The Razzie Awards announced nominations for the worst films of 2023, with "Expend4bles" leading with seven nominations, including Worst Film and Worst Supporting Actor for Sylvester Stallone. Other films like "Exorcist: Believer" and "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey" also received multiple nominations. Actors like Russell Crowe and Vin Diesel were nominated for Worst Actor, while actresses including Megan Fox and Jennifer Lopez were nominated for Worst Actress. The Razzies will be awarded on March 9, one day before the Oscars.
The Razzie Award nominations for the worst in film this year have been announced, with "Expend4bles" leading the pack with seven nominations, followed closely by "The Exorcist: Believer" and "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey" with five each. Former Oscar winners Jon Voight, Russell Crowe, and Dame Helen Mirren are among the acting contenders, while the results were determined by the votes of Razzie Members. The 44th Annual Razzie "Winners" will be revealed on Saturday, March 9, the day before the Oscars.
The Golden Raspberry Awards, also known as the Razzies, have announced their nominations, with "Expend4bles" leading the pack with seven nods, including worst picture. Other contenders for worst picture include "The Exorcist: Believer," "Meg 2: The Trench," "Shazam! Fury of the Gods," and "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey." The nominees were selected by Razzie voters and will be announced on March 9, the night before the Oscars. The Razzies also released nominations for worst actor, actress, supporting actor, supporting actress, screen couple, prequel/remake/rip-off/sequel, director, and screenplay.
Expend4bles disappoints at the box office with a meager $8.3 million opening, losing to The Nun II which remains on top for its third week. A Haunting In Venice, The Equalizer 3, and Barbie round out the top five. This weekend marks the worst box office performance of the year.
The fourth installment of Sylvester Stallone's action franchise, Expend4bles, has received extremely harsh reviews, with a score of 18% on Rotten Tomatoes, the lowest in the franchise. Additionally, the film is projected to have the lowest box office debut in franchise history, with an expected opening weekend of just $15 million. Critics have called the movie "trash" and "disappointing," suggesting that it may be time to end the series.
"Expend4bles" attempts to revive the aging action heroes of the Reagan era, but falls short in capturing the spirit of the original films. The action is digitally propulsive, yet the preferred mode of killing remains primitive. The revolving-door casting feels random and dilutes the original concept. The interplay between Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham provides some entertainment, but the plot lacks twists and the action lacks a distinct style. Overall, "Expend4bles" fails to recapture the old-school combat destruction of the '80s and feels like 21st-century trash.
The upcoming weekend at the box office is expected to be lackluster, with one major studio release, "Expend4bles," aiming for a first-place debut. The film's core adult male fan base and a healthy presence in premium screens may contribute to its success. However, the franchise's absence from theaters for nine years and the absence of key cast members may weaken audience interest. Additionally, competition from NFL and college football games poses a challenge. Overall, the September release slate has been light, leaving holdovers wanting for more, resulting in a projected decrease in box office numbers compared to previous years.
