Comments on: Ten Worst Movies of 2008 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008 The best and latest movie news, reviews, features and editorials - updated daily Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:34:33 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: chuck http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-27485 chuck Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:27:32 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-27485 I didn't see most of the films on this list but I gotta say if you did not like Be Kind Rewind, your whole list is invalidated. I loved that movie and the packed audience I saw it with sure seemed to feel the same way. I didn't see most of the films on this list but I gotta say if you did not like Be Kind Rewind, your whole list is invalidated. I loved that movie and the packed audience I saw it with sure seemed to feel the same way.

]]> By: mike m http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-22419 mike m Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:44:08 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-22419 Mamma Mia goes way beyond being a "chick flick". I have no doubt as to the sexual orientation of ANY man who says he enjoyed this movie. It was horrendous, a train wreck, painful to watch. Not only was this the worst movie of 2008. I put it in as a candidate for worst of the decade and probably century. Prisoners forced to watch this movie would turn away from crime for fear of having to watch it again! Mamma Mia goes way beyond being a "chick flick". I have no doubt as to the sexual orientation of ANY man who says he enjoyed this movie. It was horrendous, a train wreck, painful to watch. Not only was this the worst movie of 2008. I put it in as a candidate for worst of the decade and probably century. Prisoners forced to watch this movie would turn away from crime for fear of having to watch it again!

]]> By: ryan e http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-12079 ryan e Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:29:50 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-12079 I won't bore everyone by renaming all of the movies everyone else mentioned, but much to my chagrin, no one has mentioned "the strangers". Maybe I'm the only one who thought this movie was slow, predictable, and just disappointing in general. The end of the movie intrigued me to find out what the story was based on because the ending was so vague, and then I come to find out it wasn't "technically" based on a true story, rather the imagination of the creator when he was a child. I'm fine with imagination, but call it what it is and don't write it off as a true story. Otherwise, great list. Thanks I won't bore everyone by renaming all of the movies everyone else mentioned, but much to my chagrin, no one has mentioned "the strangers". Maybe I'm the only one who thought this movie was slow, predictable, and just disappointing in general. The end of the movie intrigued me to find out what the story was based on because the ending was so vague, and then I come to find out it wasn't "technically" based on a true story, rather the imagination of the creator when he was a child. I'm fine with imagination, but call it what it is and don't write it off as a true story. Otherwise, great list. Thanks

]]> By: Sandra http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-8617 Sandra Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:41:29 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-8617 @<a href="#comment-8113" rel="nofollow">bethany</a>: @<a href="#comment-7037" rel="nofollow">jeremy wein</a>: I also loved Mamma Mia! I am 45 years old and love to see fun, sassy, middle aged women exert their independence and free spirit. It is about time movies started showing women in this age group as sexy and fun-loving!! Pierce Brosnan may not be much of a singer, but he is still a gorgeous man. @bethany: @jeremy wein:
I also loved Mamma Mia! I am 45 years old and love to see fun, sassy, middle aged women exert their independence and free spirit. It is about time movies started showing women in this age group as sexy and fun-loving!! Pierce Brosnan may not be much of a singer, but he is still a gorgeous man.

]]> By: Michael Guccione http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-8610 Michael Guccione Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:18:38 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-8610 Everyone knows these movies were all terrible, except Be Kind Rewind. But I'd rather see the movies that disappointed but had potential... and here they are. 7.)Tropic Thunder. I wanted to like this movie. Original premise, usually funny actors but where were the jokes? In the trailor that I saw for free. Not in the $8 movie I paid to see. Still, it wasn't terrible, just disappointing. I never thought I'd say this but Tom Cruise saved that movie(and so unexpected for him to pop in this one, too). 6.)Quantom of Solace. I was very impressed with Casino Royale and I like Daniel Craig. This was a disappointing Bond entry. The story was confusing and awkward. That camera work? I couldn't tell what was even happening through most of the action sequences. My friend actually leaned over and asked once if Bond was chasing someone or someone was chasing him. 5.)Indiana Jones and the Blah Blah Blah. Horrible title. Go away Shia LaBeouf. We don't like you. And aliens??? Jones is an archeologist, not an astronomer. 4.)Hancock. I am not a big Will Smith fan but this one looked good. I am not a superhero movie fan but I am a sucker for original stories or twists on familiar ones. This was good until Theron's coming out party. The rest was typical superhero action with an unbelievable storyline. 3.)Hellboy 2. Looked amazing in BluRay, that's about the only good thing to say. 2.)Hairspray. They took a good original and ruined it with sappy acting and bad music. 1.)Running With Scissors. I confess to not having read the book. I sincerely hope it was better. Some good acting and funny moments, but wasted what could have been. Everyone knows these movies were all terrible, except Be Kind Rewind. But I'd rather see the movies that disappointed but had potential… and here they are.

