17 Movies So Boring Rather Be Watching Dry Paint

1. 2001: A Space Odyssey 1968，IMDB Rating: 8.3, IMDB Votes: 726382, ID: 0062622
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Stanley Kubrick’s ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ is a visual masterpiece that unfortunately falls into the category of films that are more admired than enjoyed. While its groundbreaking special effects and ambitious storytelling are undeniable, the film’s glacial pacing and lack of emotional resonance make it a challenging watch for many.
2. Eat Pray Love 2010，IMDB Rating: 5.8, IMDB Votes: 106989, ID: 0879870
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Despite Julia Roberts’ luminous presence, ‘Eat Pray Love’ is a tedious journey of self-discovery that fails to resonate. The film’s picturesque settings and heartfelt message are overshadowed by its lack of depth and authenticity. It feels more like a shallow travelogue than a meaningful exploration of personal growth, leaving audiences bored and disconnected.
3. The Last Airbender 2010，IMDB Rating: 4.0, IMDB Votes: 175791, ID: 0938283
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M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘The Last Airbender’ is a colossal disappointment that fails to capture the magic of its source material. The film’s wooden performances, poor special effects, and rushed storytelling make it a tedious and frustrating experience. Fans of the original animated series will find little to enjoy in this lackluster adaptation.
4. Annabelle 2014，IMDB Rating: 5.4, IMDB Votes: 177213, ID: 3322940
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‘Annabelle’ is a horror film that lacks the depth and scares of its predecessor, ‘The Conjuring.’ The film’s reliance on clichéd storytelling and predictable jump scares makes it a dull and uninspired watch. Despite a few moments of tension, it ultimately fails to deliver a memorable or impactful horror experience.
5. Suicide Squad 2016，IMDB Rating: 5.9, IMDB Votes: 726468, ID: 1386697
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Suicide Squad is a disorganized and disappointing movie despite its star power and high expectations. It tells the story of a group of super-villains who are called in by the government and forced to carry out high-risk missions in order to reduce their sentences. The disjointed plot, thin characterization, and lack of a cohesive plot are frustrating and tedious.
6. Total Recall 2012，IMDB Rating: 6.2, IMDB Votes: 267810, ID: 1386703
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Total Recall (2012) is about Douglas Quaid, an ordinary laborer who is tired of his mundane life and decides to experience the life of a secret agent through memory implant technology. Despite its impressive action scenes and special effects, it fails to capture the emotional depth and suspense of the original.
7. Battle: Los Angeles 2011，IMDB Rating: 5.7, IMDB Votes: 185802, ID: 1217613
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Battle: Los Angeles (2011) is a chaotic and noisy sci-fi action film that offers little more than mindless destruction and clichéd war movie tropes. Aaron Eckhart’s performance as Staff Sgt. Nantz is commendable, but the film’s lack of character development and coherent plot makes it a tedious watch.
8. Justice League 2017，IMDB Rating: 6.1, IMDB Votes: 481373, ID: 0974015
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Justice League (2017) is a visually stunning but disappointing superhero movie. Despite a star-studded cast and a storyline with epic potential, the movie struggles with a thin plot, an over-reliance on CGI and an inconsistent tone. This movie is a missed opportunity for the DC Universe, with style over substance.
9. Green Lantern 2011，IMDB Rating: 5.5, IMDB Votes: 297659, ID: 1133985
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Green Lantern (2011) is a superhero movie that struggles to find its footing. It tells the story of Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds), a pilot who accidentally acquires a powerful alien force and is chosen to become a member of the Green Lantern Corps. The film’s inconsistent tone, weak plot, and overuse of CGI make it a dull watch.
10. Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 1999，IMDB Rating: 6.5, IMDB Votes: 867188, ID: 0120915
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Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) is a visually stunning but narratively weak entry in the Star Wars saga. Though the film introduced iconic characters and impressive special effects that left fans longing for the magic of the original trilogy. But the movie’s focus on political intrigue and trade disputes is at odds with this epic space opera, which is more of a visual spectacle than a compelling story.
11. Alice in Wonderland 2010，IMDB Rating: 6.4, IMDB Votes: 444241, ID: 1014759
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Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland is a visual spectacle that ultimately falls flat. It tells the story of Alice, a young girl who accidentally falls into a mysterious underworld after a rabbit in drag at a party. While the movie boasts stunning visuals, it lacks narrative coherence and emotional depth.
12. Clash of the Titans 2010，IMDB Rating: 5.8, IMDB Votes: 294125, ID: 0800320
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‘Clash of the Titans’ is a prime example of style over substance. It tells the adventurous story of Perseus, a half-man, half-god, who fights the gods to save mankind. The movie has impressive special effects and action scenes, but the script is lackluster and the characterization is shallow.
13. The Wolfman 2010，IMDB Rating: 5.8, IMDB Votes: 112218, ID: 0780653
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Despite its promising premise and talented cast, The Wolfman fails. It tells the story of Lawrence Talbot, who returns to his hometown to investigate the strange disappearance of his brother, not realizing that he has been cursed and turned into a werewolf. The movie relies more on CGI than actual effects, diminishing its potential to be a heart-pounding horror film.
14. Ice Age: Continental Drift 2012，IMDB Rating: 6.5, IMDB Votes: 227267, ID: 1667889
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‘Ice Age: Continental Drift’ is a lackluster addition to the beloved franchise. While the animation is top-notch, the film’s plot is predictable and uninspired, failing to capture the magic of its predecessors. The characters feel stale, and the humor falls flat, making it a forgettable and tedious watch for both kids and adults.
15. White House Down 2013，IMDB Rating: 6.3, IMDB Votes: 238024, ID: 2334879
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‘White House Down’ is about guard John Cale who is visiting the White House with his daughter when he encounters a group of terrorists who attack the White House and kidnap President James Sawyer. The movie’s action scenes are over-the-top, but lack originality and depth, making it boring and unforgettable.
16. X-Men: Apocalypse 2016，IMDB Rating: 6.8, IMDB Votes: 465951, ID: 3385516
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X-Men: Apocalypse is a convoluted mess of a movie that fails to capture the essence of its predecessor. X-Men: Apocalypse tells the story of Apocalypse, an ancient mutant who awakens and attempts to destroy human civilization and reestablish world order. The movie is overloaded with characters and subplots that make it difficult to understand and emotionally integrate.
17. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 2013，IMDB Rating: 6.3, IMDB Votes: 116153, ID: 1985966
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 continues the story of its predecessor, following inventor Flint, who, after stopping a food storm, is invited to join a high-tech team on a mission to clean up an island overrun by food. The movie’s reliance on visual gags and food puns feels repetitive and uninspired. It’s a fun movie for kids, but adults may find it lacking in substance.