These 10 Movies Have the Worst First 5 Minutes in Cinematic History

First impressions matter. In film, the opening five minutes should cast a spell, draw you in, or at least make you curious. But some movies trip over their own feet before the story even gets going. Whether it's through baffling exposition, poor acting, tonal whiplash, or wildly offensive misfires, these films start off not with a bang, but with a deeply discouraging whimper.