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Daily Mail
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rebel Wilson's new movie brutally slammed by critics: 'Worst film of the year'
Rebel Wilson 's latest film has been savaged by critics, with one branding it the 'worst film of the year'. The film, Bride Hard, hit Australian cinemas on Thursday, and the reaction from Australian critics has been less than stellar. Rebel stars alongside Anna Camp, Stephen Dorff and Anna Chlumsky in the action-comedy. Billed as Die Hard-meets-Bridesmaids (the clue is in the title), the film follows a mercenary group who get more than they bargained for when they take a wedding party hostage. Little do they know that the maid of honour, played by Rebel, is actually a secret agent. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Writing for PerthNow, critic Ben O'Shea did not pull any punches in his scathing assessment of the action-comedy. 'Things this critic would rather do instead of ever watching Bride Hard again include, but are not limited to, giving Donald Trump a back wax and personally removing the next fatberg from Perth's sewerage system,' he wrote. He didn't stop there, arguing it could be the worst film he's ever seen. 'Rebel Wilson's latest comedy is so bad, it is the front runner to claim worst film of the year and might just be the worst film yours truly has ever seen,' Ben added. It was a similar sentiment expressed by News Corp critic Leigh Paatsch, who also derided the film. 'While there have been worse reasons for a movie to be wished into existence, there is much to this uneven production that will have you wishing it never existed at all,' he wrote. 'Inept joke construction and lifeless line delivery tease an eerie emptiness from scene after scene, cold-bloodedly killing each and every chance of a laugh.' While giving few points for comedy, Leigh did find favour with some of the film's action sequences, claiming the 'mindless mayhem offers some welcome respite from all those thudding punchlines.' The film was released in the US on June 20, and has received a very similar lukewarm reception. It currently boasts a depressing 18 per cent critic score and a slightly better 57 per cent audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Similarly, IMDb rates the comedy at a lacklustre 4.3 out of 10. Writing for The Guardian ahead of the US premiere, Benjamin Lee lambasted Bride Hard as 'awful' and a 'rubbishy attempt' to marry comedy and action. 'The awfulness of Bride Hard just isn't worth pointing and laughing at, it's the kind of joyless slog that pushes you to check out early and never gives you reason to check back in,' he wrote. 'It wasn't all naysaying, though with critic Carla Renata labelling the film 'fluffy fun'. 'Bride Hard makes it easy to grab your girls, some snacks (or drinks), and enjoy a little fluffy fun at the cinema,' she wrote. Viewers were less kind, taking to social media platform X to also slam the film. 'Bride Hard with Rebel Wilson may be the worst film ever made, and I only saw 90 seconds of it,' one disgruntled moviegoer wrote. Another seemed confused by the whole affair, offering: 'Just came back from watching bride Hard. Bruh wtf did I just watch?' A third said they could only stomach the film for ten minutes before walking away. 'After 10 minutes of watching Bride Hard with the GF, we shut it off in disgust. Even she hated it,' they commented. 'It's neither funny, nor exciting. Not even a chick flick guilty pleasure, like Pitch Perfect. It's awful. 'Don't bother. I'd put it on my Worst of '25, but I need to finish it.' It didn't end there either, with another slamming the acting while praising the cast and story. 'Bride Hard's acting is just awful,' the cranky cinephile wrote. ' They had a good story, not a new concept, but it could have been interesting. 'The cast is good, the acting is just bad. They took and easy pay check if you ask me.' The less-than-rave reviews have come at a bad time for Rebel, who is facing a second lawsuit from the producers of her film The Deb over claims she made false and derogatory statements about them. Those statements include accusations of engaging in 'inappropriate conduct' towards actress Charlotte MacInnes, who stars in the film. They also claim Wilson falsely accused them of embezzling the film's funds, The Australian reported on Thursday. Producers Vince Holden, Gregor Cameron and Amanda Ghost on Thursday filed proceedings against Wilson in the NSW Supreme Court. Wilson is also being sued for defamation in the US courts by the three producers, who have accused her of injurious falsehood, misleading and deceptive conduct and breaches of contract and director's duties. They also allege that Wilson threatened the Australian distributor of the film, Kismet, by seeking an injunction to block its release.
