‘Dolittle’ Dominates Nominations at 2021 Razzie Awards

The remake fronted by Robert Downey Jr. has collected the most mentions including a contender for the worst movie title at this year’s Golden Raspberry Awards.

AceShowbiz –Robert Downey Jr. and Adam Sandler are set to face off for the Worst Actor title at the 2021 Golden Raspberry Awards.

“The Avengers” star’s performance in “Dolittle” and Sandler’s appearance in “Hubie Halloween” earned them spots on the shortlist while “Dolittle” is also in the running for Worst Picture, alongside Sia’s widely-panned directorial debut “Music“, horror remake “Fantasy Island“, election conspiracy project “Absolute Proof“, and mafia movie “365 Days“, which ties Downey, Jr.’s film with six nominations.

Worst Actress contenders include Kate Hudson for “Music”, Anne Hathaway for “The Last Thing He Wanted” and Roald Dahl‘s “The Witches“, and Katie Holmes for “Brahms: The Boy II” and “The Secret: Dare to Dream“.

Among those mentioned for the worst supporting dishonours are Glenn Close (“Hillbilly Elegy“), Kristen Wiig (“Wonder Woman 1984“), Rudy Giuliani (“Borat Subsequent Moviefilm“), Shia LaBeouf (“The Tax Collector“), and Arnold Schwarzenegger (“Iron Mask“).

The ceremony, commonly known as the Razzie Awards, names and shames the lowlights of the year.

As is tradition, the ‘winners’ will be unveiled on the eve of the Oscars, on 24 April (21).

“Cats” dominated the 2020 prizegiving, taking home six awards, including Worst Picture.

The full list of Razzie nominations is:

Worst Picture:

  • “365 Days“
  • “Absolute Proof“
  • “Dolittle“
  • “Fantasy Island“
  • “Music“

Worst Actor:

  • Robert Downey Jr. – “Dolittle“
  • Mike Lindell – “Absolute Proof“
  • Michele Morrone – “365 Days“
  • Adam Sandler – “Hubie Halloween“
  • David Spade – “The Wrong Missy“

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Worst Actress:

  • Anne Hathaway – “The Last Thing He Wanted” and Roald Dahl‘s “The Witches“
  • Katie Holmes – “Brahms: The Boy II” and “The Secret: Dare to Dream“
  • Kate Hudson – “Music“
  • Lauren Lapkus – “The Wrong Missy“
  • Anna-Maria Sieklucka – “365 Days“

Worst Supporting Actress:

  • Glenn Close – “Hillbilly Elegy“
  • Lucy Hale – “Fantasy Island“
  • Maggie Q – “Fantasy Island“
  • Kristen Wiig – “Wonder Woman 1984“
  • Maddie Ziegler – “Music“

Worst Supporting Actor:

  • Chevy Chase – “The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee“
  • Rudy Giuliani – “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm“
  • Shia LaBeouf – “The Tax Collector“
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger – “Iron Mask“
  • Bruce Willis – “Breach“, “Hard Kill“, and “Survive the Night“

Worst Screen Combo:

  • Maria Bakalova & Rudy Giuliani – “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm“
  • Robert Downey Jr. & His Utterly Unconvincing “Welsh” Accent – “Dolittle“
  • Harrison Ford & That Totally Fake-Looking CGI “Dog” – “Call of the Wild“
  • Lauren Lapkus & David Spade – “The Wrong Missy“
  • Adam Sandler & His Grating Simpleton Voice – “Hubie Halloween“

Worst Director:

  • Charles Band – All three “Barbie & Kendra” movies
  • Barbara Bialowas & Tomasz Mandes – “365 Days“
  • Stephen Gaghan – “Dolittle“
  • Ron Howard – “Hillbilly Elegy“
  • Sia – “Music“

Worst Screenplay:

  • “365 Days“
  • All three “Barbie & Kendra” movies
  • “Dolittle“
  • “Fantasy Island“
  • “Hillbilly Elegy“

Worst Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel:

  • “365 Days” (Polish Remake/Rip-Off of “Fifty Shades of Grey“)
  • “Dolittle” (Remake)
  • “Fantasy Island” (Remake/Re-Imagining)
  • “Hubie Halloween” (Remake/Rip-Off of “Ernest Scared Stupid“)
  • “Wonder Woman 1984” (Sequel)

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