The Weekly Ten: Worst Chick Flicks Ever

March 21, 2011 9:00 am     Posted in Entertainment, HaHa  Jenn Inzetta g+ page

I’m not going to lie to you, CollegeCandies. Over the years, I have watched, and even reveled in some really terrible chick flicks. There’s just something comforting knowing  the ending of a movie before it even begins, knowing everything is going to work out. It’s nice once and a while to sit back and just enjoy some bad acting by some pretty actors. And some really cute guys. So yes, I do indulge in watching terrible chick flicks every once in a while.


By Jenn Inzetta

But even I have a line. And let me tell you, these movies that I’m about to list. Well, let’s just say they crossed it. They ran across it. Sprinted even. They’re so far over that line that I can’t even see it anymore…

10. Post Grad. This movie is terrible. Because it shows you all the struggles of Post Grad life without any of the payoff. Alexis Bledel’s character struggles for months. And when she finally gets the job of her dreams she gives it all up to go after a boy. Ugh! Gag me!

9. When in Rome. So Kristen Bell went from playing a badass modern day Nancy Drew on Veronica Mars to a neurotic single lady in Manhattan who can only get guys to fall in love with her with magic coins? She should really talk to her agent.

8. Over Her Dead Body. Eva Langoria comes back from the dead to stop her ex-boyfriend from moving on with his life. Chaos ensues. Oh, wait a minute. So that’s where Grey’s Anatomy got that whole ‘bring Denny back from the dead’ thing? I can’t believe I’m saying this but Katherine Heigl did it better.

7. Georgia Rule. I don’t even really know what this movie is about. And I really don’t even need to. Because if a girl can’t even make it through the trailer for a chick flick, than it really, really is a terrible chick flick.

6. Nights in Rodanthe. Most Nicholas Sparks adaptations are super cheesy, so I know I shouldn’t have expected too much from this one either. But Richard Gere was in it! Richard Gere! He brought us An officer and a Gentleman and Pretty Woman! Richard Gere, who I had high hopes for. Richard Gere who… starred in a really horrible movie.

5. Maid in Manhattan. Hey J.Lo, I love you on American Idol and all and I think your music is great, but this has got to be one of your worst ideas ever. (Yes, including that bedazzled bandanna you were sportin’ in 2000 and that Louboutin song you sang.) If we want to see a Cinderella story we’ll watch, well, A Cinderella Story (maybe this should be the top 11 this week.), not a really bad rewrite. So just stick to the music for now.

4. Crossroads. Oh Britney, you really thought you could be an actor, didn’t you? Well if anything good came out of this movie it was that it taught you that you can’t.

3. Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. Really Matthew McConaughey? How bad off could you be that you’re willing to star in a supernatural rewrite of a Christmas Carol. This movie was so wrong on so many different levels I don’t even know where to begin. Well, I guess I’d start with the cheesy flashbacks, the horrible plot line, the predictable ending,  and the unoriginal characters.

2. Bride Wars. Anne Hathway and Kate Hudson. Two reasonably sane women. At least until they started dying each other’s hair blue. This movie epitomizes the bridzilla stereotype. Every bad thought society has about the way women become obsessed with the frivolous unnecessary details of a wedding are reaffirmed in this movie.

1. Killers. Katherine Heigl has never met a horrible chick flick she hasn’t liked. But this one goes above and beyond the call of duty. A generic blonde emotionally stunted female meets and falls in love with a man who turns out to be just like her father. Really? I mean, really?

Note: As you can see, most of these movies are the result of TV actors and singers trying to make in on the big screen. Apparently…they can’t.

I’m sure there are plenty more awful, terrible, no good, very bad chick flicks. Which ones make you cringe most?

73 Comments on "The Weekly Ten: Worst Chick Flicks Ever"

  1. Caitlin-University of Alabama says:
    Mon, 21st Mar 20119:27 am 

    I really loved Georgia Rule! It's not even really a classic chick flick. It deals with a lot of issues in sexuality, sexual abuse, alcoholism, family, etc. I know everyone has a stigma against Lindsay Lohan, but she did a pretty good job, and I think it's worth giving a try. Plus, Wesley from The Princess Bride is in it!

