The Top 10 Worst Comic Book Casting Mistakes (Spike.com)

[Ace of Knaves]

To call Big Trouble in Little China one of the worst movies ever is an outrage that should be punishable with a beating with a comedy sized fish.

 

[Gunga Diner]

http://www.spike.com/blog/top-10-worst-comic/84375

10. Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool (Wade Wilson) in X-Men Origins: Wolverine

9. Matthew Goode as Adrian Veidt (Ozymandias) in Watchmen

8. Cillian Murphy as The Scarecrow (Jonathan Crane) in Batman Begins

7. Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson in Spider-man

6. Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane in Superman Returns

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5. Jessica Alba as The Invisible Woman (Susan Storm) in The Fantastic Four

4. Jennifer Garner as Elektra (Elektra Nachios) in Daredevil

3. Arnold Schwarzenegger as Mr. Freeze (Victor Fries) in Batman & Robin

2. Halle Berry as Storm (Ororo Munroe) in X-Men

1. Topher Grace as Venom (Eddie Brock) in Spider-man 3

The only ones I agree with are 2, 5, and 6. The rest were decisions that ranged from phenomenal to just fine.

For a movie as silly and ******ed as Batman & Robin, Schwarzenegger was perfect. At least he seemed like he was having fun.

 

[Fresh Prince]

Cillian Murphy was awesome as Scarecrow...Not his fault Goyer wrote him wrong...Well in TDK.

 

[Octoberist]

I don't know..how did he write him wrong?

And I really don't have any issues with Scarecrow's role in The Dark Knight because they could have easily not included him in. But it was a nice cameo to show how rich Batman's world is. It's a nod to the fans.

 

[VenomVsSpidey]

I don't know..how did he write him wrong?

And I really don't have any issues with Scarecrow's role in The Dark Knight because they could have easily not included him in. But it was a nice cameo to show how rich Batman's world is. It's a nod to the fans.

This.

 

[Kahran Ramsus]

10. Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool (Wade Wilson) in X-Men Origins: Wolverine

This was basically a cameo. Deadpool was certainly ruined in this movie, but by that point he wasn't being played by Reynolds any more.

9. Matthew Goode as Adrian Veidt (Ozymandias) in Watchmen

More bland than anything. He wasn't terrible.

8. Cillian Murphy as The Scarecrow (Jonathan Crane) in Batman Begins

Murphy was great casting. He took a lame D-List baddie and made him the most memorable villain of the film.

7. Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson in Spider-man

I honestly don't think this was bad, although a lot of fans certainly dislike her. She played the role well enough, IMO.

6. Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane in Superman Returns

The first one that I agree with. I wouldn't have had as much of an issue if this was an origin film, but she's way too young for the part as written.

5. Jessica Alba as The Invisible Woman (Susan Storm) in The Fantastic Four

Stunt casting at its worse. Easily one of the worst decisions in the history of comic book films.

4. Jennifer Garner as Elektra (Elektra Nachios) in Daredevil

She was alright. I don't really have an opinion much one way or another.

3. Arnold Schwarzenegger as Mr. Freeze (Victor Fries) in Batman & Robin

Arnold was the best part of Batman & Robin. He's seriously the only reason to watch the movie.

2. Halle Berry as Storm (Ororo Munroe) in X-Men

Granted, she was terrible as Storm. But there's an even worse casting decision involving Berry which I will mention later.

1. Topher Grace as Venom (Eddie Brock) in Spider-man 3

Grace was fine. This is just overreaction from people whining that Venom was misused in Spider-Man 3.

As for my picks...

10. Chris O'Donnell as Robin in Batman Forever - He actually did alright in this film, which is more than I can say for the guys higher up on the list, but he was just too old for the part. He was clearly an adult playing a character that seemed like he was supposed to be 15.

9. Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes in Batman Begins - The movie is great in spite of her, but there is a reason she was dumped for the sequel.

8. Julian McMahon as Dr. Doom in Fantastic Four - Two utterly flat performances for one of the most charismatic villains in comic book history. And it wasn't even the worst casting decision in the film.

7. Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane in Superman Returns

6. Wes Bentley as Blackheart in Ghost Rider - Cage wasn't any good, but this was the real problem with the film. The villain just wasn't menacing at all. Peter Fonda should have been able to kill this wimp 10 minutes into the film.

5. Channing Tatum as Duke in GI Joe: Rise of Cobra - I actually liked the film, but there is no escaping that he gives the dullest, most lifeless performance in the film.

