Top 10 Worst Movies From ICONIC Actors

Arnold Schwarzenegger & George Clooney

For this comic-book adventure, an A-list cast assembles to wear ridiculous costumes and fight each other. Unfortunately, stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger and George Clooney can’t save this over-the-top production. The former actor plays Mr. Freeze in a role that includes some of the corniest one-liners ever. Clooney isn’t given much of a chance to shine either, dealing with a crazy Batsuit, ice skates, and a bat credit card. Every step of the way, director Joel Schumacher only leans into the sillier aspects of the superhero universe. Even with the other misfires in their catalogs, neither man has ever been in anything else this awful.

Robert Downey Jr.

After a decade as Tony Stark, the veteran actor tried to follow up his Marvel success with another potential blockbuster. The result was a highly questionable adaptation of the Dr. Dolittle story. Although it survived a number of production setbacks, the movie ultimately might have been better off not seeing the light of day. The star mostly acts opposite a bunch of CGI animals and tries to provide some family-friendly adventures. Along with focusing more on goofy action sequences, the film doesn’t allow for Downey Jr.’s quippy energy to let loose. You could easily change out any performer for this role and it would still be a failure.

Bill Murray

While he wasn’t a terrible choice for the iconic feline, Bill Murray also wasn’t enough to make this comedy worthwhile. His comedic brilliance feels lost in a film with a subpar, unfunny script. Murray has been open about the misunderstanding that led him to be cast. He took the part without reading the script, thinking it had been written by a different writer. He has also referenced the project as a major regret in his career. If there was any consolation in him becoming the orange cat, he ended up turning it into a hilarious joke in “Zombieland.”

Al Pacino & Robert De Niro

After sharing the screen in “Heat,” these two legends join forces for a lesser crime drama. This ultimately feels like a project that begins and ends with the decision to cast Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. Trying to break the mold with a tricky plot, “Righteous Kill” can’t come together in any meaningful way. The stars partner up as NYPD detectives, but they don’t have the right material to work with or the drive to elevate it. The serial killer plot also feels a bit hokey for these two icons. We almost entirely forgot about this movie, and we wouldn’t be surprised if Pacino and De Niro did as well.

Halle Berry

Not long after this star won an Oscar, she decided to try her hand at the superhero genre. Nobody expected that the film she chose would be this bad. “Catwoman” is a fever dream of a movie with incomprehensible action sequences and bizarre choices from Berry herself. In scenes like the flirtatious basketball game, everything feels out of place including the lead performer. She also faces off against Sharon Stone’s villain, but by that point the entire plot has flown off the rails. It’s a film that will test your motion sickness while making you wonder if Berry fired her agent after production.

Sylvester Stallone

After playing so many action heroes, Stallone dipped his toe into the comedy world. This could’ve been a great change-up for his career, but it instead resulted in “Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot.” He partners up with Estelle Getty for a buddy film that’s as cliche as it is unfunny. In some action sequences, viewers might even feel secondhand embarrassment for the actor. With a tacky story and easy jokes, this cop movie becomes a parody of itself. Critics attacked the project as one of the worst in the “Rocky” performer’s filmography. When asked about it later, Stallone said himself that it was a serious regret.

Marlon Brando

Often considered among the most inspirational actors of his generation, Brando won two Oscars for his iconic work in classic films. All he earned for “The Island of Dr. Moreau” was a Razzie for his performance. The troubled movie tries to adapt H.G. Wells’ story, but the results are bizarre and sometimes distressing. Brando brings unintentional comedy to this unfortunate experience. One can only imagine the conversations that took place on set as everyone involved tried to justify the creative choices that were made. The film even spawned its own documentary detailing the famously troubled production.

Nicolas Cage

Much has been said about this remake of the 1970s horror classic. Most of it comes down to Nicolas Cage’s over the top performance, which carries this mediocre story into another level of absurdity. He’s trying to investigate a mysterious island and stumbles onto a murderous cult. This plot allows for plenty of outrageous Cage moments, including one scene in which he dresses up like a bear. He ends up being the islanders’ victim in a wild scene for the history books. Even though Cage is known for crazy performances, he barely manages to make this movie so-bad-it’s-good.

Judi Dench

A nightmare from start to finish, this adaptation of the stage musical can’t be unseen. The Jellicle cats all welcome young Victoria into their ranks and spend most of the runtime introducing themselves. This includes an appearance from Judi Dench as Old Deuteronomy. Unfortunately, the esteemed actor doesn’t get to show off her dramatic talents in this film. She’s mostly relegated to being another performer poorly mixed in with some terrifying CGI. There’s more than a few stars in this that suffer the same fate, including career low points for Idris Elba and Ian McKellen. You start to feel bad that these otherwise celebrated actors were left to look and sound so terrible.

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few dishonorable mentions.

The Beloved Star Becomes an Unlikeable Stalker in a Razzie-Winning Performance

Everybody’s Favorite Actor Stars as Geppetto in an Unnecessary Retread of Classic Material

The Comedy Legend Stretches Himself Too Thin in a Career Low Point

This Rom-Com Vehicle for Affleck & J-Lo Wasn’t Very Funny or Romantic

Not Even This Action Star Can Outrun the Lackluster Effects & Plot

Almost Everyone

A series of unrelated skits make up this comedy anthology. Testing the limits of comedic writing and good taste, almost every performer feels left out to dry by this project. Many stars such as Hugh Jackman and Kate Winslet seem completely out of place in their respective scenes. Richard Gere, Kate Bosworth, and Anna Faris don’t fare much better. In fact, nobody involved feels like they were properly cast for their segments, which often involve the raunchiest premises. It’s no secret that many people involved disliked the final product and wished they’d never done it in the first place. By the end, you’ll wonder if any of them were blackmailed into being there.