Movies can make no sense for a wide variety of reasons.
Sometimes, it’s due to a confusing plot trying too hard to impress viewers. Some films try to sound more intelligent than they actually are, leaving us confused. Other times, a movie is a complete mess with no semblance of a coherent plot. It would take a team of rocket scientists to understand what’s happening.
Whatever the reason, these movies we feel like make absolutely no sense whatsoever.
Tenent
Christopher Nolan is no stranger to navigating complex plots. Just look at Memento for a good example of what happens when everything works out.
Tenet is by far his most controversial film. To understand the plot, you have to watch the movie several times over, research online, and then map out what’s happening as if you’re a detective trying to solve a case.
Lost Highway
The best way to describe David Lynch’s 1996 neo-noir horror film is that it’s a fever dream gone bad.
To be fair, that’s an excellent way to describe most of Lynch’s work, but Lost Highway takes things to another level. Even Roger Ebert said that the film doesn’t make any sense, but concedes that it’s still beautifully made.
Cloud Atlas
The Wachowskis broke onto the scene following 1999’s The Matrix, but they haven’t been able to replicate that success outside the Matrix franchise.
One of their more infamous films is 2012’s Cloud Atlas, which features an ensemble cast chronicling storylines across several decades. Even the film’s biggest fans can sometimes struggle to properly explain what it’s about.
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Sucker Punch
Zack Snyder made a name for himself directing several films based on already established work. His debut is 2004’s Dawn of the Dead, but he became well known for the adaptations of 300 and Watchmen.
2011’s Sucker Punch is his first original story and it showcases his flaws as a filmmaker. Yes, Snyder does an excellent job of establishing a unique visual style that draws you in, but the substance falls flat and fails to captivate, leaving us scratching our heads as we look for meaning.
Southland Tales
Here’s the biggest issue with Southland Tales: it’s difficult to understand what the film tries to be.
Is it a serious black comedy? Is it satire? Who knows. I don’t even think director Richard Kelly knows, and I saw that as someone who absolutely loved Donnie Darko. When I was younger. Speaking of that…
Donnie Darko
Whenever I feel like I understand what the movie’s about, I change my mind.
Yes, there’s the element of time travel involved and the debate between free will and fate, but the film’s ending continues to confound me to this day: did anything really matter at the end?
It’s a problem confounded by the awful director’s cut that exists. The original film is a far better experience.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
There’s a lot to say about the Star Wars sequel trilogy, but I feel like the first two movies can be comprehended. The first replays the hits while establishing a new cast of characters, while the second is about leaving the past behind.
Then there’s the third film, which is a convoluted mess in which it feels like everyone tried to respond to negative fan backlash and make everyone happy by replaying the hits again. Ugh.
Planet of the Apes
Full disclosure: I’m talking about the Tim Burton remake, not the original with Charlton Heston. The ending works because there was no prior establishment of what’s happening on Earth.
Tim Burton’s version, however, relies on convoluted time travel and a random twist that doesn’t make any sense. It’s not a terrible movie, but it requires an impressive suspension of disbelief to work, especially with that ending.
World War Z
What is the point of the zombies ignoring humans who aren’t healthy? Is it just so the movie can have a happy ending where humanity can survive a zombie apocalypse?
I’m pretty sure that’s the case here, and it’s one of many, many flaws that exist with this film.
Exorcist II: The Heretic
The Exorcist is one of the best and most iconic horror films of all time. Its sequel is an absolute travesty.
The film is a complete mess. There’s no coherent plot, momentum, reason, or rhythm. It feels like a collection of scenes edited together to capitalize on the success of its predecessor.
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