This year’s Oscar nominees have proven themselves as actors, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t made some less-than-great choices in the past.
Amy Adams in Cruel Intentions 2 (2000)
Nominated for: Actress in a Leading Role, American Hustle
Yes, there was a sequel to Cruel Intentions. A prequel, actually. And Amy Adams plays the Sarah Michelle Gellar character, because of course she does.
Christian Bale in Reign of Fire (2002)
Nominated for: Actor in a Leading Role, American Hustle
Christian Bale made his mark as a child actor in films like Newsies, and that's precious. But Reign of Fire — featuring fellow nominee Matthew McConaughey! — is dreadful. DREADFUL.
Sandra Bullock in Love Potion No. 9 (1992)
Nominated for: Actress in a Leading Role, Gravity
Before she spun wildly in space, Sandra Bullock flailed as nerdy biologist Diane Farrow, who finds love with the help of a secret formula and Tate Donovan's charms.
Leonardo DiCaprio in Critters 3 (1991)
Nominated for: Actor in a Leading Role, The Wolf of Wall Street
Leonardo DiCaprio's first film role was as Josh in Critters 3, which is almost as depraved as The Wolf of Wall Street. OK, not really. But it's at least as much fun.
