In order to fund movies, it is often necessary for filmmakers to obtain money by using product placements in their films. They try to avoid making the products seem too distracting, but there are some rare cases in which they fail to do so, or when the scene calls for obnoxious advertising.
There have been cases in which certain products have been inserted into a movie because they were integral to the plot. Additionally, some movies are the advertisement. Movies such as The Lego Movie primarily feature the toys that the creators want to sell, and has been a tactic that has grown in popularity ever since The Lego Movie‘s success.
10 UglyDolls: The Movie Focuses On Dolls Dreaming About Being Chosen By A Child
Moxy, the main character of this film, dreams about going to the Big World in order to be a child’s doll.
Although the story emphasizes that people should love themselves and the importance of inner beauty, the overarching goal of making a child happy makes it clear that this film was intended to sell more toys to children. The film ends by showing how happy Moxy is when she is gifted to a child.
9 Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2: Peter Quill Got A Zune From Yondu
When Yondu Udonta came across a Zune in a shop, he decided that it would be the perfect gift for Peter. He believed that Peter would someday rejoin his crew of Ravagers, but he never had a chance to give it to Peter himself.
After Yondu’s passing, Kraglin Obfonteri passed it on to Peter, emphasizing that it had three hundred songs on it. This product stood out more than others normally would, due to the emotional connection it represented between Yondu and Peter.
8 Sonic The Hedgehog: The Heroes Are Rewarded With An Olive Garden Gift Card
The end of this film had an incredibly awkward ending. After Dr. Robotnik had been defeated, a representative of the U.S. Government showed up on the Wachowski’s doorstep to offer them a mere $50 dollar Olive Garden gift card.
Considering their continued interest in Sonic, it didn’t make much sense for things to end this way. It’s even odder when the official starts raving about Olive Garden’s food.
7 Idiocracy: Carl’s Jr. Takes Custody Of Some Children
There were a lot of business cameos that writer and director Mike Judge didn’t expect to be cleared for the film. His lawyers asked him to make fun of multiple businesses, in order to make sure it didn’t seem like he was only targeting one.
Carl’s Jr. is one that stands out, thanks to a shocking scene in which a woman is trying to order food. After seeing that she had no credits, she hit the machine. Carl’s Jr. proceeded to tranquilize her and deem her an unfit mother, claiming custody of her children.
6 Man Of Steel: Multiple Brands Are Strewn Across Superman’s Fight Scenes
If fans were asked to make a list of places they would like to see Superman fight in, IHOP would not be on that list. Other brands that show up are 7-Eleven, Sears, and U-HAUL, whose buildings and vehicles get demolished as Superman fights off the Kryptonians.
Many fans were too distracted by the blatant advertising to be able to fully enjoy the fighting that was going on.
5 Foodfight!: Multiple Food Brands Were Used In An Attempt to Create A Crossover
Despite having a budget of $65 million dollars, Foodfight! is easily one of the worst animated films to ever be released due to its poor animation. Its goal was to make a hidden world similar to those of Wreck-It Ralph and Toy Story, in which the mascots of Marketopolis Market would come to life when no one is looking.
However, despite mentioning and having characters like Chef Boyardee, Mr. Clean, Charlie the tuna, and the California Raisins, these mascots never contribute much to the plot.
4 Ralph Breaks The Internet: Multiple Online Sites & Disney Characters Were Included
Although The Emoji Movie was criticized for including multiple real-life apps, Ralph Breaks The Internet did something similar. It included sites like eBay, which was where they bid on a new steering wheel for Vanelope’s game, as well as Amazon and Snapchat.
It also had a large focus on Disney properties, and while it was a cute nod to the Disney Princesses, the movie was already jam-packed with too many internet references.
3 Jaws 3-D: The Setting Is In SeaWorld
After a shark attacked and killed some people, the main characters wanted to kill the shark. Kay, SeaWorld’s marine biologist, proposed to instead capture the shark to become one of SeaWorld’s attractions.
They instead captured the shark’s baby, which died in captivity. The mother attacked more people within the park, making viewers wonder why SeaWorld would ever want to be associated with a killer shark.
2 Batman V Superman: Lex Luthor Brings Out A Huge Tub Of Jolly Ranchers
When Lex Luthor requested access to the wrecked Kryptonian ship, he needlessly pulled out a huge tub of Jolly Ranchers.
After a close-up of him refiling through the tub, he asked for access to Zod’s remains. He then promptly shoved a Jolly Rancher into the mouth of the man he was speaking to in an incredibly uncomfortable scene, before stating it was cherry-flavored. This blatant product placement was very out of place.
1 Jack & Jill: The Movie Is Focused On Making A Dunkin’ Donuts Commercial
Adam Sandler’s films usually have blatant product placements, but Jack And Jill is easily the most shameless. Jack is an ad executive, giving the film an excuse to not be subtle with their various advertisements at all.
Dunkin’ Donuts is practically at the center of the movie, as it becomes Jack’s mission to get Al Pacino to star in a commercial featuring their Dunkaccino.
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