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'A Good Day to Die Hard' (2013) -

Despite our initial belief that things couldn't deteriorate further following 'Live Free or Die Hard,' they astonishingly succeeded. 'Die Hard' series should have concluded many films ago, and you can tell that Bruce Willis' heart isn't in it anymore.

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'The Hangover Part II' (2011) -

'The Hangover Part II' retells the identical storyline of the initial film, with the location shifted to Thailand. It appears to be a futile endeavor, designed solely to transform a successful stand-alone film into a profit-driven franchise.

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'Zoolander 2' (2016) -

'Zoolander' remains a timeless comedy. However, why revive this underwhelming remake after 15 years? Despite the extensive celebrity appearances, the impact was minimal.

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'Big Momma's House 2' (2006) -

'Big Momma's House' wasn't exactly a comedic masterpiece, yet it surprisingly spawned a franchise. The low ratings dropped even lower for 'Big Momma's House 2.' The third instalment was even worse.

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'The Next Karate Kid' (1994) -

'The Next Karate Kid' was an additional fourth installment in the 'Karate Kid' series, deemed unnecessary by many. Though Pat Morita and a young Hilary Swank delivered good performances, the movie's attempt to prolong the franchise appeared rather weak.

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'RoboCop 3' (1993) -

It was not surprising that 'RoboCop 3' turned out to be the weakest in the RoboCop trilogy. At this stage, the original film's complexity had vanished, leaving behind a standard '90s action film centered on a malevolent foreign-run corporation causing chaos.

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'Scary Movie 5' (2015) -

The 'Scary Movie' film series is juvenile at the best of times, but number five takes the cake. As one critic put it: "A film composed almost entirely of jokes that were much funnier when you read them on Twitter years ago."

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'Little Fockers' (2010) -

'Meet the Parents' is a timeless film, 'Meet the Fockers' is a lackluster follow-up, and 'Little Fockers' is downright offensive to audiences.

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'Jaws: The Revenge' (1987) -

The final movie of the 'Jaws' series delivered a disappointing blow. The gripping and captivating essence from the initial film was completely absent, with Michael Caine unable to save it.

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'The Matrix Reloaded' (2003) -

'The Matrix' was an influential sensation that defined a genre. Although the sequels are decent, they fail to compare to the original, leading to disappointment for viewers, time and again.

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'Transformers: The Last Knight' (2017) -

Despite Mark Wahlberg and Stanley Tucci's involvement, the fifth film of Michael Bay's Transformers series was considered a failure by critics, though not at the box office.

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'The Godfather: Part III' (1990) -

While 'The Godfather: Part III' is not the worst film ever made, it inevitably falls short as a successor to two exceptional movies, resulting in disappointment.

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'Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason' (2004) -

The second movie of the series, 'Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason,' deviated from relatable dating mishaps. In an unexpected twist, Jones finds herself imprisoned in Thailand due to unknowingly carrying cocaine in her luggage. It appears that the creators may have struggled to generate fresh concepts for this character.

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'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' (2008) -

The fourth addition to the Indiana Jones series portrays Indy in a comical light. While he has always found himself in challenging situations, the constant jokes about his age in this film become monotonous quickly.

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'Superman IV: The Quest for Peace' (1987) -

'Superman IV: The Quest for Peace' was released during a period when the Cold War had just ended, making its theme quite relevant. In this movie, Superman embarks on a mission to collect and eliminate all nuclear weapons worldwide. Regrettably, the movie suffers from a lack of excitement and the special effects are poor. Consequently, it adds to the series' previous disappointments, further contributing to its declining quality.

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'Terminator Genisys' (2015) -

In the fifth installment of the Terminator series, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Emilia Clarke embark on a bumpy time-travel adventure that fails to meet expectations. Unfortunately, the thrilling spectacle of the original was noticeably absent.

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'Spider-Man 3' (2007) -

Sam Raimi's final movie in the Spider-Man series, 'Spider-Man 3', marked the end of Toby Maguire's portrayal of the iconic superhero. The film reflects a collective burnout among the team.

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'Independence Day: Resurgence' (2018) -

Will Smith opted not to participate in the sequel to 'Independence Day,' leaving Jeff Goldblum and Liam Hemsworth in charge. It appears that Smith's decision was a wise one, as the 2018 continuation received heavy criticism from reviewers.

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'The Lost World: Jurassic Park' (1997) -

Steven Spielberg directed 'The Lost World: Jurassic Park', marking the end of the Jurassic Park film series. Despite his brilliance, even he couldn't sustain the franchise indefinitely.

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'Blues Brothers 2000' (1998) -

'The Blues Brothers' was considered one of the greatest comedy musicals ever. Regrettably, the reputation of this remarkable film was tarnished by this excessively exaggerated revision.

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'Grease 2' (1982) -

The original 'Grease' is impressive due to its vibrant style, suggestive undertones, and extravagant musical performances. 'Grease 2', on the other hand, fails to capture any of these positive aspects and serves as a reminder that the plot lacks substance.

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'Daddy Day Camp' (2007) -

This follow-up to the 2003 movie 'Daddy Day Care' appears to be a somewhat desperate attempt to capitalize on the moderate triumph of its predecessor. The comedy revolves entirely around bodily functions, resulting in only sporadic moments of humor.

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'Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol' (1987) -

The 'Police Academy' movie series took things too far in 'Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol.' The repetitive and unoriginal slapstick humor is predictable and evident throughout the film.

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'Son of the Mask' (2005) -

Jamie Kennedy was unable to match Jim Carrey's performance, resulting in a Razzie nomination.

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'Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd' (2003) -

The original creators of 'Dumb and Dumber' were initially reluctant to continue the journey of their protagonists. However, they eventually agreed to let the studio transfer the project to another filmmaker for this prequel, leading to predictable outcomes.

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'Batman & Robin' (1997) -

The Batman movies from the 1990s were quite strange and unconventional, but this particular one went completely off track. It is said that Arnold Schwarzenegger received a hefty sum of US$25 million to portray Mr. Freeze, dressed as a silver living statue. However, even with such a substantial payment, the film couldn't be redeemed!

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'Cheaper by the Dozen 2' (2005) -

'Cheaper by the Dozen 2' served as a follow-up to the remake of the original film, making it rather predictable. Regrettably, the brilliant comic abilities of Steve Martin and Eugene Levy were squandered on this one.

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'Basic Instinct 2' (2006) -

'Basic Instinct' will forever be remembered as a cultural touchstone, but the unnecessary creation of 'Basic Instinct 2' happened fourteen years later. Despite their attempt to revive the success of the original, the response from audiences was a clear and resounding rejection.

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'Book of Shadows: Blair Witch' (2000) -

'The Blair Witch Project' is considered the benchmark for found-footage horror movies. However, its sequel failed to live up to the original's uniqueness and instead relied on borrowing clichés from its predecessor and other typical horror films, resulting in a massive waste of money. 

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