10 Movies That Crushed Our Dreams and Left Us Disappointed

1. The Last Airbender 2010，IMDB Rating: 4.0, IMDB Votes: 175744, ID: 0938283
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The Last Airbender It is about the adventures of Aang, a young man with the ability to manipulate air, who is prophesized to be the “Airbender” who will save the world. It was widely criticized for its poor special effects, lackluster story and unconvincing performances.
2. House of Gucci 2021，IMDB Rating: 6.6, IMDB Votes: 161615, ID: 11214590
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House of Gucci is about the power struggles and murders within the Gucci family. Despite the star-studded cast and engaging backstory, the movie was criticized for its inconsistent tone and lack of depth in exploring the complex relationships within the family. While some of the performances were well received, the movie as a whole did not live up to expectations and was a major disappointment to the audience.
3. Jurassic World: Dominion 2022，IMDB Rating: 5.6, IMDB Votes: 210003, ID: 8041270
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Jurassic World: Dominion, the latest installment in the Jurassic franchise and follows the crisis of humans and dinosaurs coexistin. While it had its moments of thrilling dinosaur action, critics pointed out its lack of originality and compelling storytelling. The film failed to recapture the magic of the original Jurassic Park movies, making it a letdown for many fans.
4. Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief 2010，IMDB Rating: 5.9, IMDB Votes: 204651, ID: 0814255
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Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief was a film that had high expectations due to its popular source material. However, the film was criticized for its lack of faithfulness to the books and its underwhelming execution. Fans of the book series were left disappointed by the film’s failure to capture the charm and excitement of the original story.
5. Midsommar 2019，IMDB Rating: 7.1, IMDB Votes: 414478, ID: 8772262
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Midsommar is about a group of friends who attend a mysterious festival in the Swedish countryside and gradually descend into horror. Although the movie is notable for its unique setting and visual effects, its horror style and bold narrative approach sparked a divide among audiences and critics. The film’s unconventional approach to horror is not for everyone, hence the mixed reception.
6. Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 1999，IMDB Rating: 6.5, IMDB Votes: 866863, ID: 0120915
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Despite the anticipation, ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace’ was a letdown for many. It is about the Jedi discovering and training the future Anakin Skywalker during the time of the Galactic Republic. The film was visually impressive but lacked emotional pull and the sense of wonder that marks the best works of sci-fi/fantasy. It was seen as a disappointment on many levels.
7. Terminator 2: Judgment Day 1991，IMDB Rating: 8.6, IMDB Votes: 1185429, ID: 0103064
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‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ is a classic that’s widely regarded as one of the greatest action movies of all time. It is about Sarah Connor teaming up with futuristic robots to protect her son from a new deadly Terminator. It made it to the list of movies that didn’t live up to expectations, which might be due to the high expectations set by its predecessor.
8. The Dark Tower 2017，IMDB Rating: 5.6, IMDB Votes: 146787, ID: 1648190
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‘The Dark Tower’ was a disappointment for fans of the book series. Adapted from the novel series of the same name, it tells the story of Roland the Gunslinger as he battles the forces of darkness. The film was criticized for its rushed pacing, condensed plot, and lack of character development. It was a thoroughly average take on some truly incredible source material.
9. The Hangover Part III 2013，IMDB Rating: 5.8, IMDB Votes: 338010, ID: 1951261
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‘The Hangover Part III’ was a letdown for many. It is about three best friends who are once again in a messy situation and have a series of adventures to save their friends. Unlike the previous two installments, this time the story focused more on thrills and action and less on funny elements, leaving some viewers disappointed.
10. The Hobbit Trilogy 2023，IMDB Rating: 0.0, IMDB Votes: 0, ID: 26754583
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The ‘Hobbit’ trilogy was criticized for straying from the original text and for its bloated length. The story of the adventures of Bilbo the Hobbit and the dwarves as they travel to the Lonely Mountain to reclaim their treasure. Despite the stunning visuals, some felt the movies didn’t live up to the expectations.