Top 10 Movies with Bad Titles
These are the big screen masters of language disaster. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the Top 10 Movies With Bad Titles. For this list, we're not necessarily looking at the BEST movies with bad titles, but rather a group of films with downright horrible names. Brace yourself.
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Top 10 Movies with Bad Titles
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These are the big screen masters of language disaster. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10Movies With Bad Titles. For this list, we’re not necessarily looking at the BEST movies with bad titles, but rather a group of films with downright horrible names. Brace yourself.
#10: “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer” (1998)
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In 1997, the horror film “I Know What You Did Last Summer” slashed away at the box office, and just one year later, producers decided to recycle the formula by adding one extra word to the title. While the plot of “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer” is supposed to focus on the agonizing memories of Jennifer Love Hewitt’s character, the sequel seemed to highlight her boobs more than anything else. Moviegoers couldn’t necessarily remember what the film was about, but they remembered J-Love’s bangin’ bikini bod. And that, my friends, is how moviesare made.
#9: “Glengarry Glen Ross” (1992)
This film was named after two fictional real estate developments in Chicago but sounds more like a fictional U.S. President. Al Pacino and Alec Baldwin star as screaming salesmen with nifty catchphrases, however the cryptic title had moviegoers searching for something a little more alluring. “Glengarry Glen Ross” failed miserably at the box office and the title seems more appropriate for a Ron Burgundy warm-up line or perhaps a replacement for Brian Fontana’s Sex Panther cologne.
#8: “Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd” (2003)
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As the sequel to the classic 1994 comedy “Dumb and Dumber,” this Troy Miller flick was hilariously awful. To make matters worse, the filmmaker’s attempt at a humorous title was perhaps more disturbing than the film itself. “Dumb and Dumberer” went on to earn Golden Raspberry nominations for “Worst Screenplay,” “Worst Remake or Sequel,” and “Worst Screen Couple,” which makes sense for a film whose title is rather unpleasant to say out loud. Dumb and Dumberer? When Harry Met Lloyd? A group of actual human beings once brainstormed and decided this title was the perfect fit.
#7: “The Chumscrubber” (2005)
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Why did this 10 million dollar box office bomb make only 350 thousand? Maybe because Americans thought “The Chumscrubber” was a foreign movie with subtitles. When Arie Posin’s ensemble flick hit theaters in 2005, the strange title distracted from the central theme of teenage drug use and not even the magnetic power of Camilla Belle could save the awkwardly-named flick. Decades from now, “The Chumscrubber” will unfortunately and incorrectly be most likely identified with an early 21st century cleaning device.
#6: “Martha Marcy May Marlene” (2011)
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This title sounds more like a quadruple word score in Scrabble rather than a film about a Catskill Mountains cult. While critics praised the performances and direction of “Martha Marcy May Marlene,” the overbearing name caused some movie buffs to panic at the box office and choose a more accessible film like “Hugo” or “The Artist.” Then again, a multitude of middle-aged moviegoers simply confused the title with someone looking for their kids. Seems like only the brave saw this movie…only the brave.
#5: “The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans” (2009)
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Although a story about a troubled New Orleans police sergeant looks good on paper, it’s never a good idea to include the word “bad” in the title of a Nicolas Cage film. Hollywood executives failed to embrace this concept in 2009 and even added a subtitle more suitable for a Saturday night adult flick. Despite the inclusion of Eva Mendes and outstanding critic reviews, “The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans” made little money because most consumers probably believed the film was a PlayStation 3 video game.
#4: “To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar” (1995)
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Back in the pre-Internet days of 1995, films about road-tripping drag queens weren’t as popular and so producers had to make some noise. Unfortunately, “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar” was possibly more often confused with a personal ad from the local newspaper. The title actually refers to an autographed photo of the former Catwoman actress, but a world of A.D.D. film fanatics stopped reading at “Everything.” Some may have even mistakenly confused this Patrick Swayze flick with soft-core pornography. Here’s our note for the director: “To Beeban Kidron, Thanks for Everything?, Mojoholics!”
#3: “Quantum of Solace” (2008)
James Bond himself aka Daniel Craig struggled to embrace the title of this Marc Forster flick - along with legions of puzzled fans. While the famous action hero kicks plenty of ass in “Quantum of Solace,” the title probably only had “Star Trek” fans drooling and everybody else scratching their heads. What exactly does the title mean, you ask? It doesn’t matter. The producers hauled in over 500 million dollars, laughed hysterically all the way to the bank and swam together in a pool of champagne.
#2: “2 Fast 2 Furious” (2003)
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While the title of a movie sequel traditionally includes the number 2, no one had ever dreamed of adding a SECOND numeral when this cinematic explosion dropped in 2003. After the enormous success of “The Fast and the Furious,” producers employed a classic play on words to come up with the name and hungry action fans ate it up. So what if “2 Fast 2 Furious” sounded like it was decided over lunch? The franchise’s second installment earned over $200 million faster than Hollywood execs could say “I’ll have a California roll.” It was fast and most agree that it was furious. It was “2 Fast 2 Furious.” Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions [or in this case, dishonorable mentions]: - “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” (2007) - “I Heart Huckabees” (2004) - “Die Hard 2: Die Harder” (1990) - “Gigli” (2003) - “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” (2009)
#1: “The Hottie & The Nottie” (2008)
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This romantic comedy is a true American treasure. At least in the sense that it’s a buried American treasure that nobody’s ever seen. Paris Hilton and Joel David Moore star in a classic story of unrequited love and most agree that its cutesy title likely come from a 12-year-old girl. It wouldn’t come as a surprise if snobby cinephiles refused to acknowledge Tom Putnam’s film by its given name, while others seem simply afraid of this cinematic monster returning to conversation. “The Hottie & The Nottie” may ultimately become a cult favorite, but this cheap ticket to Paris is ultimately lost in translation. Do you agree with our list? What movie title confused, angered or annoyed you? For more mind-blowing Top 10s published daily, be sure to subscribe to WatchMojo.com.
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