. Critics hated the extreme violence and over-the-top film making.
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
In 1984, an independent sci-fi film starring Peter Weller, Christopher Lloyd and Jeff Goldblum defied all storytelling rules to create a unique experience that confused movie goes everywhere. Despite this, Buckaroo Banzai has amassed an extremely devoted cult following.
Willow
In 1988, Ron Howards directed a fantasy film starring Warwick Davis and Val Kilmer; Willow would eventually become a beloved childhood classic, loved by kids and hated by critics.
Deja Vu
In 2006, Denzel Washington starred in this sci-fi thriller that combined elements of police procedurals and time travel movies. Does this mix work, or is this movie a muddled mess?
Equilibrium
In 2002, Christian Bale starred in a small sci-fi action film that drew inspiration from dystopian works such as 1984 and Brave New World. The vast majority of people seemed to hate it, but is this spiritual predecessor to Ultraviolet as bad as people say it is?
Hollow Man
In 2000, Kevin Bacon starred in this modernized take on the Invisible Man story, except this Invisible Man loves to rape women and slaughter innocent animals.
The Expendables
In 2010, Sylvester Stallone directed a star studded cast in an over the top 1980's style action film. Are big name stars enough to support this movie, or did this film miss the mark?
Godzilla
In 1998, the master of disaster Roland Emmerich directed a summer blockbuster based on the classic movie monster Godzilla. The film failed to excite movie goers, and it managed to anger a legion of Godzilla fans worldwide.
After Dark 3: The After Dark Saga
How did Kevin's wedding turn out, anyway? Find out in this episode of After Dark!
The Last Airbender
In 2010, M. Night Shyamalan directed the live action adaptation of the beloved Nickelodeon animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. The film garnered near universal hatred. Fans and critics alike thought it was terrible, but was it really that bad?
Saw
In 2004, a small independent horror film about a serial killer that creates elaborate traps for his victims took the world by storm. The series spawned multiple sequels, but the vast majority of them are disliked by critics. We take a look at the first installment of this popular franchise.
After Dark 2: Kevin's Bachelor Party
In tonight's episode, we discuss Kevin's unusual bachelor party. The continuation of this story is in After Dark 3.
Richie Rich
1994's Richie Rich is a movie beloved by a generation of kids that grew up in the 90's, but it was not well received by critics. Was Macaulay Culkin's last film as a child actor really as bad as they say?
Batman Forever
In 1995, the Batman film franchise got a new director and a new Batman; did these changes save or sink the series?
The Bounty Hunter
Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler star in a movie so terrible that it dramatically alters the future of Yeah, It's That Bad!
Doom
We continue our exploration of video game movies by reviewing 2005's Doom, starring one of our favorite actors: The Rock.
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
In honor of our 75th episode, we dive back into the world of Twilight and catch up with Bella and the gang.
Hook
In 1991, Steven Spielberg directed a big budget epic about the further adventures of Peter Pan, with Robin Williams starring in the lead role. Does this childhood classic still hold up?
Spawn
Comics were big business in the 1990's, and one of the most successful comics of the era was Todd McFarlane's Spawn. It was only inevitable that such a popular character would find his way to the big screen, but does this movie still hold up?
The Number 23
Jim Carrey is one of Hollywood's most versatile actors. When given the opportunity, he can shine in both comedic and dramatic roles. In 2007, he starred in a strange psychological thriller that revolved around insanity and numerology. Is The Number 23 a misunderstood classic, or a confusing mess?
The Faculty
Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a movie that has been remade in many forms throughout the years. In the late 90's, Robert Rodriguez took a shot at modernizing the story by setting it in an American high school.
The Darkest Hour
Christmas is usually the time for theaters to finally feature festive family-friendly films, but in 2011, a movie about an alien invasion in Russia was quietly released on Christmas day.
The Amityville Horror
Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes has made a name for itself remaking horror classics for a new generation. The Amityville Horror starring Ryan Reynolds was one of their earliest attempts. Did it pay off?
Max Payne
The video game Max Payne was hailed as a triumph when it was released back in 2001; seven years later, a movie adaptation of the game was made starring Mark Wahlberg. Does it live up to its namesake, or is it just another worthless video game adaptation?
