10 Bad Movies That Made a Ton of Money

Next: #4

4. The Smurfs (2011)

The Smurfs was a popular cartoon series in the 80s that lasted a decade before it was taken off the air. Over twenty years later, Sony decided to release a hybrid live-action /animated 3D adventure as a way to reboot the series.

The trailers didn’t look very promising, and the film opened up to poor reviews. But as we have learned, that doesn’t mean that it didn’t make a ton of money. The Smurfs brought home $142.6 million domestic and an astounding $421.1 million foreign. Audiences must have really missed the Smurfs to pay $563.7 million worldwide to see them again.

Next: #3

Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Kevin Brackett

Kevin Brackett is a professional film and theatre critic. He is also a member of the St. Louis Film Critics Association (SLFCA). Since founding Review St. Louis in 2008, he remains editor and operator of the online publication. Kevin is also a co-host of the Reel Spoilers podcast, and former National Vice President of the Technology Student Association (TSA), comprised of over 200,000 members worldwide. E-mail: kevin [at] reviewstl.com.

Recent Posts

Interview: From Wrestling Rings to Ballparks: Dr. Jeremy Housewright’s Journey to Children’s Books

Veteran journalist and author of For the Love of the Show: Pro Wrestling Fans Tell…

1 year ago

Are Fans Electric? Gary Numan at The Sovereign (Concert Review)

Gary Numan's concert on October 3rd shook the dark environs of The Sovereign. His excited…

1 year ago

Gary Numan and Tremors at The Sovereign

Review and Photos by Jerry McGrath What....a... show!    Gary Numan blew the doors of…

1 year ago

Movie Review: BONE LAKE starring Alex Roe, Maddie Hasson

​October is officially here and with that, a roster of upcoming horror films slated for…

1 year ago

Movie Review: THE SMASHING MACHINE starring Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt

Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine isn’t a film you watch lightly. It’s raw, relentless, and…

1 year ago

Concert Review and Photos: Lorna Shore and The Black Dahlia Murder at The Factory

Review and Photos by Cassie Maag Lorna Shore has created a name for themselves as…

1 year ago