Sometimes it happens that viewers, while watching some art picture, catch themselves wanting to turn off the TV or leave the cinema. The reasons for such an impulse can be a frankly weak plot, the absurdity of what is happening on the screen, weak special effects, caricatured costumes of heroes and more. And only the presence of your favorite artist in the frame, his charisma and skill make you watch the failed tape to the end. We present to your attention a photo-list of actors and actresses who saved a bad film with their acting.
Meryl Streep
- "Kramer vs. Kramer"
- "The Bridges of Madison County"
- "Big Little Lies"
Meryl Streep is so talented that even her small roles do not go unnoticed. This fact is confirmed by the numerous awards received by the film star at various international film festivals. The musical "Into the Woods ..." would hardly have raised more than 200 million dollars in the world if it were not for the participation of the incomparable Meryl. According to many, it was her heroine that was remembered by the audience more than anyone else. Moreover, the role of the Witch brought the Hollywood prima donna several prestigious nominations and the main award of the MTV channel.
Michael Fassbender
- X-Men: First Class
- "12 years of slavery"
- "Light in the Ocean"
X-Men: Dark Phoenix fell short of the expectations of most viewers and film critics. It brought minimal profit to its creators, and at the same time two nominations for the Golden Raspberry anti-award. And only scenes with the participation of Michael Fassbender were able to somehow correct the overall impression. According to many fans of the franchise, the actor's performance in this tape was absolutely incredible.
Jim Carrey
- The Truman Show
- Eternal Mind Sunshine
- Just kidding
Another Hollywood star can be safely ranked among those who, with their participation, saved the film project from failure. The film "The Incredible Bert Wonderston" was conceived by the creators as a sparkling comedy. But in reality it turned out to be stupid, ridiculous and rather boring. This fact was confirmed by the very low ratings of moviegoers and critics. And only Jim Carrey's amazing play did not raise any questions from anyone and helped the film not to get lost among other slag.
Tom Hiddleston
- "Only lovers will survive"
- "Empty crown"
- "Coriolanus"
In the creative baggage of this popular actor there is a picture that the audience took very coolly. It's about the biopic I Saw the Light, in which Tom played the main character. According to connoisseurs of cinema, the plot of the film is illogical, full of holes and primitive. However, Hiddleston managed to breathe life into the story thanks to his amazing skill at reincarnation and excellent vocal skills.
Octavia Spencer
- "Red bracelets"
- "Servant"
- "Hidden Figures"
This renowned actress also boasts that her presence in the frame saved the film from inevitable failure. The audience took the thriller "Ma" rather coolly. And the ratings of the critics were also not very high: they were not impressed by either the director's work or the development of the plot. However, both of them agreed that Olivia Spencer looked very convincing in the role of eccentric Sue Ann and became a real decoration of the picture.
Harrison Ford
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
- Star Wars Episodes 4, 5, 6
- "Fugitive"
The opinions of the audience who watched the comedy melodrama "Good Morning" were divided in half. Some were delighted with what they saw, others assured that while watching, their teeth were literally cramping with melancholy. Diametrically opposite were the impressions of the game Rachel McAdams, who embodied the main character on the screen. As for the participation in the film by Harrison Ford, then everyone agreed that it was he who breathed life into the boring plot.
Adam Driver
- "Marriage story"
- "Girls"
- Paterson
It seems like the movie Star Wars: Skywalker. Sunrise "was not scolded only by the lazy. But at the same time, most fans of the saga agree on the game of Adam Driver in this episode. The general idea of sharing the impressions of the audience is as follows: it was this foreign actor who "took" the final part of the franchise on his shoulders. And the most powerful moments of the picture are connected with the character of Driver.
George Clooney
- "From Dusk Till Dawn"
- Ocean's Eleven
- "Gravity"
In 1998, the fantastic action movie Batman and Robin, directed by Joel Schumacher, became the leader in terms of the number of categories for the Golden Raspberry anti-award. Worst Director, Worst Screenplay, Worst Film, Worst Remake, Worst Supporting Male and Female Lead are some of the nominations. And only thanks to the excellent performance of George Clooney, the picture did not suffer a complete defeat.
Zac Efron
- "Greatest Showman"
- "Lucky"
- "If you lived here, now you are at home"
Continuing our photo-list of actors and actresses who saved a bad film with their acting, Zac Efron. In 2018, Joe Berlinger's thriller "The Beautiful, the Bad, the Ugly" was released, in which the artist played a serial killer. In the West, the film was received rather coolly, as viewers and critics considered the film superficial, without a clear plot. But Efron, on the contrary, was nominated for the Saturn Prize.
