The thing is, it’s not at all uncommon for a bad movie to earn an Oscar nomination.
In fact, it has happened plenty of times throughout the awards' history.
Thankfully, the majority of Oscar-nominated movies are, at the very least, good.
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Then, there are a few mediocre ones here and there.
Then again, why would one look past the problematic content?
It’s seethingly racist enough that it should be plenty of reason to callSong of the Southa terrible film.
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As such, the legendary Skywalker Saga deserved an equally legendary ending.
Alas, it didn’t get it.
Despitehaving infuriated theStar Warsfanbase, the movie still nabbed three Oscar nominations, of which it won none.
“Somehow, Palpatine returned” will live in infamy as the worst omen in the history ofStar Wars.
Now imagine that same story, but without any of the music, charm, or Mushu.
Nevertheless, Disney fans would have perhaps been happier if it had gotten none.
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This modern retelling of the classic tale islifeless, dull, and devoid of any significant entertainment value.
When it came to it, though, he lost.
So, what happened?Norbitdid.
Lacking any sort of artisticorcomedic merit,Norbitis a flop worthy of its reputation.
The difference is thatNorbit’s makeup and prosthetics aren’t even good.
4’Heartbeeps' (1981)
Heartbeepsis one of the most forgotten Academy Award nominees of all time.
Collider is here to carry out the difficult task of reminding the world of its existence.
In other words: It’s just bad.
Was it a well-deserved nomination?
For the music alone, yes.
It fails as a dark comedy, since barely any of its jokes land.
It fails as a trans narrative, as its understanding of the trans experience is paper-thin.
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Emilia Pérez follows Rita, an underestimated lawyer working at a prominent law firm focused on freeing criminals rather than pursuing justice. She is recruited by the leader of a criminal organization, prompting a complex journey that challenges her principles as she navigates the morally ambiguous world of her new employer.
