Listen up, darlings—Ms. Rizzlerina is here to spill the tea and shine bright, because whew, some of these so-called cinematic ‘masterpieces’ deserve a one-way ticket to the Overhyped Hall of Fame. That’s right, glitterati and glam fam, I’m talkin’ about the 10 most overrated movies of the last decade—and honey, the receipts are *scalding*.
Now, don’t clutch your pearls just yet. I’m not here to drag your faves without a little sparkle and sass. I’m simply saying: just because something won an Oscar and raked in a few billion at the box office doesn’t mean it belonged on all those “best of” lists—or in your movie-night lineup.
Let’s break it down, shall we? These films strutted into the cultural zeitgeist with all the fanfare of a couture gown at the Met Gala… only to serve lukewarm cinematography and dialogue as dry as an unsweetened oatmilk latte.
Case in point: Avatar: The Way of Water. *Gasp!* Yes, I said it. Sure, the blue people are back and wetter than ever, but beyond the eye-candy visuals? This sequel felt like a three-hour screensaver. James Cameron, darling, we love a technology flex, but maybe let’s sprinkle in a compelling storyline next time? I came for the plot twists, not an underwater Cirque du Soleil.
And don’t even get me started on Don’t Look Up. Yes, yes, the satire, the A-list cast, the *message*. But somewhere beneath all that award-baiting, we lost the soul. It gave ‘Twitter thread as screenplay’—and not in the good way.
Then there’s La La Land. At this point, it’s basically a romantic comedy for folks who think jazz was invented in an Urban Outfitters. Ryan and Emma had chemistry, sure, but did they need to sing? And dance in traffic? Darlings, you know I love drama, but this wasn’t razzle-dazzle—it was razzle-meh.
Some films on this list had the audacity to win shiny gold statues and still left us asking, “Wait, that was it?” Looking at you, Green Book… which somehow managed to simplify decades of racial injustice into a buddy road trip. Bless their hearts for trying, but honey—that’s not nuance, that’s narrative flat ironing.
And yes, superhero flick fans, I see your capes shaking in the wind. But even the mighty Marvel machine isn’t flawless. Eternals? The only thing eternal was the runtime. And don’t even get me started on Joker. Joaquin was brilliant, no doubt, but did we really need a gritty rebrand of a clown who just needed therapy and decent WiFi?
Now before y’all start coming for me in the comments, let me remind you—I don’t dish the drama without seasoning. These movies had their moments. They dazzled on red carpets, trended on Twitter, and gave us memes, quotes, and award acceptance speeches galore. But timeless? Iconic? Rewatchable without zoning out halfway through? The jury is still voguing.
So here’s the real gag, babes: Massive budgets and high Rotten Tomato scores do not a masterpiece make. Sometimes the movies that glitter just aren’t gold—but oooh do they shine in the box office. And honestly? That’s the real Hollywood magic: turning mediocrity into millions with a PR team, a dream, and a little CGI wizardry.
Stay fabulous, and let the gossip roll, my darlings—and if your fave is on the list, don’t cry, moisturize and organize a group watch of something a little less overcooked (hey there, Everything Everywhere All At Once—actual cinema).
And if you’re dying to know which films ranked in the definitive Top 10 list of “how did THIS become a cultural phenomenon,” then strut your fabulous selves over to the full roundup right here: https://popcrush.com/overrated-movies-last-10-years/
Until next time—keep your mascara waterproof and your opinions iconic. I’m here to dazzle and deliver.
XOXO,
Ms. Rizzlerina 💋
