10 Terrible Movies By Great Directors

10. 1941 - Steven Spielberg

Spielberg has one of the most impressive filmographies in history. He's responsible for classics like Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and Jurassic Park, just to name a few.

It's practically a law of nature that his films do well with critics and audiences alike. Despite earning universal acclaim over the years, things were not always smooth sailing for Spielberg. In fact, he made quite a crucial misstep early in his career with the action-comedy, 1941.

The movie takes place a few days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and focuses on the mass panic that overwhelms the people of California, who think they will be attacked next. The attempts to defend the state are riddled with ineptitude, which would likely be hilarious if the humor wasn't so forced.

Luckily, 1941 wasn't a total loss; the visual effects are rather impressive for their time and are worth checking out. However, a good film requires more than just spectacle, and this one just wasn't able to land.