There's always a sliver lining! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the roles that were the one silver lining in an otherwise disappointing film.
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00:00Something tells me a whole lot of people are about to die
00:03Welcome to watch mojo and today
00:05We're counting down our picks for the roles that were the one silver lining in an otherwise disappointing film
00:16Number 10 Rock of Ages Stacey Jax
00:19Okay, Stacey Jax
00:24Now go some stories were just meant for the stage
00:27While the rock and roll jukebox musical Rock of Ages may have worked well on Broadway
00:32It ended up falling flat when it was adapted for the silver screen
00:35Audiences had a hard time looking past the flimsy story and cheesy styling
00:39However, there was one role that they couldn't help but love Stacey Jax
00:44Excited about the show?
00:48The ultimate parody of a glam metal star Tom Cruise's natural charisma was all he needed to steal the show
00:55He really sunk his teeth into the part
00:57It was clear that he was having fun with the camping material which made his scene stand out among the rest
01:03Working hard to get my fill
01:07Everybody wants a thrill
01:10Number 9 Along Came Pauly Sandy Lyle. I'm going to ask Pauly Prince on a date. Oh, that's a mistake
01:17She's not right for you, dude
01:20Rain dance
01:22In a sea of romantic comedies Along Came Pauly struggles to stand out
01:26While it had potential the lack of chemistry between the leads meant that audience interest fizzled quickly
01:32But this may have also caused the secondary roles to stand out even more. We all need to look into our hearts
01:38specifically Sandy Lyle
01:40Philip Seymour Hoffman plays a friend of Ben Stiller's Ruben with a flair for the dramatic
01:45He ends up stealing the thunder from the protagonist by charming the audience with his comedic performance
01:50Whether he was showing off on the basketball court or on the stage
01:53People were clearly more drawn to him than the central relationship of the film. What do you think guys?
02:02Are you that kid from Crocodile Tears?
02:08You're goddamn right I am. Number 8 Dark Shadows Angelique Bouchard. My name is Angie
02:18So it is
02:20Considering that it was released at the height of the vampire craze the fact that Dark Shadows flopped was a huge disappointment
02:26It seemed to have all the right pieces
02:28It was based on a well-loved soap opera and featured a star-studded cast
02:32However, the lackluster writing caused it to leave a poor impression on both fans and critics
02:38Despite the issues with the script Eva Green's portrayal of the ethereal yet imposing Angelique still managed to shine
02:44And I'll be damned if I'm gonna see it destroyed by those bastards
02:50Call and arrange a meeting
02:52The vengeful witch has it out for Johnny Depp's Barnabas
02:55Cursing him with vampirism in the 18th century and still up to her old tricks in the 1970s
03:00Green's take on the character can't save the film, but she at least provides a few fun scenes
03:05I've been an upstanding member of this community for 200 years in one form or another
03:11Number seven venom Eddie Brock venom hopes weren't too high for this movie
03:17especially after the portrayal of venom in the infamous spider-man 3 the
03:222018 film also came under pretty harsh criticism with everything from the inconsistent tone to the pacing being eviscerated
03:29Tom Hardy was the glue holding everything together. I
03:33Was going places. I wasn't running and I was going places
03:37Particularly his interpretation of the relationship between Eddie and venom you did not find us
03:43We found you his depiction of a man in his symbiote possessor made it clear that he wasn't taking it too
03:50Seriously, which added to the viewers overall experience
03:53He also helped add a layer of charm to the final product which made the whole movie an easier pill to swallow
03:59What was that? Oh, I have a parasite. Yeah
04:04Number six Robin Hood Prince of Thieves sheriff of Nottingham will take the animated Fox version over this
04:18Robin Hood Prince of Thieves could have been great
04:20But the poor writing sucked a lot of the potential out of the film early on
04:24Many of the recognizable characters were portrayed as more muted versions with the one exception being the sheriff of Nottingham
04:31Alan Rickman's take on the spiteful sheriff was the clear standout. He stole every scene
04:35He was in almost with his presence alone. The theatrical yet ominous performance made the villain detestable yet fun to watch
04:45Cancel the kitchen scraps for lepers and orphans. No more merciful beheadings and
04:51Call off Christmas while the movie may have disappointed viewers
04:55Rickman ended up being the one silver lining that kept people entertained
04:59He even won a BAFTA for his efforts. I'm as good as engaged
05:04Number five Batman versus Superman dawn of justice Wonder Woman. Is it stealing if you steal from another thief?
