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Educate me: films you love that everybody hated
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Laieon
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YES.
For one not mentioned yet:
It's a fantastic movie.
I loved this movie.
A fairly pedestrian blend of Orwell's 1984 and Huxley's Brave New World (despite how little sense that makes thematically) shot through the prism of the then-new-hotness of The Matrix, and sprinkled with the completely nonsensical "gun-kata" martial art. It's facile, manipulative (especially if you like dogs), meandering, uses Sean Bean in the most mundane way, doesn't really have anything new to say about any of its dystopian or freedom-of-thought/emotion themes, and spends an odd amount of time deflating its own payoffs.
But goddamn do I love just about every minute of it. Somehow it swings back around and manages to sell itself through sheer self-assurance and Christian Bale's complete 100% commitment to his performance, and culminates in a pretty solid final confrontation. It's an odd movie in that I know it shouldn't be effective and I shouldn't care about anyone in it, but I do. I probably wouldn't ever recommend it to anyone, but it will always have a place on my shelf.
I had no idea people hated this movie. Ive seen it coutless times. Its awesome.
I will watch King Arthur tonight now going by some of the recommendations in this thread.
Shadowhelper
Banned
I really like Timecop. Its a fun movie. I love time travel. It has a great villain with actor Ron Silver. And Van Damme is fantastic with his ridiculous accent. This movie could've started a real English speaker instead of some ridiculous European, but Van Damme is fun in this with his insane accent.
There are also plenty of movies I've really enjoyed at home or on in the cinema, only not to admit it to anyone or many people at least.
Kinda or really enjoyed Tron Legacy, Oblivion, Prometheus, Jon Carter, and Star Trek into Darkness. Jon Carter I legit enjoy out of those movies, and I think is actually flat out good. Excellent adventure movie.
One movie I absolutely really like, that everyone hates is Green Hornet. Thats a fun movie. Great in 3d. Has some good laughs and a very likeable cast. Really enjoyed Niel Marshals Centurion.
There are also plenty of movies I've really enjoyed at home or on in the cinema, only not to admit it to anyone or many people at least.
Kinda or really enjoyed Tron Legacy, Oblivion, Prometheus, Jon Carter, and Star Trek into Darkness. Jon Carter I legit enjoy out of those movies, and I think is actually flat out good. Excellent adventure movie.
One movie I absolutely really like, that everyone hates is Green Hornet. Thats a fun movie. Great in 3d. Has some good laughs and a very likeable cast. Really enjoyed Niel Marshals Centurion.
TheThreadsThatBindUs
Member
Ang Lee's Hulk (2003) is a downright masterpiece! I watched it like six times in cinema.
My favourite film from the 90s though is:
My favourite film from the 90s though is:
You can't call yourself a Star Wars fan if you hated 3.
George Lucas answered all the complaints the first two prequels had. The movie [still has] great CGI, better writing, and added alot to the Star Wars universe.
Hmmmmmm.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DgZIYdFmZqc
charlesthefirst
Member
I love St. Elmo's Fire.
It's actually much more complex than that. I recognize that the story is ridiculous and nonsensical, the characters are detestable almost without exception, and it's message is unclear at best. However, as an idea or a state of mind, the movie stirs up so many memories of the close of my college days and it transcends its flaws. It captures the excitement, the fear, the invincibility, and that strange place between old child and young adult so perfectly. I think much of that is due to the soundtrack, but there is also something about the way the old buildings that make up the backdrop of most of the movie remind of the shitty apartments I lived in in that stage of my life that also take me back. When I watch this movie the characters and dialogue drop away, and all that remains is the feelings that those characters represent. Thatt helps me keep in touch with my younger self and reminds me of old friends and good memories that I haven't thought about in years. It's those feelings that keep me coming back.
Never let the fire go out.
It's actually much more complex than that. I recognize that the story is ridiculous and nonsensical, the characters are detestable almost without exception, and it's message is unclear at best. However, as an idea or a state of mind, the movie stirs up so many memories of the close of my college days and it transcends its flaws. It captures the excitement, the fear, the invincibility, and that strange place between old child and young adult so perfectly. I think much of that is due to the soundtrack, but there is also something about the way the old buildings that make up the backdrop of most of the movie remind of the shitty apartments I lived in in that stage of my life that also take me back. When I watch this movie the characters and dialogue drop away, and all that remains is the feelings that those characters represent. Thatt helps me keep in touch with my younger self and reminds me of old friends and good memories that I haven't thought about in years. It's those feelings that keep me coming back.
Never let the fire go out.
tonysidaway
Member
This is Diehard good, possibly even better actually but nobody ever talks about it.
This and The Last Boy Scout are two of my wife's favourite action films. I've watched them both with her and they're fun.
I love St. Elmo's Fire.
