I love movies. I’ll give almost anything a shot—action flicks, weird indie stuff, even guilty pleasure rom-coms. I’m not hard to please when I just want to relax. But every now and then, a movie comes along that tests my patience in ways I didn’t know possible. These are a few of those rare titles that made me quit halfway through, either out of boredom, frustration, or pure disbelief.
The Union (2024)
I don’t know how to put it nicely, but The Union is bad—even for what it claims to be. You know the kind of casual action flick you throw on during a lazy Friday night without expecting too much? This one doesn’t even meet those low expectations.
The plot is painfully predictable, the characters are flat, and whatever humor they tried to inject gets completely lost. It’s not bad enough to be funny, and not good enough to recommend. It just exists… barely.
By the time I gave up (somewhere around the halfway mark), I honestly wondered if the whole thing was an inside joke among the producers—like, “How little can we do and still make money?” I hope not… but it felt like it.
The Killer (2024)
I went into The Killer with high hopes—John Woo, bold title, cool atmosphere. But wow… what a mess. The visual effects are there, and sure, the production had a budget, but absolutely nothing clicks.
The dialogue is awkward and at times downright cringey, and the acting feels like it was done in a single rushed take. Some scenes look like they were filmed in a hurry with zero attention to detail. It really feels chaotic and unpolished.
And then there’s the action: a tiny girl, barely 90 pounds soaking wet, demolishing trained fighters like she’s invincible. It’s not about disliking strong female leads—it’s about balance and believability. I quit halfway through. No regrets.
The Crow (2024)
I wasn’t expecting greatness from The Crow, especially since it’s a remake, but I was still surprised—just in the wrong way. This film tries hard to reinvent a classic, but it ends up feeling like an overly dramatic soap opera.
I do respect the attempt to change the story and bring something fresh, but the direction they went with didn’t help at all. Everything is way too emotional, like every single line is meant to be some deep, tragic poem. It’s hard to connect with characters when everything feels so forced.
I made it maybe 30–40 minutes in before calling it quits. You know when a movie tells you within the first few scenes that it’s not your vibe? That was this. And honestly, I’m okay with that. Let’s just hope the next remake does better.
Final thoughts
Now, I’m not here to tell you what to like. Maybe you’ll enjoy one of these movies way more than I did—and that’s totally fine. But if your taste is anything like mine, maybe consider skipping these or at least setting expectations low. Life’s too short for bad movies, right?
I totally get where you’re coming from—some movies just don’t hit the mark, no matter how much you want them to. It’s frustrating when a film has potential but ends up feeling rushed or poorly executed. I’ve had my fair share of walking out halfway through, too. The part about the tiny girl demolishing trained fighters made me laugh—it’s so over-the-top! But I’m curious, do you think there’s a way they could’ve made that scene work, or was it just doomed from the start? Also, what’s the last movie you watched that actually surprised you in a good way? I’m always looking for recommendations that don’t make me want to quit halfway!
I totally get what you mean about movies that just don’t click. It’s frustrating when you see potential but everything falls flat. The lack of balance in the action and the forced emotional lines sound unbearable. Honestly, it feels like some movies are just pushing out content without caring about the audience. Do you think it’s worth giving a movie another shot if it starts off bad, or is quitting early the smarter move? I’d love to hear about a movie you stuck with despite a weak start—did it surprise you? Or do you think movies should grab you from the first scene otherwise don’t waste time? Let me know your thoughts—I’m curious!