“Like Saying A Chair Stacked On Another Chair Is A Sizzling Erotic Love Scene” – 14 Lead Actors That Had Zero Semblance Of Romantic Chemistry

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“Not only is there no chemistry, there’s barely any acting either.”

Recently, u/shortsleevedpants asked r/moviecritic, “What well known movies had romantic leads with NO chemistry?” So we thought we’d share some of the most popular responses:

1. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

A man and woman in suspenseful scene outdoors; the man points a gun, and the woman wears a floral skirt and a black top, looking concerned

Universal Pictures

Vanessa Kirby and the Rock had negative chemistry in Hobbs and Shaw. This was particularly noticeable as Kirby had chemistry with just about everyone.”

bambinoquinn

2. Valerian and the City of 1000 Planets

Two characters appear tense and determined, standing in a wide, open sandy landscape with a dramatic sky in the background

Buena Vista International

“I think that movie could have been decent if they dropped that the main characters loved each other. I could suspend disbelief for aliens and different dimensions, but not for love.”

Volescu

3. You People

Netflix

Jonah Hill in You People. Not only is there no chemistry, there is barely any acting either. Its like at the end of Moneyball no one told him to stop being the awkward guy and he just kept it up.”

Atomicmooseofcheese

4. The Mountain Between Us

Two people in snowy mountains, bundled in winter gear; one is gripping a walking stick, the other is holding onto a rope for support

20th Century Studios

5. The Eternals

Two people with flower garlands touch foreheads in a warmly lit setting. They wear traditional attire, with one person in a veil

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictrures

“Particularly Sersi and Ikaris, lacked any romantic chemistry whatsoever.”

mofire616

“Hiring two Game of Thrones actors (major ones) and having them profess their love for a character named Sersi was certainly a wild choice.”

Atomicmooseofcheese

6. Marry Me

Two people stand smiling in front of a chalkboard with equations, both wearing professional attire

Universal Pictures

“Owen Wilson and Jennifer Lopez. Could have been a fun Hallmark-type movie, but the chemistry was so bad it was hard to even finish.”

AnimeChica3306

7. Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones

Two people in a field, sitting and talking. One wears a dark robe, the other an intricate dress with a headpiece

20th Century Fox

“Don’t remember who it was, but I found it completely accurate when someone said, ‘saying that Haden Christensen and Natalie Portman had chemistry in Attack of the Clones is like saying a chair stacked on another chair is a sizzling erotic love scene.'”

HussingtonHat

8. Two Weeks Notice

Two people walking in an urban setting, both wearing professional outfits with jackets. One holds a large handbag, suggesting a conversation

Warner Bros. Pictures

“Sandra Bullock and Hugh Grant have wonderful buddy chemistry but absolutely no romantic chemistry.”

Open_Bug_4251

9. 50 Shades of Gray

Two actors in an intense scene, gazing into each other's eyes. One has long hair and a scarf; the other wears a suit and watch, gently holding their face

Universal Pictures

“Hands down for me is the entire Fifty Shades of Grey series. Absolutely zero sparks between Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan. I’m not gonna say that they had absolute gold material to work with but come on! It was so forced and just felt so mismatched.”

LetMyCkats

10. Yes Man

Warner Bros. Pictures

“Zooey Deschanel and Jim Carrey in Yes Man. Absolutely zero chemistry between them. To the point that it was cringe.”

11. The Invention of Lying

Woman in an elegant white dress and man in a formal suit sit on a sofa, holding hands, in a room with sheer curtains

Warner Bros. Pictures

“I like to think that Jennifer Garner put wording in her contract so she didn’t have to display any signs of affection to Ricky Gervais.”

megaman368

12. Aquaman

Two actors in a scene, one with long hair and a striped shirt, and the other with red hair and a serious expression holding a large item

Warner Bros. Pictures

“Jason Mamoa and Amber Heard. It dawned on me 3/4 of the movie that they were supposed to have a romantic relationship, because I honestly thought they were just friends. Which is crazy because I’m pretty sure Jason Mamoa has chemistry with absolutely everyone.”

The_Arkham_AP_Clerk

13. Hitch

Two people standing closely, about to kiss, smiling affectionately at each other

Sony Pictures Releasing

“Will Smith and Eva Mendes in Hitch. They looked awkward and uncomfortable with each other the entire film. Why would they get back together in the end, when they clearly make each other miserable?”

han-zoloft

14. Spider-Man

Two people look surprised as they catch falling food on a tray in a cafeteria setting

Sony Pictures Releasing

“I always thought Kirsten Dunst and Tobey Maguire in Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy had very flat chemistry. Independently they made total sense in their roles, but their romantic connection never felt believable.”

vite-4117

What other duo’s can you add to this list? Let us know in the comments below!

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