Ten Tremendous Oscar Bait Failures

Mr. Church (2016)

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  • Rotten Tomatoes: 15%
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In an upsetting, failed attempt at a comeback, this predictable story of the friendship between an orphaned girl (Britt Robertson) and her hired cook, played by Eddie Murphy, was the comedian’s first film in four years. If the original choice for the title role, Samuel L. Jackson, had not stepped down, he could have easily wiped off the stink of this film using his Marvel money as a rag. Instead, Murphy had to face the damaging burden of critical and financial misfires once again. I am still pulling for you, Eddie. Just be sure to say no to Shrek 5.

2 Comments

  • Charles , February 21, 2017

    I would argue against this being included in the list, not for any actual quality, but because Lawrence did get the Best Actress nomination. So in that sense, the Oscar-baiting did not fail.

    • Jason Wiese , February 23, 2017

      True, but considering Russell had been on a roll getting multiple nominations and a few wins for several films in a row, I imagine Lawrence’s sole Best Actress nomination must have been a sore and unexpected disappointment for him. That is why I considered “Joy” a failure

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