8. “The Alamo” (2004)
Shortfall: $68.1 million
(Budget: $92 million; worldwide gross: $23.9 million)
This historical action film, starring Patrick Wilson and Jason Patrick, went down without much of a fight at the box office. The John Wayne-produced version of “The Alamo,” conversely, was one of the Top 10 grossing films of 1960, and was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
7. “The Nutcracker in 3D”
Shortfall: $69.5 million
(Budget: $90 million; worldwide gross: $20.5 million)
Though a box-office bust, this 2010 take on the classic holiday ballet actually did better with moviegoers than it did with critics. And that’s because some people bought tickets, but, judging by its 0 rating on Rotten Tomatoes, no reviewers liked it.