Some movies simply don’t know what kind of story they are telling.
This makes it hard for the comedy to land in a meaningful way.
Many comedies also give a shot to do too much and the comedy ends up getting lost.
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Other movies, likeFrom Justin to Kelly, waste the talents of those involved.
Terrible scripts, poor performances, and tone-deaf stories have plagued the worst comedies of the last 25 years.
Ultimately, the worst of these movies showcase the worst of what comedic movies can become.
The original starredMariangela MelatoandGiancarlo Giannini.
DirectorGuy Ritchiecast his then-wife,Madonna,as the protagonist in the remake.
When the two main characters end up on an island, they find themselves falling in love.
The movie is ultimately a stilted imitation of the original movie, which was deeply charming and romantic.
Swept Awayrepresents so many of the problems remakes can run into.
Richie’s version failed to capture the charm and whimsy of the original.
The remake missed so much of the emotional resonance that made fans connect with the original.
The movie retains none of what made the original so sweet.
Instead, everything about the story feels like a slog, and there is hardly any comedy.
The superbabies featured in this story become involved in a massive scheme cooked up by a media mogul.
If this plot sounds far too heavy to be comedic, that’s because it is.
The fact that it is deeply cringe-worthy could have worked in the movie’s favor.
However, even the cringe falls flat.
This movie could have been a fun and silly mash-up of some of the most well-known franchises.
The performances are wooden, and the jokes fly fast and furiously without being particularly funny.
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As a whole,Epic Moviecomes across as too mean to truly be considered a comedy.
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6’Disaster Movie' (2008)
Disaster Movieis another parody moviedirected byJason FriedbergandAaron Seltzer.
Disaster Moviehad the opportunity to be a genuinely hilarious reflection on a genre that can get objectively silly.
The premise of this movie could have lent itself to a funny adult drama.
Instead, so much ofBucky Larson: Born to Be a Starcomes across as deeply juvenile.
It’s one of the laziest movies you’ll ever watch.
Jack and Jillis laugh free, and a little weirder the more you look at it.
It cost about $80 million, and co-stars Oscar winnerAl Pacino.
It’s also shot byHalloweenandJurassic ParkDPDean Cundey, but it still looks like garbage.
3’Foodfight!'
This lack of soul makes it next to impossible to invest in any of the comedy.
June is mocked throughout the movie since she is not considered conventionally attractive.
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Family guy, Jack Sadelstein, prepares for the annual event he always dreads–the Thanksgiving visit of his fraternal twin sister, the needy, and passive-aggressive Jill, who then refuses to leave.
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