Every actor's career is a series of ups and downs. Michael Keaton is no stranger to this precedent, and has reached the highest highs any actor can achieve, but has also had many notable low moments. He made it big with 1989's Batman and breathed new life not only into the character, but into his career.
But the turbulent period that followed saw the actor produce movies of varying quality, that eventually took the shine off his star. 2014's Birdman launched him back into the mainstream, and the rest is history. With this in mind, here are the 10 worst Micheal Keaton movies according to IMDb.
Speechless (1994) - 5.8
The 1994 romantic comedy Speechless received abysmal reviews from both critics and audiences alike. The film sees two political speechwriters fall in love, the only problem is they're both working for opposing candidates.
The eye-roll-inducing setup encapsulates the very worst of what '90s rom-com's had to offer. Despite also starring Geena Davis, who co-starred alongside Keaton in Beetlejuice some years previously, the film fails to capture any chemistry that might once have had.
Touch and Go (1986) - 5.8
One of the earlier films in Michael Keaton's filmography, Touch and Go, is destined to remain in obscurity. The romantic comedy sees Keaton starring as a hockey player who is robbed by a gang of youths, he manages to catch one of them and gives his mother a piece of his mind, only to find himself falling for her.
The plot is as predictable as it comes, and despite being filmed in 1984 the film didn't see release until 1986, as it was shelved for a year.
Game 6 (2006) - 5.8
The mid-2000s proved to be unkind to Michael Keaton, with 2005 seeing the release of Game 6. The plot sees Keaton playing a playwright who misses the opening night of his new play to see the historic 1986 World Series game.
Despite a talented cast of some of the best actors of this period, the film leaves a sour taste in the mouth of both audiences and critics alike, due to the self-indulgent and pretentious dialogue in combination with poor direction.
White Noise (2005) - 5.5
One thing that can be said about Michael Keaton is that he isn't afraid to step out of his comfort zone and take a stab at a genre outside of his wheelhouse. That's where 2005's White Noise enters the picture, a horror film that failed to deliver any scares.
Upon its release, it was panned by both critics and audiences for its predictable jump scares and juvenile supernatural plot. White Noise was destined to fade into obscurity as it is as forgettable as the other disposable horror movies of this period.
Jack Frost (1998) - 5.4
Jack Frost sees Michael Keaton play a father who dies and comes back as the titular snowman, who must now make amends with his son. With a plot like that, what could have gone right? It's a rare occurrence of a bad idea, executed equally badly.
The film was surprisingly criticized for its poor story and for being overly sentimental. It also didn't help that only one year previously a horror film of the very same title was released.
Quicksand (2003) - 5.3
Continuing his 2000's slump, Michael Keaton starred in 2003's Quicksand. The film sees Keaton playing an investment banker who travels to Monaco to investigate suspicious activity at this company, things take a turn for the worse when he is framed for murder and must go on the run.
Despite co-starring straight to DVD.
Post Grad (2009) - 5.1
Though he wasn't the lead, Michael Keaton's performance in 2009's Post Grad still deserves a mention on this list. The film sees Keaton play father to the titular post-grad as she navigates her life after finishing college and moving back in with her wacky family.
The lighthearted comedy failed to provide any laughs and was topped off with a painfully predictable story and cardboard characters, which made for a film that nobody enjoyed.
First Daugther (2004) - 5.1
First Daughter sees the daughter of the president of the United Stated head off to college, where she falls for a guy with a secret. The modern-day fairy tale was panned by critics universally for being predictable.
First Daughter went on to bomb at the box-office, grossing less than a third of its production budget. Micheal Keaton plays her father AKA the president, and it impossible to not feel that he was miscast. Keaton doesn't scream president, he's a blue-collar kinda guy.
Herbie Fully Loaded (2005) - 4.8
Herbie: Fully Loaded was Disney's reboot of the once-popular franchise, and went on to be a financial success. Starring Linsey Lohan, it marked her last success at the box-office. The poor reception of the film was largely down to the tone of the film, which ramped up Herbie's abilities and had a far more cartoony tone than its predecessors.
Micheal Keaton isn't given a whole lot to work with in the film, playing a two-dimensional father to Linsey Lohan, so the film's mediocrity can't be blamed on him at least.
The Squeeze (1987) - 4.7
The Squeeze was released only a couple of years before Keaton got his big break as Batman. The film sees Michael Keaton play a con man who teams up with a private detective to expose a corrupt talk show host's links to the mob. The film received terrible reviews and grossed on $2 million against its budget of $22 million.
But beyond that, the production was plagued with problems, and the cheap-looking film went way over budget. In addition to that, a stunt man was killed during production. Thankfully for Keaton, the film has faded into obscurity.
