Though the ‘90s was an iconic decade for Disney animation, the same can not be said about the studio’s live-action films. Though there were definitely some gems in the bunch, many of the live-action Disney films to be released between 1990 and 1999 were cheesy, poorly scripted, and terribly acted. Because we already covered all the great animations of the ‘90s, it’s time to now shift our focus to the lowest-quality live-action films of the decade. To do this, we’ll be turning to the ranking system on Rotten Tomatoes.
The review aggregation has given nearly every ‘90s Disney film a Tomatometer rating, based on the good and bad reviews of critics. Movies with the lowest percentages have secured themselves a spot on this list.
Before we get started, we’re shouting it out to D3: The Mighty Ducks. This installment in The Mighty Ducks sequel could have qualified for the lineup with a low score of 20%, but lucky for the hockey film, our space is limited.
10 D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994): 20%
Though the original Mighty Ducks was no big stand-out, its poor critical reception didn’t stop Disney from creating a couple of sequels, including the aforementioned D3: The Mighty Ducks. Unfortunately, the series never managed to improve.
Continuing the story of the original, the second installment in the sports comedy-drama trilogy has the Mighty Ducks youth hockey team reuniting to compete in an international competition in L.A. The unoriginal and hokey plot didn’t sit well with critics.
9 Jungle 2 Jungle (1997): 19%
While Tim Allen starred in one of the best live-action Disney films of the decade (The Santa Clause), he also starred in one of the worst.
Jungle 2 Jungle tells of a New York broker, who must divorce his estranged wife in order to marry his fiancée. The problem? She’s living in a tribe in the Amazon. He travels there to set things right, only to soon discover that he has a child. This has him engaging in some wild father-son bonding time.
Many critics believed that Jungle 2 Jungle lacked the wit it aimed for and instead slowly dragged along.
8 Man Of The House (1995): 14%
This 1995 comedy has an attorney (who is being searched for by a criminal) trying to fit into his girlfriend's life. However, her 11-year-old son, Ben, has different ideas and attempts to tear the relationship down.
Man of the House was panned by viewers for falling flat. The story was much more clunky and silly than it was charming.
7 That Darn Cat (1997): 13%
Disney decided to reboot its 1965 thriller comedy That Darn Cat! in 1997. Unfortunately, the new version didn't fare as well with critics.
The film sees sisters Patti and Ingrid following their crazy Siamese cat, D.C., on his misadventures. However, after D.C. brings back a message to the sisters from a bank teller that's being held hostage, Patti and Ingrid embark on a crime-solving mission with the FBI.
Viewers believed the remake was far more frantic than charismatic.
6 My Favorite Martian (1999): 12%
Based on the 1960s TV series of the same name, My Favorite Martian sees the lives of a TV reporter and a martian colliding after the latter crash-lands on Earth. In an attempt to win a Pultizer Prize, the reporter plans to reveal his newest discovery from space. However, the Martian makes a plan to return to Mars.
The effect-heavy film lacked the usual Disney magic. Though it tried to engross viewers, its sluggish humor got really boring really fast.
5 Blank Check (1994): 9%
This 1994 comedy sees an 11-year-old mistakenly ending up with a check for a million dollars. The problem comes with the bank robber who lost it goes on a mission to track it down.
Viewers disliked the contrived plot and the commercial visual style. What could have been a simple and pleasant story turned out to be a manufactured one.
4 Mr. Magoo (7%)
Though Disney hoped to score laughs with this 1997 comedy, it instead received eye-rolls from critics who believed the film mocked people with poor vision.
The movie follows a millionaire named Quincy Magoo, who ends up guarding stolen gems that have fallen into his possession. He keeps the treasure safe from thieves with the help of his dog and nephew.
Disney pulled Mr. Magoo from theaters after only two weeks due to the negative reviews. Because of this, the film failed to recover its budget of $30 million.
3 Meet The Deedles (7%)
Meet The Deedles has surfer twins Phil and Stew trying to impress a lieutenant as Yellowstone National Park during their summer break.
Though the concept was simple, the dumbed-down, two-dimensional characters weren't much fun. Additionally, the poor morals of the leads didn't fit well within the Disney brand.
2 A Kid In King Arthur’s Court (5%)
This modern retelling of Mark Twain's novel A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court follows an L.A. boy named Calvin who gets transported back to the Middle Ages. Upon his arrival, Merlin informs him that he is the chosen one who will defeat the evil Lord Belasco. In the process, he will save King Arthur and all of Camelot.
Viewers were disappointed by the film's lack of imagination. Though the concept was strong, the execution was weak.
1 The Big Green (1995): 0%
The lowest-rated '90s Disney movie, with a whopping 0% on Rotten Tomatoes, is the 1995 sports comedy, The Big Green.
The film follows a British teacher who attempts to get a group of misfits excited about life by putting them on a soccer team together.
Unfortunately, the predictable plot and mediocre humor didn't win over any critics. If you're still interested in watching the film, however, you'll be able to do so on July 1 when it premieres on Disney+.
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