What is a best worst movie? Its the type of movie that has no plot, terrible acting, obviously fake effects, and yet still seems to win our hearts, if not our obsession. I once read that a good movie is remembered while it's in the public's eye, a bad movie becomes part of us. We share it and spread it around like a bad cold. Well, I thought I would do my part and give you the list of five really bad movies that I love, and recommend that you see.
5) Capricorn One (1978)
This movie is a class great bad movie. It has it all. The plot is strange and hard to follow. The acting, while not bad, is crippled by cheezy lines. The movie itself has multiple really boring parts. That being said, I love this movie. It's a pure, classic conspiracy theory. There are a few really funny lines. I think you'll really enjoy it. This, by the way, is the only movie to make the list and not come out of the 80's. Not a surprising thought when one remembers the music and fashion to also come out of the 80's. It was a strange time and deserves to be remembered.
4)The Labyrinth (1986)
What happens when you combine David Bowie and the Muppets. Not a new take on classic literature. The muppets have done some seriously strange movies, but this one takes the cake and earns itself a place on this list. The two high points of the movie are David Bowie's song "Magic Dance." It's kinda creepy, fun to watch, and it cracks me up that he's holding a microphone, but never seems to put it by his mouth. Weird show! Word of warning, NEVER watch this show and eat pepperoni pizza, it will give you the strangest dreams you've ever had.
3) Condorman (1981)
This movie is a really funny movie from the 1980's starring the same man who was the original Phantom in Phantom of the Opera. Its about a comic book artist who ends up working as a super spy for the CIA. They travel all over Turkey, and end up in Monte Carlo. It has some of the worst writing ever, but the show is so much fun. I love it. You will too. Another warning, this movie has become a cult classic, so the DVD is VERY expensive (Don't expect a blue-ray to be released any time soon either) If you are dying to see it, let me know, I have a copy. By the way, despite what must be thousands of years of scientific evidence proving it impossible, Condorman actually flies using the wings in the picture to the left.
2)Better Off Dead (1985)
This movie will make you laugh harder than anything else you've ever seen. Of all the possible John Cusack movies that could have made this list, Better Off Dead won by a mile. The best friend is hilarious, the situations are so genius, and the story... well let's forget the story. It is a strange but intoxicating show. You will find yourself quoting it over and over, and laughing anytime any mentions street racing. I do have to say, watch out of the claymation hamburger scene, it will freak you out. This one, however, is a real keeper.
1)Time Bandits (1981)
This movie wins the award of the best worst moive! It has huge actors such as Sean Connery, John Cleese, and Shelley Duvall. The basic plot is too hard to explain, but it involves a team of little people, who stole a map that helps them travel through time stealing things. They accidentally kidnap a young boy meet Napoleon, Robin Hood, a greek royal, and end up combating pure evil. Overall, there is no plot. Once you see this show, you will never forget it.
Well, watch these movies if you dare and open yourself up to the possibilites of great bad movie. But don't say I didn't warn you, you will never be the same after you have seen David Bowie as the Goblin King, John Cusack learn to ski to impress a girl, a group of 5 little people ripping off Napoleon, a comic book artist become a world class spy, and the government fake a Mars landing.
Sincerely,
An 'Average' Joe
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