The Cell
In 2000, Jennifer Lopez starred in a mind bending thriller called The Cell; the film dazzled audiences with its unique visuals and story, but does it hold up, or is it merely style over substance?
Pandorum
In 2009, Dennis Quaid and Ben Foster starred in Pandorum, a film that followed in the footsteps of Event Horizon. This movie has mostly been forgotten by most film fans, but is there more to this sci-fi horror film?
After Dark 1
Welcome to Yeah, It's That Bad: After Dark, in which we put aside our movie reviewing duties and talk casually amongst ourselves.
The A-Team
The A-Team is a beloved show from the 1980's that many people look back upon fondly; in 2010, Liam Neeson and Bradley Cooper starred in the film adaptation of the series. Does it live up to its originator, or is it just another useless movie based on a TV show?
Event Horizon
After the success of Mortal Kombat, Paul W.S. Anderson wanted to get away from making PG-13 movies, and Event Horizon became his chance to create a darker, grittier and more adult film. Event Horizon has gone on to become a cult classic amongst horror movie fans, but does it really live up to the hype?
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
We continue our examination of Michael Bay's Transformers series. The stupid humor is toned down, the effects are new and improved, and Megan Fox is no longer in the picture; can this series be saved after the previous picture's piss poor performance?
Ultraviolet
In 2006, Milla Jovovich starred in the spiritual successor to the cult film Equilibrium; does this pseudo-sequel live up to its predecessor?
The Perfect Storm
In the early 90's, several fishermen lost their lives in a once in a lifetime storm. Years later, George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg starred in a film dramatizing these events, stretching the phrase "Based on a True Story" to its limits.
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Nicolas Cage reaches dizzying new heights of insanity in this 2012 sequel of the first Ghost Rider movie. Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance combines the deadly duo of Neveldine/Taylor with the off the wall madness of Nicolas Cage; will we be able to handle the mayhem?
Stealth
Jessica Biel, Jamie Foxx, and Josh Lucas square off against a sentient fighter jet in this movie from The Fast and the Furious director Rob Cohen.
Constantine
Comic book movies do not stray far from the typical super-hero story lines, but in 2005, Keanu Reeves starred in a film based on a graphic novel that dealt with a topic that was not common within the comic book genre: theology. As Keanu Reeves and Rachel Weisz get caught up in a battle between God and the Devil, we wonder if this film deserves to go to heaven or hell.
Wild Wild West
After the success of Men in Black, Will Smith teamed up again with director Barry Sonnenfeld to create a steampunk cowboy film based on a TV show from the 1960's. Is this big budget blockbuster a worthless bomb, or a misunderstood classic?
Valentine's Day
We celebrate the most romantic day of the year by watching one of the most star studded films of all time.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park is one of the greatest summer block-busters of all time, and it's a movie that holds a special place in many people's hearts. In 1995, Steven Spielberg asked author Michael Crichton to write a sequel to his book that the first Jurassic Park was based off of. The Lost World was one of the most anticipated sequels of its time, but does it live up to the legacy of the original?
Killers
Yeah, It's That Bad has an extremely checkered past when it comes to the romantic comedy genre, but perhaps a romantic "action" comedy can help us get over our slump. In 2010, Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl starred in Killers, a movie clearly inspired by Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
National Treasure
Historians unanimously agree that the only true "national treasure" in American history is Nicolas Cage. In 2004's National Treasure, Nicolas Cage put his skills to the test solving complex riddles and puzzles. Is this movie an amazing treasure, or pointless junk?
House of the Dead
Uwe Boll is one of the most infamous directors in Hollywood; his films are always met by a strong reaction from fans and critics alike. Boll is best known for his video game adaptations, so we decide to delve into the House of the Dead to see if it really is that bad.
I, Robot
For many years, an adaptation of Isaac Asimov's classic collection of short stories "I, Robot", had bounced around Hollywood without much progress; but in 2004, a big budget action film starring Will Smith made it to the big screen. Was this a faithful adaption of the source material, or a generic action movie piggy-backing off of the source material's notoriety?
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
We celebrate our 50th episode by watching the sequel to one of the first movies we ever watched for the podcast. The Twilight series has its fair share of lovers and haters; we dive into New Moon to see if it really is as bad as some people claim it is.
