The Razzies and the Oscars are the black and white of the film industry. While one signifies success in Hollywood, the other is infamous for recognizing the failures. Truth be told, both are necessary, although, most celebrities might dread being named at The Golden Raspberry Awards. It is worth noting that the parody awards are to be taken on a light-hearted note, and doesn’t authentically define the quality of a movie or star.
An instance that proves this fact is two-time Oscar winner Mel Gibson’s dilemma at the Razzies. The actor was initially named the Worst Actor at The Razzies but was given the Redeemer Award after his directorial success with Hacksaw Ridge in 2017. Gibson has become quite the household name at the parody awards.
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Mel Gibson’s ebbs and flows with The Razzies
The 68-year-old actor and filmmaker’s nomination at the 2014 Razzies left Hollywood in a tumult. Mel Gibson, who won two Oscars for 1996’s Braveheart, in Best Picture and Best Directing, also won a Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actor at the 2014 Razzies. The Expendables 3 marked the downfall of the action icon known for his heroic feats as Max Rockatansky in the Mad Max franchise.
Despite his notable Oscar wins, The Razzies didn’t hesitate to dishonor Gibson’s failure with The Expendables 3. However, 2016 marked his return to the successful sphere of Hollywood with Hacksaw Ridge. Helmed by Gibson, the film won 2 Oscars for Film Editing and Sound Mixing and was also nominated for Best Directing, Best Leading Actor, and Best Motion Picture of the Year.
The grand success of Hacksaw Ridge also invited Mel Gibson to receive the Razzie Redeemer Award, a token of achievement for Hollywood comebacks, per People. While the Mad Max actor wasn’t named in any of the Razzie nominations that year, he returned to parody awards in 2018 with Daddy’s Home 2 as Worst Supporting Actor. Gibson’s Razzie win was received with criticism as fanatics noted there were other more deserving actors for the category.
Can fans rely on the Razzies?
Well, the clear answer is no. It is often that the Razzies get their nominations wrong, discrediting worthy movies and stars. The parody show is meant for fun, and are quite irresponsible with their voting and nominations. We know the awards ceremony names celebrities regardless of their former grand achievements, but there were times when the Razzies were delirious about the film industry trends.
In 1994, Hollywood’s most notable comic in the 90s, Jim Carrey made his debut with three films: Dumb and Dumber, The Mask, and Ace Ventura. The success of the films vaulted Carrey to newer heights. However, the Razzies came in and nominated him for the category of Worst New Star the same year, per Movie Web. A moodkill. However, it did not stop the iconic star from embracing his success.
