10 Universally Disliked Blockbusters (That Really Aren’t That Bad)

10. Waterworld

Waterworld is considered the prime example of a huge flop; it was a runaway production fraught with ego battles, bad weather and a rising budget. Kevin Costner was a huge star at the time, so the press had their knives ready when the early buzz on it wasn’t great.

Anyone watching Waterworld today though might wonder what the fuss was about since it’s a perfectly enjoyable adventure. It’s basically Mad Max on the water, with some stunning pre-CGI action scenes like the assault on the floating city. Costner is a bit too glum in the lead, but Dennis Hopper is a hammy delight playing the villain. It also looks stunning, and it will be hard for anybody watching it now to believe all the sets were practical.

Importantly, while it often gets reported as a bomb it actually made its money back, and anybody checking Waterworld out now might be surprised to find themselves having a good time with it.