Teen blockbusters that failed and didn't become hits (13 photos)

Teen blockbusters are a goldmine! Take, for example, "Twilight". After the release of the first part, probably most of the girls the world began to dream of marrying a vampire. "The Hunger Games" also became the megahit that turned Jennifer Lawrence into a superstar. But this does not mean that any blockbuster with a literary source is doomed for such luck. In this post we will remember about films in which it seemed If only the blockbuster formula for success had been followed. But neither the star cast nor serious budget, no interesting plot concept, no name of the writer in credits didn't help these films.

The Golden Compass (2007)





IMDb: 6.1

An adaptation of the first book in Philip Pullman's Dark Ones trilogy. started." It is obvious that the film company New Line Cinema planned release three films, but poor box office receipts and reviews buried this idea. A after all, Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Ian McKellen participated in the project, Christopher Lee, Eva Green and Kathy Bates. Here's what critics say:

Without the sharpness and inconsistency of the source material, "Golden compass" comes down to impressive visual effects that carefully compensate for the sluggish storytelling.

The Fifth Dimension (2009)



IMDb: 6.1

The duo of Chris Evans before the role of Captain America and Dakota Fanning did not helped a sci-fi film about people with superpowers break even at the box office. Critics called the film visually striking, but plot-wise impulsive and confused.

I am the Fourth (2011)





IMDb: 6.1

The film is positioned as the start of a franchise, but the plot is familiar and unconvincing acting add up to one noisy, generic and easy a forgettable sci-fi thriller.

Chronicles of Predatory Cities (2018)



IMDb: 6.1

Good visuals and Peter Jackson in the producer's chair did not help the passable plot and not particularly remarkable characters.

The film has no shortage of eye-catching special effects, but it doesn't there's enough high-octane narrative fuel to give it futuristic fantasy has sufficient cinematic brilliance.

Chaos Walking (2021)



IMDb: 5.7

Young Marvel and Star Wars stars Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley in accompanied by Mads Mikkelson did not save the project from guess what? Of course, undeveloped characters and an unremarkable plot, which ruins an interesting idea with a planet of men whose thoughts are heard and visible to everyone around. By the way, this is also a film adaptation of a book and also does not have chances of continuation due to its own failure.

The film goes down a potentially interesting path, but it's dystopian adventure greatly violates its own plan and greatly limps in the finale.

Guest (2013)



IMDb: 5.8

Writer Stephenie Meyer wrote a science fiction novel "The Host" in 2008, right after finishing the Twilight story. 5 years later the book was made into a film, but it wasn’t even close to being a hit. Critics called the resulting film "poorly written and dramatically ineffective."

Beautiful Creatures (2013)



IMDb: 6.1

Beautiful Creatures is a tedious adaptation of a young adult novel that feels like a watery version of Twilight.

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)



IMDb: 5.8

The film borrows ingredients from every fantasy franchise the last 30 years, but it seems the creators can't figure out what's wrong with them do.

Eragon (2006)



IMDb: 5.1

"Eragon" is a fantasy epic, devoid of any magic, brought down to earth due to unconvincing worldbuilding and multitude stars who seem confused by the script.

Vampire Academy (2014)



IMDb: 5.4

Critics are calling the film "Twilight" meets "Twilight" girls”, howeversuch a combination “lazyly borrows details from its predecessors and offers little humor or thrill."

5th wave (2016)



IMDb: 5.1

With its unimpressive special effects and storylines, taken from all previous dystopian sci-fi films for young people, the “5th wave” ultimately represents a sluggish, an unremarkable sight.

The Last Airbender (2010)



IMDb: 4.0

And here is the famous failure of M. Night Shyamalan, based on the first season of the popular animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender.

The film wastes its source material with an incomprehensible plot, terrible acting and detached direction.

Dragonball: Evolution (2009)



IMDb: 2.5

The film was created with a modest scope and low inventiveness, in it lacks the magic that made the books it's based on a cult sensation.