Waterworld, then the most expensive movie ever made (its budget clocked in at $172 million dollars, which would be about $277 million today), was supposed to be an action-packed dystopian adventure. (What followed this messy, universally hated film? Meet the New Guy on 'The Great British Baking Show', 'Raised by Wolves' Episode 9 Recap: What to Inject When You're Expecting, 'Raised by Wolves' Episode 8 Recap: Mothers and Fathers. Finding a bankable male star to appear opposite Davis (and play second-fiddle to a lady) proved difficult, as many of the most famous actors at the time turned down the role (Michael Douglas dropped out early in production). Budget: $155 million Jul 1, 2020 Temporarily prevent Outbrain in gallery rail. Budget: $175 million Movies based on very old television properties (and, in this case, a very old radio drama) are generally hit-or-miss. any time soon. Back in 1995, there was one summer blockbuster that was supposed to change the way we saw summer blockbusters. Box-office hits like Daddy Day Care, The Haunted Mansion, and Norbit, none of which including the stuff that made his previous films feel so fresh and ingenious.) Where is Down Hall? (Also, as you’ll read later on this list, people aren’t into seeing Confederate paraphernalia wind up in locations far away from the Deep South. Then you have the casting. 478, This story has been shared 356 times. The sea level has risen, our cities have submerged under water, and the remaining dredges of humanity live above the oceans’ surface, riding around in hulking ships or — in the case of our hero, The Mariner (played by Kevin Costner) — in trimarans, because even lone wolf sailors in the flooded, dystopian future have insufferably fancy sailboats fit for an America’s Cup race. That was probably it, to be honest. Put a beloved A-list star with plenty of blockbuster films under his belt into a sci-fi comedy, and what do you get? 244, This story has been shared 240 times. Even Stone’s director’s cut is shorter than the theatrical cut. New York Times critic Brook Barnes argued that it was a perfect storm of creepy visuals, bad word-of-mouth across social media platforms, and the competition of Battle: Los Angeles that served as the cards stacked against it, making it the fifth biggest box-office bomb in history. Storyline In a future where the polar ice-caps have melted and Earth is almost entirely submerged, a mutated mariner fights starvation and outlaw "smokers," and reluctantly helps a woman and a young girl try to find dry land. Plus, did anyone really remember who John Carter was? Box office: $21.3 million In a future where the polar ice-caps have melted and Earth is almost entirely submerged, a mutated mariner fights starvation and outlaw "smokers," and reluctantly helps a woman and a young girl try to find dry land. 2,482, This story has been shared 1,791 times. One can’t imagine working together was too much fun for the couple.). 240, This story has been shared 216 times. The 'McFarland USA' star tells MTV News that 'Waterworld,' despite being beloved around the world, does not need a sequel or a reboot. Me, too. Rotten Tomatoes average: 51%
Rotten Tomatoes average: 31% The danger signs: terrifying motion capture technology.
For example, a movie set entirely on the ocean?