Lisa Bongi on Movies

Well 2006 is nearly over, so it’s time to consider the Lisa Bongi award for worst movies.

“Deck the Halls” is DEFINITELY in the lead at this point. How did talented comedians like De Vito and Broderick get so stupid as to appear in this junk?

The script is the major problem here. There is NOTHING for any actor to work with - and it’s pretty clear that the teenage performers are all aware of this. They all seem too demoralised to do anything but stare in horror as their careers are slaughtered like so many Xmas Turkeys,

The adult performers, especially De Vito and Broderick, will probably survive this, but I’m hoping for one big present from Santa: the end of John Whitesell’s career. Whitesell is one of the worst filmakers currently allowed to live.  A truly BAD director, Whitesell already has “See Spot Run” and “Big Momma’s House 2″ on his conscience.

There are 3 writers credited - and I’m going to give some benefit of the doubt to the first 2 because it’s their first screen credit (either that or they were smart enough to use their fake names). Let’s hope that this will be a learning experience for you boys.
The 3rd writer is Don Rhymer. In a just universe, it would be illegal for Rhymer to be within 100 yards of a film script. He’s a serial offender: “Big Momma’s House” (both 1 and 2), “Agent Cody Banks 2″, the painful “Honeymooner” remake, and now “Deck the Halls” - would someone PLEASE explain to this guy that he just isn’t funny.

Lisa Bongi awards: no stars. NOTHING, NADA, ZILCH! Avoid this movie like botulism.