21 Movies That Could Have Been Way Better But Utterly Dropped The Ball

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Have you ever had a movie you were super excited about, only for it to be a HUGE flop?

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Reddit user u/Big-Option-9443 recently asked, "What movie is a good example of 'cool concept but poor execution'?" Here are all the titles you might want to think twice on:

1.Eternals (2021)

Gemma Chan, in futuristic armor-style attire, gazes intently in a scene from "Eternals"

2.Eragon (2006)

Edward Speleers, Sienna Guillory in armor in a scene from "Eragon"

3.The Purge (2013)

Two characters from "The Purge" wearing creepy smiling masks, standing outside a home at night

4.Jupiter Ascending (2015)

Channing Tatum wearing a dark vest with a tattoo on him arm in a scene from "Jupiter Ascending"

5.Ender's Game (2013)

Asa Butterfield, in a futuristic jumpsuit, stands inside a spaceship, holding onto a hatch, from a scene in "Ender's Game"

6.The Fantastic Four franchise

Chris Evans in a sleeveless shirt is holding up his flaming hand inside a metallic, futuristic room in a scene from "Fantastic Four"
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7.Jem and the Holograms (2015)

Aubrey Peeples in a pink jacket with pink makeup on her face holding a cell phone with drums behind her in a scene from "Jem and the Holograms"

8.John Carter (2012)

Taylor Kitsch, dressed as John Carter, stands in a desert holding a sword, with armor straps across his chest, in a scene from the movie "John Carter"

9.In Time (2011)

Justin Timberlake in an untucked dress shirt and suit and Amanda Seyfried in a black dress and long gloves run hand-in-hand in a parking lot in a scene from "In Time"

10.Hancock (2008)

Will Smith wearing a casual outfit with a beanie and vest, resting his hand on a car in an outdoor setting in a scene from "Hancock"

11.World War Z (2013)

Brad Pitt, Abigail Hargrove, and Mireille Enos fleeing with a group of people in a scene from "World War Z"

12.Jumper (2008)

Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen stand in front of the Roman Colosseum. Rachel is wearing a white blouse, and Hayden has on a casual jacket and pants in a scene from "Jumper"

13.Yesterday (2019)

Lily James stares at Himesh Patel who is playing a guitar in a scene from "Yesterday"

14.The Matrix Reloaded (2003) and The Matrix Revolutions (2003)

Keanu Reeves as Neo, wearing a sleek black outfit and dark sunglasses, stands in front of a TV with a mirror image of himself in a scene from "The Matrix Reloaded"

15.Flatliners (1990)

Kiefer Sutherland, wearing a trench coat and dark sunglasses, stands in front of a lit structure in a scene from "Flatliners"

16.Tenet (2020)

John David Washington in a gray suit and tie, walking on a city street, seemingly adjusting his jacket. Cars and a taxi are visible in the background in a scene from "Tenet"

17.I Am Number Four (2011)

Alex Pettyfer stands in front of a smoky background with embers floating around, wearing a casual jacket over a hoodie and a T-shirt in a scene from "I Am Number Four"

18.Smile (2022)

Sosie Bacon with a concerned expression and a red phone in the background in a scene from "Smile"

19.The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)

Sean Connery aiming a revolver inside a room decorated with British flags and old furnishings in a scene from "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen"

20.A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)

Joseph Quinn and Lupita Nyong'o stand on an escalator, with Lupita holding a cat wrapped in a cloth in a scene from "A Quiet Place: Day One"

21.Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

John Boyega and Daisy Ridley in sci-fi attire looking intently at something off-camera in a scene from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"

Which movie(s) would you add to this list? Share your pick in the comments!

Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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