Movies With Bad Rotten Tomatoes Scores You Should Totally Watch Anyway

As everyone knows, nothing is worse than sitting through a bad movie. It can be a painful, frustrating experience, especially when you’re trapped in a movie theater. However, some movies are so terrible that they’re actually kind of fun. When a movie is so bad it’s good, the watching experience can become pretty enjoyable. After all, what’s more fun than laughing at a film’s terrible script or ridiculous plotline? In 2003, “The Room” proved this point. This horrible movie featured laughable acting, a nonsensical script, and truly terrible cinematography — and audiences lapped it up. It even became a cult favorite (via Vox).

If you’re in the mood for an easy watch that won’t be too demanding or emotionally trying, we recommend picking a decidedly bad movie. We turned to Rotten Tomatoes to find some of the worst reviewed films of all time. Here are movies with bad Rotten Tomatoes scores that they’re actually kind of fun to watch.

Down to You has a terrible script but can still be kind of fun

Back in the day, Julia Stiles was the It girl of teen cinema. While we all loved “Save the Last Dance” and “10 Things I Hate About You,” “Down to You” didn’t go down in history in the same way. This film follows Stiles as a college student in love with Freddie Prinze Jr.’s character — and that seems to be the entire plot.

According to a reviewer for Entertainment Weekly, this film attempts to portray the sincerity and passion of young love, but ends up as nothing more than a snooze fest. As he put it, “It’s like watching the dreckiest of teen puppy courtships trying to pass itself off as ‘Annie Hall.'” EW also noted that the movie features “dialogue that’s embarrassing in its coy and wistful hungry-heart neuroticism.” Other critics agreed. The film only has a 3% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Despite the horrible reviews, some people may actually enjoy this film. First of all, it stars Stiles and Prinze Jr., who are sure to send you into a nostalgic spiral just by gracing the screen. Plus, for millennials who grew up watching these stars falling in love in the early 2000s, this simple love story will make you remember all of your own misguided, though passionate, young love affairs.

A Little Bit of Heaven is perfect if you're in the mood for 'schmaltz'

The 2011 film “A Little Bit of Heaven” starred Kate Hudson as a woman falling in love while dying of colonic cancer. While this isn’t exactly a feel-good movie, it does offer one thing, according to the Daily Mail — “Hollywood schmaltz.” For many viewers, over-the-top schmaltz isn’t exactly a good thing. In fact, most reviewers hated the contrived emotional tone of the film and the blasé way it dealt with a serious illness. A critic for The New York Times called it “a cringe-inducing romantic comedy turned cancer tragedy turned inspirational hosanna about living in the moment, embracing your bliss and other [clichés],” while a critic from the Los Angeles Times wrote, “It’s as shallow as it is mawkish.” Overall, the film has a 4% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Nevertheless, if you’re a fan of films like “A Walk to Remember” and don’t mind the “morbid and schlocky,” as the Daily Mail put it, this strange and silly combination of tragedy and love story may suit you.

The Roommate is a cheesy thriller that we secretly love

Sometimes, nothing beats a dumb horror movie. If you’re looking for an undemanding, slightly campy thriller to watch on date night or even on girls’ night, “The Roommate” will definitely fit the bill. This film stars Leighton Meester of “Gossip Girl” fame as the roommate-turned-obsessive stalker of Minka Kelly’s character. According to critics, this film isn’t too suspenseful. As one writer for the Daily Mirror put it, it “elicits snores and guffaws thanks to workmanlike ‘shock’ moments and obvious twists.” The movie has a rating of just 3% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Of course, for horror fans, this movie may not be the best choice. However, if you’re after an easy-going thriller with an obvious, predictable plot that will make you jump without leaving you with serious nightmares, this silly film is probably worth a watch.

As Meester said in an interview, “When people go to see the movie, I think, just expect to be a little bit scared and intrigued.” While it may not be quite as intriguing as Meester had hoped, this film will deliver some thrills while being easily forgettable.

Jack and Jill may be dumb, but it's still an Adam Sandler movie

“Jack and Jill” is an Adam Sandler movie about a family Thanksgiving shared by twins Jack and Jill — both played by Sandler. Notably, Al Pacino bizarrely plays himself in the film and develops a crush on Jill. Despite the wacky premise and the impressive cast, critics were not impressed. One wrote, “It’s all painfully unfunny,” while another said, “This movie is a crime to comedy.” With countless harsh reviews like these, the film has only a 3% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

However, while film critics hated this movie, it still might be one to watch for fans of Sandler’s brand of comedy. As Sandler told the Independent, critics don’t always go for his films. He said, “I didn’t get into movies to please the critics. I got into it to make people laugh and have fun with my friends.” While this film may not deliver particularly witty or refined comedy, it certainly pleased Sandler fans enough, grossing $150 million at the box office. If you like dumb slapstick humor, give this one a try.