  2. Amy says:
    Mon, 21st Mar 20112:00 pm 

    "New In Town" could be on here, I was hoping for another 'Bridget Jones' but omg no

  3. Leah Traaseth says:
    Mon, 21st Mar 20114:10 pm 

    I agree with all of them except for Georgia Rule. I suggest you actually watch it before you declare it's a chick flick. It is a drama about a girl who was sexually abused by her stepfather through her teenage years and her alcoholic mother. I am disappointed in College Candy for even considering a movie like that could be on this list let alone the fact that the person who wrote this made her judgement based on only partly watching the movie trailer.

  4. lyn says:
    Mon, 21st Mar 20116:01 pm 

    I actually though 'A Cinderella Story' was really bad

  5. Miss M says:
    Mon, 21st Mar 201110:45 pm 

    I loved post grad. I thought it was hilarious.

  6. Tena says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 201110:45 am 

    Really has JLo made a good film?

  7. Tiff says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 201111:40 am 

    Georgia Rules was actually pretty good. I made my boyfriend at the time watch it…and he actually liked it to. Like the people above me said, it deals with a lot of issues (alcoholism, child abuse, etc) and shows how a family (Mother to daughter) get through because they have each other.

    Maybe you should actually watch it before you judge it *shakes head*.

  8. cpt says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 201112:16 pm 

    American-you're boy?

  9. cpt says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 201112:17 pm 

    Correction- You're 'a' boy?

  10. Laura Louis says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 201112:42 pm 

    *chick flick
    and this comment was addressed to the poster of this silly list.

  11. Jenn - Wagner College says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20111:13 pm 

    Okay. First of all , just because Georgia Rule wasn't in your opinions a terrible chick flick that doesn't mean it wasn't a chick flick. Chick flicks are movies geared towards women. A movie staring three generations of women is, in fact, geared towards women. Secondly, Georgia Rule got horrible reviews. So while you may have liked it plenty of other people didn't. Thirdly, despite what some of you seem to think I am not a "moron" and I do engage in a little bit of research. I did in fact watch the trailer the full way through and I have seen bits and pieces of this movie over the years. Otherwise I would never have thought to include it. My point with that comment was that the movie, as so many critics have said, lacks a clear focus and the trailer was definitely not engaging. Just because a movie deals with serious issues that doesn't mean it handles them well.

  12. Jenn - Wagner College says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20111:20 pm 

    So did I. That's why after referencing it I said maybe I should have made this a top eleven list. :)

  13. Charlious says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20111:49 pm 

    I think maybe I'm the only guy that Likes the movie "THE Bounty Hunter."

  14. Lori Corsello-Hannan says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20111:51 pm 

    Why don't you just say "I"ve never seen a female oriented movie that I liked" and leave it at that? Most of the movies you listed were good movies. Not all, but most. I"m guessing you're a guy, and that you are a big Rambo fan. Oh, excuse me. Rambo and porn. In which case, why are you even here? And why are you watching "chick flicks" at all, if you feel that way? Is there something you need to tell us?)

  15. Lori Corsello-Hannan says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20111:55 pm 

    I'm sorry, but watching the trailer "the full way through" and seeing "bits and pieces over the years" does not qualfy you to say if a movie is good or bad. And repeating what other reviewers may have said about it is called plagiarism and it is extremely unoriginal. That is the lazy mans (or womans) idea of a movie review. You wouldn't know whether a movie handled it's subject matter well or not, since you didn't actually watch the movie.

  16. Lori Corsello-Hannan says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20111:57 pm 

    I just think she should watch it before she calls it "terrible".

  17. Jenn - Wagner College says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20111:57 pm 

    I'm not going to get into a comment war with you. But I assure you there was no plagiarism involved in my writing.

  18. Lori Corsello-Hannan says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20111:58 pm 

    Monster-in-Law was good, but only because of Jane Fonda and Wanda Sykes.

