9 Movies That Were Notoriously Difficult To Make

Film-makers face many challenges, but nine productions became especially difficult to complete, with disputes, script changes and budget problems among the obstacles. The article argues that troubled shoots can shape careers and do not necessarily result in poor films.

For example, David Fincher took over Alien 3 after Vincent Ward left over studio-requested changes, and the production continued amid an unfinished script, a cinematographer’s departure and conflict with executives. Fincher later disavowed the film, which received negative reviews; by contrast, the article presents The Bourne Identity as evidence that a difficult production can still produce a successful film. The supplied article text ends part-way through its account of that film.