We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us what movie was so bad, they literally walked out of the theater (or simply turned their TV off). Here are some of the controversial responses:
Warning: Spoilers ahead!!!
Note: #6 contains mentions of sexual abuse.
1. The Last Airbender (2010) — Rotten Tomatoes score: 5%
Paramount Pictures
What it’s about: “Follows the adventures of Aang, a young successor to a long line of Avatars, who must master all four elements and stop the Fire Nation from enslaving the Water Tribes and the Earth Kingdom.”
Why they walked out: “My sister and I were SO excited, but the second they mispronounced Sokka’s name, we were done. I think we lasted maybe 10 minutes. Considering how bad the reviews were and later finding out that they also chose to mispronounce Aang’s name, we clearly made the right choice. Thankfully we went on student night, so we only spent $5.” —tudorgirl21
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2. The Village (2004) — Rotten Tomatoes score: 43%
Touchstone Pictures
What it’s about: “A series of events tests the beliefs of a small isolated countryside village.”
Why they walked out: “They tell you the entire plot 30 minutes in, so then you just are stuck watching a girl wander the woods while knowing that there is no real threat.” —bubblyogre71
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3. American Hustle (2013) — Rotten Tomatoes score: 92%
Columbia Pictures
What it’s about: “A con man, Irving Rosenfeld, along with his seductive partner, Sydney Prosser, is forced to work for a wild FBI Agent, Richie DiMaso, who pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and the Mafia.”
Why they walked out: “It was so long and boring. After an excruciating long shot of Christian Bale fixing his combover, we walked out. An employee stopped us and gave us tickets to come back for another movie.” —stephaniev23
“It was AWFUL! My mom and I were in the theater, and I turned to her to say, ‘I honestly don’t care what happens to any of these characters.'” —baobaopanda
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4. Sausage Party (2016) — Rotten Tomatoes score: 82%
Columbia Pictures
What it’s about: “A sausage strives to discover the truth about his existence.”
Why they walked out: “I died of embarrassment watching Sausage Party. Once the orgy started, I was done. The uncomfortable giggling in the theater was something.” —arihat
“I didn’t see it in theaters, but I feel sorry for the people that did and couldn’t just hit the ‘x’ button after three minutes.” —haveagoodone
“I watched Sausage Party while heavily pregnant, thinking it was a children’s movie. Let’s just say that from now on, I watch all trailers before seeing any movie!” —slimdia
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5. Spider-Man 3 (2007) — Rotten Tomatoes score: 63%
Columbia Pictures
What it’s about: “A strange black entity from another world bonds with Peter Parker and causes inner turmoil as he contends with new villains, temptations, and revenge.”
Why they walked out: “When Peter Parker started doing jazz hands because he was ‘evil,’ I turned off the TV. To this day, I have never seen the ending.” —trippomarx
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6. Freddy Got Fingered (2007) — Rotten Tomatoes score: 11%
20th Century Fox
What it’s about: “An unemployed cartoonist moves back in with his parents and younger brother, Freddy. When his parents demand he leave, he begins to spread rumors that his father is sexually abusing Freddy.”
Why they walked out: “I was so pissed that I had spent money to see it, that I made my friend, who forced me to go, reimburse me.” —dianah44221ccb5
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7. The Greatest Showman (2017) — Rotten Tomatoes score: 56%
20th Century Fox
What it’s about: “Celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.”
Why they walked out: “There was nothing interesting about this movie other than Zac Efron and Zendaya’s performances. I literally had to skip through the movie just to watch their scenes, and then I turned it off after that.” —remiariike
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8. Napoleon Dynamite (2004) — Rotten Tomatoes score: 72%
Fox Searchlight Pictures
What it’s about: “A listless and alienated teenager decides to help his new friend win the class presidency in their small Western high school, while he must deal with his bizarre family life back home.”
Why they walked out: “I couldn’t stay in the theater for Napoleon Dynamite. It was so unbearably stupid. A lot of people think that it’s a classic, but I think it sucks.” —blindmice123
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9. The Human Centipede (2009) — Rotten Tomatoes score: 49%
Six Entertainment Company
What it’s about: “A mad scientist kidnaps and mutilates a trio of tourists in order to reassemble them into a human centipede, created by stitching their mouths to each others’ rectums.”
Why they walked out: “It was unnecessarily graphic, weird, and too detailed.” —zutarashipper88
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10. Blade Runner 2049 (2017) — Rotten Tomatoes score: 88%
Warner Bros.