7.)Tropic Thunder. I wanted to like this movie. Original premise, usually funny actors but where were the jokes? In the trailor that I saw for free. Not in the $8 movie I paid to see. Still, it wasn't terrible, just disappointing. I never thought I'd say this but Tom Cruise saved that movie(and so unexpected for him to pop in this one, too).

6.)Quantom of Solace. I was very impressed with Casino Royale and I like Daniel Craig. This was a disappointing Bond entry. The story was confusing and awkward. That camera work? I couldn't tell what was even happening through most of the action sequences. My friend actually leaned over and asked once if Bond was chasing someone or someone was chasing him.

5.)Indiana Jones and the Blah Blah Blah. Horrible title. Go away Shia LaBeouf. We don't like you. And aliens??? Jones is an archeologist, not an astronomer.

4.)Hancock. I am not a big Will Smith fan but this one looked good. I am not a superhero movie fan but I am a sucker for original stories or twists on familiar ones. This was good until Theron's coming out party. The rest was typical superhero action with an unbelievable storyline.

3.)Hellboy 2. Looked amazing in BluRay, that's about the only good thing to say.

2.)Hairspray. They took a good original and ruined it with sappy acting and bad music.

1.)Running With Scissors. I confess to not having read the book. I sincerely hope it was better. Some good acting and funny moments, but wasted what could have been.

]]> By: Michael C. http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-8467 Michael C. Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:05:19 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-8467 Not Oscar material, but I LOVED Mamma Mia! Worst movie of 2008?: "The curious case of Benjamin Button"! It pretends to be great, pretending to be Forrest Gump, but fails miserably! And Brad Pitt pretends to "act" just by looking stoned faced and bored. It's just a loooong booooring mess! Not Oscar material, but I LOVED Mamma Mia! Worst movie of 2008?: "The curious case of Benjamin Button"! It pretends to be great, pretending to be Forrest Gump, but fails miserably! And Brad Pitt pretends to "act" just by looking stoned faced and bored. It's just a loooong booooring mess!

]]> By: FMejias http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-8285 FMejias Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:52:38 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-8285 Ok, here I am. I LOVED the movie "Mamma Mia". I liked the music very well, but the movie and all its stars (and no, Pierce can't sing, but it took lots of courage for him to do so) were alot of fun to watch. Meryl Streep has a beautiful voice and can sing as well as any stage actress that sang the role on stage. And yes, seeing Colin Firth strip off his shirt and dance in the water was quite sexy...that man would look sexy brushing his teeth! Your picks are your opinions and quite frankly since I haven't seen any of your other choices I can't say whether they belong on your list or not. I don't believe that just because someone gets paid to write a critique that opinion holds true for the rest of the world....your picks are your opinion and I can respect that. I would put "Mamma Mia" at the top of the best films of the year because the film is uplifting, fun and has a happy ending....and in these uncertain ecomonic times, sometimes thats what a good movie should do. Ok, here I am. I LOVED the movie "Mamma Mia". I liked the music very well, but the movie and all its stars (and no, Pierce can't sing, but it took lots of courage for him to do so) were alot of fun to watch. Meryl Streep has a beautiful voice and can sing as well as any stage actress that sang the role on stage. And yes, seeing Colin Firth strip off his shirt and dance in the water was quite sexy…that man would look sexy brushing his teeth! Your picks are your opinions and quite frankly since I haven't seen any of your other choices I can't say whether they belong on your list or not. I don't believe that just because someone gets paid to write a critique that opinion holds true for the rest of the world….your picks are your opinion and I can respect that. I would put "Mamma Mia" at the top of the best films of the year because the film is uplifting, fun and has a happy ending….and in these uncertain ecomonic times, sometimes thats what a good movie should do.

