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The hype was real, but the delivery fell flat... Join us as we count down our picks for the most anticipated films that missed the mark! These weren't necessarily terrible movies, but with their star power, beloved source material, and massive budgets, they should have been SO much better than what we got.
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00:00Welcome to WatchMojo and today we're counting down our picks for the most anticipated films
00:10that missed the mark and or didn't live up to the hype.
00:13These aren't the worst movies but they should have been much better.
00:2010.
00:23X-Men Origins – Wolverine It's safe to say that Hugh Jackman is beloved
00:27for his role as Logan.
00:28He had already played the role in several successful films before this solo adventure.
00:36While it could have been a serious origin story, the movie is a long series of missteps.
00:52Jackman can only be so charismatic in a bumbling film that can't decide if it's gritty or
00:57dumb fun.
01:01Among many historical detours, this project also mistreats other heroes like Deadpool.
01:06It fails to capture the mix of heady ideas and cool action of the overall X-Men franchise.
01:11Needless to say, comic book fans did not rally around this prequel.
01:159.
01:17Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
01:20This ain't gonna be easy.
01:23Not as easy as it used to be.
01:25Well, we've been through worse.
01:27Yeah?
01:28When?
01:29Flinsburg.
01:30There was twice as many.
01:31We were younger.
01:32I still am young.
01:33Instead of letting the series ride off into the sunset, Steven Spielberg brought it back.
01:37The returning director and lead actor did not make this project any better.
01:41Even back in 2008, Harrison Ford might have been too old to play the archaeologist.
01:46You know, for an old man, you ain't bad in a fight.
01:48That makes a lot.
01:49What, are you like 80?
01:51There's also an out-of-this-world plot that comes dangerously close to self-parody.
01:57We haven't even mentioned the idea of Jones having a son, which could have been done in
02:01a more interesting way.
02:02About time you showed up.
02:04Mom!
02:05Sweetheart.
02:06Mom.
02:07What are you doing here?
02:09Forget about me.
02:10Are you all right?
02:11Mom?
02:12No, man.
02:13I specifically told you not to come here yourself.
02:14No, you didn't.
02:15Marion is your...
02:16You never wrote that?
02:17You never said that any...
02:18Let's not talk about the infamous Fridge scene, either.
02:20We could go on about the fights, chases, and over-reliance on green screen, but it would
02:24be too little too late.
02:26This only makes Dial of Destiny all the more strange.
02:29To the Vic, you go the spoils.
02:33Number 8.
02:34The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
02:35It sounds exciting to have this kind of literary team-up, but the actual film is not as effective.
02:41We are still full of Graham.
02:44Well, we were the faster, but now we'll retort us to his hair.
02:48So we're done.
02:50No.
02:51We're alive.
02:52Alan Moore's graphic novel is turned into a special effects spectacular, minus the real
02:57spectacle.
02:58While Sean Connery is in this movie, it's even more shameful that his talent gets wasted.
03:02He plays the leader of an elite squad that feels trapped in a goofy adventure.
03:06While it could have been awesome, the crazy CGI near the end of this movie might haunt your
03:11nightmares.
03:12It's mostly cobbled together as a high concept that never reaches any significant heights.
03:15Does it give you memories?
03:16Or ideas?
03:17Ideas?
03:18If that had been permanent, I'd have been very upset.
03:20Connery started to wrap up his career after this movie, essentially retiring from live-action
03:25afterwards.
03:26That was naughty.
03:27Thanks.
03:28Eyes open boy.
03:29Can't protect you all the time.
03:30Number 7.
03:31Batman vs Superman Dawn of Justice
03:37Zack Snyder wanted to give fans something special, but the director instead offered up a controversial
03:38take on the material.
03:39Civil liberties are being trampled on in your city.
03:40Good people living in fear.
03:41You're here.
03:42What?
03:43What?
03:44What?
03:45What are you doing?
03:46So, you're back to what?
03:47Are you in the dark?
03:48Right?
03:49That's tiny.
03:50Are you in the dark?
03:51That's always the same way.
03:52You've got to wrap up his career after this movie, essentially retiring from live-action
03:55afterwards.
03:56That was naughty.
03:57Thanks.
03:58Eyes open boy.
03:59Gonna protect you all the time.
04:00Number 7.
04:01Batman vs Superman Dawn of Justice
04:02Zack Snyder wanted to give fans something special, but the director instead offered up a controversial
04:03take on the material.
04:04Civil liberties are being trampled on in your city.
04:06Good people living in fear.
04:09Don't believe everything you hear, son.
04:13Some people really didn't like the Caped Crusader in this movie, especially when it
04:17came to his emotional decision-making and violent behavior.
04:20The plotline proved to be somewhat disappointed despite the epic face-off.
04:23You're not brave.
04:28Men are brave.
04:32Certain fight scenes have their moments, but they couldn't make up for some less than
04:36effective dramatic choices.
04:37Snyder also tried to expand the DCEU here, but that didn't pan out much beyond the first
04:42Wonder Woman.
04:43In the name of all that is good in this world, I hereby complete the mission of the Amazons
04:49by ridding this world of you forever.
04:52A significant changeup at DC might reverse some of the past mistakes.
04:56Number 6, Waterworld.
04:57Two drifters meet, something needs to be exchanged.
05:00I know the cause, but I'll give you this one for free.
05:06Nothing's free in Waterworld.
05:07With Kevin Costner starring in a cool concept, it's unfortunate that it all sank.
05:12This apocalyptic sci-fi movie is a far cry from a Hollywood western, with some outrageous
05:17stunts and worldbuilding.
05:19Everyone involved seems to be out of their depth.
