16 movies you loved as a child that were actually terrible
(But we still love them anyway)
Sunday afternoons usually involve settling down in front of ITV2 with a significant hangover and a concoction of beige goods from the freezer. Generally speaking, the television in question is one of those films that you adored as a child, only to watch 20 years later and realise, er, it hasn't aged quite as well as you have.
Here are 18 films we loved when we were younger, and only recently realised were pretty terrible (but we love them anyway).
H/T Digital Spy
Casper, 1995
On closer inspection, not a lot actually happens in this film once you look past the animated ghosts and predictable character stereotypes. Still, we put it on every Halloween anyway.
IMDb rating: 6.1/10
Flubber, 1997
Our love for Robin Williams truly knows no bounds, but with hindsight, that's probably the only good thing about Flubber.
IMDb rating: 5.2/10
Inspector Gadget, 1999
Save The Last Dance, 2001
A predictable and formulaic movie that pretends to break the mould of teenage plots, but then doesn't. Soz. Good for hangover days, though(?)
IMDb rating: 6.2
Cats & Dogs, 2001
We LOVED this movie way back when, but it's so incredibly silly that you have to rely on how cute all the dogs are to make it worthwhile. But then again, the dogs are ridiculously cute, so it is worthwhile.
IMDb rating: 5.1/10
Aquamarine, 2006
SUCH A GOOD SUNDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE. But also a terrible, terrible film with lots of flaws that is sometimes a bit trashy. Still, JoJo and Emma Roberts are great.
IMDb rating: 5.3/10
Honey, 2003
So riddled with cliche, but a reliable movie for when you're so hungover you can't even concentrate.
IMDb rating: 5.3
Ella Enchanted, 2004
So good, yet so bad. Ella Enchanted ticks every fairytale spin-off box you can imagine, so if you're into that kind of thing..
IMDb rating: 6.3/10
Agent Cody Banks, 2003
Anything with Hillary Duff and Frankie Muniz in gets a yes from younger us, but in hindsight, it turns out only a 12-year-old could enjoy this.
IMDb rating: 2001/10
Bio Dome, 1996
Even if you have very low expectations watching this film 20 years later, it probably still won't live up to them. Costumes are priceless, though.
IMDb rating: 4.4/10
Good Burger, 1997
Oh, who are we kidding? Kenan and Kel will always be a favourite.
IMDb rating: 5.7/10
The Mask, 1994
This film is more about Jim Carrey being Jim Carrey than any form of plot - which is fine if you like Jim Carrey. Jim Carrey.
IMDb rating: 6.9/10
Anaconda, 1997
Jennifer Lopez has been and always will be a babe, but Anaconda is essentially about a big snake who eats everyone. Which has its flaws.
IMDb rating: 4.7/10
Scooby-Doo, 2002
Flimsy at best, but at least you know what you're getting. The baddie would've got away with it if it wasn't for these meddling kids, right?
IMDb rating: 5.0/10
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