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The 20 Best Portrayals of Self-Hatred in Movies
12. Pearl Harbor
Ironically, Pearl Harbor won an Oscar for music and visuals. The movie looks and sounds impressive, but it doesn't have the substance beneath. Visually stunning, yes, but far from deserving of all its praise. | © 20th Century Studios
11. The Ghost and the Darkness
The Ghost and the Darkness, despite its impressive setting and star power, has uneven pacing and a story that never fully captures the tension it promises. The film tries to blend adventure and suspense but ends up feeling like a disjointed mix of clichéd action scenes. | © Paramount Pictures
10. The Social Network
The Social Network falls short of its hype. Jesse Eisenberg gives a strong performance, but the story overlooks crucial elements, such as how Facebook's valuation skyrocketed. It’s an intriguing film, but not the groundbreaking masterpiece it was made out to be. | © Sony Pictures Releasing
9. The Blind Side
The Blind Side isn't a terrible movie, but it lacks the depth of the other Best Picture nominees. It's a predictable story that might tug at your emotions, but the film doesn’t quite live up to the awards hype. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
8. Crash
Crash winning an Oscar is hard to justify. The film relies on obvious stereotypes, with poorly developed characters that swing from one extreme to another. Worst of all, Crash oversimplifies racism, ignoring the systemic prejudices that people face every day. | © Lionsgate
7. The Shape of Water
The Shape of Water is an odd blend of romance and creature feature that leaves you disappointed. The love story between a woman and a fish creature feels more like a quirky B-movie than an Oscar-worthy masterpiece. | © 20th Century Studios
6. La La Land
La La Land is fun for a song or two, but once the music stops it transforms into a dull, cliché-ridden drama. The production value might be high, but that alone doesn't make La La Land worthy of an Oscar. | © Lionsgate
5. Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland is visually striking, but the movie is a complete disaster in every other sense. The storyline is just a generic story about good vs. evil, with various unnecessary epic battles. | © 20th Century Studios
4. The Wolfman
The Wolfman won the award for Best Makeup, but no amount of impressive creatures could salvage the film's dull pacing and uninspired plot. While it captures the classic horror vibe, the lack of imagination keeps it from reaching its potential. Disappointing? Absolutely. | © Universal Pictures
3. Bohemian Rhapsody
Bohemian Rhapsody won an Oscar for music, but beneath the sounds, this movie is full of clichés and inaccuracies. The timeline is all over the place, and the portrayal of Freddie Mercury feels more like a sanitized highlight reel than a deep dive into his life. | © 20th Century Fox
2. Suicide Squad
It’s almost funny that Suicide Squad is an award-winning film, especially since it won an Oscar for Best Makeup. The grime and grit looked good, but no makeup can cover up the sloppy storytelling, cringe dialogues, and wasted character potential. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
1. The English Patient
The English Patient was a massive hit that swept the Oscars on release, but let's be honest: this movie is a bloated melodrama that drags on for nearly three hours. The romance feels more forced than heartfelt, and the pacing? Slow enough to put you to sleep. | © Miramax Films
