Green Lantern (2011)

“Green Lantern” was released in 2011. (same year Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol came out) It was critically panned by critics, fans and movie goers alike. Plus, the movie wasn’t able to recoup its $500 million losing approximately $281 million. Labeled as a box office flop. This film was supposed to launch a series of interconnected […]

Flashback Review: Dudley-Do-Right (Universal’s Flops Vol. 1 #9)

“Dudley-Do-Right” was released in 1999. (same year Joey King was born) It was critically panned and labeled as a box office flop. Brendan Fraser (one of my favorite actors growing up) will co-star with Leonardo DiCaprio & Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming film “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Slated to stream in 2023 […]

Land of the Lost (Universal’s Flops Vol. 1 #8)

Land of the Lost was released in 2009. (same year Sherlock Holmes came out) It received negative reviews from critics and failed to break even at the box office as a result of “The Hangover” becoming the number one comedy of the year. Land of the Lost won a Razzie Award for “Worst Prequel, Remake, […]

Mercury Rising (Universal’s Flops Vol. 1 #7)

I know what you’re thinking. “Mercury Rising” has something to do with the rise of late frontman Freddie Mercury. Maybe, a spin-off of “Sailor Moon” focusing on Sailor Mercury. Both are false. The premise is about a down-on-his luck FBI agent must a protect a little boy (who’s way on top of the spectrum) from […]

Rock-A-Doodle (MGM’s Flops Vol. 1 #8)

“Rock-A-Doodle” was officially released in 1991. (same year The Rocketeer came out) It was a critical and commercial failure damaging Don Bluth’s reputation as a respected filmmaker. The first major setback in Mr. Bluth’s career, followed by “A Troll in Central Park,” “The Pebble and the Penguin” & “Titan A.E.” Oh how the mighty have […]

Tank Girl (1995) (MGM’s Flops Vol. 1 #7)

In 1988, Jamie Hewlett (co-creator of the Gorillaz) & Alan Martin published a comic book titled, “Tank Girl.” Set in a post-apocalyptic Australia with a punk rock mood, the series revolves around the titular character in her absurd wacky misadventures driving a tank wreaking havoc. Basically, a cross between “Mad Max” & “Heavy Metal.” Tank […]