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Not every movie gets better with age. Some films lose their magic, reveal major flaws, or simply don’t hold up on repeat viewings. In this countdown, we break down the Top 10 Movies That Get Worse Every Time You Watch Them, including once-beloved classics and modern hits that fail the rewatch test.
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00:00Well, what about free will?
00:02That bullet wouldn't have moved if you hadn't put your hand there.
00:05Either way we run the tape, you made it happen.
00:08Don't try to understand it.
00:11Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the films that lose their spark over time due to further examination and or decreasing novelty.
00:19He went to that place where dreams are born.
00:25Number 10. Transformers Revenge of the Fallen
00:30For many Transformers fans, they found something to enjoy about the 2007 adaptation.
00:43It was loud, crazy fun, with Michael Bay's signature direction.
00:47The sequel tried a little too hard to expand the lore and follow Sam Wittike's story.
00:51Most people just wanted more action, but the lackluster plot and corny jokes rang hollow.
00:56What are we going to do with this shrimp taco?
00:57I'm just bumper-capping his ass, throwing me the truck, and then nobody's going to know nothing, not me.
01:01Not in my trunk.
01:01Your bumper car?
01:02Bumper car.
01:03I'm hearing you, okay? I'm right here, and I can hear you.
01:06It also set up a greater universe of questionable sequels.
01:09The director extends himself too far, creating a mess of images that don't include much in the way of substance.
01:14You mostly wish you were watching the more charming original or another Bay film altogether.
01:18Our races, united by a history long forgotten, and a future we shall face together.
01:27Number 9. Twilight
01:29I know what you are.
01:34Say it.
01:37Vampire.
01:39There's nothing wrong with liking this kind of film, but it's been somewhat obvious to everyone else that it's just a hammy adaptation of a YA phenomenon.
01:46We're certainly glad that it made stars out of Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson.
01:50Both performers aren't given the best material, trying to make something out of this vampire soap opera.
01:55You better hold on tight, spider monkey.
02:00The nostalgic feelings begin to fade when you realize that it's not a great genre film, fantasy plot, or romance.
02:06It certainly had a hold on pop culture, but it doesn't hold up as a compelling adventure.
02:10I leave you alone for two minutes, and the wolves descend.
02:15Number 8. The Hangover Part 3
02:18Even if you held out hope, The Hangover Part 3 was basically a letdown.
02:29The second film tried out a new location, and relied on the goodwill of the original.
02:33In the third part, the filmmakers brought everything back to Vegas to capture whatever magic was left.
02:39The result was ultimately a retread that didn't have much else to say.
02:49Audiences could still see Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis having fun together, but that wasn't enough.
02:55Most of your enjoyment of this one relies on nostalgia, or winks to the first one.
03:00It turns out that the same location, cast, and similar story elements make everything seem stale.
03:06Leslie, get down from there!
03:07Please, you're gonna hurt yourself!
03:09Nothing hurts, child!
03:11I am invisible!
03:13Number 7. The Room
03:14I did not hit her. It's not true. It's bullshit. I did not hit her.
03:19I did not.
03:20Oh, hi, Mark.
03:21Directed by Tommy Wiseau, this disaster went from a failure to a cult classic.
03:27Some people still swear by it as one of the best bad movies ever.
03:30You might have found yourself watching it and laughing at the unintentional comedy.
03:33The Room is a strange combination of odd choices, with Wiseau failing to make anything come together.
03:38Where in the hell did you meet that man?
03:40What kind of drugs do you take?
03:42It's nothing like that.
03:43What the hell is wrong with you?
03:45Even as an ironic watch, the movie starts to lose its effect after a while.
03:48Not everyone wants to watch such a terrible film like this all the time, either.
03:52Certain circles swear by it or go to special screenings, but the rest of us can't quite take it anymore.
03:57Here you go.
03:58That's me.
04:00How much is it?
04:01It'll be $18.
04:02Here you go. Keep the change.
04:03Hi, doggie.
04:04You're my favorite customer.
04:05Thanks a lot. Bye.
04:06Bye-bye.
04:07Number 6. Crash
04:08You can put your career and mine on the line in pursuit of a just cause, or you can admit
04:15to having an embarrassing problem of a personal nature.
04:19It might be an Oscar-winning movie, but Crash has developed a reputation as one of the lesser
04:23Best Picture winners.
04:25The ensemble drama features big names and lots of melodrama.
04:28For some viewers, the movie connects as a piercing story about race, class, and other
04:33social divisions.
04:34Others have noted that it's overwrought and less than convincing.
04:37I'm hoping that someone like yourself, someone who may have been given a helping hand, might
04:42have a little compassion for someone in a similar situation.
04:44Carol, I need security in my office.
04:47While it includes stars like Matt Dillon and Sandra Bullock, this story seems more shallow
04:51with a closer look.
04:52It feels like a plot that wants to be deep rather than one that actually works.
