10 Oscar Winning Films That Are Actually Bad

Chicago is a horrendous film and no amount of singing, dancing, or charm can prove otherwise. In keeping with tradition, Chicago maliciously stole Best Picture from films in 2002 such as The Pianist, Gangs of New York, and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.

Director Rob Marshall has made a name for himself directing musicals (Chicago, Nine, Into the Woods, Marry Poppins Returns) and I’d confidentially argue the other three are superior to Chicago. The film looks like it was shot on a Broadway stage with zero respect for the art of filmmaking and what one can do with it. There are great musicals that use their cinematography and scope to help tell the story and highlight the performances/music; Chicago seems to be too important a story for any of that.

Catherine Zeta-Jones and John C. Reilly are, without hyperbole, the only redeeming attributes to the film. Overacting and flair may have a place in the theatre, but films like Les Miserable, Singin’ in the Rain, La La Land, and Sweeney Todd prove that their omission is greatly appreciated.