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The original was posted on /r/movies by /u/ConcentratePopular12 on 2023-08-28 14:47:17+00:00.

Some movies have a lot of good elements (cinematography, writing, directing) but are ultimately handicapped by the lead actor. It could be a miscast, bad performance… or the actor came with a lot of baggage.

One example: Mr. Nobody (2009) - Jared Leto is on the Mount Rushmore of unlikeable actors. This was made long before Suicide Squad, which might be the height of his toxicity. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen it, but liked it for what it was. If you put someone more likable in that role (e.g. Brad Pitt) I think that movie generates a lot more buzz.

What other movies would be significantly better with another lead actor? (Less interested in who should have been cast as Batman).