05:21If I let you out of here, you're taking us with you.
05:26You sure?
05:27We're not sure if this was supposed to be so bad it's good, but it's certainly notable
05:30for its insane set pieces.
05:32It seems as if the aquatic setting and bizarre details only make this worse.
05:36To top it all off, the filmmakers also dealt with one of the highest budgets of its time.
05:51There's a reason you don't hear about this movie in much of a positive light.
05:55Do you remember the 2015 version of Fantastic Four?
06:04If you haven't blocked it out entirely, you probably don't have great memories of it.
06:08We should use these powers to do something.
06:11They're not powers.
06:12They're aggressively abnormal physical conditions that we're gonna fix.
06:13Can you turn that off?
06:14Director Josh Trank turned heads with Chronicle, but he wasn't destined to make this comic book
06:37adventure soar.
06:38Everything seems a little off here and not in an especially memorable way.
06:43The cast have all been great in other projects, but they seem like they're all in separate
06:56movies.
06:57There's also a dullness to this script that doesn't adequately remix the origin story.
07:12What could have been an interesting reboot turns into a lackluster entry in the Fantastic
07:16Four franchise.
07:18Number 4.
07:19The Mummy.
07:20With the release of the 2017 version of The Mummy, viewers were promised a new and exciting
07:23take on the monster movie.
07:34Unfortunately for everyone, Tom Cruise could not say this one.
07:39It was intended to be the first in a series of films under the Dark Universe moniker.
07:43She's got plans for you, Nick.
07:44Plans?
07:45You can't run.
07:46You can't escape.
07:51Had it all gone a different way, there could have been spinoffs for the likes of Dr. Jekyll.
07:56Cruise stars as a hero that's not lost in an overwrought story.
07:59Although, with some emphasis on CGI, the plot never gets off the ground and leaves you wanting
08:13less.
08:14Without the Zero Gravity stunt, this might have been one of the less successful reboots
08:17in recent memory.
08:19Where are we going?
08:20Come on, my friend.
08:21Where's your sense of adventure?
08:26Number 3.
08:27Star Wars Episode 1.
08:28The Phantom Menace.
08:29Fear is the path to the dark side.
08:32Fear leads to anger.
08:33Anger leads to hate.
08:35Hate leads to suffering.
08:37For some fans, the prequel series represents a mixed bag of questionable choices.
08:41This all started with the release of The Phantom Menace.
08:44Missy called Jar Jar Binks.
08:46Missy your humble servant.
08:47That won't be necessary.
08:48Oh, but it is.
08:49It is demanded by the gods, it is.
08:51There was a lot of hype around the release, but not everyone came away stunned by the
08:56experience.
08:57It didn't receive great reviews from critics or audience members alike.
09:00George Lucas took over as director and writer, but that meant casting young actors and making
09:05them say ridiculous dialogue.
09:06Are you an angel?
09:08What?
09:09An angel.
09:10I heard the deep space pilots talk about them.
09:13They're the most beautiful creatures in the universe.
09:16More than a few scenes and characters bring up bad memories for Star Wars fanatics.
09:20At the very least, the duel with Darth Maul offers some relief.
09:24It wasn't the last time people felt disappointment either considering the rise of Skywalker.
09:29I am all the Sith.
09:30And I...
09:31I am all the Jedi.
09:32No.
09:33Number 2.
09:34Dragon Ball Evolution.
09:35So what's it do?
09:36By itself, nothing.
09:37But together, the seven Dragon Balls will grant the holder one perfect wish.
09:40Anime fans and casual viewers alike have come to love the Dragon Ball series.
09:45When it comes to adapting it for live action, they might be understandably skeptical.
09:47Always have faith in who you are.
09:48Remember.
09:49You have to make every move you read.
09:50A special goal.
09:51A special goal.
09:52A special goal.
09:53Dragon Ball Evolution.
09:54Dragon Ball Evolution attempts to bring the story and characters into a more grounded
09:55world.
09:56The result is an unmitigated design.
09:57A special goal.
09:58A special goal.
09:59A special goal.
10:00A special goal.
10:01A special goal.
10:02A special goal.
10:03A special goal.
10:04A special goal.
10:05A special goal.
10:06A special goal.
10:19A special goal.
10:21And Therefore.
10:23A special goal.
10:25If you can find yourself, show
10:26how Verse 2 is.
10:28ziplocke Ohα bio
10:30Haawa.
10:34To be a one with myself I must be too.
10:39It's also safe to say that you can't replicate the frenetic quality of animation in a typical
10:43film.
10:44From the casting choices to the writing, this version feels like an expensive prank on people
10:48that grew up with a TV show or manga.
10:51I was in a place I can't describe.
10:54I felt content, like I belonged.
10:57I was happy.
10:59Daniel's grandfather Gohan came up to me and kicked me out.
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11:16Number 1.
11:19The Last Airbender M. Night Shyamalan made a name for himself
11:23with killer twists and hit movies.
11:25The Fire Nation has stolen knowledge of us from the Great Library.
11:30They are planning to misuse this knowledge.
11:33I will stop them.
11:34With his adaptation of this animated show, the director faced serious backlash for this
11:39project.
11:40It's a much larger scale action film than anything he'd done before.
11:44Not only that, the material seems to be something of an afterthought.
11:46It's not exactly the most loyal or faithful tribute to the original series.
12:01Shyamalan also chooses to shoot certain fight scenes in increasingly strange ways.
12:06After all is said and done, this movie makes it clear that the property should be handled
12:10with more care.
12:11Do you accept this unspeakably important task I'm putting in your hands?
12:23I do, Father.
12:25Did we forget another film that really missed the mark?
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