  19. Jenn - Wagner College says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20111:58 pm 

    She said she thought it was really bad. And I said so did I.

  20. Becky says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20111:59 pm 

    I totally agree. The Bounty Hunter was terrible. I can't watch Gerard Butler talk without his normal accent. His American accent makes his face look funny. IDK what it is.

  21. MomofMany says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20112:55 pm 

    Maid in Manhattan is one of my favorite chick flicks! It was one of the few movies I ever liked JLo in. The other one she pulled off well was "Enough". If you're defining chick flicks just as movies that only women would probably watch, I'd put that Hugh Grant movie, "About a Boy" on there. Bleh.

  22. mary johnson says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20113:23 pm 

    Georgia Rhules should not be in the same category as the other nine.

  23. Aria says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20113:54 pm 

    I don't believe there was plagiarism if you are simply stating what other people wrote. And you can dislike a movie based on watching the trailer because the trailer is supposed to give an idea of the movie's main points. If it doesn't do that then it fails either way.
    However, you are approaching the comments rather strongly. I don't usually come to this website so I'm not sure how professional it is (although the name suggests it stands at most in a middle-level), but I think you need to tone down on your responses. I am not going to read through every single comment as I assume it is your responsibility to so I don't know if someone insulted you. If they did, they need to relax as well since this is your opinion and if they want to make their own list and post it somewhere they have the freedom to do so. Regardless, the comment box is made for people to give their opinions on what you have written. If you don't actually want their opinion then don't give them a platform to voice it.

  24. Jenn - Wagner College says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20114:04 pm 

    Hey Aria. I'm sorry if I can off too strongly for you. I normally don't even respond to that many comments. I believe everyone is entitled to their opinion and the comment sections if for just that. The only reason I did respond to this was because it received such a strong response and because I was called a moron in one of these comments simply because someone disagreed with this list. I don't mind people disagreeing with my opinions at all but I really felt the need to respond after that.

    I hope my comment didn't give you a bad feel for CollegeCandy. This is a great site, with tons of awesome readers, writers, and commenters.

  25. Cindy Costa says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20114:04 pm 

    I guess I could never be a movie critic, because I liked 4 out of your ten movie choices. You know movies can be just fun, not everything has to be oscar material

  26. Casi says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20116:03 pm 

    Selena!

  27. @mycolleges says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20116:15 pm 

    Agreed! Ghosts of Girlfriends Past was absolutely ridiculous. However, I quite enjoyed When in Rome. The humor was right up my alley.

  28. Lauren Balish says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20118:44 pm 

    I couldnt agree more Again I was sexually abused by an uncle all the while my mom was a drunk and my dad was physically abusing it was refreshing how the end of the movie turned out.

  29. Lauren Balish says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20118:47 pm 

    Me too, I loved Georgia rule, maid in manhattan, Nights in Rodathie, Bride wars, and Over her dead body

  30. Lauren Balish says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20118:48 pm 

    Enter text right here!

  31. Lauren Balish says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20118:55 pm 

    I totally agree. That movie sucked!

  32. Joe says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20119:06 pm 

    i agree i actually liked this movie

  33. Babygate says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20119:33 pm 

    I agree with all but "Georgia Rule". This movie was never intended to be a chick flick. it's actually Lindsey Lohan's best work, in my opinion. She was excellent as a victim of sexual abuse.
    Instead, I would add "Leap Year". I literally could not get through that film. I had to stop it about 20 minutes in. And I really, really wanted to like it.

  34. Stephanie says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 20119:41 pm 

    First of all, American6680 I think you just don't like chick flicks period. Secondly, I liked Killers and Maid in Manhattan. Seriously sometimes I need cheesy relaxing movies. And I thought those two weren't badly acted and were cute, although I would probably agree with the rest being ones I could care less about. I could think of way worse things I have seen like mentioned Leap Year etc. And lastly I think JLo movies overall are cute, she is so much better at acting than singing.

  35. ODeer says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 201110:05 pm 

    it's because they paired Jennifer Aniston with Gerard Butler that it stunk. Jennifer Aniston is only " fun " to watch when she's playing with puppies
    The travelin" pants movies are my choice for worst.

