2023 It was not a bad year for cinema, as some claim. While the global box office has declined, the big films have found some success. The Super Mario Bros. movie, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3it is Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, In all three cases, the films were great in their own right, and so it was gratifying to see them succeed financially.
However, as is always the case, the true best films of the year are festival favorites and independent projects that have slowly become available to audiences around the world. Wes Anderson creates his modern masterpiece with dramatic comedy asteroid city, Celine Song crafts a poignant modern romance past lifeAnd Ari Aster created another shocking and terrifying experience beau is scared, There has also been strong buzz about some of the films slated for release later this year, such as Martin Scorsese’s crime epic. flower moon assassin and Jonathan Glazer’s Holocaust drama field of interest,
However, that doesn’t mean there weren’t some major disappointments as well. The news that companies such as Mattel are investing more in films based on their products and comments made by directors such as Xavier Dolan about the “death of cinema” point to dark times for the sector. Here’s a ranking of the 10 most disappointing movies of 2023 so far.
10 Evil spirit
Evil spirit Represents everything wrong with the streaming scene. The talents of Chris Evans, Ana de Armas and the talented director Dexter Fletcher (who made great movies like rocket Man it is eddie the eagle) are wasted in a movie that does nothing but advertise Apple products. It’s not sexy enough to be a romantic comedy, nor is it memorable enough to be a fun action-adventure thriller.
9 Indiana Jones and the Dial of Fate
Although it is not a complete disaster, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Fate It contained much more computer-generated imagery and told a story that could not be considered as classic as the original. Indiana Jones Trilogy. promoting nostalgia rather than developing a story actually worth telling, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Fate It felt like another tired example of a Legacy sequel simply trying to finish a story that had already ended.
8 to paint
to paint It’s a great idea behind it, but for some reason, the character of Owen Wilson was clearly made to be as obnoxious as possible. It was disheartening to see an actor who is talented in both comedy and drama, his skills go to waste.
7 Murder Mystery 2
while the first murder mystery It wasn’t just a classic, it was better than most movies Adam Sandler made for Netflix. unfortunately, Murder Mystery 2 It was an unnecessary sequel that has problematic racial stereotypes and unfunny jokes, just like the worst of Sandler’s movies.
6 Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Marvel’s third entry ant Man The trilogy lacked the humor of the first two installments of the series; It seems to serve no purpose other than to introduce the character of Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors) to audiences ahead of the film’s release. avengers: kong dynasty, failure of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania It’s a devastating and disappointing sign for the future of Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
5 marlowe
Philip Marlowe is one of the coolest movie characters of all time, and it was exciting to hear that Liam Neeson would be playing a new version of the character. Unfortunately, slow plot and dull suspense marlowe a big disappointment.
4 rabbit run run
despite performance being compromised succession actress sarah snook, rabbit run run It appears to be mistaking its slow pace for legitimate play. The film wasn’t scary enough to be taken seriously as a horror film, but it also lacked the dramatic depth of a compelling family drama.
3 Inside
It’s always admirable when a filmmaker takes a risk, but Inside It’s not as deep as you think. Ironically, viewers could recognize the character, played by Willem Dafoe, as he went insane from his sense of imprisonment.
Two Shazam! fury of the gods
First Shazam! The film was a refreshing change of pace for the DC Cinematic Universe, as it told a more focused story and lacked an unnecessarily gloomy tone. Man of Steel, Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Wonder Woman, it is Justice League by Zack Snyder, unfortunately, Shazam! fury of the gods Tried to move forward and as a result, the story felt less special.
1 x sharp
hey fast and furious The franchise has always been weird. What started as a saga about racing has turned into an unnecessarily convoluted mythology that includes too many characters, villains and character resurrections for none other than Vin Diesel. Diesel himself is so self-absorbed about the importance of the series that he does ridiculous stunts. x sharp Nor is it fun to watch them anymore.