It's actually much more complex than that. I recognize that the story is ridiculous and nonsensical, the characters are detestable almost without exception, and it's message is unclear at best. However, as an idea or a state of mind, the movie stirs up so many memories of the close of my college days and it transcends its flaws. It captures the excitement, the fear, the invincibility, and that strange place between old child and young adult so perfectly. I think much of that is due to the soundtrack, but there is also something about the way the old buildings that make up the backdrop of most of the movie remind of the shitty apartments I lived in in that stage of my life that also take me back. When I watch this movie the characters and dialogue drop away, and all that remains is the feelings that those characters represent. Thatt helps me keep in touch with my younger self and reminds me of old friends and good memories that I haven't thought about in years. It's those feelings that keep me coming back.
Never let the fire go out.
I love it also.
But About Last Night (1986 ver) is my favorite of that era. I've watched it so much I know it by heart. Such a great movie.
Discotheque
Banned
easily. top 10 movie of the century for me tbh.
hydrophilic attack
Member
interstellar is nolan's best film
Fancy Clown
Member
I don't love Miami Vice nearly as much as Disco and Net Wrecker, but I second that's it really dope and underrated Mann movie.
The Albatross
Member
Most people didn't hate it, but I really liked Cloud Atlas. I had read, and loved, the book and so i could follow the movies plot points because of reading the book. I thought it was really enjoyable but it got pretty lousy reviews and critical reception.
Adrift (also known as Open Water 2: Adrift in other territories).
It's essentially a deceptively simple film that follows a group of thirty-something friends as they take a yacht out into the middle of the ocean in the hopes of being able to enjoy a much needed getaway where they'll be able to enjoy a few beers and let off some steam. Unfortunately, however, once they get out into the ocean, they jump off the boat to enjoy a swim...only to realize they forgot to descend the ladder from the yacht which would have allowed them to climb back onboard. So they're basically stranded in the ocean, with no means of being able to get back onto the ship. To make matters worse, two of the friends left their baby on board (who eventually starts to cry), whilst they find themselves utterly powerless to get back to him.
It's honestly one of the most effective horror movies I've ever seen. But for some reason, it didn't review very well...and to this day, most people I talk to haven't even heard about it.
It's essentially a deceptively simple film that follows a group of thirty-something friends as they take a yacht out into the middle of the ocean in the hopes of being able to enjoy a much needed getaway where they'll be able to enjoy a few beers and let off some steam. Unfortunately, however, once they get out into the ocean, they jump off the boat to enjoy a swim...only to realize they forgot to descend the ladder from the yacht which would have allowed them to climb back onboard. So they're basically stranded in the ocean, with no means of being able to get back onto the ship. To make matters worse, two of the friends left their baby on board (who eventually starts to cry), whilst they find themselves utterly powerless to get back to him.
It's honestly one of the most effective horror movies I've ever seen. But for some reason, it didn't review very well...and to this day, most people I talk to haven't even heard about it.
Adrift (also known as Open Water 2: Adrift in other territories).
It's essentially a deceptively simple film that follows a group of thirty-something friends as they take a yacht out into the middle of the ocean in the hopes of being able to enjoy a much needed getaway where they'll be able to enjoy a few beers and let off some steam. Unfortunately, however, once they get out into the ocean, they jump off the boat to enjoy a swim...only to realize they forgot to descend the ladder from the yacht which would have allowed them to climb back onboard. So they're basically stranded in the ocean, with no means of being able to get back onto the ship. To make matters worse, two of the friends left their baby on board (who eventually starts to cry), whilst they find themselves utterly powerless to get back to him.
It's honestly one of the most effective horror movies I've ever seen. But for some reason, it didn't review very well...and to this day, most people I talk to haven't even heard about it.
Thank you!!! I was a big fan of Open Water which everyone hates and I loved this too. I heard part 3 is crap tho.
BTW - they are only sequels by name.
Hudson Hawk is fucking brilliant.
Ang Lee's Hulk (2003) is a downright masterpiece! I watched it like six times in cinema.
My favourite film from the 90s though is:
Dude, what monster doesn't like Homeward Bound??
I think this one for me. Love is a strong Word but i enjoyed MOS and BVS. Got a soft spot for Snyders action scenes.
ryutaro's mama
Member
Burn After Reading
Saw it in the theatre with a bunch of friends, they hated it. Remembered it a few days ago and checked on it reviews and I found this summary to be especially fitting: "...it takes awhile to adjust to the rhythms and subversive humor of Burn because this is really an anti-spy thriller in which nothing is at stake, no one acts with intelligence and everything ends badly"
Saw it in the theatre with a bunch of friends, they hated it. Remembered it a few days ago and checked on it reviews and I found this summary to be especially fitting: "...it takes awhile to adjust to the rhythms and subversive humor of Burn because this is really an anti-spy thriller in which nothing is at stake, no one acts with intelligence and everything ends badly"
Mihos
Gold Member
This is Diehard good, possibly even better actually but nobody ever talks about it.
