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10 Worst Films of 2015

5. The Transporter Refueled

Transporter Refueled - Ray Stevenson, Radivoje Bukvic, Loan Chabanol Ed SkerinHere’s another remake/sequel not worth the ride. Jason Statham proves in hindsight how valuable he was to this series as Ed Skrein fails miserably trying to capture an iota of his charisma in this “origin” tale of driver Frank Martin. It’s telling that the transporter is the least interesting of the film’s characters. Jason, if you come back, I’ll promise to endure another Crank.

4. Jupiter Ascending

jupiter_ascending_mila_kunis_11The amazing part of the top three films is they’re so awful that the catastrophe that is the latest from the Wachowski Siblings can only reach the fourth spot. In fairness, this is the best looking awful film on the list as the Wachowskis can universe create with the best of them.

Problem is even they seem lost trying to make sense of the plot of a poor Earth girl (Mila Kunis) who suddenly holds the key to stopping overacting tyrant Eddie Redmayne and capture wolf man Channing Tatum’s heart.

3. Vacation

Vacation - Ed Helms and Christina ApplegateOf all the films on this list, this remake was easily my biggest disappointment. Ed Helms was perfectly cast as the modern era Chevy Chase role trying to create a family bonding experience.

With the always reliable Christina Applegate along with an assist from Leslie Mann and Chris Hemsworth, this should have been an easy franchise (re-)starter. Instead, we got lazy, crass humor that was painfully unfunny and embarrassing for all involved … including the audience.

2. Hot Tub Time Machine 2

Adam+Scott+Craig+Robinson+Hot+Tub+Time+Machine 2I’ve done a pretty good job of forgetting this actually happened. This was a case where everyone involved should have known better for appearing in this mean-spirited, humorless drivel. And failing that, they should have at least had a post-credit apology.

At least John Cusack had the good sense to want no parts of this movie. He proved smarter than anyone that wasted the precious moments of their life enduring this disaster.

1. Fantastic Four

Fantastic Four trailer - The Fantastic FourFor me there really couldn’t be another choice. It’s not just Kate Mara’s randomly changing wigs, the uninspired plot, pants-less Thing and ridiculously awful final act. It’s that 20th Century Fox released this horrendous excuse of a film seemingly for the sole purpose of retaining the Fantastic Four license and preventing Marvel Studios from finally getting these characters right.

You know it’s terrible when the actors and director immediately distance themselves from the film as it arrives in theaters.

Marvel’s First Family deserves better and so do it fans.

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