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In a turn of events that has drawn both laughter and disbelief, War of the Worlds, starring Ice Cube, has swept the 2025 Razzie Awards, claiming five notorious honors that highlight the film's questionable merit. This unique sci-fi flick, which depicts a man's struggle to save humanity from an alien invasion without ever leaving his desk, has quickly become a cult classic for audiences who revel in its flaws.
As the film industry turns its eyes to the Oscars this Sunday, the Razzies, known for recognizing cinematic failures, have bestowed upon War of the Worlds the dubious titles of worst picture, worst actor, worst director, worst screenplay, and worst remake.
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