Naomi Watts: 5 Awesome Performances And 5 That Sucked

1. Samantha - Movie 43

Naomi Watts Movie 43 Oh come on, what else could it be? Frankly, everybody who was involved in the making of Movie 43 now has an indelible mark against their record. To be fair, its wholly justified €“ Movie 43 is so puerile and risible that it serves as a critical black hole. Its only real contribution to the industry was as an opportunity for film critics to wax invective in new and creative ways, and though her role isn't as prominent as Hugh Jackman with testicles on his chin, Watts is unable to escape the whole tragedy. She plays Samantha in a short skit called 'Homeschooled,' in which she and real-life partner Liev Schreiber homeschool their son in an unconventional way. Namely, not only do they fulfil the academic demands of a high school under their roof, they also engage in the more unpleasant social aspects too, such as the bullying, hazing and in one cringe-worthy scene, romance. Yeah, that happens, and by god, they keep it in the family. There's really very little that can said when an Oscar-nominated actress indulges in on-screen incest under the guise of giving her 'son' his first kiss. Also, look at the goddamned picture above. It's all terrible, and a damning indictment of the movie as a whole €“ painfully unfunny, and made all the more awkward by the star-studded cast. I mean come on Naomi, what were you thinking?
Contributor
Contributor

Durham University graduate and qualified sports journalist. Very good at sitting down and watching things. Can multi-task this with playing computer games. Football Manager addict who has taken Shrewsbury Town to the summit of the Premier League. You can follow me at @Ed_OwenUK, if you like ramblings about Newcastle United and A Place in the Sun. If you don't, I don't know what I can do for you.