One of my favorites, I also loved Mystery Men
Elitist1945
Member
Battle Los Angeles is the second best alien invasion movie behind Spielberg's War of the Worlds.
I thought everyone liked this movie..
johancruijff
Banned
talking about recent releases, I loved Papa hemingway in Cuba
tonysidaway
Member
I still love that one. Especially Angelina Jolie as British Nick Fury.
tonysidaway
Member
I love those and frequently watch them.
I wasn't so much a fan of the Lord of the Rings films because they omitted so much of the non-battle storyline. In reading the novel I had skipped page after page of tediously repetitive battle stuff, but Jackson seemed to skip the bits in between. The Eowyn/Faramir story, my favourite part of the book, was almost completely erased. In expanding The Hobbit, though, Jackson this time gave himself room to breathe and concentrate on telling a story. I don't mind that much of the story wasn't in Tolkien, it was an improvement.
Since I've come to terms with liking stuff most others think is garbage, I've seen quite a few movies I like and most others don't. So, here's a list:
The Royal Tenenbaums
--> probably not regarded as a 'bad' movie but considered one of the worst Anderson movies. For me, it's one of his best.
Silence
--> almost nobody went to the theaters to see Scorcese's latest movie. I think most people don't expect a 3h drama about the prosecutions of catholics in Japan, when they hear Scorcese. Wonderful movie nonetheless.
Big Eyes
--> Tim Burton finally tries something other than fantasy, and nobody cares. The movie isn't perfect but a welcome change from his previous entries and absolutely worth the watch.
The Good Dinosaur
--> I'm a sucker for cute stories with animals, this movie had that + lots of Lion King references
Hail, Caesar!
--> Interesting, quirky look into the way movies were made in 50's Hollywood. Typical Coen movie with weird humor. For some reason regarded as a terrible movie.
Burn After Reading
--> A less dark approach to Fargo but extremely well made and funny.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
--> George Lazenby's only entry as Bond. Regarded as the worst Bond by many, but, excluding Craig as Bond, no other movie comes so close to real-espionage and the absence of gadgets make that Bond actually has to use his head for once.
The Rum Diary
--> I've read all of Hunter S. Thompsons books, so this was a must see. Nothing as genius as Fear and Loathing but it's nice to see Depp taking on the role of Hunter once more. The story is non-existent but that's exactly the point, which -in my opinion- works.
The Royal Tenenbaums
--> probably not regarded as a 'bad' movie but considered one of the worst Anderson movies. For me, it's one of his best.
Silence
--> almost nobody went to the theaters to see Scorcese's latest movie. I think most people don't expect a 3h drama about the prosecutions of catholics in Japan, when they hear Scorcese. Wonderful movie nonetheless.
Big Eyes
--> Tim Burton finally tries something other than fantasy, and nobody cares. The movie isn't perfect but a welcome change from his previous entries and absolutely worth the watch.
The Good Dinosaur
--> I'm a sucker for cute stories with animals, this movie had that + lots of Lion King references
Hail, Caesar!
--> Interesting, quirky look into the way movies were made in 50's Hollywood. Typical Coen movie with weird humor. For some reason regarded as a terrible movie.
Burn After Reading
--> A less dark approach to Fargo but extremely well made and funny.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
--> George Lazenby's only entry as Bond. Regarded as the worst Bond by many, but, excluding Craig as Bond, no other movie comes so close to real-espionage and the absence of gadgets make that Bond actually has to use his head for once.
The Rum Diary
--> I've read all of Hunter S. Thompsons books, so this was a must see. Nothing as genius as Fear and Loathing but it's nice to see Depp taking on the role of Hunter once more. The story is non-existent but that's exactly the point, which -in my opinion- works.
TheThreadsThatBindUs
Member
This warms my heart.
I've certainly come across many a folk who are more or less fucking dead inside (i.e. didn't like Homeward Bound).
I'm gonna go with : Hook.
The movie is good on its own, but the subtext makes it really emotional in my opinion and elevates the movie. Not to mention the Soundtrack by Williams is absolutely stunning.
When Spielberg said he felt like it was his worst movie, I kinda died inside a little.
As if Indy IV was anywhere close to that.
Hook is my vote too. I was shocked later in life to find out people hated this movie, and that Spielberg said it was his worst movie even after AI and Indy 4.
You can't call yourself a Star Wars fan if you hated 3.
George Lucas answered all the complaints the first two prequels had. The movie [still has] great CGI, better writing, and added alot to the Star Wars universe.
