The absolute worst DC film, in your opinion?

[Shikamaru]

Catwoman.

However, while I don't think BvS is the worst (though it's up there), I do think it probably did the most damage. It did to DC films exactly what B&R did to the Batman franchise alone, in the Golden Age of CBM's nevertheless. Not to mention the fact it's a film that's been hyped in one form or another for 70 years, so the end result feels somewhat worse due to the lead up. That and unlike B&R, there's currently very little means through which you can just laugh it off...

 

[Timebomb]

Catwoman.

However, while I don't think BvS is the worst (though it's up there), I do think it probably did the most damage. It did to DC films exactly what B&R did to the Batman franchise alone, in the Golden Age of CBM's nevertheless. Not to mention the fact it's a film that's been hyped in one form or another for 70 years, so the end result feels somewhat worse due to the lead up. That and unlike B&R, there's currently very little means through which you can just laugh it off...

That's the kicker. There are far worse films than BVS, such as Catwoman, B&R, and Jonah Hex. But they are so bad they are laughable. BVS has some moments that are laughable because they are so bad but that film just makes me angry at the destruction of what could have been.

 

[Batmannerism]

BvS. Because I actually put tons of hope in it and it destroyed me

Batman V Superman...


Why?


It did the most damage of them all. Some of the others were worse films, but BVS shamed all of DC in one fell swoop, and doomed the DCEU to mediocrity.

I agree.

I would rather re-watch Batman and Robin, Green Lantern or Superman IV.
Okay, I couldn't watch Catwoman again.

B v S had so much potential.....all wasted. Sure, it isn't as bad a film as any of the above, but it is a monumental disappointment.

For three years I yearned for this film, and the chance to see my favourite heroes go at it. Ugh...just ugh !

 

[DX]

Catwoman. All day, every day.

Also, I see BvS is beating out B&R. That is sad.

 

[FunkMiller]

Catwoman. All day, every day.

Also, I see BvS is beating out B&R. That is sad.

BvS is bad, but it's not that bad.

People either forget, or weren't around for the aftermath of Batman & Robin. The Internet wasn't as prevelant either.

It damaged the entire comic movie industry for quite a while, whereas BVS is just damaging DC. You may be able to watch B&R back now and not be too bothered by how bad it is, but you have the Nolan movies and 9 years distance to make it seem not quite as bad.

Trust me, in 1997, no one was laughing ironically at it. It was a travesty that caused more disgust than BvS is now.

 

[The Chris]

Oh yeah i can laugh at it now because the TDK Trilogy exists. Back then i was enraged.

 

[Flint Marko]

I've never seen Catwoman so I'm going with Superman IV. I really do have a hard time believing Catwoman can be worse than that, but I could be wrong.
BvS isn't the absolute worst DC film, but it's probably the most disappointing.

 

[BatStormtrooper]

DC has some bad movies under its belt, unfortunately, but Catwoman is by far the worst.
I really don't know what they were trying to achieve by releasing that film.
They just assassinated the whole character/mythos for... that.

 

[chamber-music]

Catwoman was flat out terrible with no redeemable qualities. Worst DC movie by a country mile.

On some of the other movies listed.

Green Lantern wasn't terrible but it was unmemorable.

Steel had terrible acting and the writer wasn't a fan of superheroes. Shaq had one read thought of the script and had to fit in acting lessons and filming between training for the Lakers and 96 Olympics. Basically the whole thing was a cluster****.

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace and Batman & Robin are terrible films but entertaining in a funny bad sort of way.

Jonah Hex was just 'meh'. The only person who looked like they were having fun in the movie was Michael Fassbender.

Constantine is ok but not very faithful to the comic.

 

[The Joker]

Lol BvS has more votes than B&R. Says it all.

 

[Rowsdower!]

Yeah, I have to admit, that while BvS is far from the worst film on this list, it's definitely the one that makes me the angriest. So much potential, flushed down the toilet by Snyder and a studio that trusted his "vision."

 

[OcStat]

Haven't seen Superman and the Mole-Men, Steel, The Losers, Jonah Hex or Green Lantern. I didn't think the trailers for Green Lantern looked terrible but never got around to seeing it.

I only remember the small fair fight scene from Supergirl and that Superman's Jimmy Olsen was in it. Superman III, I remember Riachard Pryor, being terrified when the computer assimilates the secretary, and the fight between Clark and Superman, which was pretty cool. When I was little, I had a good time watching Superman IV and Batman and Robin, though I haven't seen either since.

Few complaints regarding Constantine or Man of Steel, probably don't deserve to be on the list.

Catwoman I saw for the first time several years ago, pretty terrible but I gather it was intended to hit a different demographic in the GA than most CBM's.

BvS has derailed the potential for a number of movies after it was supposed to gear up for a whole cinematic franchise. I mean, how could it not be BvS?

 

[Victarion]

Catwoman. BvS was at least entertaining.