]]> By: Spike on This! http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-8157 Spike on This! Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:23:18 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-8157 The Angry Troll is a Brain-Dead Turd...and hell yeah Cameron Diaz is hot (way more so than the Stepford likes of Gwyneth "My shit is better than all of yours" Paltrow and Nicole "I CAN'T MOVE MY FACE" Kidman)! The Angry Troll is a Brain-Dead Turd…and hell yeah Cameron Diaz is hot (way more so than the Stepford likes of Gwyneth "My shit is better than all of yours" Paltrow and Nicole "I CAN'T MOVE MY FACE" Kidman)!

]]> By: bethany http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-8113 bethany Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:36:19 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-8113 i love Mamma mia!! it is the best movie - me and my friends watch it all the time - while i admit the music is better than the movie, the movie is still excellent!! i love Mamma mia!! it is the best movie – me and my friends watch it all the time – while i admit the music is better than the movie, the movie is still excellent!!

]]> By: RAVENBIRD95 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-7992 RAVENBIRD95 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:19:25 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-7992 I REALLY ENJOYED THIS LIST! I AGREE ON MOST BUT I HAVEN'T SEEN SOME OF THEM. ABOUT MAMMA MIA! I ACTUALLY DID LIKE IT BUT I DO ADMIT IT SUCKED REALLY REALLY REALLY BAD SURE NO ONE COULD SING,BAD ACTING, AND A NAKED @$$ SHOT FROM SOMEONE I REALLY DIDN'T CARE FOR BUT I HAD SOOOOOOO MUCH FUN WATCHING IT. THE MUSIC WAS GREAT TOO. U WATCH IT AND U FIND URSELF EITHER LAUGHING AND HAVING A BLAST AT THE NONSENSE OR U ABSOLUTLEY HATE IT! EITHER WAY IT DOESN'T MATTER. SOME MOVIES ARE FOR DIFFERENT PEOPLE. PERSONALLY IF PIERCE BROSNAN WASN'T IN IT I WOULDN'T EVEN HAVE WATCHED IT. NOT DISSING U AT ALL U TOLD PEOPLE WHO LIKED IT TO STAND UP AND I AM THANKS FOR THE LISTS! I REALLY ENJOYED THIS LIST!
I AGREE ON MOST BUT I HAVEN'T SEEN SOME OF THEM.

ABOUT MAMMA MIA!

I ACTUALLY DID LIKE IT BUT I DO ADMIT IT SUCKED REALLY REALLY REALLY BAD
SURE NO ONE COULD SING,BAD ACTING, AND A NAKED @$$ SHOT FROM SOMEONE I REALLY DIDN'T CARE FOR BUT I HAD SOOOOOOO MUCH FUN WATCHING IT. THE MUSIC WAS GREAT TOO. U WATCH IT AND U FIND URSELF EITHER LAUGHING AND HAVING A BLAST AT THE NONSENSE OR U ABSOLUTLEY HATE IT! EITHER WAY IT DOESN'T MATTER. SOME MOVIES ARE FOR DIFFERENT PEOPLE. PERSONALLY IF PIERCE BROSNAN WASN'T IN IT I WOULDN'T EVEN HAVE WATCHED IT.

NOT DISSING U AT ALL
U TOLD PEOPLE WHO LIKED IT TO STAND UP AND I AM

THANKS FOR THE LISTS!

]]> By: Gus http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-7915 Gus Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:50:44 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-7915 i actually liked mamma mia, 21 and what hap~.. not to say they are the greatest movies, but i find them to be good movies to watch. i actually liked mamma mia, 21 and what hap~.. not to say they are the greatest movies, but i find them to be good movies to watch.

]]> By: atl roller` http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-7876 atl roller` Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:33:39 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-7876 how is THE HAPPENING and SEVEN POUNDS and THE SPIRIT not on this list, so disappointed with these films...shymalan has been going down ever since SIGNS (great movie) and Will Smith had a bad 2008 to me, and Frank Miller's SPIRIT was absolutely horrid! 2009 will be better...thank God for the dark knight and benjamin button! how is THE HAPPENING and SEVEN POUNDS and THE SPIRIT not on this list, so disappointed with these films…shymalan has been going down ever since SIGNS (great movie) and Will Smith had a bad 2008 to me, and Frank Miller's SPIRIT was absolutely horrid! 2009 will be better…thank God for the dark knight and benjamin button!