The Butterfly Effect
In 2004, Ashton Kutcher starred in an extremely dark and mind bending science-fiction thriller called The Butterfly Effect. This film was a major departure in tone from Kutcher's earlier works, and it received a very negative reception from critics. Is this time travel thriller underrated, or an incomprehensible mess?
The Polar Express
In 2004, The Polar Express ushered in a new method of filmmaking: performance capture. This early attempt was met with a mixed reaction from audiences and critics alike, with all sides taking issue with the supposedly dead and soulless appearance of the children. Is this movie really that bad, or is it a new Christmas classic?
Dante's Peak
During the 1990's, two competing volcano themed movies appeared in theaters very close to one another: Dante's Peak and Volcano. Pierce Brosnan took a break from being James Bond and took a trip to Dante's Peak.
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen was meant to be a big budget adaptation of Alan Moore's graphic novel, but the end result was so bad, the film's director and Sean Connery both decided to quit the movie business.
Jumanji
1995's Jumanji is one of the most beloved children's movie of that era, yet it was not well received by the critics. We roll the dice to see if this movie still holds up.
In Time
This was a premium episode for the 2011 film In Time, a dystopian science-fiction action thriller. It currently has a 36% on Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus is that In Time's intriguing premise and appealing cast are easily overpowered by the blunt, heavy-handed storytelling. But is it really that bad?
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
After the first Transformers film proved to be such a big box office success, Michael Bay, Shia LaBeouf, and Megan Fox once again teamed up with Optimus Prime and continued their battle with the Decepticons in this ill fated and critically hated sequel.
TRON: Legacy
In 1982, the original TRON pushed the limits of special effects and computer technology; 28 years later, its sequel TRON: Legacy, attempted to follow in its predecessor's footsteps and dazzle audiences with ground-breaking CGI effects; did it succeed, or is this film merely style over substance?
Top Gun
1986's Top Gun is widely considered to be one of Tom Cruise's best films, and one of the best movies of the 1980's. But is the film a wonderful slice of 80's cheese, or is it just a piece of junk?
Van Helsing
In 2004, Stephen Sommers returned to the world of the Universal Studios monsters with Van Helsing, an homage to the monster movies of the 1930's starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale. The film was similar in style and tone as Sommer's previous film, The Mummy, but does Van Helsing live up to its predecessor?
Underworld
In 2003, Kate Beckinsale starred in Underworld, the first in a series of successful supernatural action films. These films are a hit with audiences, but the critics do not enjoy them at all; we check it out to see if it is as bad as the critics say it is.
House of Wax
Every once in a while, a movie will come along that is completely overshadowed by the controversy that surrounds one of its stars. Such was the case with Paris Hilton and House of Wax. This film is mostly remembered as the movie in which Paris Hilton died, but is there more to this slasher film?
Resident Evil
Movies based on video games have always had a less than stellar track record, and 2002's Resident Evil was Paul W.S. Anderson's attempt to buck the trend. Did he succeed, or is this movie just another bio hazard?
The Mummy
The Mummy was meant to be a fun, Indiana Jones style adventure story starring Brendan Fraser. The movie was a box office success back in 1999, but critics were divided in their opinions. Can Brendan Fraser carry a multi-million dollar summer blockbuster?
Jumper
Ever since his appearance in the Star Wars prequels, people have questioned Hayden Christensen's abilities as a leading man. 2008's Jumper gave Christensen a chance to show his skills in an exciting new franchise; audiences flocked to see this film, but critics were not pleased. Is Jumper a fun popcorn movie, or a slickly produced piece of trash?
Showgirls
With its NC-17 rating, gratuitous sex and nudity, Showgirls quickly became one of the most controversial movies of 1995. Despite all the hype surrounding it, the movie bombed at the box office and received extremely negative reviews. Ultimately, Showgirls found new life on home video and is now widely regarded as a cult classic; does this movie deserve to be "so bad, it's good", or is it just bad?
The Box
Ever since Donnie Darko, Richard Kelly has gained a reputation for making strange and interesting movies that challenged audiences. The Box was an attempt to merge Kelly's auteur sensibilities with a more commercial film; was it a success, or is this movie just a confusing mess?
