4 WWE Studios films that are good but not that great

In 2002, the WWE released their first film, produced as part of their newest brand, WWE Studios. Since then, over 30 films have been released as part of the production company, with several WWE Superstars featuring in leading roles.

Unfortunately, the critics have not been kind to WWE Studios with these films becoming something of a running joke in Hollywood circles. In recent years, the WWE have started co-financing films, and have begun having superstars in cameos, instead of being the leading actors.

But for every bad film released by the company, sometimes a good one is able to squeeze through.

Here are 5 WWE Studios films that aren't entirely awful, but let's face it, they're not winning any Oscars either.

#4 The Scorpion King (2002)

The first film released from WWE Studios, The Scorpion King tells the tale of Mathayus and his rise from an epic warrior, to a tortured prisoner, to his inevitable rise to the rank of the Scorpion King.

A prequel to the Mummy Returns, where Johnson suffered possibly the worst CGI in history, blending him with a giant Scorpion, the film is a fun and dumb adventure, even if it's a tad filled with cliches.

Led by The Rock, the People's Champion brings his natural charisma to the role. Not only that, but the former World Champion works well in the role, bringing his serious tone to the epic battles, whilst still being able to provide great comedy.

If nothing else, see the film to witness the beginning of a huge career for The Rock, who could've easily been sunk by the film, if it had done badly.

Instead, the film was a success, helping to launch The Rock into a mega-star on the silver screen, becoming one of the highest paid actors of all time.

#3 The Condemned (2007)

Released in 2007, The Condemned is very much an action movie mere moments into the film.

With an all-star cast including Stone Cold Steve Austin, former WWE Superstar Nathan Jones, and Mean Machine's Vinnie Jones, the film tells the story of ten death row inmates, forced to fight on a hidden island.

Whoever is the last man (or woman) standing, will earn their freedom, with the whole thing being streamed online.

Despite being one of the company's best films, it also made the biggest loss for the WWE, who decided to cover the entire production cost, which given the set, cast and long action scenes, quickly adds up.

See the film if you want to just see some crazy fight scenes, with Austin and Jones carrying the majority of the film with their bravado and quick wit, delivering some fantastic insults that fans have come to know of the Rattlesnake.

#2 The Marine (2006)

When John Cena was 'stabbed' in the kidney in the fall of 2004, it was to explain the then US Champ's absence, as he was off filming the Marine.

Released just under two years later, Cena plays John Triton, a former Marine who, after finding his wife Kate (Kelly Carlson) has been kidnapped, goes on a one-man war to get her back from the villainous Rome, played by Terminator 2's Robert Patrick.

Much like most action movies on this list, the film is fun, and dumb, with Cena living up to the SuperCena name, diving through explosions without a care in the world.

Patrick's Rome is equally fun, playing a heavily cliched bank robber, who certainly loves being evil.

Whilst the company has made 5 sequels, with Ted DiBiase Jr. in the second, and The Miz leading the rest, none quite match the sense of fun that the first one gave.

#1 Oculus (2013)

When Oculus came out, the reputation of WWE Studios had been made pretty clear. The studios weren't exactly being seen as Oscar contenders.

But when Oculus came out, both fans of WWE and hardened critics had to appreciate the film's genuine suspense and tension it conveys during the 103 minutes run time.

Starring Karen Gillan of Doctor Who and Marvel fame, she plays Kaylie Russel, who is convinced a haunted mirror is responsible for the death and loss her family has suffered for years.

It's a genuinely surreal film, told across two narratives, which makes viewers question everything, namely whether the mirror is haunted, or whether if the awful things that have happened to Kaylie have messed with her mind.

If you enjoy horror films which aren't just blood and guts, but instead favor something with a great story (even without the presence of any WWE Superstars), this film is for you.