A not-so-stellar film, with even a few highlights, can be redeemed by a great cameo.
All it takes for a cameo to be great is a well-respected celebrity and a little bit of creativity.
This magical combination has somewhat saved the reputation of many films such as Ace Announcer 2, Let Europe Go, Confused Detective, A Million Ways to Die in the West, Men in Black 2, and many others.
Christopher Lloyd's cameo in A Million Ways to Die in the West
There are plenty of reasons not to watch A Million Ways to Die in the West, but Christopher Lloyd's cameo isn't one of them. Lloyd appears as his character Doc Brown in Back to the Future, and his DeLorian car makes Seth McFarlane's character start thinking, even though it was in the 1980s. Brown obscures this and calls it a "weather experiment." After McFarlane's character leaves, Brown shouts "Great!"
Will Smith/Tina Fey/Amy Poehler/Liam Neeson/Jim Carrey/Kristen Dunst in Ace Announcer 2: The Legend Continues
Although Ace Announcer 2 has its shortcomings, it contains one of the most epic battles in the history of cinema. Seriously. News teams from different networks assemble in the park for a scuffle that includes a bomber, a wolf, a minotaur, telepathy, a gun from the future, and the ghost of Stonewall Jackson like a Dementor.
Celebrities involved in this epic battle include Will Smith, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Liam Neeson, Jim Carrey, and Kristen Dunst. The arrival of these stars adds a lot of excitement to the film, and even though the movie itself may not be perfect, the performance of these guest stars is undoubtedly a highlight of the film.
Sean Connery's cameo in Robin Hood, the Prince of Thieves
Robin Hood, the Prince of Thieves, is a chaotic movie, but there are several highlights, one of which is a one-minute cameo by Sean Connery. Connery, who retains his trademark accent, plays King Richard, who interrupts his daughter and Robin's wedding to give them blessings. That magnificent scene put an end to this mediocre film.
Matt Damon's cameo in Europe Alone
"Europe Alone" was released in 2004, and the song "Scottie Didn't Know" is likely still haunting your mind. It's probably the only thing you remember from this ubiquitous sex comedy, and if so, you have to thank Matt Damon. Damon makes a cameo appearance as the lead singer of a punk band who steals the protagonist's girlfriend.
The main character's name is Scotty - the song the band played at his high school graduation party reveals in detail the lead singer's secret relationship with his girlfriend at the time. To make matters worse, his ex-girlfriend kissed and rubbed against the lead singer during the show. It doesn't help.
Charlton Heston's cameo in the 2001 version of Planet of the Apes
In the 2001 version of Planet of the Apes, Charlton Heston made a cameo role, and although his appearance in the film was very brief, his presence still has special significance for viewers familiar with the original Planet of the Apes.
Heuston played the main character Taylor in the original Planet of the Apes, and in the 2001 remake, he played a dying ape leader. Despite the fact that his face was covered in makeup and prostheses and was not credited in the credits, Heston's image remains instantly recognizable to loyal fans of the series. His lines in the film also have similarities to the character in the original version.
In the 2001 version, Heston's character utters a sentence condemning all humanity on his deathbed, a tribute to the most famous line in the entire series. In the original film, Heston's human character, when he realizes that the "Planet of the Apes" is actually Earth, shouts "Go to hell!" to the apes, which becomes a classic line throughout the series.
This cameo from Heuston is not only a tribute to the classics, but also adds a special emotional connection to the new version of Planet of the Apes.
Keith Richards' cameo in Pirates of the Caribbean: The End of the World
In Pirates of the Caribbean: The End of the World, the Rolling Stones' guitarist Keith Richards made a cameo appearance in a role, which became a highlight of the film.
Richards plays Captain Tigue, the father of Jack Sparrow and the guardian of the Pirate Code. The setting of this character complements Richards' image and status in reality, as he is a legend in the rock world himself.
What's even more interesting is that Johnny Depp used Keith Richards as a source of inspiration when creating the character of Jack Sparrow. So, when Richards joins the series as Jack's father, the design not only looks very clever, but also adds interest and depth to the film.
Keith Richards' cameo not only brings a rockstar glamour to Pirates of the Caribbean: World's End, but also adds a special layer of meaning to the series, allowing moviegoers to enjoy a great story and feel the legend of rock 'n' roll.
