Somebody Up There Likes Me---15 Films With A 0% On Rotten Tomatoes I Actually Like

     Anyone who knows anything about the popular review site Rotten Tomatoes knows just how difficult it is to score a perfect 0% on there. Mostly every time, at least one critic steps in with a positive review, even if they're simply stating the film is not as bad as the reviews suggest. Hell, even Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 currently sits at a 5%. With the soon to be forgotten horror film The Darkness opening this weekend to a *currently* 0% rating, I thought this would be a good time to come to the rescue of 15 films with a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes that I embarrassingly (and sometimes not so embarrassingly) enjoy. Yes, I will be that one dissenting critic that some people despise. So without further ado, here we go.
(15) The Villain (1979)

 Although the 0% certainly suggests critics were not amused by this western parody starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kirk Douglas and Ann Margaret, I find it to be a pretty damn funny skewering. Sure, it's no Blazing Saddles but it's incredibly amusing and, having come out before the latter, paved the way for one of the all-time greats. Perhaps it's my affection for weird parody (a theme that will run throughout this list) but I giggle myself silly whenever I put this one on. Plus, it never gets old seeing Schwarzenegger stuck in the middle of a western.
(14) Roller Boogie (1979)

Roller Boogie, based on a fad that understandably died out faster than you could say "I want roller skates, mom," is not exactly a well loved film. Hell, it has a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes. However, it is a very fun film. Admittedly, it may have scored that 0% because it's much more amusing nowadays to look back on this often unintentionally hilarious film and go "wait...THIS was all the rage for a little bit back in the day?" However, there's a goofy charm and good nature to Roller Boogie that I can't help but fall for. It's not what I would call a great film but there is something there that critics seemed to have missed.
(13) Zapped (1982)

Zapped is undoubtedly like a hundred other teen comedies that came out in the 1980's. Even by 1982, critics were probably so sick of them that this film got universally panned. However, this cliche comedy is also fairly charming and often shockingly funny. Starring Scott Baio and Willie Aames, this is the story of a teen who garners telekinesis and starts to utilize it in the way a teen in the 1982 totally would. This is by no means a classic but it does do exactly what a raunchy 1980's comedy should do..and does so very well. It has since earned a justifiable cult following.
(12) National Lampoon's Movie Madness (1982)

Here comes my affection for weird parodies again. Okay, fine, you got me..National Lampoon's Movie Madness isn't good, exactly. However, it does make me laugh, sometimes very hard and that's all I ask for in a comedy. With a series of sketches that parody Hollywood and the films they churn out yearly, this is a truly bizarre and forgotten comedy that has every right to be seen by anyone who shares my weird sense of humor.
(11) Rad (1986)

I don't care what anyone says at this point---Rad is a terrific little coming of age drama with all the awesomeness the 1980's had to offer. With the charming leads Bill Allen and Lori Loughin (pre-"Full House",) this is a film to be treasured and one that proves not every film has to be a brilliant work of art to be great. Rad now has an enormous fan base and there is no doubt in my mind that it is earned.
(10) Head Office (1986)

 With one of the weirdest structures of any comedy I have seen, Head Office also has its fair share of delights. Following a young graduate (Judge Reihnold) as he gets a job at a prestige company and keeps inexplicably getting promoted by the nutcases who run it, this is a damn funny film with an all star cast and a sense of humor so bizarre, you'll be as fascinated by it as you'll be laughing at it.
(9) Slaughter High (1986) 

What has since been recognized as a classic slasher still remains at 0%. Slaughter High is a crazy cool horror film about a put upon nerd who gets revenge on his nasty classmates after a prank goes terribly wrong. This isn't exactly deeply psychological horror but it does have a sense of whimsy and fun to it that make the gruesome kills all the more exciting.

(8) The Allnighter (1987)

Starring Susanna Hoffs, lead singer of rock group The Bangles and Joan Cusack, The Allnighter isn't exactly high art but it is a decent, fairly charming coming of age comedy that follows three teenage girls at a huge beach party right before their graduation. There's not exactly a whole lot going on but it manages to keep me entertained and caring all the way. 

(7) Hot To Trot (1988) 

Probably better known as "That talking horse comedy that everyone hates," I actually find Hot To Trot to be a not half bad weirdo film. Starring the incomparable Bobcat Goldthwait and the voice of the legendary John Candy, this film makes me laugh every time. Sure, it's mostly just a weird "Mr. Ed" ripoff but there's something undeniably amusing about it. Perhaps it's seeing (or rather, seeing and hearing) two great comedians together on the screen. Whatever it is (and don't blame nostalgia because the first time I watched this film was when  I was 17,) I think that 0% is completely unjustified.

(6) Repossessed (1990) 

Perhaps I should just have a meter for every time one of these films is a strange parody. With Leslie Nielsen in prime form, Repossessed is a very funny parody of The Exorcist that kids with the idea of the classic horror film in surprisingly clever ways. Sure, not every joke lands (not every one did in Airplane!, either) but there are enough gut busters to keep anyone amused for its 90 minute run time. Also, special mention to a sequence set in a gym that has me running out of breath from laughter every time.

(5) Once Upon A Crime (1991)

Directed by and with a brief cameo from the incredibly underrated Eugene Levy, Once Upon A Crime is an amusing throwback to the broad farces of yesteryear. With an all star cast including Jim Belushi, Richard Lewis, Sean Young, Cybill Shepherd, George Hamilton and John Candy (who, if I didn't mention before, I find to be easily one of the five funniest men who have ever lived,) this is a clever, fast paced comedy with laughs galore. Critics always say there's nothing worse than an unfunny comedy. However, I think if they give some of the films on this list another chance, they'll also realize that there's nothing better than a very funny comedy.

(4) Live Wire (1992)

Live Wire is a direct-to-cable thriller starring pre-Bond Pierce Brosnan that has gotten a bad wrap over the years. I feel this is mainly due to the fact that most people (myself included) saw this film after they had the Bond films to compare it to. However, not unfairly comparing the two, this is a swift little thriller that gets the job done in spades. It's not exactly the classiest or greatest thing in the world but it's fun, efficient and nicely put together.

(3) The Silence Of The Hams (1994)

A parody film so bizarre, I'm surprised it didn't garner a few "Fresh" ratings from the sheer guts it took to make it, The Silence Of The Hams stars the hysterical Dom Deluise in one of his best roles. It's a film with some huge laughs and an undeniably fascinating tone that bounces between broad parody and weird experimental film. In an age when parodies are officially dead, you'd be wise to give this one a look, if you're lucky enough to find a copy.

(2) My 5 Wives (2000)

Starring Rodney Dangerfield, who's always good for a lot of laughs, My 5 Wives is a not half bad comedy that has been unfairly panned. Following a man who tries to scam his way into a deal via religion before realizing he must look after five widowed ladies, this is a very funny film worth seeing for Dangerfield's incredible reactions alone. Also check out The Godson and Back By Midnight if you get in the mood for more underrated Dangerfield comedies. He was one of the funniest men ever, after all.

(1) Fetching Cody (2005)

Starring Jay Baruchel as a young man who travels in time to save his dead girlfriend, Fetching Cody is a strange, worthwhile science-fiction film about the things people do for love. Baruchel gives a solid lead performance while the supporting cast also impresses. It may not be for people who can't handle something truly strange but it's well worth checking out if you like this type of film.