25 Worst Movies Ever
7. The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002)
Unfortunately, “The Adventures of Pluto Nash” failed to live up to fans’ expectations. Eddie Murphy’s space comedy was filmed with a budget in excess of $100 million.
At the time, this should have translated to a well-directed movie with spectacular visuals and a polished feel.
Somehow, though, the movie managed to be released with crude special effects, a meandering plot, and decidedly B movie performances.
Although the cast included actors well-versed in campy humor, including Randy Quaid and John Cleese, the movie came off as a comedy trying to take itself too seriously. Even Murphy himself once commented that he only knew of a few people who enjoyed the movie.
One of the main drawbacks of the film was that it was intended to be a family film; however the flimsy plot of establishing a nightclub on the moon failed to engage children or adults. The film’s bumbling script, poor acting, and lack of humor led it to a $7 million gross and a nomination as one of the worst comedies of all time at 2005’s Razzies 25-Year Anniversary.
