Finding engaging and hilarious comedies is a piece of cake, but occasionally, you come across some films in this genre that are truly disappointing. On Reddit, movie enthusiasts have shared their experiences of the most painfully unfunny movies they have ever seen. According to users on the platform, films like Space Jam 2 and Holmes & Watson top the list of the worst comedies of all time.
10 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' (2021)
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The infamous sequel to the Space Jam franchise sees LeBron James teaming up with Bugs Bunny to defeat a rogue artificial intelligence and rescue his kidnapped son in a high-stakes basketball game.
According to deathjoe4, the only moment that provided entertainment in the 2021 movie was a 6-second cameo, as the user stated, "I laughed precisely once." On the other hand, HeisenBird believes that the film has been completely forgotten, with no memes, references, or discussions surrounding it on NBA Twitter and NBA Reddit. They described it as a vapid corporate product.
9 'Thunder Force' (2021)
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In this action-packed adventure set in 2021, two lifelong friends team up after one of them invents a groundbreaking treatment that gives them extraordinary powers. Their objective? To safeguard their city from a group of dangerous supervillains that pose a threat to its well-being.
Unfortunately, Thunder Force failed to live up to expectations for many viewers, including radio_jake who labeled it as "a complete waste of time." TenaciousDaniel echoed the sentiment, adding "I was searching for this comment. It's mind-boggling how some people find it funny. I'm speechless."
8 'The Love Guru' (2008)
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Marco Shanbel's controversial 2008 film showcases actor Mike Myers in one of his most disappointing performances. The story follows Pitka, the main protagonist, who was raised in an Indian ashram but was born in America. Upon returning to his homeland, Pitka embarks on a journey to become a spiritualist and self-help expert.
The Love Guru has been widely criticized, to the extent that some argue it significantly damaged Myers' career. The film's weak script and questionable execution stand out as major flaws. "We lasted about ten minutes. At that point, my friend leaned over and asked if I wanted to leave. I suggested giving it a few more minutes. Unfortunately, the subsequent joke turned out to be about a booger, so we decided to exit," PresidentGSO confessed.
7 'Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser' (2015)
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David Spade returns as Joe Dirt in this poorly received sequel. The movie follows the journey of the white-trash protagonist as he time travels and explores the heartland of America, all while carrying a mop and proudly displaying his signature mullet. Along the way, he encounters a series of misadventures.
When mr_ryno27 confessed their confusion over the creation of Joe Dirt 2, popnlocknes promptly responded, "Because you can't resist capitalizing on a good thing. You have to try to squeeze every last drop of value from it." It is widely known that sometimes the most sensible decision is to leave a successful film untouched, regardless of its achievements.
6 'Zoolander 2' (2016)
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Ben Stiller reprises his role as the beloved fashion model in the second installment of the Zoolander franchise. This time, he teams up with Owen Wilson's character Hansel as they find themselves pulled out of seclusion and back into the world of modeling in Rome. However, they soon discover that they are at the center of a dark and sinister plot.
Unfortunately, the second Zoolander film fails to meet the audience's expectations. Towcar expresses their disappointment, stating, "Did nobody involved in making this film realize how terrible it was?" A_Silent_Fox adds to the discussion, sharing that it was the first and only movie they have ever walked out on: "It was absolutely terrible, I couldn't bear watching it any longer. Not a single person in the theater was laughing."
5 'Meet the Spartans' (2008)
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Meet the Spartans, a comedy fantasy directed by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer, cleverly parodies 300, led by Gerard Butler, while also poking fun at other historical genre films, TV shows, commercials, and video games. The storyline follows Leonidas of Sparta (Sean Maguire) and his army as they bravely battle for Sparta's freedom, mirroring the plot of the 2006 film.
Regrettably, released in 2008, Meet the Spartans received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and failed to win over audiences. A clear example of this sentiment can be seen on the website where it is not embraced by fans. "As a child, this movie was a revelation to me," commented Darth_Revan_Reborn. "Before watching Meet the Spartans, I never thought a movie could be so poorly executed."
4 'Movie 43' (2013)
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Despite having a talented cast, Movie 43 disappoints as a film. Released in 2013 and directed by Elizabeth Banks, Steven Brill, and Steve Carr, this comedy follows a broken-down producer (Dennis Quaid) as he pitches outrageous and controversial storylines to famous Hollywood actors.
"Every actor in that terrible film must have made a deal with the producers to appear in it," commented fearandloathinginpdx during a Reddit discussion. AromaTaint argued that the movie is a satire, saying, "If you look at it objectively, it clearly and intentionally mocks Hollywood. Its intentional awfulness reflects the very kind of films that this discussion is ironically about."
3 'Epic Movie' (2007)
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Epic Movie, like Meet the Spartans, falls into the comedy genre's "parody" sub-category. The story follows four adult orphans (Kal Penn, Adam Campbell, Faune Chambers, and Jayma Mays) who unexpectedly find themselves on an adventure within popular blockbuster and fantasy films.
However, despite the mention of these blockbusters, Epic Movie fails to effectively satirize them, leading to a lack of comedic appeal. Its Rotten Tomatoes score reflects this sentiment, with the film receiving negative reviews. "I was a film reviewer when Epic Movie came out, and I can confidently say it was the worst thing I had ever seen in a theater. Even after 10 years, my opinion remains the same," livestrongbelwas confessed.
2 'Jack and Jill' (2011)
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Starring Adam Sandler, Jack and Jill revolves around Jack, an advertising executive, who prepares for Thanksgiving and visits his twin sister, Jill. Their encounter leads to some interesting outcomes.
Based on the opinions of several Redditors, the movie directed by Dennis Dugan, fails to meet expectations. Even though Al Pacino, one of the greatest actors of all time, delivers one of his weakest performances, Bellikron argues that Pacino's involvement still manages to enhance the movie. According to Bellikron, Pacino's presence elevates the film to a level where it becomes watchable, although it doesn't necessarily make it a good movie. Additionally, Bellikron finds Pacino's portrayal of Dunkaccino genuinely amusing.
1 'Holmes & Watson' (2018)
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The 2018 film "Holmes & Watson," with Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly as the main characters, was meant to be a funny take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson mysteries. However, many Reddit users disagreed, finding it not funny at all.
"Here's an interesting fact about Holmes and Watson: The studio recognized its poor quality and attempted to sell it to Netflix instead of having a theatrical release. However, Netflix declined," crazybaker42 shared. "Personally, Holmes and Watson actually made me feel nauseous as if I were experiencing a surreal nightmare. It was incredibly unfunny and gave me a terrible headache," commented Ballsohardstate.