]]> By: Andy in Cal http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-7819 Andy in Cal Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:07:31 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-7819 "Worst Movie" lists are a bit pointless, especially with entries starring Ashton Kutcher and Drillbit Taylor. These movies you know are going to be bad before you ever walk into the cinema. "Biggest Disappointment" lists are more useful - movies you expect to be good which are a real letdown. Because I rent most movies through the mail, I don't see all that many current titles, and what I do see are usually decent. However, I would put Mongol on a "biggest disappointment" list. While it's hundreds of times better than what's currently on my TV (Mamma Mia - Xmas gift for the wife), I knew MM was going to suck. MM, therefore, meets expectations; Mongol, on the other hand, was beautifully filmed, but disappointed in many other aspects, and simply did not come anywhere near my expectations. "Worst Movie" lists are a bit pointless, especially with entries starring Ashton Kutcher and Drillbit Taylor. These movies you know are going to be bad before you ever walk into the cinema.

"Biggest Disappointment" lists are more useful – movies you expect to be good which are a real letdown. Because I rent most movies through the mail, I don't see all that many current titles, and what I do see are usually decent.

However, I would put Mongol on a "biggest disappointment" list. While it's hundreds of times better than what's currently on my TV (Mamma Mia – Xmas gift for the wife), I knew MM was going to suck. MM, therefore, meets expectations; Mongol, on the other hand, was beautifully filmed, but disappointed in many other aspects, and simply did not come anywhere near my expectations.

]]> By: Manny http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-7745 Manny Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:36:56 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-7745 Overall, I agree with this list. I would of included 88 Minutes and Rightous Kill. It's a shame those movies had Al Pacino in them. And what's the deal with people getting mad that movies like What Happens in Vegas, and Mama Mia! are on the list? Those are just simply put, bad movies. That's just crazy to me. Overall, I agree with this list. I would of included 88 Minutes and Rightous Kill. It's a shame those movies had Al Pacino in them. And what's the deal with people getting mad that movies like What Happens in Vegas, and Mama Mia! are on the list? Those are just simply put, bad movies. That's just crazy to me.

]]> By: Pete in Astoria http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-7743 Pete in Astoria Fri, 02 Jan 2009 07:51:40 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-7743 Regarding Michel Gondry, you ask if anyone rewatches "Eternal Sunshine" on a regular basis. It's a film that is definitely one of my favorites (somewhere in the Top 30, probably) but I do not watch it often. Why? It's too painful a film to see on a regular basis. While it might be cute and quirky, it deals with some raw-nerve stuff regarding relationships. (It actually made my then-GF cry, and I hadn't seen her cry in over a year before that, or for about a year after.) Regarding Michel Gondry, you ask if anyone rewatches "Eternal Sunshine" on a regular basis. It's a film that is definitely one of my favorites (somewhere in the Top 30, probably) but I do not watch it often. Why? It's too painful a film to see on a regular basis. While it might be cute and quirky, it deals with some raw-nerve stuff regarding relationships. (It actually made my then-GF cry, and I hadn't seen her cry in over a year before that, or for about a year after.)

]]> By: nightraider717 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-7733 nightraider717 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:24:11 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-7733 I have to disagree with you on Doomsday. It was a horror/action homage to the Mad Max series. I guess you should criticize The Road Warrior also because of how implausible it is. I have to disagree with you on Doomsday. It was a horror/action homage to the Mad Max series. I guess you should criticize The Road Warrior also because of how implausible it is.

]]> By: Brad Brevet http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-7706 Brad Brevet Thu, 01 Jan 2009 09:26:25 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-7706 @<a href="#comment-7704" rel="nofollow">Dangerman_1973</a>: Sorry, but if I had to make a choice I would rather watch Love Guru before any of these ten. That isn't to say Love Guru wouldn't be #11 on this list remember... not saying it is, but in a top ten there is only room for ten. :) @Dangerman_1973: Sorry, but if I had to make a choice I would rather watch Love Guru before any of these ten. That isn't to say Love Guru wouldn't be #11 on this list remember… not saying it is, but in a top ten there is only room for ten. :)

]]> By: Dangerman_1973 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-7704 Dangerman_1973 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:34:54 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-7704 I hate it when The Love Guru is not on the list, Brad. I hate it when The Love Guru is not on the list, Brad.