What it’s about: “Young Blade Runner K’s discovery of a long-buried secret leads him to track down former Blade Runner Rick Deckard, who’s been missing for 30 years.”
Why they walked out: “I know this is an unpopular opinion. I really tried to enjoy the movie and stay in the theater as long as I could, but I couldn’t take it after 40 minutes. Usually I love Denis Villeneuve movies, but this one was so slow and boring!” —lolop17
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11. The Witch (2015) — Rotten Tomatoes score: 90%
A24
What it’s about: “A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic, and possession.”
Why they walked out: “NOTHING HAPPENS. NOTHING. AT. ALL. A GOAT: BIG F*CKING DEAL!” —dodemeister1
“All of my friends told me how I just had to see this incredible film called The Witch. I thought I was going to die from excruciating boredom during that damn movie!” —dodemeister1
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12. Tom and Jerry: The Movie (2021) — Rotten Tomatoes score: 31%
Warner Bros.
What it’s about: “A chaotic battle ensues between Jerry Mouse, who has taken refuge in the Royal Gate Hotel, and Tom Cat, who is hired to drive him away before the day of a big wedding arrives.”
Why they walked out: “The animation was terrible, and Chloë Grace Moretz’s storyline had absolutely nothing to do with the animals. The way that some of the animals could talk and that they weren’t hiding their anthropomorphic abilities was inconsistent with the established franchise. The moment one of the cats started to talk, I was out. The fact that thousands of people worked on this, looked at the final product, and said ‘yes’ is a disgrace.” —justchillman
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13. Beautiful Creatures (2013) — Rotten Tomatoes score: 47%
Warner Bros.
What it’s about: “Ethan Wate longs to escape his small Southern town. He meets a mysterious new girl, Lena Duchannes. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their respective families, their history, and their town.”
Why they walked out: “The accents were like nails on a chalkboard.” —echoinanemptyhall
“It was absolutely nothing like the book. It was just awful. It was missing parts, and the acting was garbage.” —dianah44221ccb5
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14. Bridesmaids (2011) — Rotten Tomatoes score: 90%
Universal Pictures
What it’s about: “Competition between the maid of honor and a bridesmaid, over who is the bride’s best friend, threatens to upend the life of an out-of-work pastry chef.”
Why they walked out: “I kept thinking it would get funny. It never did. And I know that I’m in a very small minority, but I just hated it. To this day, I don’t really watch movies with Kristen Wiig or Melissa McCarthy.” —andread14
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15. Zoolander 2 (2016) — Rotten Tomatoes score: 22%
Paramount Pictures
What it’s about: “Derek and Hansel are lured into modeling again in Rome, where they find themselves the target of a sinister conspiracy.”
Why they walked out: “What an outrageously stupid movie.” —zwood320
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16. Les Misérables (2012) — Rotten Tomatoes score: 70%
Universal Pictures
What it’s about: “In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after breaking parole, agrees to care for a factory worker’s daughter. The decision changes their lives forever.”
Why they walked out: “I got a front row seat in the theater, since that was all that was left. Between the terrible singing and wildly nausea-inducing camera work, it was entirely unpleasant. It was literally the only time I’ve ever walked out in the middle of a movie.” —christineirissweet
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17. Epic Movie (2007) — Rotten Tomatoes score: 2%
20th Century Fox
What it’s about: “A spoof on previous years’ epic movie, TV series, music videos and celebs. Four orphans are on an epic adventure.”
Why they walked out: “The movie lost touch with what made parodies like Scary Movie work. It tried waaay too hard, and it flopped.” —switcheroo
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18. Aquaman (2018) — Rotten Tomatoes score: 65%
Warner Bros.
What it’s about: “Arthur Curry, the human-born heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, goes on a quest to prevent a war between the worlds of ocean and land.”
Why they walked out: “Jason Momoa was great, but the movie was so dull and dumb. We gave up when we thought the movie was almost over, only to discover we were barely an hour in.” —erikd4efb15b99
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19. And finally: The Notebook (2004) — Rotten Tomatoes score: 53%
New Line Cinema
What it’s about: “A poor, yet passionate young man (Ryan Gosling) falls in love with a rich young woman (Rachel McAdams), giving her a sense of freedom, but they are soon separated because of their social differences.”
Why they walked out: “After they were lying in the middle of the road, just asking to be run over, I was done.” —bringbackuglybetty
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Did you disagree with any of these? Got another “garbage” movie that belongs on the list? Tell us in the comments!
Reminder that I, Kelly Martinez, do not necessarily endorse all of these opinions!!!
Note: Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.