04:56The filmmakers might have aimed for something more profound, but this mangled script mostly
05:00churns out an empty result.
05:01Give me that drug.
05:02That's not my drug, bro.
05:04Oh!
05:05Hello, the best.
05:06Hey.
05:06Number 5.
05:07Bohemian Rhapsody
05:08What is that?
05:09An epic poem.
05:10It goes on forever six bloody minutes.
05:12My pity your wife if you think six minutes is forever.
05:16Many Queen fans liked this musical trip down memory lane.
05:20Bohemian Rhapsody venerates the band, but it fails to be much more than a few lip-sync sessions.
05:24Rami Malek won an Oscar for playing Freddie Mercury, but even his work feels more like an impression
05:29rather than a staggering performance.
05:31The film's weird editing decisions only make it all more confusing.
05:34In terms of the history, the movie also skips over important pieces of the puzzle.
05:50Mercury, his life, and his eventual illness seem to be either neglected or altered.
05:54The best part might be the Live Aid sequence, but audiences could easily just go and watch
05:58the actual concert.
05:59All we hear is Radio Gaga, Radio Goo Goo, Radio Gaga.
06:07Number 4.
06:08Star Wars The Force Awakens
06:10We'll figure it out.
06:12We'll use the Force.
06:13That's not how the Force works.
06:15Restarting the Star Wars franchise in the 2010s, J.J. Abrams relied on viewer nostalgia to make
06:24The Force Awakens.
06:25The story focuses on Rey, Finn, and Poe coming together to fight the First Order.
06:30When you give it some more thought, this entry in the series fits a little bit too much like
06:33older entries.
06:34You could even compare some of the plot and setting to A New Hope.
06:37This doesn't even include the attempts at fan service, or having to bring back older cast
06:41members.
06:49Abrams crafts more than a few engaging sequences, but he feels caught between a campaign to satisfy
06:54older fans, while giving newer ones a poor imitation of the sci-fi brand.
07:06Number 3.
07:07500 Days of Summer
07:08You were so completely, completely uncool in there.
07:11Wait, wait, are you mad at me?
07:12I just got my ass kicked for you.
07:15Oh really, was that for me?
07:16Was that for my benefit?
07:18Yes, it was.
07:19In this rom-com from 2009, the lead character becomes obsessed with a manic pixie dream girl.
07:24Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel can be lovable in this comedy.
07:27As you grow older, you realize that their roles are more annoying and misguided than you
07:31originally thought.
07:32Gordon-Levitt has even spoken about how many people don't understand the movie.
07:36After all the fun and games, Tom becomes a sad sack that can't quite move on from Summer.
07:40So Tom, what is it that you do?
07:42I, uh, I write greeting cards.
07:45But Tom could be a really great architect if he wanted to be.
07:48That's unusual.
07:49The central dynamic can become a little too sentimental and quirky for its own good.
07:53It might have been nice the first time, but subsequent viewings make this story harder to watch.
07:57True love and all that childhood fairy tale nonsense.
08:02You were right.
08:03I should have listened to you.
08:05No.
08:07Yeah, why are you smiling?
08:09Number 2.
08:10Revenge of the Nerds.
08:11Get your father's good looks.
08:14You got a great sense of humor.
08:17This movie is considered a comedy classic by some, but it's slowly becoming something
08:21worse over time.
08:23The film focuses on a group of nerdy guys that fight back against their jock oppressors.
08:27It sounds like a fun tale, but it includes some not-so-great detours.
08:30One of the more controversial scenes follows one character tricking someone into sex.
08:34In today's world, you probably wouldn't see this kind of scene at all.
08:47The remainder of the film is a hodgepodge of poorly aged jokes, tired tropes, and off-putting
08:52dialogue.
08:53In between all of this, there are a few moments that earned it a fanbase.
08:56It's far from perfect, but watching it through a modern lens only makes this 80s project seem
09:01outdated.
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09:34From Requiem for a Dream to The Wrestler, Darren Aronofsky does not shy away from gritty subject matter.
09:43His film, Mother, stars Jennifer Lawrence in a terrifying metaphor about creation.
09:48Taking a biblical look at a woman and her relationship, the movie quickly becomes an
09:52unrelenting experience.
09:53You might want to look away or stop the film as the main character endures awful treatment.
10:05It's one that might be too intense for the average moviegoer.
10:08Aronofsky is no stranger to testing his audiences, doing so here with reckless abandon.
10:13His religious allegory unfolds in one upsetting moment after the other.
10:16It goes without saying, but you'll probably only make it through one sitting.
10:19There's some compelling content, but it doesn't quite justify repeated viewings.
10:23Can you hear that?
10:24No!
10:25No!
10:26No!
10:27No!
10:28No!
10:29No!
10:30No!
10:31Did we forget another notable film that degrades over time?
10:34Let us know in the comments below.