4. Shaquille O'Neal as Steel in Steel - I don't think this one even needs to be explained.

3. Alicia Silverstone as Batgirl in Batman & Robin - This one was horrific. She wasn't believable as either a rebellious British schoolgirl nor a competent crime fighter.

2. Jessica Alba as Invisible Woman in Fantastic Four

1. The Entire Cast of Catwoman - Seriously. There isn't a single redeeming performance in that entire wretched movie.

 

[cerealkiller182]

maybe a slightly off topic but awhile back I wrote my favorite casting choices

http://rickshq.blogspot.com/2009/04/top-10-best-comic-movie-castings.html

10. Heath Ledger as The Joker
The most inspired casting on the list. No one thought the pretty-boy-cowboy-lover would make an impressive Joker. I, frankly, was excited to see what was going to happen, but was having a hard time visualizing it. I am still surprised at what we got, and it is a role that is a testament to his chameleon like performances in other not so well-known movies, a la Brothers Grim and Lords of Dogtown.
9. Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool
Surprise! I haven't even seen the movie yet, but no casting as had me more excited about a part. Deadpool is my favorite character, and I think Reynolds is far superior an actor than most give him credit for. I am not too worried about the obvious changes to the character since they have some kind of parallel. But those damn lazer eyes piss me off to no end.

8. Patrick Stewart as Professor Xavier
From the beginning, this was probably the easiest character to cast. Who's bald and a strong leader. Patrick Stewart. It almost seems unfair at how obvious it is, but he captured the character with grace.

7. Kelsey Grammar as Beast
I didn't think at his age that Kelsey could pull off an action role. The role of Beast has always made me a little uneasy considering that while strong and agile, he had a very old soul, and an older actor would need to be cast. Grammar was damn near perfect. As perfect as I could guess.

6. Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent
Probably the greatest performance in The Dark Knight and a far more deserving supporting performance than Heath's. Eckhart held the entire story on his shoulders, but he was overshadowed by Joker's theatrical nature.

5. Robert Downey, Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man
Who better to play a savvy, charismatic substance abuser than an actual savvy, charismatic substance abuser. I never believed Downey was having a comeback since all he always had a string of solid if not relatively unknown performances coupled with a run in with the law and a random Oscar nom. In the end, this put him on the map, or back on the map, or whatever.

4. Sir Ian McKellan as Magneto
The idea behind the X-Men was to be a metaphor for minority's civil rights laced with science fiction action. Sir McKellan being both gay and Jewish knew full well the extent of being a popularly discriminated minority (far to weird of a phrase but you get what I am saying). Ian has a certain distinguished screen presence that helped depict Magneto as the classic dictator-esque world-takeover-type of villain.

3. Mickey Rourke as Marv
Mickey Rourke oozes cool and as Tarantino noted, Marv is like what would happen if Rourke and Frank Miller, the creator of Sin City, had a baby and I have to agree. No one is better for the Cro-Magnum trenchcoat wearing bar brawler than Mickey Rourke, a movie tough guy turned boxer turned movie tough guy. I think I speak for everyone else when I say welcome back Mr. Rourke.

2. Hugh Jackman as Wolverine
Who thought a 6 foot something Aussie would perfect as the 5 nothing Canuck, Wolvie? Turns out he'd be damn good. He captured the intensity of Wolvie that grasped the fanboys interest, but added a certain level of heart and likability that many thought Wolvie was lacking.

1. Ron Perlman as Hellboy
Perlman is one of those actors who never got his just dessert. He is one of the finest actors today. Charismatic. Screen presence a plenty. Theres no beating the guy in innate ability. And despite having plenty of roles before and after Hellboy that proves his mettle, I think old HB will be remembered as his most likable and memorable.

I wrote it before I actually saw Ryan as Deadpool, a choice I kind of regret (not because of the movie, just because of its blatant bias) but whatever.

 

[Ace of Knaves]

Not a bad list man. But Hugh as Wolverine for X1 and X2 only for me. I suppose you can't blame him entirely for X3 and Origins though.

 

[co2]

To call Big Trouble in Little China one of the worst movies ever is an outrage that should be punishable with a beating with a comedy sized fish.

haha! agreed. That movie is an action comedy and a genre tribute. Maybe some people don't get that.
Kurt Russell was doing a John Wayne impersonation through the whole movie for Christ Sakes!

 

[Bruce Banner]

6. Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent
Probably the greatest performance in The Dark Knight and a far more deserving supporting performance than Heath's. Eckhart held the entire story on his shoulders, but he was overshadowed by Joker's theatrical nature.

Couldn't have said it better myself For me the most interesting and best performance in the movie.

