Epic Movie
Epic Movie

Epic Movie

2007Movie85 minEnglish

When the Pevensie siblings each follow their own path, they find themselves at Willy's Chocolate Factory. Walking through a wardrobe, they discover the world of Gnarnia, ruled by the White Bitch. Meeting up with characters such as Harry Potter and Captain Jack Swallows, the newly reunited family must team up with Aslo, a wise-but-horny lion to stop the White Bitch's army.

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IMDb2.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes1%
Metacritic12/100
Google Users28%
Director: Jason Friedberg and Aaron SeltzerGenres: Comedy, Parody

Plot Summary

A man learns he is the chosen one destined to save the world from an evil dictator. He teams up with a group of mismatched individuals, including a pirate captain, a white rapper, and an orphaned hero, to embark on a series of bizarre adventures. Their journey leads them through various pop culture parodies and outlandish scenarios as they try to prevent the world's destruction.

Critical Reception

Epic Movie was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It is widely regarded as one of the worst films ever made, criticized for its lazy humor, uninspired parodies, and lack of coherent plot. The film was a commercial success, however, earning back its budget multiple times over through box office revenue.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on tired pop culture references and predictable gags.
  • Lacks originality and any sense of genuine comedic timing.
  • A prime example of a critically panned but commercially successful 'so bad it's good' parody film.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be extremely unfunny and a waste of time, with many expressing disappointment in the relentless and uninspired parodies of popular movies. Some viewers acknowledged its status as a 'bad movie' but found it too tedious to even enjoy ironically.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for multiple Golden Raspberry Awards including Worst Picture, Worst Director, Worst Screenplay, and Worst Actor (for the ensemble cast).

Fun Fact

The film parodies over 100 different movies and pop culture events within its short runtime, often in rapid succession.

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