]]> By: Mr Hollywood (The Movie Planet) http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-7687 Mr Hollywood (The Movie Planet) Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:02:14 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-7687 Yes, Cameron Diaz is hot...amazingly hot. Yes, Cameron Diaz is hot…amazingly hot.

]]> By: Mr. Semaj http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-7643 Mr. Semaj Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:44:44 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-7643 Disaster Movie is not on the list. Therefore, it's a fake. Disaster Movie is not on the list. Therefore, it's a fake.

]]> By: Not a Bad Mama http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-7627 Not a Bad Mama Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:36:17 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-7627 @<a href="#comment-7046" rel="nofollow">LoveABBA</a>: I have to agree with this post. This was a good movie, but there were definitely some parts that without, would have made it even better. @LoveABBA: I have to agree with this post. This was a good movie, but there were definitely some parts that without, would have made it even better.

]]> By: Twilight http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-7622 Twilight Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:51:17 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-7622 I think that Be King Rewind wasn't oscar worthy but it was so original and I agree about thedark knight comment made by the Angry Troll Two face's character was forced but that was definately the director and the writer's fault. But I completley disagree about Heath Ledger I feel that his portrayal of the Joker was spot on for the character. I think that Be King Rewind wasn't oscar worthy but it was so original and I agree about thedark knight comment made by the Angry Troll Two face's character was forced but that was definately the director and the writer's fault. But I completley disagree about Heath Ledger I feel that his portrayal of the Joker was spot on for the character.

]]> By: Brad Brevet http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-7597 Brad Brevet Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:17:55 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-7597 @<a href="#comment-7592" rel="nofollow">Norm Schrager</a>: While I stand by my feelings on Be Kind Rewind a lot of the comments regarding the film made in these comments I can certainly respect. It is definitely a unique film, something we definitely need more of, perhaps next year I will take that into more consideration. @Norm Schrager: While I stand by my feelings on Be Kind Rewind a lot of the comments regarding the film made in these comments I can certainly respect. It is definitely a unique film, something we definitely need more of, perhaps next year I will take that into more consideration.

]]> By: Norm Schrager http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-7592 Norm Schrager Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:39:43 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-7592 Couldn't agree more about '21'. What a waste of a film. Couldn't disagree more about 'Be Kind, Rewind'. Unique style, wonderfully warm, great performance by Mos Def, fantastic ending. Very simple and unashamedly soft. Will probably make my Top Ten list. Couldn't agree more about '21'. What a waste of a film.

Couldn't disagree more about 'Be Kind, Rewind'. Unique style, wonderfully warm, great performance by Mos Def, fantastic ending. Very simple and unashamedly soft. Will probably make my Top Ten list.

]]> By: Ethan Everett http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-7529 Ethan Everett Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:12:26 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-7529 I would like to add "Marley and Me" to the list. Not too high on the list though, but some kind of "runner-up". I mean seriously.. what kind of depressing movie was that? Of course I didn't expect talking dogs or whatever, but really? They advertise it all happy and kid-friendly but you leave the movie bawling your eyes out and feeling down? How odd... I would like to add "Marley and Me" to the list. Not too high on the list though, but some kind of "runner-up". I mean seriously.. what kind of depressing movie was that? Of course I didn't expect talking dogs or whatever, but really? They advertise it all happy and kid-friendly but you leave the movie bawling your eyes out and feeling down? How odd…

]]> By: Joel http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-7449 Joel Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:00:50 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-7449 My five in reverse order: Speed Racer: The best part of it was when they started playing Harold and Kumar 2. God. It was awful. Space Chimps: Worst animated movie ever made. Meet the Spartans: Don't meet the Spartans, Brad. Ever. You Don't Mess with the Zohan: Talk about soulless comedy. And the worst of the year (and all time)... In the Name of the King: Couldn't wait to get out of there. Funny story: I thought it had been about two hours and that the movie was blessedly almost over. I looked at my watch. It had been 35 minutes!! That's how slowly it moves. My five in reverse order:

Speed Racer: The best part of it was when they started playing Harold and Kumar 2. God. It was awful.

Space Chimps: Worst animated movie ever made.

Meet the Spartans: Don't meet the Spartans, Brad. Ever.

