What is a clear sign a movie sucks?

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I noticed I didn't list any in my OP.

Imma say when they push for a LGBTQ character to try to "diversify" or fulfill some "quota". It just comes off cringy. Nothing against the LGBTQ community though.

Pauly Shore is in the cast.

Usually any movie with no name actors and a no name director will likely be awful.
I still check a lot of them out but often turn them off 15 minutes in because they are garbage.

Also…
Low budget ‘found footage’ movies often tend to be terrible.

Most recent slasher films have been derivative, poorly acted and boring as well.

Damn near anything considered a ‘Rom-Com’ usually bores me to near death.
‘Oh wow, this guy and this Lady annoy each other endlessly but they like to screw and they’ll make it work somehow…’
Welcome to life.
Rom-Com movies are super boring.

Narration at the front telling, not showing. Bla bla bla. Just get on with the movie.
If rather read a text screen for the setup.

I know I know, there are a couple movies where it works, but generally, narration is a bad thing

If it's a reboot or reimagining you know you're probably in for a bumpy ride. Also when the best parts of the film are in the trailer.

The first check is if there is any wit involved, if the characters are engaging, the pace draws you in or is intriguing enough to keep you around for a while. There is some art in how to start a story - a lot of bad movies lack that, which is a blessing since you can jump off quick.

I usually sniff out a bad movie within a few minutes. But reserve the right to bail if I figure out later.

Most netflix movies are bad - for me, anyway - contrived, awkward/stilted/fake/pretentious dialogue, half-witted or loathsome characters presented as someone to take seriously, dumb/loud/over-bearing music - lots of things that can mar the experience, they generally use most of them.

"The feelgood movie of the year", or "what critics are calling..." tend to be pretty good indicators for me.