Jimmy Buffett's cameo in Jurassic World
Unless you're told afterward, you probably won't realize that singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett made a cameo role in Jurassic World. His appearances were so brief and his face was so obscured that even most "parrotheads" (a nickname for Jimmy Buffett fans) probably just thought it was someone who looked like Buffett. They wouldn't really be able to get the real Buffett to show up for only two seconds, would they?
The Margaretville singer plays a man who sees a large group of pterosaurs attacking a crowd and reacts...... Before escaping, he grabbed his two margaritas. And he didn't spill a drop. It's a rare moment of humor in a film that's very serious overall.
Chris Evans' cameo in Runaway Player
The movie "Runaway Player" was not universally hated, but it was criticized because its depth was considered only equivalent to "Super Smash Bros." Chris Evans broke that up with a self-referential cameo in the fight between Guy and Dude.
When Guy chooses Captain America's shield as a weapon, the movie cuts to Evans (who plays Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe), who is watching the fight on his phone and exclaims, "What the hell is this?"
Bill Murray's cameo in "Confused Detective".
"Confused Detective" is a 2008 film adaptation of the 60s and 70s spy spoof TV series of the same name. The film was nowhere near as acclaimed as the original series, but even the biggest critics of the Confused Detective movie might appreciate Bill Murray's cameo as Agent 13.
Those viewers who have watched the original series know that Agent 13 is more of a joke than a character, as he is always disguised as all sorts of ridiculous places, such as trash cans, vending machines, mailboxes, and lockers. Murray plays Agent 13 hiding in a tree in the show. He was not satisfied with his position, so he begged Maxwell Smart to accompany him. He even cried.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon in Jay and Silent Bob Fight Back
Jay and Silent Bob Fight Back is a spin-off comedy film based on The Clerk that contains a comical parody of Soul Catcher, with cameos from the real stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. In this scene, the actors filmed a fictional sequel, Mindcatcher 2: Hunting Season, full of self-deprecating humor.
Affleck and Damon play actors who are overly aggressive, obsessed with money, and perform poorly. And the rest of the staff weren't much better. We see the director of "Soul Catcher", Gus Van Sant (played by himself!), neglect filming and are busy counting his money. We also saw Scott William Winters, who played a Harvard bar bully in a real-life movie. Satisfactorily, he was hit with a shotgun.
Tom Cruise's cameo in Ace: Golden Allies
"Ace Spy: Golden Allies" is the lowest-rated film in the series, and the movie starts as a play-within-a-play, starring Tom Cruise as Austin Powers, Gwyneth Paltrow as Dixie Nomos, Kevin Spacey as Doctor Evil, and Danny DeVito as Mini Me. First-time viewers of "Golden Allies" may be deceived by this misplaced casting – especially Cruise, whose face doesn't show until almost two minutes into the scene.
However, everything becomes clear when a crew member yells "card" and the scene is broken, at which point it is revealed that Mike Myers is the real Austin, overseeing the production of his biopic. Another celebrity, Steven Spielberg, also made a cameo appearance in the film, playing the director of a biopic.
Brad Pitt's cameo in Deadpool 2
Deadpool 2 may be the greatest of the not-so-great films collected here, but it hasn't been as praised as its predecessor. However, when it comes to cameos, it could surpass the first, the best of which is Brad Pitt's "Vanisher," an X-Men member with stealth abilities. Since we can't see—or even hear—the "vanished," we don't realize the character is played by Brad Pitt until he accidentally lands on a phone line. When electricity illuminates the body of the "vanished" and then ends his life, we see Pete's face for a total of only two seconds.
Turning one of America's most recognizable celebrities into an invisible superhero is a fantastic act of disruption – comparable to South Park's role of George Clooney as a barking dog. This also reflects the comedic wisdom of the two stars.
Michael Jackson's cameo in Men in Black 2
Men in Black 2 may be a redundant Men in Black movie for most people, but without it, we wouldn't have one of Michael Jackson's few movie cameos.
He plays an alien who makes a video call from Antarctica to the leader of the Men in Black (MIB) organization asking to become an agent. What is the name of his request?
Whether it's a brief appearance with a surprise or a humorous self-reference, these cameos add indelible memories to the film in their own unique way. They prove that even if the overall reviews of a film are mixed, those short and wonderful moments can still make a movie have a place in the hearts of audiences.