Exceptionally Bad: Movie Reviews

Exceptionally Bad: Movie Reviews

Hundreds of movies are released every year. Some are good, some are great. And many of them are really really bad. We seek out those rare gems that are so exceptionally bad, they’re actually good - at least when you watch them with friends. Sit back and laugh with us as we sift through the garbage. we’ll share our completely unqualified reviews of some of the worst of our lifetimes as we search for those few that are Exceptionally Bad. Hosted by Ben Porter, Bracken Mannion, Brant Galloway, and Nate Berrett and is produced by Danny Leininger.

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July 8, 2025 88 mins

The guys watch three shark-related films: "Ouija Shark", "Avalanche Shark", and "Sharkansas Women's Prison Massacre"

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Hundreds of Movies are released every year. Some are good, some are great, and many of them are really, really bad. We seek out those rare gems that are so bad they are actually good at least when you watch them with friends. Sit back and laugh with us as we share our completely unqualified reviews of some of the worst films of our lifetimes. Is it Bad or Exceptionally Bad?

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June 17, 2025 76 mins

Hundreds of Movies are released every year. Some are good, some are great, and many of them are really, really bad. We seek out those rare gems that are so bad they are actually good at least when you watch them with friends. Sit back and laugh with us as we share our completely unqualified reviews of some of the worst films of our lifetimes. Is it Bad or Exceptionally Bad?

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June 3, 2025 67 mins

After a year and a half long hiatus, We. Are. Back!

This episode we talk about Velocipastor! You read that right, and its as crazy as it sounds.

Hundreds of Movies are released every year. Some are good, some are great, and many of them are really, really bad. We seek out those rare gems that are so bad they are actually good at least when you watch them with friends. Sit back and laugh with us as we share our completely unqua...

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It's that time again… time for the BMA’s (Bad Movie Awards) for the conclusion of the season of 4 seasons of Exceptionally Bad!  Enjoy! Which picture will be awarded the coveted gilded BMA? The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) review the highlights from season 4 and award the best and worst of the season. The guys review the movies from this season and award so many fun catego...

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October 17, 2023 79 mins

In a world of face creams, mythical cats, and the wrong shade of red, Patience Phillips will protect the women of NOT GOTHAM from womankind's worst enemy other women… uhhh I mean anti-aging cream. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, and Nate) finish off the last miniseason of season 4 with “Good Actor, Bad Movie” with this Batman spin-off starring Halle Berry, Benjamin Bratt, Sharon Stone, Lambert Wilson, Frances Conroy and Alex Bor...

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September 26, 2023 84 mins

In a world of cattle barons, gold mining aliens, and a wet Olivia Wilde, Jake Lonergan will lead a rag tag posse to recover their lost loved ones and his memories. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) continue the final mini season with “Good Actor, Bad Movie” with this genre mix-up starring Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Daniel Craig, Harrison ...

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September 12, 2023 65 mins

In a world of art collecting, forced babysitting, and Southern hospitality Henderson Dores will lose a fiancé, a would be girlfriend, and a priceless painting…for LAUGHS! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) continue the final mini season with “Good Actor, Bad Movie” with this swing at comedy by Daniel Day-Lewis. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Harry Dean Stanton, J...

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August 1, 2023 98 mins

Exceptionally Bad

In a world of tomb raiding, hasty love affairs, and shooting your best friend, Nick Horton will do his best to explain consent to…. The Mummy! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) begin the final mini season of season 4 with “Good Actor, Bad Movie” with this archaeological action outing by Tom Cruise. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe, Annabel...

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July 11, 2023 97 mins

In a world of evil priests, monosyllabic names, and a disturbing lack of pants, Dar, son of Zed, will use his bovine ancestry to become the Beastmaster! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) take part in this sword and sorcery adventure as the conclusion of the third mini season “Guilty Pleasures”. Is this a guilty pleasure, an exceptionally bad movie, or just plain bad?  Follow us on Instagram @Exceptional...

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June 14, 2023 76 mins

In a world where teenagers know way too much about movie tropes, glass eyed villains correct idioms and cartoon cats can be police officers, Arnold Braunschweiger will become the Last Action Hero! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) take part in this action movie spoof as part of the third mini season “Guilty Pleasures”. Is this a guilty pleasure you should have any guilt over? This movie stars Arnold Schwarzen...

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May 30, 2023 56 mins

Hey Guy! In a world with 100 watt candles, boy stalking teenagers, and no privacy laws one audience will be torn between cheering for the serial killer… or Lisa! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) take part in this lesser known flirtatious teenage thriller as part of the third mini season “Guilty Pleasures”. Is this a guilty pleasure you should have any guilt over? This movie stars Staci Keanan, Cheryl Ladd, D...

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May 16, 2023 69 mins

In a world of pot farms, adoptive bear mothers, and D.B. Cooper, three best friends will honor their dead friend by canoeing a river without paddles. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) take part in a camping expedition as part of the third mini season “Guilty Pleasures”. Is this a guilty pleasure you should have any guilt over? This movie stars Seth Green, Matthew Lillard, Dax Shepard, Anthony Starr, NadineBer...

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April 25, 2023 89 mins

Cyberspace the digital frontier… these are the voyages of the podcast Exceptionally Bad, its on going mission to seek out bad writing and poor acting and directing to boldly go where no sane podcasters have gone before.  The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate) take part in the Enterprise’s ongoing mission as part of the mini season the “Worst of the Best”. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Patrick Stew...

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April 11, 2023 80 mins

In a world where Magneto is on the run and Alcatraz has a real life BirdMan the X-Men will inadvertently become the poster children for the anti-vaccination movement. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) pay a visit to the X-Men franchise as part of the mini season the “Worst of the Best”. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Famke...

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March 28, 2023 77 mins

In a world where North Koreans lead the world in Solar Panel… eh Solar Weapon technology and innuendo does not exist James Bond will employ his Cool As Ice demeanor to win over Jinx Johnson, Miranda Frost, and cause Colonel Moon To Die Another Day as Gustav Graves!  The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) pay a visit to the James Bond franchise as part of the mini season the “Worst of the Best”. Is this film ...

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In a world with Ark seeking Nazis, Shivalinga stealing cults, the Holy Grail, and alien technology, Indiana Jones will face his greatest challenge yet…..fatherhood! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) begin the 2nd of 4 mini seasons with the “Worst of the Best”. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Shia LaBeouf, Ray Wintstone, John Hurt, and Ji...

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February 14, 2023 75 mins

In a world with strange ED side effects and nail gun accidents run rampant, Alice Eckle will go to Washington insearch of healthcare reform and will accidentally fall in love! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) conclude the first mini-season of Rom Coms discussing Nailed!.... I mean Accidental Love. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Jessica Biel, Jake Gyllenhaal, James Marsden, Tracy...

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January 31, 2023 70 mins

In a world where Los Angeles has one flower shop and an infinite number of plot lines Garry Marshall will employ every actor in Hollywood to show every aspect of….love! The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, and Nate) take a look at this large ensemble cast vehicle as we continue with our first mini-season of Romantic Comedies. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Jessica Alba, Kathy Bates, Jessical Biel, Bradley Co...

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January 18, 2023 78 mins

In a pre Me Too world where club owners are sleazy and cabbies can’t drive Jake Farris will teach Nick the cab driver about Country Singing and… love!. The guys (Ben, Bracken, Brant, Nate and producer, Danny) check out Sly Stallone singing, yes singing in this episode as we continue with our first mini-season of Romantic Comedies. Is this film Exceptionally Bad or just Bad? This movie stars Sylvester Stallone, Dolly Parton, Richard...

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