Every Coen Brothers Movie Ranked Worst To Best

18. The Ladykillers (2004)

With a career bursting with intelligent scripts, witty dialogue and memorable characters, The Ladykillers stands as the Coen Brothers' biggest misfire. A remake of the 1955 dark comedy of the same name, the film sports a stellar ensemble, including Tom Hanks, J.K Simmons, and Marlon Wayans, but falls flat over its near two-hour runtime.

The film details the should-be hilarious exploits of a college professor (Hanks) who wrangles together a gang of criminals in hopes of successfully robbing a bank.

Hanks is probably the best aspect of the movie, bringing his usual level of charm to the proceedings, but his trademark likability just isn't enough to elevate the film passed its uncharacteristically simple, unengaging script.

It's always hard to remake an old Hollywood classic, and so the duo deserve credit for at least trying. But, thanks to the so-so plot, iffy pacing and forced comedy that tinges the bulk of the movie, it's easily the weakest in the Coen Brothers' impressive back catalogue.