Sucker Punch
Zack Snyder is one of the most visually impressive directors in Hollywood; his movies always feature interesting imagery and eye catching special effects. Sucker Punch was Snyder's first movie not based on an existing intellectual property, and it is clear that this film was very near and dear to his heart. So, does Sucker Punch deliver the goods, or is it another case of style over substance?
Knowing
Nicolas Cage stars in this fatalistic metaphysical thriller about a strange code that predicts every disaster in recent history. Was this mind bending movie misunderstood, or was it merely a hokey piece of junk?
The Day After Tomorrow
Roland Emmerich, the master of disaster, returns to our show with a cautionary tale on the dangers of global warming. Are special effects and Dennis Quaid enough to save this movie?
Skyline
Skyline was one of the many blockbusters to come out during the summer of 2010. It was completely financed by its directors, two former special effects artists, and because of their roots, Skyline was a special effects extravaganza; but are special effects enough to carry this alien invasion movie?
Robocop 3
Robocop was one of the coolest and most violent R-rated action movies of the 1980's. Its success lead to the creation of two sequels; Robocop 3 is considered to be the worst of the trilogy. Dead or alive, does it live up to its predecessor?
One Missed Call
Rotten Tomatoes has called One Missed Call the second worst movie of the last decade, thus making it the worst horror movie of the last ten years. Does this remake of a Japanese horror film really deserve to be among the worst movies of the last decade?
Catwoman
Catwoman was meant to be a summer blockbuster spin-off of the Batman franchise starring Halle Berry and Sharon Stone. But something went wrong along the way, and Catwoman is now considered to be one of the worst movies ever made; but is it really as bad as everyone says?
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are among the most powerful couples in Hollywood today, and it was on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith that their relationship was first ignited. Mr. & Mrs. Smith was a romantic comedy action film that made a lot of money at the box office, yet it did not score highly with critics; can A-List star power be enough to carry an entire film?
The Wicker Man
Nicolas Cage is one of the most dynamic actors in Hollywood; he can be a serious actor one second, and turn into a crazy madman the next. In 2006, he starred in the Wicker Man, a movie that was met with almost universal hatred from all those who saw it. It has since gone on to become the laughing stock of the internet, but is it really that bad?
The Happening
Much has been said about M. Night Shyamalan; his first film was met with much acclaim from critics and movie goers alike. But as his filmography progressed, his supporters quickly turned against him, making M. Night as one of the most polarizing directors of our generation. 2008's The Happening received an extreme level of hatred from all sides, but is it really that bad?
Armageddon
Armageddon was one of the most successful blockbusters of 1998; it had a star studded cast and state of the art special effects, yet despite all this, it was shunned by many critics. Is Armageddon a misunderstood gem, or a global killing disaster?
Transformers
Transformers was one of the most anticipated movies of 2007; it was directed by Michael Bay, a man who has perfected the art of the summer blockbuster, and it was based upon a beloved cartoon and series of toys from the 1980's. What could possibly go wrong?
Waterworld
Waterworld was one of the most infamous movies of the 1990's; it was cursed with a budget that spiraled out of control, which at the time, caused it to become the most expensive film ever made. It became the movie that critics loved to hate, and thus, Waterworld became the butt of jokes for years to come. Is it really that bad, or is this another instance of unfair media bias?
Ghostbusters II
Ghostbusters II is the sequel to one of the most beloved movies of the 1980's; the original film was an amazing mix of both comedy and science fiction. Does this sequel live up to its predecessor, or should it be banished to the Ecto-Containment Unit?
Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat was an extremely popular video game during the early 90's. Millions of kids around the world became hooked on its fun gameplay and shocking violence. It was only inevitable that something so popular would spawn a movie adaptation, but is Mortal Kombat a Flawless Victory, or does it deserve to be dumped into The Pit?
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
An entire generation grew up watching G.I. Joe during the 1980's, and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra was created to capitalize on the "toy movie" craze that was ushered in by Transformers. Does this movie live up to an entire generation's nostalgic dreams, or is this the Joe's worst mission yet?
