2. Sonny (Nicolas Cage)
Nicolas Cage has starred in some brilliant films Con Air, Kick Ass, Face/Off and Bad Lieutenant to name just four. He may have slipped into straight-to-DVD roles in recent years, but theres no denying his talent and he still occasionally comes out with a top new film (2014s Joe was his latest great one). His directorial career never took off, though. He had one shot 2002 James Franco flick Sonny, which focused on a former male prostitute returning from time in the army and attempting to make a new life for himself and he blew it. Cage directed, produced and co-starred in Sonny, but couldnt make it into a good film. L.A. Weekly were again a hard bunch to please, calling Cages directorial debut preposterous and tedious as well as claiming it inspired unintentional laughter that, unfortunately, occurs too infrequently to make the film even a guilty pleasure. Other critics called it clichéd, bogus, silly and an instant candidate for worst movie of the year. Cage hasnt dared direct a movie since, instead becoming even more prolific as an actor. Who could blame him, after a bashing like that? It wouldnt be a big surprise if he never bothered directing again.