Material Girls was a huge flop but it's still fun to see the Duff sisters in action

In general, the early 2000s delivered some pretty cringe-worthy teen flicks. Movies like “Cadet Kelly,” “New York Minute,” and “Raise Your Voice” were awful, yes, but we loved the silly plotlines and cheesy acting from our favorite TV stars. So, if you’re looking for a truly terrible teen movie, look no further than 2006’s “Material Girls.” This film starred Hilary Duff and her sister, Haylie Duff, as wealthy sisters. The plot, you may be surprised to hear, was loosely based on Jane Austen’s novel “Sense and Sensibility” — but by the sounds of things, even Austen’s influence couldn’t elevate this film.

Critics called it “vapid,” “grating,” “casually offensive,” and “brain-numbing.” Overall, it boasts a dismal score of 4% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

While the movie is categorically terrible, it might just be worth your time if you’re in the mood for a mindless, nostalgic teen flick — after all, sometimes, a silly movie is exactly what we’re craving.

Disaster Movie is formulaic, stupid, and … actually pretty enjoyable

Back in the noughties, a series of films were released mocking common genres. It began with “Scary Movie,” which parodied “Scream,” “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” and other famous horror films. Other parody movies were “Superhero Movie,” “Date Movie,” “Epic Movie,” and “Spy Hard.” “Disaster Movie” was another addition to this collection of films, and, like the others, it didn’t do so well with the critics. With a score of just 1% on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s safe to say that the movie was, well, a disaster. One critic for the Austin Chronicle even wrote, “Writer/directors [Jason] Friedberg and [Aaron] Seltzer are a scourge. They’re a plague on our cinematic landscape, a national shame, a danger to our culture.” Yikes.

Ok, so the movie’s not too impressive. But if you’re a fan of parodies and of disaster movies, this movie will probably be a pretty fun watch. You may have to stomach a few dumb jokes and a lot of poor acting, but if you embrace the stupidity of “Disaster Movie,” you might just enjoy yourself.

Pinocchio is almost so creepy it's good

Roberto Benigni is one of the most celebrated Italian filmmakers and actors in the world. You may remember him for his Oscar-winning performance in the 1997 film “Life Is Beautiful.” However, his 2002 live-action version of “Pinocchio” wasn’t met with the same acclaim. In fact, the film has a shocking 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics called it “creepy,” “awful,” “head-slapping,” overproduced,” and “idiotic.” The general consensus seems to be that Benigni seriously misfired with this film.

But could there be something we’re missing? It turns out Italians absolutely loved Benigni’s version, in which he played the titular puppet himself. As i-Italy reported, “Many Italian critics believe that Oscar winner Benigni … successfully brought out the darker aspects of Collodi’s 1883 complex morality tale.” As visual effects artist Carlo Rambaldi said, “Roberto was unfairly panned by the American critics, who didn’t understand what he was trying to do. We Italians loved it.”

If you’re willing to set aside your preconceptions of what Pinocchio should look like, give this dark, twisted live-action story a try.

Because I Said So is a rom-com starring some of your favorite actresses

“Because I Said So” is the perfect feel-good rom-com — even if its reviews were a little underwhelming and it has a bad Rotten Tomatoes score. The movie stars Diane Keaton, Mandy Moore, Lauren Graham, and Piper Perabo as women in one dysfunctional but loveable family. But despite its cast, critics found the movie disappointing. One said, “While the mixture looks sweet, it goes down decidedly sour.” Another dubbed it as “light and fluffy schmaltz.” Overall, it only has a 4% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

While this is probably not the best rom-com out there, it’s not necessarily a bad pick. After all, it stars some super-loved actresses. You have to love the combo of Annie Hall, Lorelai Gilmore, and Rebecca Pearson!

Plus, Keaton herself gave the film her stamp of approval. As she told Collider at the time, “I just thought it was funny.” We definitely suggest giving this movie a try, even if the critics turned up their noses at it.

Serving Sara is a silly rom-com starring Chandler from Friends

Even though “Serving Sara” may only have a 4% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it still might be worth watching if you’re just in the mood for an easy-going comedy with a little romance. Critics called this movie “predictable,” “unpleasant,” and even “excruciating.” However, we think this movie deserves a second chance.

“Serving Sara” stars Matthew Perry (aka Chandler from “Friends”) as a process server who is serving divorce papers to Sara, played by Elizabeth Hurley. Somewhat predictably, the pair fall in love.

As Reginald Hudlin, the director, told BlackFilm.com, the premise for the film is pretty much perfect for a somewhat predictable but easily digestible rom-com. “The idea is to take a mismatched couple, and put them in a place that is inappropriate for both of them,” he said. “So you have a hip urbane guy and this beautiful woman from England, and you dump them in Texas.” Sounds like a silly setup — we’re all in!