Bicentennial Man
Bicentennial Man was released during the Christmas season back in 1999; it starred Robin Williams and was meant to be a big budget, family friendly science-fiction movie that would make you laugh as well as warm your heart. Did it succeed, or is this just another clunker for the junk pile?
The Boondock Saints
The Boondock Saints is widely considered to be a cult classic, and is beloved by college guys everywhere, yet it has a 19% on Rotten Tomatoes. Is this another example of film snobs thumbing their noses at an amazing movie, or is it an overrated waste of time?
Babylon A.D.
Vin Diesel is one of the most popular action stars working today, and in 2008, he starred in Babylon A.D., a movie which Rotten Tomatoes referred to as one of the worst films of the 2000's. Is it really as bad as people say?
2012
John Cusack and Woody Harrelson have front row seats to the end of the world in 2012. This movie has been called the mother of all disaster movies, a special effects spectacle that was created to dazzle all the senses. Does it live up to the hype, or is it a disaster of epic proportions?
Law Abiding Citizen
Gerard Butler is a likable guy that always finds himself in less than stellar movies; almost every movie he made from 2008 - 2009 are Certified Rotten on Rotten Tomatoes, and Law Abiding Citizen is no exception. Critics have called it nonsensical and preposterous, but is it really that bad?
Batman and Robin
Batman is a character that was born to be in movies, and one of the most anticipated films of 1997 was the sequel to Batman Forever: Batman and Robin. This movie is infamous for its campy tone and silly style. It has been said that this film nearly killed the Batman franchise, but is it really that bad?
The Proposal
Romantic Comedies have been Hollywood's bread and butter for years; guys hate them, girls love them. In 2009, Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds starred in The Proposal, a movie which critics called the most cliched romcom ever made. Is this movie a heart warming classic, or generic trash? This movie was chosen by you the listeners!
Legion
During 2010, Hollywood was in love with the end of the world, and Legion was meant to be an action oriented take on the apocalypse - with a religious twist. If you watched any movie towards the end of 2009, you definitely saw the trailer for this movie; did Legion turn out to be a gift from heaven, or a hellish punishment?
Lost in Space
Back in 1998, remaking old TV shows into movies was just as popular then as it is today, and Lost in Space was meant to revitalize an old franchise, turning a new generation on to the adventures of the Robinson family. The majority of movies that are based on TV shows tend to be less than stellar, but does Lost in Space buck the trend?
Twilight
In 2008, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson starred in this adaptation of the super successful novel of the same name by Stephanie Meyers. Twilight is an extremely controversial subject, with an equal amount of haters and supporters on each side. We toss our two cents in the ring and ask the question: is it really that bad?
Gamer
In 2009, the creators of Crank made a film with Gerard Butler that was a social commentary on society's addiction to massively multiplayer online games and its voyeuristic fascination with violence. Did it hit the mark, or did it land with a thud? We fly off into multiple tangents in this one: discussing vegemite, Old Spice commercials, and Klasky Csupo cartoons.
Freddy Got Fingered
In 2001, Tom Green was at the height of his power when he was granted 14 million dollars and the power to make any movie his heart desired. This was the result. Was this big budget gross out comedy some sort of elaborate post modern joke, or was it just bad? Daddy, would you like some sausage?
Vanilla Sky
In 2001, Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz starred in this polarizing mind warp of a movie; was it ahead of its time, or just confusing?
Whiteout and Vantage Point
In 2009, Kate Beckinsale took a trip down to Antarctica, and in 2008, Dennis Quaid took a trip down to Spain; neither turned out to be a very relaxing vacation. Whiteout has a 7% on Rotten Tomatoes, and was called one of the worst films of the last decade. Vantage Point has a 34%; in tonight's double feature, we find out if they really are as bad as people say.
The Uninvited
Emily Browning and Elizabeth Banks star in this 2009 remake of a Korean horror film. It currently holds a 32% on Rotten Tomatoes; is it really that bad? The answer may surprise you.
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans
Nicolas Cage and Werner Herzog lose their minds in this insane, drug-fueled trip through New Orleans.
The Unborn
In this episode, we review 2009's The Unborn, a modern horror film that plays it by the book from beginning to end. It currently holds an 11% on Rotten Tomatoes, and we ask the question, is it really that bad?
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