 

[johnboy3434]

The thing about Superman and the Mole-Men is... on a filmmaking level, it is the worst DC movie. Period. Not even a question. As cheap as Superman IV was (and no other superhero film warrants such a catastrophic comparison), S&tMM looks cheaper. Largely because it was cheaper (even AFTER inflation, the production budget comes out to a whopping $2.51 million, still the lowest of any superhero film).

Released in 1951, it was the very first superhero feature film, and it was an early bird: the second one wouldn't come out for another 15 years. As such, every technical aspect is stuck in the realm of cheap serials and children's television... which was appropriate, because its purpose was to serve as a theatrical pilot to the George Reaves television series. While I'm sure the generational gap has tainted my objectivity, I can honestly say that this film had no business being on a big screen. For all of its many many many faults, even Catwoman managed to LOOK like a real movie.

 

[Kahran Ramsus]

BvS is bad, but it's not that bad.

People either forget, or weren't around for the aftermath of Batman & Robin. The Internet wasn't as prevelant either.

It damaged the entire comic movie industry for quite a while, whereas BVS is just damaging DC. You may be able to watch B&R back now and not be too bothered by how bad it is, but you have the Nolan movies and 9 years distance to make it seem not quite as bad.

Trust me, in 1997, no one was laughing ironically at it. It was a travesty that caused more disgust than BvS is now.

I remember, but even then I thought the hate was overblown somewhat. The film was really bad, but it wasn't worst movie of all-time bad. I didn't/don't even think it was the worst superhero movie to come out that year. Spawn and Steel were both worse.

And the negative impact on the CBM genre is overstated as well. Blade came out the very next year, and within three years X-Men had revived the genre for good. So while B&R did indeed damage the genre, it wasn't for very long.

 

[OcStat]

I remember, but even then I thought the hate was overblown somewhat. The film was really bad, but it wasn't worst movie of all-time bad. I didn't/don't even think it was the worst superhero movie to come out that year. Spawn and Steel were both worse.

And the negative impact on the CBM genre is overstated as well. Blade came out the very next year, and within three years X-Men had revived the genre for good. So while B&R did indeed damage the genre, it wasn't for very long.

That thought occurred to me while writing my post. If anything, B&R cleared room for Marvel to pave the long road to Marvel Studios.

Totally forgot Spawn and B&R came out the same year. I wonder which film I'd prefer now.

 

[DarkKnight]

I voted Catwoman, but Just for fun, These are my most hated DC films and most hated Marvel films

DC Most Hated:
-Catwoman
-Steel
-Batman & Robin
-Superman 4 Quest for Peace
-Jonah Hex
-Green Lantern
-Superman III

Marvel Most Hated:
-Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance
-The Punisher (Dolph Lundgren)
-F4Ntastic
-Fantastic 4
-Iron Man 3
-Captain America (old film)
-Captain America The First Avenger

 

[metaphysician]

Sorry but I second this. Sad but true

Thirded. Its not just about how bad the movie is, its about how much damage it does.

 

[Tg11]

For me it has to be Shaquille O'Neal's Steel (1997)

 

[Rowsdower!]

Eh, Spawn was bad but I'd still say B&R was worse. I think they at least TRIED to make Spawn a good movie. B&R was just a toy commercial on acid.

 

[childeroland]

A tie between Jonah Hex and Catwoman, both utterly without merit. At least Batman and Robin have some MST3K value to them; you can entertain yourself with how dumb it is. Jonah and Catwoman can't keep you awake long enough to do that.

 

[Tg11]

How is no one saying Steel

 

[All-Father]

It's a tie between BvS and Catwoman.

 

[Elevator Man]

The thing about Superman and the Mole-Men is... on a filmmaking level, it is the worst DC movie. Period. Not even a question. As cheap as Superman IV was (and no other superhero film warrants such a catastrophic comparison), S&tMM looks cheaper. Largely because it was cheaper (even AFTER inflation, the production budget comes out to a whopping $2.51 million, still the lowest of any superhero film).

Released in 1951, it was the very first superhero feature film, and it was an early bird: the second one wouldn't come out for another 15 years. As such, every technical aspect is stuck in the realm of cheap serials and children's television... which was appropriate, because its purpose was to serve as a theatrical pilot to the George Reaves television series. While I'm sure the generational gap has tainted my objectivity, I can honestly say that this film had no business being on a big screen. For all of its many many many faults, even Catwoman managed to LOOK like a real movie.

I don't agree it was 1951. It was a different time then. Until '78' Hollywood still hadn't comprehended how to successfully adapt comic books to the big screen. With S&TMM they were still getting their feet wet and experimenting with the limited technology and budgets. Also those Batman serials from the 40s looked low budget and played in theaters as well. What seems low budget today probably wasn't back then.

Honestly S&TMM should be omitted from the poll. Since it's an obscure 65 year old film that I bet most people (particularly this generation) hasn't even seen let alone heard of. It's pretty ancient compared to the other DC movies on the poll.

 

[Tg11]

Green Lantern is another one while Constantine with Keanu Reeves wasn't that bad of a film it wasn't great I would say it was an okay film