Staying Alive may be a misguided sequel, but why not give it a shot?

“Saturday Night Fever” is widely considered a classic. With John Travolta at the helm, plenty of great tunes, and loads of disco dances, what’s not to love? You may be surprised to learn that there is actually a little-known, much-hated sequel called “Staying Alive.” This sequel was released six years after the original, and, although Travolta appeared in it, most critics thought the film was pretty awful. Overall, it scored a resounding 0% on Rotten Tomatoes, with people calling it “repetitive,” “embarrassing,” and “soulless.”

Travolta presumably had hoped that “Staying Alive” would win him positive reviews. As he explained to The New York Times, he had contributed ideas during the scriptwriting process, as he “wanted Tony to have a positive future.” He also thought that this older version of Tony was “more appealing.” He even suggested that his character was more interesting in the second film, saying, “He pulls you in more subtly.” Maybe it’s time we gave this infamous sequel another try.

Return to the Blue Lagoon stars a young Milla Jovovich

Looking for a cheesy, old-school, naughty, lost-at-sea romance? Look no further than the 1991 flick “Return to the Blue Lagoon.” This film is a sequel to the R-rated movie “Blue Lagoon” and follows a young woman (played by a young Milla Jovovich) and her adopted brother stranded on an island, falling in love and dealing with strangers who approach. While the first film only managed to earn an 8% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the sequel did even worse with a dismal 0% score.

The Radio Times called it “a textbook example of a disaster that amazingly manages not only to contain bad acting and an appalling script, but also some of the most unconvincing love scenes ever committed to film.” A critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer wrote, “‘Return to the Blue Lagoon’ is neither campy enough to be howlingly funny nor prurient enough to be provocative.”

While the movie may not be laugh-out-loud funny or particularly shocking, the bad acting and stupid script makes it an easy watch while the naughty moments are perfect for those days when you’re craving a few romance scenes.

Hot Pursuit is pretty much a guilty pleasure

“Hot Pursuit” is an action comedy starring fan-favorite actresses Sofía Vergara from  “Modern Family” and Reese Witherspoon of “Legally Blonde” and “Big Little Lies” fame as a Colombian woman on her way to testify against a drug lord and a by-the-book cop escorting her. As the movie’s Rotten Tomatoes score of 7% suggests, this film wasn’t exactly a hit with critics. The Guardian complained that Witherspoon’s comedy chops were “strained” while Vergara never really gets the opportunity to elicit laughs.

Nevertheless, this movie can still be a fun watch — especially if you’re in the mood to chuckle at cliched lines and contrived situations. As critic Roger Ebert noted, “If you key in to the often manic comic chemistry that Witherspoon and Vergara spark off, you won’t mind, for instance, the I’m-almost-certain-inadvertently-funny ineptitude of the take-down-the-bad-guy … won’t bother you all that much.” 

While it probably won’t stick with you after you watch it, this film promises to be chaotic and silly for easy-going viewers.

The Nutcracker in 3D is a weird Christmas film

While “The Nutcracker in 3D” may not be the best choice for fans of the original story, it might suit people who enjoy the occasional dark version of a children’s tale. As Slate noted, “This movie screws up the classic story in every conceivable way,” so fans of the original should steer clear.

It’s no wonder this movie has a whopping 0% on Rotten Tomatoes — it seems that most critics were too tied to the original story. As one critic scathingly wrote, “‘The Nutcracker in 3D’ is an apparent Scrooge-like attempt by Russian filmmaker Andrei Konchalovsky to forever ruin children’s associations with the classic Yuletide ballet.” Another called it “one of the most misguided children’s films ever made.”

As long as you don’t hope for a charming, feel-good holiday movie, you can enjoy this twisted version of “The Nutcracker” starring Elle Fanning. Think of it as the Hans Christian Andersen version, complete with creepy toys, terrifying rats, and bizarre performances from the likes of John Turturro and Nathan Lane.

Rom-com Playing for Keeps stars a host of top movie talent

The rom-com “Playing for Keeps” stars plenty of familiar faces, including Gerard Butler as a former soccer star and Jessica Biel as his ex-wife. Their co-stars include Catherine Zeta-Jones, Judy Greer, and Uma Thurman. The movie only has a 4% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, thanks to scathing reviews that called it “tired,” “insipid,” “derivative,” and “half-hearted.” One reviewer, however, was a little kinder, writing, “It’s a relatively entertaining piece of fluff, but equally forgettable after leaving the theatre.”

If you want a film that features some eye candy and doesn’t leave you ruminating over it for days on end, this easy, light movie will do the trick. And as Entertainment Weekly wrote, “In case you were wondering, yes, they did find time to feature a shot of Butler without his shirt.”

With its great cast and Butler’s character’s journey to “become an adult,” this movie might be one to add to your list.

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