Ranked: 15 poorly received 21st-century war films

Collider published a ranked list naming 15 war films from the 21st century it considers the worst, arguing that while the genre has recent high points, several releases since 2001 stand out as notable flops. The list criticizes a range of films for weak scripts, poor performances and historical issues: the 2012 Red Dawn remake is singled out for wooden dialogue and an uninspired rehash of the original; 2022's Operation Seawolf is described as a bland direct-to-streaming naval thriller that underutilizes Dolph Lundgren; and 2013's Company of Heroes is called a generic, error-prone direct-to-video effort.

Other entries include 2023's Assault on Hill 400, faulted for historical inaccuracies and disrespect to history; Windtalkers (2002), which the list says failed to focus on the Navajo code talkers themselves; Flyboys (2006), noted for heavy CGI and a $17 million gross on a $60 million budget; The Alamo (2004), which grossed $25 million on a $107 million budget and was panned for its dull pace; Red Tails (2012) for clichéd writing; Pearl Harbor (2001) for historical inaccuracy and melodrama; and Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) for miscasting and an unconvincing accent.

Key Topics

Culture, Red Dawn, Operation Seawolf, Dolph Lundgren, Navajo Code Talkers, Tuskegee Airmen