Hamilton Spectator
29-07-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Horoscope for Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
If the Mercury retrograde has made it difficult to work with others, today provides us with an opportunity to get on the same page. The current cosmic weather supports teamwork, negotiations and compromise. The Mercury retrograde can be especially useful for revisiting discussions and clearing up confusion. However, because of the retrograde, progress will most likely move at a snail's pace, so we should be mindful of expecting a quick turnaround or immediate results. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don't be so resistant to asking for help or partnering up with others, especially if it means making life easier for you and them. Pick the win-win option. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Today can be productive for catching up on work and handling unfinished business. Avoid adding anything more to your to-do list if possible. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It can be useful to revisit creative ideas you've had in the past. You may find a renewed purpose for them. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It might be time to let go of something that you've been holding onto for too long. Perhaps it's negative feelings or junk you no longer need. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) There may be information brought to your attention that you didn't have before. Consider this an opportunity to address or correct the issue at hand. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Embrace change, even if you're not exactly sure where you're headed. Trust that you're on the right track. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might experience a surge of enthusiasm that rekindles your interest in pursuing a goal you've put off. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Sometimes a project is salvageable, and sometimes it's best to scrap it and move on. Today it might be the latter. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You could benefit from taking a class that helps you brush up on what you know, like a foreign language course or a history lesson. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Take time to review your investments, estate plans or emergency preparedness. Are there any changes or updates you need to make? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Being open and honest with others can help diffuse a potential misunderstanding. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) If certain habits are no longer working for you, perhaps it's time to adopt some that will. FOR TODAY'S BIRTHDAY You're outspoken and self-assured. If there's a problem or conflict, you address it head-on. While you prefer to take the lead and run the show thanks to your iron will and enterprising spirit, be mindful of commandeering projects and refusing help from others. You're a star, but making space for others to shine won't steal your glow; it can actually make it brighter. In a sea of overly self-involved people, you can stand out by being the exception. This year, prioritize connection and camaraderie over a 'lone wolf' mindset. BIRTHDATE OF: Martina McBride, country music singer; Stephen Dorff , actor; Ken Burns, documentary filmmaker.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stephen Dorff, Radha Mitchell, Cristiana Capotondi Set for Rom-Com ‘No Place Like Rome' Directed by Cecilia Miniucchi
Stephen Dorff, Radha Mitchell ('Blueback') and Italy's Cristiana Capotondi ('The Ignorant Angels') are set to star in indie rom-com 'No Place Like Rome' from U.S.-based Italian director Cecilia Miniucchi ('Life Upside Down'). Shooting has just started in Rome on the U.S.-Italy co-production, which revolves around an emotionally fraught American photographer named Connor (Dorff), who travels to the Eternal City from New York during the Christmas holidays for a combination of work and vacation. More from Variety Nicolas Cage, Heather Graham, Stephen Dorff Saddle Up for Western 'The Gunslingers,' Brilliant Pictures Launching in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE) 'Divinity' Star Stephen Dorff Discusses His Elon Musk-Esque Character and Transforming Into a Monster That Looks Like a Penis How 'Divinity' Director Eddie Alcazar Got Bella Thorne, Stephen Dorff and Enormous Bodybuilders to Star in His Hallucinatory Sci-Fi Mindf-- His teenage son is supposed to join him in Rome, but after he changes plans, Connor — who still has ties to his ex-wife (Mitchell) — intersects with an 'attractive and extroverted' Italian museum curator, played by Capotondi, according to the provided synopsis. After she guides him to take some pictures off the beaten path, Connor decides to stay for the duration of the festivities. 'Together they will discover hidden aspects of the Eternal City and perhaps even something more,' the provided synopsis adds. Italy's Elisabetta De Palo, Edoardo Natoli, Sebastiano Pigazzi and Martina Iacomelli also star. Rome-born and L.A.-based Miniucchi's previous work includes lockdown rom-com 'Life Upside Down' starring Bob Odenkirk, Mitchell and Danny Huston, which launched from the 2022 Venice Film Festival. The film was released by IFC in the U.S. Miniucchi's first feature film, the oddball comedy 'Expired' starring Samantha Morton, Jason Patric and Teri Garr, launched from Sundance Film Festival. 'No Place Like Rome' is being produced by Miniucchi's longtime producer Jeffrey Coulter and by Carl F. Berg, with Italy's Claudio Bucci and Angelo Frezza serving as executive producers. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Oscars 2026: First Blind Predictions Including Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, 'Wicked: For Good' and More What's Coming to Disney+ in March 2025
