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15. Soul Man
Soul Man had some potential to become a timeless classic, but execution is what makes it terrible today. The movie tries to be satirical but ends up being tone-deaf and clumsy, which makes it far too problematic to enjoy today. | © New World Pictures
14. You’ve Got Mail
Instead of being a sweet love story, You’ve Got Mail plays more like a cautionary tale of deception and control, a weird remake that doesn't land well today. The romance relies on Joe Fox deceiving Kathleen Kelly, knowing her identity while she’s in the dark. | © Warner Bros. Entertainment
13. Ordinary People
Ordinary People focuses on an upper-class family who were broken down after the death of their golden child Buck. It’s hard to find anything uplifting or redeeming in this movie, which makes it depressing and difficult to watch today. | © Paramount Pictures
12. Manhattan
Manhattan is often considered a classic romantic masterpiece, but from the modern perspective, it’s more about a bunch of manipulative narcissists than anything resembling a love story. It's hard to ignore that the romance between Isaac and Tracy, who is just a teenager, is manipulative and toxic, making it difficult to see any true romance. | © United Artists
11. Gremlins
Gremlins, known for impressive special effects, look ugly and dated now, especially considering that many shows with better visuals came out earlier.And the pacing is all over the place. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
10. Casino Royale
It's really hard to see why Casino Royale is a top pick for so many; it feels like it's made by a team who would rather direct Bourne than Bond. And the romance between Bond and Vesper, though intended to be deep, falls flat; shifting awkwardly from witty banter to apparent heartache too quickly. | © MGM Entertainment
9. Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles was truly revolutionary in 1974, but it's complicated to revisit today. The film aims to ridicule racism, but it does so with relentless slurs and stereotypes that just feel out of place in today's cultural landscape. | © Warner Bros. Entertainment
8. American Pie
American Pie might have been an iconic comedy, but today it's more like a cringe compilation of problematic humor. The entire plot is driven by one goal — losing virginity — and it’s littered with casual misogyny and creepy moments like secretly filming girls without their consent. | © Universal Pictures
7. Sixteen Candles
Sixteen Candles might be labeled a classic, but it has lots of moments that make it hard to enjoy today. The movie reduces women to stereotypes like "useless on their periods" and Long Duk Dong's portrayal is a painful exercise in racist humor. | © Universal Pictures
6. Miss Congeniality
Miss Congeniality might have been a feel-good comedy back in 2000, but today it feels cringe-worthy. Scenes like agents photoshopping their female coworkers into swimsuits for a laugh or the constant groping at the gym were meant as harmless jokes, but today they just feel uncomfortable. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
5. Mean Girls
Mean Girls is still a beloved classic, but watching it now can trigger mixed feelings. It has iconic quotes and memorable moments, but the humor doesn’t always hold up, and stereotypes are way too common. | © Paramount Pictures
4. White Chicks
White Chicks heavily relies on outdated stereotypes and cringe-worthy humor that simply doesn’t land anymore. The entire idea hinges on two men dressing up as white women, with much of the comedy coming from the awkward situations that follow, which now feels less funny and more outdated. | © Sony Pictures Releasing
3. Revenge of the Nerds
Revenge of the Nerds once felt like a progressive underdog story, but now it’s just awkward and uncomfortable. The hidden cameras, crude gay and racial stereotypes, and a scene involving nonconsensual sex make it a tough watch today. | © 20th Century Fox
2. Gone with the Wind
Gone with the Wind is a problematic relic of cinema history piece rife with racist sentiment. Even Scarlett O'Hara’s endless melodrama feels unbearable today, overshadowed by the film’s insidious intent to romanticize the Confederacy. | © MGM Entertainment
1. Octopussy
Octopussy is a frustratingly missed opportunity that fails to keep up with a promising opening and delivers a plotless mess that serves mainly as a platform for Roger Moore’s corny one-liners. Bond dressed as a clown to defuse a bomb? Cringe. | © MGM Entertainment
