10 Best Performances in Bad Movies, According to Reddit

10. Guy Pearce in 'Lockout' (2012)

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9. Ewan McGregor in the 'Star Wars' Prequel

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8. Pedro Pascal in 'Wonder Woman 1984' (2020)

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7. Meryl Streep in 'The Iron Lady' (2011)

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6. Florence Pugh in 'Don't Worry Darling' (2022)

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5. Michael Fassbender in 'Prometheus' (2012)

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4. Rami Malek in 'Bohemian Rapsody' (2018)

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3. Raul Julia in 'Street Fighter' (1994)

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2. Joaquin Phoenix in 'Joker' (2019)

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1. Daniel Day-Lewis in 'Gangs of New York' (2002)

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