Will Smith / Margot Robbie / Viola Davis
- "Men in Black" / "Once Upon a Time in ... Hollywood" / "Fences"
- "I Am Legend" / "Tonya Against All" / "How to Avoid Punishment for Murder"
- Phantom Beauty / The Wolf of Wall Street / Captives
At one time, the start of the film "Suicide Squad" was one of the most impressive. In Russia alone, on the first day of rental, he brought 254 million rubles. However, the passions and euphoria subsided very quickly, and the creators soon fell literally a flurry of negative reviews. On both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, viewers and critics alike felt frustrated by what they saw on screen. A senseless plot, a gloomy picture, flat jokes, different styles - this is a small fraction of what the director was accused of. Fortunately, Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Viola Davis, whose performance literally delighted, helped to fix the situation.
Tim Roth
- "Four rooms"
- "Mad Dogs"
- "The Hateful Eight"
This famous actor became the salvation for the fantasy thriller "Planet of the Apes" directed by Tim Burton. With a budget of $ 140 million, the film grossed a little over 350 million worldwide. In addition, she won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Remake or Sequel. Positive reviews from critics were only 44%. And only Tim Roth managed to sweeten the bitter pill: he was nominated for the MTV Channel Award for Best Movie Villain.
Idris Elba
- "Luther"
- "Big game"
- "Rock and Roller"
Critics almost to smithereens crushed the drama of Steve Shill "Obsession". Bad taste, primitive plot, disgusting camera work, terrible acting of the actresses who performed the main female roles (both were nominated for the Golden Raspberry) - these are some epithets to the film. And only Idris Elba, who played the central character, received laudatory reviews.
Naomi Watts
- "21 grams"
- Birdman
- "Impossible"
It is unlikely that Naomi Watts, who accepted the invitation to shoot in the drama thriller "Locked Up", assumed that the film would be a failure and would be practically defeated by critics. Of course, the celebrity gave her all and showed excellent acting skills. And this is what, according to experts, saved the film from complete oblivion.
Christopher Walken
- "Catch Me If You Can"
- Deer Hunter
- "Studio 30"
In 2003, director Martin Brest directed the crime comedy Gigli, starring Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. Unfortunately, the film failed miserably at the box office. Western audiences and critics smashed this “masterpiece” to smithereens for an absurd plot, delusional dialogues and a surprisingly stupid ending. The only bright spot in the whole picture, according to most, was a small scene with the participation of the gorgeous Christopher Walken.
Stanley Tucci
- "Fortitude"
- "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire"
- "Julie and Julia: Cooking a recipe for happiness"
The fantastic action movie "Transformers: Age of Extinction" was received rather ambiguously by the public. The viewer rating approached a score of 6 out of 10. Film critics were much stricter: on the Rotten Tomatoes website, there were only 18% of positive reviews. The plot, and a bunch of unnecessary characters, most of the leading actors, and even the transforming robots themselves were condemned. And the only one who made a lasting impression on the majority of viewers was Joshua Joyce, a character played by Stanley Tucci. In the time allotted to him, the actor gave his best. Just what is the scene when his hero falls into hysterics, realizing that he has released Megatron.
William Fichtner
- "Black Hawk"
- "All or nothing"
- "Crossing the line"
The name of Nicolas Cage, unfortunately, has recently been associated with viewers with a low-quality product. This is exactly what happened with the mystical thriller "Crazy Riding", for his participation in which the artist was even nominated for the "Golden Raspberry". Fichtner, on the other hand, managed to outplay Cage in this picture, and to give the trash happening on the screen, at least in the slightest degree, a decent look.
Denzel Washington
- "Training day"
- "Philadelphia"
- "Valor"
Rounding out our photo-list of actors and actresses who saved a bad movie with their acting is two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington. The performer has a lot of interesting works under his belt. But it is worth mentioning separately about the painting "John Kew". Surprisingly, on the website of film critics Rotten Tomatoes, the number of positive reviews does not exceed 23%. At the same time, the viewer rating reached 7.7 in Russia and 7.1 in the world. In their reviews, most viewers noted that the artist was simply incredible in the role of a desperate father, ready for a crime to save the life of his own child.