Yes, I can call myself a Star Wars fan if I hated 3. And No, George Lucas did not answer all of the complaints of the first two prequels. Having better writing than Attack of the Clones isn't exactly a high water mark.
DeathoftheEndless
Crashing this plane... with no survivors!
Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. The stuff that everyone complains about (aliens, Shia, fridge) never bothered me. Shia was good as the self-centered greaser, the nuclear test zone part is great, and the alien stuff fits fine with the supernatural elements of the previous movies.
hikarutilmitt
Member
So I went and set the tomatometer to only show 0-10% movies. First thing I came across was a huge WTF:
Come on, really? A 10%? I'm sure a bunch of Paul Anderson movies are rated low because of what they are, but this one is pretty damned entertaining. The concept wasn't necessarily new, but the imagery it used, the sort of good-but-not-good effects, all of it. It's entertaining as all hell. It's super stylized and amazing.
Another:
I mean, I get why people hated it. It had some janky parts and a lot of the story was definitely done before. But dammit it had style and entertains.
And, to complete:
What? Seriously?
So, I feel like looking at this list on RT is probably bad for me because I can tell I'm getting pointlessly defensive about some of these movies. Also, a rather... odd number of them are Nic Cage, which is a shame because I actually like him in most movies (he certainly doesn't ruin them) if only because he's fun to watch on any level.
Come on, really? A 10%? I'm sure a bunch of Paul Anderson movies are rated low because of what they are, but this one is pretty damned entertaining. The concept wasn't necessarily new, but the imagery it used, the sort of good-but-not-good effects, all of it. It's entertaining as all hell. It's super stylized and amazing.
Another:
I mean, I get why people hated it. It had some janky parts and a lot of the story was definitely done before. But dammit it had style and entertains.
And, to complete:
What? Seriously?
So, I feel like looking at this list on RT is probably bad for me because I can tell I'm getting pointlessly defensive about some of these movies. Also, a rather... odd number of them are Nic Cage, which is a shame because I actually like him in most movies (he certainly doesn't ruin them) if only because he's fun to watch on any level.
These guys know what's up - Disney's JCOM is an incredibly solid movie.
This guy also on point.
Blue Submarine No. 6
Member
more recently, I think John Carter and Prince of Persia are great fun...
Nekketsu Kõha
Banned
more recently, I think John Carter and Prince of Persia are great fun...
Finally someone besides me says Congo. Thought entire Gaf was bad for a second
His role in that movie is so different from his usual roles that it's weird. He's trying to look all meek in those friar's robes with a nervous voice when we all know he's probably jacked as hell from 300 with an intimidating voice
The Human Centipede 3
It's disgusting and completely in-your-face with lots of infantile humour. Also self-referential to an even greater extent than Human Centipede 2, with Tom Six actually playing himself.
If you can stand the humour (being drunk helps), it's a really funny film IMO. And it's centered around Dieter Laser (the doctor from HC1, but in a different role) who basically appears in every single scene and easily carries the movie by himself. Absolutely amazing performance.
It's disgusting and completely in-your-face with lots of infantile humour. Also self-referential to an even greater extent than Human Centipede 2, with Tom Six actually playing himself.
If you can stand the humour (being drunk helps), it's a really funny film IMO. And it's centered around Dieter Laser (the doctor from HC1, but in a different role) who basically appears in every single scene and easily carries the movie by himself. Absolutely amazing performance.
Nekketsu Kõha;247463858 said:Great movies. Stay strong we are right!
My nomination for a movie is a movie I loved when it came out and I still rewatch and love to this day. I actually think it is a great movie amazing even and damned the haters!
Congo
https://youtu.be/6nj5G4GffWo
Oh man I love Congo. Tim Curry and Ernie Hudson hamming it up together is so fantastic. Just damn entertaining.
Nekketsu Kõha
Banned
Shadowhelper
Banned
Yeah, I really enjoyed Hansel & Gretel too. I love that its so gory and r rated too.
I came in to post Hulk as well. It's one of my top 10 comic book movies and better than almost all of the bland trash that is the MCU of today. Bana did a great job as Banner and Nolte as his father, and Lee takes a character who is simple on the surface and makes him this complex study. Yes, the last battle is unnecessary, but I'd love to point out that Wonder Woman has an even worse final confrontation and that didn't hurt its reception one bit.
Then they tried to retcon Hulk with the disaster that was The Incredible Hulk. Smug Banner. This film was absolute trash. But hey, 100% more "HULK SMASH" right? Ruffalo's Banner/Hulk is much better and kinda occupies a middle ground between this one and the 2003 masterpiece.
Oh man, I love this movie.
Astral Dog
Member
A Series of Unfortunate Events i like it as a kid, and watching the new version i prefer the movie, that narrator gets very annoying