Oscar Or Razzie
Since 1969, Alfredo James Pacino has given some of cinema's most unforgettable performances. Yet, for every Godfather masterpiece, there's a Gigli disaster. Based on IMDb ratings, here's a look at some of his movies ranked worst to best.
Gigli (2003) IMDb Rating: 2.6
In what's usually seen as one of Hollywood's biggest flops, Pacino plays a supporting role as Starkman, a mob boss. It dropped at the box office, losing around $72 million. People surveyed by CinemaScore gave the movie a rough average score of "D−" on a scale from A+ to F.
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Gigli (2003) (Cont.)
Director Martin Brest, who had helped Pacino win an Oscar in Scent of a Woman, never directed another movie after this huge fail. Also, the first ending had Gigli getting killed off, but after the bad reaction from a test screening, they decided to re-shoot it.
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Jack And Jill (2011): IMDb Rating: 3.3
This was quite a surprising turn, as Pacino showed up as himself in the Adam Sandler comedy. He ended up falling for Sandler's twin sister character named Jill Sadelstein. The movie made waves as it was the first ever to take home all the ten embarrassing Razzie Awards.
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Jack And Jill (2011) (Cont.)
Al Pacino's involvement in the movie, where he sang and danced in a Dunkin' Donuts commercial, threw many fans for a loop. He eventually opened up about taking the gig because he was desperately short on cash at that point, and his accountant was imprisoned.
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Jack And Jill (2011) (Cont.)
The movie script was written by Steve Koren and Adam Sandler. Andrew Barker from Variety pointed out that the movie is pretty dumb, badly directed, and just leans on one joke that isn't even funny in the first place. Those, just being "some" of its main issues.
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Misconduct (2016): IMDb Rating: 5.3
Misconduct came out with barely any promotion and ended up raking in around $141 during its opening weekend in the U.K. It's about a young lawyer, played by Josh Duhamel, who's super ambitious and takes on a risky case against a pharmaceutical executive, played by Anthony Hopkins.
Misconduct (2016) (Cont.)
Misconduct won the Barry L. Bumstead Award at the 37th Golden Raspberry Awards for being one of those films that spent a lot of money and lost a lot, as well. Common Sense Media has even considered it a "terrible thriller that wastes great actors in a ridiculous story".
The Humbling (2014): IMDb Rating: 5.6
Looks like Director Levinson had a tough time mixing dark comedy with drama. The film didn't get much love at the Venice Film Festival and quickly disappeared from theaters. The story is about Simon Axler, an aging actor (Pacino) who struggles with his identity and purpose after a breakdown.
The Humbling (2014) (Cont.)
Inspired by Philip Roth's novel holding the same title, the script was written by Buck Henry and Michal Zebede. After reading the book and liking it, Al Pacino decided to grab the rights and asked Barry Levinson to take on the position of the director.
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88 Minutes (2007): IMDb Rating: 5.9
Here, Pacino plays a forensic psychiatrist, trying to save himself from being killed. Sadly, the movie's plot is just too far-fetched to be taken seriously. Even though it was filmed in 2005, it ended up sitting around for years before finally being released—definitely not a great sign.
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88 Minutes (2007) (Cont.)
Critics had a field day poking fun at the movie's real-time concept, pointing out tons of plot holes and also calling out Pacino's over-the-top hairstyle. The movie got nominated for two Razzies, one for worst actor and another for worst supporting actress. Luckily, it lost both.
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Two For The Money (2005): IMDb Rating: 6.2
According to Rotten Tomatoes, "Despite its sportsmanlike swagger, Two for the Money's aimless plot isn't worth betting on". The picture was released on October 7, 2005, and received a 22% Tomatometer score. It made only $22,991,379 in the US and $30,526,509 worldwide, indicating it did not do great commercially.
Two For The Money (2005) (Cont.)
The movie, directed by D.J. Caruso, was released on VHS in January 2006. This sports gambling plot teamed up Al Pacino and Matthew McConaughey. Pacino plays this extravagant sports betting consultant, and it kind of felt like he was channeling his character from Devil's Advocate.
The Merchant Of Venice (2004): IMDb Rating: 7.0
Pacino took on the tough role of Shylock, the Jewish moneylender, in Michael Radford's clever take on the story. A review by Roger Ebert on Pacino's performance states that "as he has grown older, he has grown more fierce".
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The Merchant Of Venice (2004) (Cont.)
Even though it didn't light up the box office, making $21.4 million on a $30 million budget, the film still got a BAFTA nod for Best Costume Design. Also, King Charles attended the Royal Premiere. However, Film Threat considers it the single worst Shakespeare film.
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Scent Of A Woman (1992): IMDb Rating: 8.0
After seven nominations, Pacino finally achieved an Oscar for his character as the blind Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade. Beyond that victory, his performance also earned him a Golden Globe. Production for Scent of a Woman began in December 1991 in New York City and ended in April 1992.
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Scent Of A Woman (1992) (Cont.)
Apparently, Pacino wanted to give his character a better idea of what it's like to be blind, so he met with some individuals from New York's Associated Blind Foundation. He was especially interested in hearing stories from people who lost their sight because of traumatic experiences.
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Dog Day Afternoon (1975): IMDb Rating: 8.0
Based on a true story, this is a work by Sidney Lumet. Here, Al Pacino plays Sonny Wortzik, a guy who's robbing a bank for the first time to pay for his partner's gender reassignment surgery. Pacino brings a relatable and human touch to the character who's in a desperate situation.
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Dog Day Afternoon (1975) (Cont.)
So, the movie was first called The Boys in the Bank, inspired by a Life magazine article about the robbery. But director Sidney Lumet reportedly decided to change it to Dog Day Afternoon to capture the sweltering heat of that hot summer day.
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Heat (1995): IMDb Rating: 8.3
Michael Mann's epic crime drama finally brought Pacino and Robert De Niro together on screen for their well-known diner scene. Heat is about the heated showdown between a skilled thief named Neil McCauley (De Niro) and a tough LAPD detective, Vincent Hanna (Pacino).
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Heat (1995) (Cont.)
Even though everyone loved the film, and it did well at the box office, it didn't get a single Oscar nomination. This snub still leaves critics and fans scratching their heads. Roger Ebert, though, praised its character development and dialogue, calling it "eloquent" and "insightful".
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Scarface (1983): IMDb Rating: 8.3
At first, critics bashed Brian De Palma's gangster movie for being too violent, but it eventually became a cultural sensation. Even though the Academy didn't love it, Pacino's dramatic performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination for his role as Tony Montana.
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Scarface (1983) (Cont.)
The story follows Tony Montana, a guy who flees Cuba on a boat to escape the harsh Communist regime and starts over in the United States. One of the most iconic lines from the movie, "Say hello to my little friend!" has totally become a classic in pop culture.
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The Godfather (1972): IMDb Rating: 9.2
When Paramount Pictures was looking for a big name like Warren Beatty or Robert Redford to play Michael Corleone, director Francis Ford Coppola really pushed hard for the less-known Al Pacino instead. That choice ended up being huge for cinema.
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The Godfather (1972) (Cont.)
Pacino nailed it as Michael, going from a solid war hero into a sly crime boss, which is simply legendary. The beloved movie bagged the Best Picture Academy Award and was based on the novel of the same name written by Mario Puzo in 1969.
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