You Don't Mess with the Zohan: Talk about soulless comedy.

And the worst of the year (and all time)…

In the Name of the King: Couldn't wait to get out of there. Funny story: I thought it had been about two hours and that the movie was blessedly almost over. I looked at my watch. It had been 35 minutes!! That's how slowly it moves.

]]> By: Bree http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-7424 Bree Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:55:15 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-7424 I enjoyed Mamma Mia! I saw the staged musical, which was wonderful, and this movie really did it justice! However, I really REALLY think Pierce Brosnan needs to not ever sing. Ever. Other than that, and as someone mentioned - the awkward moves in "Mamma Mia" - the movie was great! I enjoyed Mamma Mia! I saw the staged musical, which was wonderful, and this movie really did it justice! However, I really REALLY think Pierce Brosnan needs to not ever sing. Ever.

Other than that, and as someone mentioned – the awkward moves in "Mamma Mia" – the movie was great!

]]> By: ekranoplan http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-7419 ekranoplan Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:02:11 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-7419 My Top 10 worst list is as follows: 10. Jumper- This movie had NO story...I lost interest 1/4 of the way through. It just wasn't interesting! 9. Semi-Pro- Will Ferrell isn't funny anymore, plain and simple. I am so sick and tired of the underdog-type portrayals he gives. His movies have become broken records. 8. 10,000 BC- CHEESY! 7. Prom Night- Oh buddy...this film was a precursor to another 2008 horror film that sucked...saw V. 6. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull- HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT. The ending was a total cop-out by Lucas. Once again, using ALIENS to finish a film! Anyone can end a film with aliens. Nothing special here. 5. You Don't Mess with the Zohan- Like Ferrell, Sandler has run out of ideas. Using the same jokes over and over does not make a film more hilarious. 4. Swing Vote- Horrible premise, and not in the least believable. Costner seems like such an idiot in this film. 3. Mirrors- Again, another horrendous horror movie for 2008. Terrible acting. 2. Max Payne- After watching this movie, I had to go back and re-play all the Max Payne games so that I could clear my conscience of partaking in this horrible viewing experience. The director got it all wrong...so many missed opportunities with this one. 1. Saw V- Wow...just wow... My Top 10 worst list is as follows:

10. Jumper- This movie had NO story…I lost interest 1/4 of the way through. It just wasn't interesting!
9. Semi-Pro- Will Ferrell isn't funny anymore, plain and simple. I am so sick and tired of the underdog-type portrayals he gives. His movies have become broken records.
8. 10,000 BC- CHEESY!
7. Prom Night- Oh buddy…this film was a precursor to another 2008 horror film that sucked…saw V.
6. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull- HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT. The ending was a total cop-out by Lucas. Once again, using ALIENS to finish a film! Anyone can end a film with aliens. Nothing special here.
5. You Don't Mess with the Zohan- Like Ferrell, Sandler has run out of ideas. Using the same jokes over and over does not make a film more hilarious.
4. Swing Vote- Horrible premise, and not in the least believable. Costner seems like such an idiot in this film.
3. Mirrors- Again, another horrendous horror movie for 2008. Terrible acting.
2. Max Payne- After watching this movie, I had to go back and re-play all the Max Payne games so that I could clear my conscience of partaking in this horrible viewing experience. The director got it all wrong…so many missed opportunities with this one.
1. Saw V- Wow…just wow…

]]> By: Brad Brevet http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-7412 Brad Brevet Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:40:04 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-7412 @<a href="#comment-7410" rel="nofollow">Jake</a>: You do understand this is my list and not yours right? This is why I invite you to give your Top Ten Worst Films in the comments not tell me what my worst films were. @Jake: You do understand this is my list and not yours right? This is why I invite you to give your Top Ten Worst Films in the comments not tell me what my worst films were.

]]> By: Jake http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/ten-worst-movies-of-2008#comment-7410 Jake Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:20:52 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=11812#comment-7410 PROM NIGHT...? Hello that was terrible and should have made the list. 21 was entertaining. And I did enjoy Vegas. The Day The Earth Stood Still should have made the list as well. PROM NIGHT…? Hello that was terrible and should have made the list.

21 was entertaining. And I did enjoy Vegas.

The Day The Earth Stood Still should have made the list as well.

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