 

[TruerToTheCore]

Arnold would've been great as Mr Freeze given the right material.

 

[Hound55]

9. Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes in Batman Begins - The movie is great in spite of her, but there is a reason she was dumped for the sequel.

*Sigh*

She wasn't dumped, she just stupidly chose to make "Mad Money" instead of The Dark Knight (quite possibly because her and her husband are out of their frickin' gourd...)

And I still maintain she played the role better than Maggie G, who's a better actress but stunk in the role.

 

[El Payaso]

Couldn't have said it better myself For me the most interesting and best performance in the movie.

Absolutely. Eckhart was such a great Dent that he could 'deform' his character beautifully into Two Face without having to play a completely different character. He managed to portray both sides of the same character. His performance was for me simply the best one from TDK.

 

[Deaths Head II]

I'm glad to see some Eckhart love. I thought he was really great and under appreciated in The Dark Knight.

 

[DarthDaveBanner]

Arnold would've been great as Mr Freeze given the right material.

Who better to portray a cold, emotionless machine of destruction than Arnold?

 

[Deaths Head II]

I could never take Arnold seriously as Freeze. I'm sorry but Arnold pulls off "scientist" just as well as Tara Reid does.

 

[Fresh Prince]

Shaq should be in his own list when it comes to Steel.

 

[Infinity9999x]

Absolutely. Eckhart was such a great Dent that he could 'deform' his character beautifully into Two Face without having to play a completely different character. He managed to portray both sides of the same character. His performance was for me simply the best one from TDK.

I loved Eckhart and enjoyed his Two-Face, but I think Nolan left the characer of Two-Face woefully undeveloped and killed off a load of potential when he killed Two-Face.

There was so much more he could have done with that character.

 

[Mrs. Sawyer]

10. Chris O'Donnell as Robin in Batman Forever - He actually did alright in this film, which is more than I can say for the guys higher up on the list, but he was just too old for the part. He was clearly an adult playing a character that seemed like he was supposed to be 15.

9. Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes in Batman Begins - The movie is great in spite of her, but there is a reason she was dumped for the sequel.

8. Julian McMahon as Dr. Doom in Fantastic Four - Two utterly flat performances for one of the most charismatic villains in comic book history. And it wasn't even the worst casting decision in the film.

7. Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane in Superman Returns

6. Wes Bentley as Blackheart in Ghost Rider - Cage wasn't any good, but this was the real problem with the film. The villain just wasn't menacing at all. Peter Fonda should have been able to kill this wimp 10 minutes into the film.

5. Channing Tatum as Duke in GI Joe: Rise of Cobra - I actually liked the film, but there is no escaping that he gives the dullest, most lifeless performance in the film.

4. Shaquille O'Neal as Steel in Steel - I don't think this one even needs to be explained.

3. Alicia Silverstone as Batgirl in Batman & Robin - This one was horrific. She wasn't believable as either a rebellious British schoolgirl nor a competent crime fighter.

2. Jessica Alba as Invisible Woman in Fantastic Four

1. The Entire Cast of Catwoman - Seriously. There isn't a single redeeming performance in that entire wretched movie.

In his defense I thought he was supposed to be older. I assumed he was a young adult and the reason the cop had him come to Wayne was because he was homeless.

 

[Ace of Knaves]

O'Donnell gets stick for his role as Robin, but y'know, I thought he was pretty decent in Forever. So what if he's older? A young adult Robin brings some new interesting things to the table that couldn't be done with a young kid.

 

[BestGirl]

O'Donnell gets stick for his role as Robin, but y'know, I thought he was pretty decent in Forever. So what if he's older? A young adult Robin brings some new interesting things to the table that couldn't be done with a young kid.

A grown Robin is certainly more practical than a young kid.

 

[Kahran Ramsus]

A grown Robin is certainly more practical than a young kid.

An older Robin is something I wouldn't have a problem with. The issue with the casting is that he doesn't seem written as such in that particular film. I just don't buy a 25 year old man needing adoption and constantly being referred to as boy or kid. The performance was fine, but he didn't fit the part as written.

 

[bunk]

A grown Robin is certainly more practical than a young kid.

But he's not really Robin is he? May as well just call him Nightwing and get it over with.

 

[Doc Ock]

Honestly, Spike doesn't have a clue what they are talking about. I only agree with Arnold, Jessica Alba, and Topher Grace. The rest I thought were good at their parts!

 

[BestGirl]

But he's not really Robin is he? May as well just call him Nightwing and get it over with.

I wouldnt've minded that.