The
Elvis
movie he recently starred in is an Oscar favorite, but that didn't stop actor Tom Hanks from earning three nominations for the Razzies, satirical awards that recognize the worst movies of the year. .
The actor was shortlisted by organizers of these satirical trophies for his roles as manager of Elvis Presley in the Elvis biopic
and
Geppetto in
Disney 's
Pinocchio remake.
According to a statement from the organizers of the Razzies, in the film
Elvis
, Tom Hanks delivered the "
most widely derided performance of the year 2022
".
Tom Hanks, along with "
his latex-laden face (and ridiculous accent)
," was also nominated for the Razzies' "
worst screen couple
" category , it is said.
While
Elvis
and star Austin Butler have been widely acclaimed, Tom Hanks as the rock and roll star's manager has drawn the ire of critics.
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Disney's Pinocchio
was one of five films in the running for the "
worst
picture" Razzie , alongside the controversial Marilyn Monroe biopic
Blonde
.
The "Golden Raspberry Awards", the official name of the Razzies, were invented in a Los Angeles living room in 1981 by former film students and Hollywood professionals.
The Razzies are usually announced the day before the Academy Awards.
The lucky winners receive a trophy representing a raspberry the size of a golf ball placed on a reel of Super 8 film.