Every year, certain movies come out with one clear goal: to win an Oscar.
Instead of earning genuine praise, they often make viewers cringe at how hard theyre trying.
From overly dramatic biopics to period pieces, they aim for prestige but miss the mark.
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Heres a look at the most obvious and flawed attempts at Oscar glory.
What should have been an inspiring epic feels awkward and hard to connect with.
The film is critically flawed throughout its execution.
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Endless time jumps and overly dramatic monologues make it hard to follow and even harder to enjoy.
Lawrence was an awkward choice to play Joy, because of ther age.
Despite some strong moments,Joyfeels like a forced attempt to recreate Russells past successes.
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However, it lacks the charm ofSilver Linings Playbook.
While it has emotional moments and strong performances,its heavy-handed storytelling left many viewers divided.
Despite earning acontroversial Best Picture nomination,Extremely Loud & Incredibly Closestruggled to find universal acclaim.
3 trailblazers: a young nurse, a visionary scientist and an innovative surgeon. facing opposition from the church, state, media and medical establishment, in their pursuit of the world’s first ‘test tube baby’, Louise Joy Brown.
For some, it was a heartfelt story; for others, it missed the mark entirely.
A new portrayal must tell us something fresh or explore deeper a certain part of her story.
Unfortunately,Dianadoes neither.
Yet, the film spirals into chaos with over-the-top performances and strange creative choices.
The films issues go beyond acting.
Its uneven pacing and rushed plot points leave crucial moments underdeveloped.
With anunecessary extremely long runtime,House of Guccifeels both boring and shallow.
4’Amsterdam' (2022)
Amsterdamis another attempt by David O. Russell to get his Oscar.
Yet, instead of delivering a gripping drama, the film collapses under its own ambition.
Bales performance is energetic, but Robbies Valerie feels underdeveloped, and John David Washingtons portrayal lacks depth.
The movie aims to critique government inaction and media frenzy but does so with allthe subtlety of a sledgehammer.
Its overlong runtime, forced humor, and tonal inconsistencies dilute any meaningful message.
It was the first film to earn both a Golden Globe nomination and a Razzie.
The film struggles with its portrayal of autism, leaning heavily on harmful stereotypes.
Despite catchy pop numbers, themusical sequences feel awkwardly insertedand fail to salvage the confused and overly sentimental plot.
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In the 1930s, three friends witness a murder, are framed for it, and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history.
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Two low-level astronomers must go on a giant media tour to warn humankind of an approaching comet that will destroy planet Earth.
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Joker: Folie à Deux explores Arthur Fleck’s ongoing struggle with his dual identity as he unexpectedly discovers love and unleashes his hidden musical talent. Set against a backdrop of societal unrest, Arthur’s journey intertwines personal transformation with chaotic encounters, leading to profound shifts in his life and the world around him.