  36. Roxane says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 201110:25 pm 

    Jenn, it would be interesting to me to read your opinion on "Georgia Rules" after you've seen the entire movie. Your opinion might actually change after you see it…this movie is definitely not a fluff piece. Girl meets boy…girl must have boy…girl chages herself to be more appealing to the boy…girl gets the boy in the end after a series of semi-hilarious mishaps and the realization that she only had to be herself to be loved. This movie AIN'T that. This movie is closer to real life…suppressed pain…and how we choose to deal with those pains makes us who we are…and it isn't always pretty. Please watch it and write back…I'm really interested to see if your opinion changes.

  37. Georgia says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 201111:39 pm 

    Well I'm no movie critic, but I actually liked Maid in Manhattan. To each his own I guess.

  38. nini says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 201111:50 pm 

    youre an idiot

  39. Cinthya says:
    Tue, 22nd Mar 201111:54 pm 

    i'm comforted by the fact that i haven't seen any of these movies.

  40. Morgan says:
    Wed, 23rd Mar 20111:01 am 

    JLO is not that great at singing either……she's just really pretty so we let her lack of real talent slide…….and New In Town should def be on this list!

  41. Trish Tyner says:
    Wed, 23rd Mar 20111:03 am 

    Well said… I totally agree

  42. Trish Tyner says:
    Wed, 23rd Mar 20111:04 am 

    I Loved that movie too.. Jane Fonda was also great in it.!!

  43. Trish Tyner says:
    Wed, 23rd Mar 20111:08 am 

    Nights in Rodanthe was a great movie I don't think it should be labeled as a chick flick.. You should watch each one at least twice so you can really feel each emotion they are feeling..

  44. Danielle says:
    Wed, 23rd Mar 20111:17 am 

    I completely agree… I remember seeing this trailer way back and thinking it was going to be a comedy, but after seeing it realized it wasn't at all… It was actually a drama. I remember talking to my mom about this and both of us saying that the movie was not at all what we thought it was going to be because the trailer did a bad job of portraying the dramatic elements. But even though it was not what was expected, I thought it was a great movie and actually now own it. When I think of chick flicks, I think of what you suggested about the girl/boy scenarios. I also think of it as being a light hearted, awww how cute comedy. Georgia Rule doesn't fit that description at all and I think it's sad that someone is judging a movie they have never seen and is wondering why they are getting criticized for their opinion.

  45. Steph says:
    Wed, 23rd Mar 20111:18 am 

    wow, what a crazy comment section! these are just movies!

  46. TyMarie says:
    Wed, 23rd Mar 20111:39 am 

    I actually liked Crossroads, I think Britney did an awesome job in it. I also think that she has proven with her guest appearance on Will & Grace and How I Met Your Mother, as well as when she hosted SNL that she is a good actress and deliever on comedy. And as much as I don't like Lindsay Lohan, I thought Georgia Rule was pretty good as well. I haven't seen the other movies mentioned, but I want to see Over Her Dead Body, the storyline sounds interesting to me.

  47. Goodmom says:
    Wed, 23rd Mar 20117:55 am 

    Georgia Rule is a good movie with a great cast, great message, interesting and relatable story, by one of the all-time greats, Garry Marshall. I have watched it several times and enjoyed it!

  48. Miranda Barbour Davis says:
    Wed, 23rd Mar 20118:27 am 

    I thought When In Rome was a very good movie! I love Josh Duhamel as a clumsy lovable guy and he and Kristen Stewart had great chemistry! And the supporting actors, Will Arnett, Jon Heder, Dax Shepard, and Danny DeVito were all so funny!! <3 this "horrible" chick flick! I watch it every chance I get!!

  49. Amanda says:
    Wed, 23rd Mar 20118:40 am 

    Clearly you have not seen Leap Year with Amy Adams. It is truly the worst. Followed closely by the Wedding Date with Debra Messing.

