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10 popular movies from the '90s that haven't aged well

Ni'Kesia PannellDec 1, 2020, 21:52 IST

"Never Been Kissed" has been called out as depicting inappropriate student-teacher relationships.Getty Images / Handout

Some beloved films from the 1990s have scenes, jokes, and plots that can be really difficult to watch decades later.
"Dances With Wolves" (1990) and "Dangerous Minds" (1995) have both been called out for featuring a "white savior" complex.
"Never Been Kissed" (1999) depicts inappropriate student-teacher relationships.

The 1990s produced plenty of cinematic hits, but some of them haven't aged well.

From offensive jokes to harmful stereotypes, these movies are guilty of some cinematic blunders that are hard to watch decades later.

Read on for 10 films from the '90s that don't cut it by today's standards.

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"Basic Instinct" (1992) continues to be called out as pushing offensive LGBTQ stereotypes.

"Basic Instinct" has been criticized by many LGBTQ activists as having harmful depictions. TriStar

"Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" (1994) has been called out as using jokes that are heavily rooted in transphobia.

"Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" was directed by Tom Shadyac. Warner Bros.

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"Cruel Intentions" (1999) is far from perfect when it comes to manipulation and victim-shaming.

"Cruel Intentions" has been called cringe-worthy by many. Columbia Pictures

Adam Sandler's "The Waterboy" (1998) has been criticized for its storyline and jokes.

Some have taken issue with the film's dated vocabulary. Getty Images / Handout

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"American Pie" (1999) is filled with scenes that "wouldn't get made now."

"American Pie" raises a lot of questions about consent. Universal Pictures

The premise of "Chasing Amy" (1997) is filled with issues.

Kevin Smith directed "Chasing Amy." Miramax Films

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The children's movie "Blank Check" (1994) featured a scene that faced criticism years later.

"Blank Check" has a few shocking moments. Walt Disney Pictures

"Dances With Wolves" (1990) has been criticized for its premise.

"Dances With Wolves" has been called out as a "white savior" film. Orion

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"Dangerous Minds" (1995) has also been called out as featuring a "white savior" complex.

"Dangerous Minds" is based on a book. Buena Vista Pictures

The classic rom-com "Never Been Kissed" (1999) has raised eyebrows for its premise.

"Never Been Kissed" features a student-teacher relationship. Fox 2000 Pictures/"Never Been Kissed"/YouTube

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