Critics' Least Favorite Movies of 36 Golden Globe Winners

The Golden Globes herald the start of the awards season with their unpredictable and lively ceremony. This year maintained tradition with a blend of awkward presenter exchanges, heartfelt victories, and an unexpected triumph by Netflix's musical "Emilia Pérez." While obtaining a Golden Globe is an illustrious career achievement, it’s not always smooth sailing for actors.

Highlighting the less sparkling moments in the careers of 36 Golden Globe winners, these movies have been heavily criticized.

Demi Moore and "Blame It on Rio" (1983)

Demi Moore, who clinched her first Golden Globe in 2025 for "The Substance," made waves in a career-launching role. However, critics consider "Blame It on Rio," a quirky comedy where a father has a tempestuous affair with his friend's daughter, as her biggest misstep.

Adrien Brody with "Air Strike" (2018)

Adrien Brody's career high came with "The Brualist," earning him a Golden Globe in 2025. On the flip side, his appearance in "Air Strike"—centered around WWII bombings—was universally panned, receiving a rare zero percent on Rotten Tomatoes.

Zoe Saldaña in "Constellation" (2005)

Zoe Saldaña was lauded for her role in "Emilia Pérez" in 2025, yet "Constellation," a narrative involving family reunions and unresolved grief, is noted as her weakest film.

Sebastian Stan's "The Apparition" (2012)

Despite accolades for "A Different Man," Stan's horror role in "The Apparition" involving supernatural experiments is one he might want to forget.

Colin Farrell – "Artemis Fowl" (2020)

Winning accolades for performances in "In Bruges" and more, Farrell's portrayal in the fantasy-driven "Artemis Fowl" about a criminal mastermind’s father, fell flat with critics.

Kieran Culkin and "Movie 43" (2013)

Despite Golden Globe victories for TV roles, Culkin's stint in "Movie 43," an anthology film, remains a career low point.

Emma Stone in "Movie 43" (2013)

Emma Stone’s cinematic accomplishments with "La La Land" couldn’t redeem her participation in "Movie 43," which received similar critical disdain.

Denzel Washington's "Heart Condition" (1990)

While Washington enjoys widespread recognition, "Heart Condition," a comedic attempt with serious undertones about a bigoted cop and his lawyer, remains a nadir.

Angela Bassett and "Survivor" (2015)

Angela Bassett shines with her Golden Globe win for "What's Love Got to Do with It," yet "Survivor," a spy thriller, ranks as her least favored.

Tom Cruise's "Cocktail" (1988)

Not all films were hits for Cruise, whose popular turn as a bartender in "Cocktail" was not well-received critically.

Andrew Garfield in "Lions for Lambs" (2007)

Although he earned praise for "Tick, Tick…Boom!," Garfield's early career role in "Lions for Lambs," with its heavy political overtones, missed the mark.

Hugh Grant in "Did You Hear About the Morgans?" (2009)

Hugh Grant wowed audiences with "Four Weddings and a Funeral," but "Did You Hear About the Morgans?"—involving a witness protection plot—failed to impress.

Jessica Chastain and "Stolen" (2009)

While Chastain is renowned for "Zero Dark Thirty," her work on "Stolen," a grim narrative about kidnapping, was not well-received.

Hugh Jackman in "Movie 43" (2013)

Honored for his musical grandeur in "Les Misérables," Jackman faltered with "Movie 43," noted for its absurd humor.

Cate Blanchett in "Borderlands" (2024)

Blanchett, celebrated for many roles, received little glory for "Borderlands," an adaptation that struggled with both fans and critics.

Jennifer Hudson's "Breathe" (2024)

After a strong start in "Dreamgirls," Hudson's latest project, "Breathe," set in a dystopian world, failed critically.

Brad Pitt in "Cool World" (1992)

Pitt’s leap into a hybrid world with "Cool World" landed poorly, despite his later cinematic triumphs.

Jim Carrey with "Dark Crimes" (2016)

Jim Carrey's profound performances in "The Truman Show" couldn't compensate for the ill-fated "Dark Crimes," based on a real-life crime.

Winona Ryder in "Lost Souls" (2000)

Critics weren't kind to "Lost Souls," where Ryder portrays a woman embroiled in demonic conspiracies, despite shining accolades elsewhere.

Ryan Gosling in "Stay" (2005)

Long before "La La Land," Gosling’s complex character in "Stay," a psychological drama, didn’t shake up the critic consensus.