By April MacIntyre Feb 22, 2009, 14:44 GMT
The Raspberry was doled out to Mike Myers for his less than hilarious portrayal of an Indian Love Guru, and to Paris Hilton for her not-so "Hottie" film.
The Raspberry was doled out to Mike Myers for his less than hilarious portrayal of an Indian Love Guru, and to Paris Hilton for her not-so "Hottie" film. © David Gabber / PR Photos
Pre Oscars, the infamous Golden Raspberry Awards were handed out Saturday night to some of the least loved films of the year.
Mike Myers' "The Love Guru" was the night's big winner, taking home Worst Picture, Worst Actor (for Myers himself), and Worst Screenplay.
NPR's Bob Mondello reviewed the film Jume 19, 2008: "Austin Powers and Shrek have nothing to worry about — but unsuspecting audiences sure do. Which is to say that The Love Guru's chastity-belt wearing, inane-mantra-spouting Guru Pitka — Mike Myers' latest (allegedly) comic creation — is going to steal neither fan attention nor the star's availability from his other franchises. It's hard to imagine who the comedian thought the target audience might be for a slapsticky self-help/ice-hockey/ elephant-poo comedy. It's rated PG-13, but it's essentially unsuitable for even mildly discerning viewers of any age..."
Socialite Paris Hilton also earned three Razzies including Worst Actress for "The Hottie & The Nottie", Worst Supporting Actress for "Repo! The Genetic Opera", and Worst Couple with either Christine Lakin or Joel David Moore in "The Hottie & The Nottie".
The Daily Mirror writes of "Hottie": "A film of monumental dreadfulness, the hunt for the worst movie of 2008 ends right here."
Other Razzie winners included Pierce Brosnan, who brought home Worst Supporting Actor for "Mamma Mia!"- and "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," which was named Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-Off, or Sequel.
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