15 Movies That Made 2016 The Dumbest Year Ever

12. Ben-Hur

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Warner Bros. Pictures

Remaking one of the most iconic films of all time is a thankless task, especially when it comes complete with a lead actor nobody's heard of and unconvincing CGI replacing the original's unforgettable practical stunt work.

It didn't take a genius to figure out this one would be a box office bust (failing to even make its $100 million budget back), and a slew of listless performances as well as Timur Bekmambetovs's incredibly anonymous, bland directing job sure didn't help.

There's just no reason for anyone to remake the 1959 film, and it was probably clear as day to just about everyone but the people involved in it.

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