Your Movie Sucks

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Roger Ebert's latest collection continues his tradition of scathing movie reviews, focusing on films that are not just bad, but truly abysmal. Among the highlights is his take on Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (0 stars), which sparked controversy in February 2005. Rob Schneider, the film's star, took offense when a Los Angeles Times critic suggested that the film was among those overlooked for awards while studios funded countless sequels. Schneider retaliated with full-page ads attacking the critic, claiming he had never won any journalistic awards and implying that the critic lacked the credibility to judge his work. Schneider, who was nominated for a Razzie for Worst Supporting Actor, argued that the critic's lack of accolades disqualified him from criticizing the film's financing over more acclaimed projects. Ebert, a Pulitzer Prize winner himself, interjects his authority into the debate, firmly stating that, in his qualified opinion, Schneider's movie is indeed terrible. This exchange exemplifies the sharp wit and critical insight that Ebert brings to his reviews, making this collection a must-read for fans of film and critique alike.