05:13Who are you there's something about the reveal of a hero that will always be exciting
05:18Even if it takes place during a mundane film
05:21Wonder Woman being introduced was a breath of fresh air during Batman versus Superman dawn of justice a movie
05:27Which overall struggled to meet the potential of its premise don't believe everything you hear son. I've seen it. Mr. Wayne
05:34Diana Prince stood out amongst the jumbled plot for all the right reasons
05:38Seeing her fight gave audiences a taste of what could be to come
05:41Gal Gadot cleared every expectation set for her and helped build excitement for Wonder Woman solo film
05:47Which was released the following year. I've killed things from other worlds before
05:54She with you I thought she was with you
05:57Number four the lost world Jurassic Park Roland Tembo firstly, I'm in charge and when I'm not around Dieter is
06:04All you need to do is sign the checks
06:06Tell us we're doing a good job and open your case of scotch when we have a good day
06:10When you hit a home run on your first try
06:13Recreating that success can be tricky. Even if you're Steven Spielberg while not a total dud
06:18Audiences and critics found that the lost world Jurassic Park lacked a heart and charm that the original had in spades
06:24Most of the characters lacked personality or depth with one exception being Roland Tembo a man with his heart set on bagging a t-rex
06:32Second condition my feet you can keep it all I want in exchange for my services
06:37It's the right to hunt one of the Tyrannosaurus while his motivation was a bit one note
06:42His sheer dedication was intriguing to watch
06:45Pete Postlethwaite injected plenty of personality into the role and even provided some of the film's most memorable lines
06:52Somewhere on this island is the greatest predator that ever lived
06:55Second greatest predator must take him down. Number three X-Men origins Wolverine Victor Creed
07:02Thank you
07:05Easy the Claude mutant is one of the most iconic X-Men. So his origin story should have been a hit, right?
07:12Unfortunately, that wasn't the case for Wolverine between the stereotypical plot
07:18Laughably bad visual effects and the mistreatment of Deadpool the film ended up being a huge disappointment amongst those who loved the franchise
07:27It's one saving grace was the villain Victor Creed also known as saber-toothed
07:33Leave Shriver's portrayal of Wolverine's half-brother as depth and tension to the story when we see the opening credits
07:39Montage of the two fighting in various wars. It almost makes us think we're watching a good movie
07:44Although it wasn't enough to save the project Shriver was at least able to captivate the audience
07:50Look what the cat dragged in guys, whatever this is. Take it outside
07:55Number two Planet of the Apes general fade
08:02Considering how iconic the original is the 2001 remake never stood a chance at living up to the standards it set
08:08Damn them
08:13While the prosthetic makeup stood out the plot itself didn't hold a candle to the first rendition
08:18Particularly the infamous ending although the results were disappointing the inclusion of general fade was still a noticeable bright spot
08:38His ruthless demeanor and devotion to his cruel cause made him an intimidating antagonist
08:44Tim Roth was so dedicated to the part that he even helped rework some of the scenes
08:48His contributions were likely invaluable to the picture. Although the villain can't quite make up for the whole movie
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09:17Number one suicide squad Harley Quinn
09:26Sorry
09:28the voices
09:29It's always sad when something with so much promise falls flat when the trailer was released
09:35Fans were excited by the vibes of suicide squad
09:38however studio interference and a jumbled script
09:41Resulted in a disappointing product that lacked heart while most characters fell short
09:46Harley Quinn ended up being the standout on the titular team everyone for themselves, right?
09:53While she lacked the depth that she has in the comics Margot Robbie's portrayal still managed to add an element of whimsy that the flick
10:00Desperately needed. Thank goodness. Robbie would also get to play the character in better movies later on
10:08I'm a princess
10:10Which movie do you think was saved by the inclusion of one character? Let us know in the comments below
10:15It's good to see you man. I thought you died like 15 years ago
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