  50. Amanda says:
    Wed, 23rd Mar 20118:47 am 

    First let me say, Georgia Rule is a terrible movie. It does lack focus and is random and all over the place. That being said, when you make a list like this, it does seem to make more sense that you have seen all the movies all the way through. It gives your opinions credibility and you could avoid all of this "moron" nonsense but simply saying "I watched it, it sucked" (and it does.) Just watch the movie, and then you can truly comment on how terrible it is.

  51. Jessica says:
    Wed, 23rd Mar 201110:43 am 

    Lets see the opposite! Top Ten BEST Chick Flicks :) I have to agree with a number of these, although I did a enjoy a few. But I also loved Because I Said So….and it had the worst reviews ever.

  52. Claire says:
    Thu, 24th Mar 20116:48 am 

    I actually liked a couple of these movies…some I agree with, but Georgia Rule, When in Rome and Maid in Manhattan were actually good movies. I don't think Georgia Rule really fits in with these others movies though…it's not a typical chick flick……

  53. amy says:
    Thu, 24th Mar 20118:08 am 

    because i absolutely loved her in veronica mars, it's kristen bell, not kristen stewart. just needed to clarify that.

  54. shari says:
    Thu, 24th Mar 20111:46 pm 

    when you're bashing georgia rule. which is a great movie dealing with complex issues, you used the wrong version of "than." it should be "then."

  55. chrissygoo says:
    Sat, 26th Mar 20117:17 am 

    You forgot "The Ugly Truth", another Heigl gem. It was both craptastic AND ridiculously offensive.

  56. REALLY?cheese says:
    Sat, 26th Mar 201112:49 pm 

    probably because without a spray on 6 pack, a sword,and 300 dudes butler sucks, and jennifer, well, shes been rachael for 20 years now

  57. REALLY?cheese says:
    Sat, 26th Mar 201112:52 pm 

    over her dead body deals with death, but that doesnt make it 'deep," lohan sucks and fonda is a traitor, and the movie was generic, just cuz it had 'deep, real" issues doesnt make it suck any less

  58. racistforcain says:
    Sun, 27th Mar 20117:30 am 

    About that Georgia Rules movie "dealing with" a lot of social issues… Should we really be allowing Hollywood to act as our therapists or guidance counselors? I mean the whole movie industry is actually known for its lack of morals and its twisted values. If you're dealing with alcohol or abuse issues, I'm not sure Li Lo is the best person to look to for direction. Just sayin.

  59. Lisa Marie says:
    Sun, 27th Mar 201111:10 pm 

    I haven't seen "Killers" but if it's a BAD movie it isn't because of Katherine Heigl. She is the cutest, funniest, most beautiful, (and her beauty comes from INSIDE) great comedy (her bubbly funny personality bursts from the inside out as well) actress I've seen in along time. Her and Gerard Butler are HYSTERICAL in "THE UGLY TRUTH." I watch that "every time" it comes on.

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  61. Julie says:
    Thu, 14th Apr 20115:44 pm 

    I have to agree with you on Leap Year. I was expecting a fluffy rom-com, but it was just so unbearably bad and unoriginal. Unfortunately for me, I made it through the whole movie.

  62. Julie says:
    Thu, 14th Apr 20115:47 pm 

    I'd have to add Did You Hear About the Morgans to this list. I thought the trailers looked unfunny, but my sister wanted to see it. It was a million times worse than what I could have imagined. It was hands down the worst chick flick I've ever seen. Even Hugh couldn't save it, and that's saying a lot.

  63. jayjay26 says:
    Sat, 16th Apr 20118:19 pm 

    Yup! The Backup Plan was awesome!

  64. Chels says:
    Sun, 1st May 20112:36 am 

    I'm sorry but I loooove the wedding planner!

  65. Nat says:
    Sat, 21st May 201111:33 am 

    Georgia was the stupidest movie I have ever seen. I understand that it dealt with serious issues, unlike most of the films on this list, but it was still a really, really, REALLY bad movie.

  66. Uh.Bob says:
    Thu, 1st Sep 20115:17 pm 

    lol i loved Over Her Dead Body and Bride Wars :P but i'm crazy though.

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