But which of his sci-fi movies were truly worthy of his talent?
InAfter Earth, Will andJaden Smithare future space colonists who crash-land on an uninhabited Earth and fight fear-sensing monsters.
Nothing works about this movie, from co-writer/directorM.
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Where to streamAfter Earth: Netflix
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Wild Wild West (1999)
Wild Wild Westshould have been fun.
Unfortunately, despite all the ambition, it’s just not that funny.
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All you’re able to think while watching is, “Heturned downThe Matrix’s Neoforthis?”
Where to watchWild Wild West: Tubi
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It’s not even campy.
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It’s just badLord of the Ringsfanfic.
Where to watchBright: Netflix
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So what went wrong?
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Then, when he’s faced with the younger clone of himself (amirror, get it?
In retrospect, it should have stayed grounded.
Where to rentGemini Man: Amazon Prime Video
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Suicide Squad (2016)
Perhaps the best thing aboutDavid Ayer’s 2016 version ofSuicide Squadis its trailer.
It’s not the worst movie on this list, but definitely the biggest disappointment.
Where to watchSuicide Squad: Max
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Plus, this “horny-dog sequel” completely wastesRosario Dawson, which is a crime unto itself.
Where to watchMen in Black II: Amazon Prime Video
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Where to watchI, Robot: MGM+
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While it’s not as imaginative or fresh as the original what could be?
(We’ll just pretendMen in Black: Internationalnever happened.)
Where to watchMen in Black 3: Amazon Prime Video
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Where to watchHancock: Pluto TV
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Independence Day (1996)
Independence Dayis two-and-a-half hours of sheer spectacle.
IsBill Pullman’sclimactic speech about the Fourth of Julybecoming a global holiday jingoistic and kind of cringe?
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Sure, but it’s also iconic American cheese, likeIndependence Dayitself.
Where to watchIndependence Day: Starz
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What you might not remember is that it’s also a devastating meditation on loneliness.
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Where to rentI Am Legend: Amazon Prime Video
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Plus, it’s just so freaking charming.
“The sequels had their moments, but the original is pure magic.
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Where to watchMen in Black: Amazon Prime Video
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