The 25 Worst Movies Of 2011
By Matt Barone | Dec 29, 2011 | 9:57 am | Permalink
Putting together last week’s countdown of The 25 Best Movies Of 2011 was a lot tougher than we anticipated. Though the inclusions and their respective rankings are totally agreeable, trimming down the year’s catalog of films unavoidably left several great ones out to dry, including the indie horror gem Stake Land (the best vampire movie in years), Win Win (the poignant dramedy starring Paul Giamatti), and Pariah (a powerful coming-of-age drama from first-time writer-director Dee Rees). It’s always a drag to rob such deserving films of their rightful praise, but that’s just how it goes.
On the flipside, calling out the bottom of the cinematic barrel is much easier, if not equally as painful (for different reasons). Instead of deliberating long and hard on a final list, the process of compiling The 25 Worst Movies Of 2011 was a breeze, thanks to the irredeemable direness of the directors, producers, screenwriters, and actors responsible for the following stinkers.
Note: The only letdown that we wish had made the cut here: Cars 2. But giving our little brothers, nephews, and sons those Lightning McQueen toys for Christmas made the notion of incorporating Pixar’s worst effort to date feel uncomfortably hypocritical. What can we say—we’re sensitive cynics.
Written by Matt Barone (@MBarone)
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KXB December 29th, 2011 at 01:14 PM
No mention of BIG MOMMAS: LIKE FATHER LIKE SON???? THAT'S the WORST movie of the year (if not decade) for its title alone!
The Mechanic December 29th, 2011 at 01:25 PM
I did not know till reading this that Morgan Freeman did the opening narration to Conan The Barbarian. I don't know why either, but its funny that it reminds me of when James Earl Jones did the opening narration to Judge Dredd.
Christian December 29th, 2011 at 03:01 PM
This list is crap simply because there are 5 movies in front of Jack and Jill. Anyone that really believes the Hangover II and Battle: Los Angeles were worse than that Happy Madison train wreck, needs to be void of an opinion. These may not be good movies, but there is still a difference in quality that doesn't seem to be recognized.
Violent J December 29th, 2011 at 05:34 PM
Ayyyyy..... it's that girl from Casper.....
uri December 29th, 2011 at 11:02 PM
BATTLE LA was fucking good movie. your retarted.
kelvin December 30th, 2011 at 12:36 AM
Transformers Dark of the Moon should be in there somewhere
pettricafflec December 30th, 2011 at 07:03 AM
I do agree with your list but I think you should think again about The green lantern because that was really good and enjoyable movie. And people also giving a good score to Green lantern. soccer shoes
EDSS December 31st, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Whoever considers the Smurfs a "beloved childhood property" needs to have a hate crime done to them!
Chris December 31st, 2011 at 09:55 PM
Hangover 2 was great! one of the best movies of 2011! You just don't get it. Stay out of the theater, maybe read some books or something.
Dante January 2nd, 2012 at 01:33 PM
All those movies were shit but where is sherlock holmes 2 that was worse than the first one